Hart, Berger reel in title at Xtreme Bass Series

Roy Fuoco, The Ledger
Colby Berger, left, and Brian Hart had 26.16 pounds and also big bass with a 9.03-pounder to win the Xtreme Bass Series Kissimmee Division tournament Sept. 11 on Lake Kissimmee.
Colby Berger, left, and Brian Hart had 26.16 pounds and also big bass with a 9.03-pounder to win the Xtreme Bass Series Kissimmee Division tournament Sept. 11 on Lake Kissimmee.

Fishing Results

Brian Hart and Colby Berger had 26.16 pounds and also big bass with a 9.03-pounder to win the Xtreme Bass Series Kissimmee Division tournament Sept. 11 on Lake Kissimmee. Bradley MacQueen and Drew Wanczak took second place with 18.63 pounds. Rodney Hunter and Steve Griffing placed third with 15.60 pounds.

Garrett Bard and John L. Bard had 16.26 pounds to win the Freedom Bass Anglers tournament Sept. 10 on the Harris Chain. John Bard and Charles Matlock took second place with 11.47 pounds and also had big bass with a 4.94-pounder. Kevin Blevins and Charles Walker placed third with 10.01 pounds.

John Durocher and Jared Mitchell had 19.43 pounds and also had big bass with a 5.27-pounder to win the Lakeland Bassmasters Team Trail tournament season championship Sept. 10-11 at Crooked Lake. Andy Beeman and Mike Leggitt took second place with 16.69 pounds. Stephen Lanigan and Tim Troutt placed third with 15.97 pounds.

Garrett Bard, left, and John L. Bard had 16.26 pounds to win the Freedom Bass Anglers tournament Sept. 10 on the Harris Chain.
Garrett Bard, left, and John L. Bard had 16.26 pounds to win the Freedom Bass Anglers tournament Sept. 10 on the Harris Chain.

Keith Katrien and Mark Kummelman had 26.40 pounds and also had big bass with a 5.55-pounder to win the Bass Bandits of Brandon classic tournament Sept. 10-11 on Lake Okeechobee. Ken Sharpless took second place with 17 pounds. Shane Walls and Brantley Hall placed third with 16.10 pounds.

Daniel Smith and Daniel Glisson had 9.81 pounds to win the Thursday Night Open Series tournament Sept. 8 on Lake Alfred. Mark Murphy and Jeremy Scarborough took second place with 9.23 pounds.

Zack Myers and Jon Talha had 14.75 pounds and also big bass with a 5.53-pounder to win the MacDill Bass Busters tournament Sept. 10 on Lake Weir. Angelo Flores and Dick Botting took second place with 8.26 pounds. Terrie Blackburn and Scooter Blankenship placed third with 8.16 pounds.

Ed Stephens and Trever Stephens had 16.57 pounds to win the Fishing Misfits’ tournament Sept. 10 on the Winter Haven South Chain. Robbie McGohon and Bryan Howard took second place with 14.86 pounds. Matt Dean and Adarius Taylor placed third with 12.38 pounds. Kenny Lay and Mike Scism took big bass with a 4.74-pounder.

John Durocher and Jared Mitchell had 19.43 pounds and also big bass with a 5.27-pounder to win the Lakeland Bassmasters' Team Trail tournament season championship Sept. 10-11 at Crooked Lake.
John Durocher and Jared Mitchell had 19.43 pounds and also big bass with a 5.27-pounder to win the Lakeland Bassmasters' Team Trail tournament season championship Sept. 10-11 at Crooked Lake.

Stacy Thomas had 22.89 pounds and also big bass with a 5.60-pounder to win first place in the Winter Haven Lunker Lovers’ tournament is Sept. 10-11 on the Harris Chain of Lakes. Lamar Middleton was second with 21.63 pounds. Frank Komsisky was third with 19.25 pounds. Barry Edie was fourth with 18.57 pounds.

Eddie Yearry and Gary Yearry had 15.98 pounds to win the Polk County Bass Anglers Club open tournament Sept. 10 on the Winter Haven Chain. Preston Branch and Colton Brogden took second place with 13.94 pounds. Bobby Ford and Mike Tucker placed third with 12.54 pounds. Anthony Coffman and Michael Walker had big bass with a 6.54-pounder.

Danny Duncan and Zach Delvalle had 11.85 pounds and also big bass with a 3.40-pounder to win the Country Boys Fishing LLC Monday Nighter tournament Sept. 12 on Lake Parker. Michael Fuller and Owen Gooding took second place with 4.80 pounds.

Keith Katrien, left, and Mark Kummelman had 26.40 pounds and also big bass with a 5.55-pounder to win the Bass Bandits of Brandon classic tournament Sept. 10-11 on Lake Okeechobee.
Keith Katrien, left, and Mark Kummelman had 26.40 pounds and also big bass with a 5.55-pounder to win the Bass Bandits of Brandon classic tournament Sept. 10-11 on Lake Okeechobee.

Upcoming Tournaments

The next Thursday Night Open Series tournament is Sept. 15 on Lake Ariana. Time is from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sign-ups are at the ramp only and will be cut off at 5:50 p.m. Entry fee is $30 per boat, no more than two people per boat. For more info, contact Rick Combee at 863-860-3916.

The next Polk County Bass Assassin’s tournament is Sept. 17 on the Winter Haven South Chain out of the Lake Shipp Park ramp. Entry fee is $40 per boat including big bass. Time is safe light to 2 p.m. Club membership is now closed. For more information contact Jimmy Saxon at 863-581-5939 or go to www.facebook.com/bassassassinsofpolkcounty/.

The next Bass N Boats tournament is Sept. 17 on Lake Griffin. Launch is at safe daylight and weigh-in is at 3 p.m. Club membership fee is $50 per boat and $55 per tournament entry fee. For more information contact Ken Singletary at 863-651-7607 or Brant Sims at 321-246-2385 or visit Bassnboats.com.

The next Pond Jumpers Tournament Trail event is Sept. 17 on Lake Hatchineha. There is a $20 member fee to join and $60 tournament fee. Time is safe light to 2 p.m. No boats allowed over 90 horsepower and no pro anglers or guides are permitted. For more information contact Johnny Johnson at 352-584-7328.

The next Xtreme Bass Series Central Florida Division tournament is Sept. 18 on Lake Arbuckle out of the Polk County public ramp. Entry fee is $120 per team and $35 membership fee per angler. Anglers should note there is a $3 boat ramp fee. Time is safe light to 3 p.m. For more info, go to www.xbseries.com or call Brian Stahl at 813-470-0963.

The next Lakeland Bassmasters’ Draw Trail tournament is Sept. 18 on Johns Lake out of the Highway 50 ramp. Launch is at safe daylight and weigh-in is at 2 p.m. The club is currently seeking new members and those interested can join at the club’s meetings at Cleveland Heights Golf Club. For more information contact Jayson Hooven at 727-260-2368 or at hoovenfish76@yahoo.com.

The next Country Boys Fishing LLC Sunday Open tournament is Sept. 18 on the Winter Haven South Chain out of the Lake Ship Park ramp. Time is safe light to 12 p.m. Entry fee is $30 a boat including big bass. For more information call Randy Stone at 863-808-7275.

The next Country Boys Fishing LLC Monday Nighter tournament is Sept. 19 on the Winter Haven Chain out of Lake Rochelle. Time is 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Entry fee is $30 a boat including big bass. For more information call Randy Stone at 863-808-7275.

The Camp Mack Guy Harvey Lodge, Marina & RV Resort 2022 Bonfire Tournament Series continues with the Tickled Pink Playoff on Sept. 24. at Lake Kissimmee. This is the third of three one-day tournaments to be held throughout the year and will conclude with the two-day Bonfire Shootout tournament in November. Anglers looking to fish the series must be a member of the Angler House Club that is open for all to join. For more information or to register call 800-243-8013 or visit www.BonfireSeries.com.

The Country Boys Fishing LLC tournament club will host a benefit tourney for local area angler Danny Myers who was diagnosed with cancer. The event will be held on Sept. 25 on the Winter Haven South Chain out of Lake Hartridge. Entry fee is $60 a boat including big bass. For more information call Randy Stone at 863-808-7275.

The next Xtreme Bass Series Lake Toho Division is Sept. 25 on Lake Toho out of the Lake Front Park Ramp. Entry fee is $120 per team and $35 membership fee per angler. Time is safe light to 3 p.m. For more info, go to www.xbseries.com or call Jeremy Smith at 813-967-1821.

The next Lake Wales Po Boys Bass Club tournament is Sept. 25 at Lake Toho out of the South Port ramp. There is a $35 membership fee per year with a $50 per team tournament entry fee and $20 per team big bass pot. All tournaments are safe light to 2 p.m. The club is always seeking new members. For more information contact Terry Nesbitt at 863-232-6897 and Carl Carmichael at 727-463-4802 or visit lakewalespoboys.com.

The Lakeland Bassmasters’ will host the first annual Jim Hooven Memorial Open tournament Oct. 1 on the Winter Haven Chain of Lakes out of the William G. Roe Park ramp. Launch is at safe daylight and weigh-in is at 3 p.m. The club is currently seeking new members and those interested can join at the club’s meetings at Cleveland Heights Golf Club. For more information contact Jayson Hooven at 727-260-2368 or at hoovenfish76@yahoo.com.

The next Happy Hookers Bass Club tournament is Oct. 1 on the Kissimmee Chain out of Grape Hammock Fish Camp. Time is safe light to 1:30 p.m. Entry fee $50 per boat and $10 for big bass. For more information, contact Brandon Robinson at 863-397-7932 or visit the Happyhookers Club on Facebook.

A new club, the Florida Bass Club Survivor Series, will hold an open tournament on Oct. 1 on Lake Kissimmee out of Coleman’s Landing. Membership is not required as the club is seeking new anglers for its upcoming season. Entry fee is $100 per team and $10 for big bass. There is also an optional total weight, side pot of $20. Time is safelight to 3 p.m. For more information contact Brant Sims at 321-246-2385 or at brantsimsfishing@yahoo.com.

The next Toho Marine Elite One Man Tour tournament is their season-ending classic on Oct. 1-2 on the Lake Okeechobee out of Scott Driver Park. For more information contact Charlie Wynperle at Cwynperle@aol.com or Toho Marine at 407-892-3200.

The next Freedom Bass Anglers tournament is Oct. 8. on Crooked Lake. Time is safe light to 2 p.m. Membership at this time is closed. For more information email Charles Matlock at matlockcn@gmail.com.

The next Fishing Misfits’ tournament is Oct. 8 on Lake Ariana. This tournament is for members only. No boats allowed over 115 horsepower and no pro anglers or guides are permitted. Sign-up starts at 5:30 a.m. Weigh-in is at 1:30 p.m. For more information call Harry at 863-397-6597 or Larry at 863-287-2864.

The next MacDill Bass Busters tournament is Oct. 8 on Lake Griffin out of the Herlong Park Ramp. Launch is at safe daylight and weigh-in is at 3 p.m. Entry fee is $50 per boat of which $5 goes to the big bass pot. Call Jim Sellers at 727-430-1889 for more information or email hwood43@msn.com.

The next Winter Haven Lunker Lovers’ tournament is Oct. 9 on Lake Garcia. The draw meeting will be held Oct. 4 at Beef O’Brady’s in Winter Haven. The Lunker Lovers tournaments are for members only. To inquire about becoming a member or for more information call David Glenn at 863-559-0824, Lamar Middleton at 863-224-4050 or go to lunkerlovers.com.

The next Kissimmee Bass Series Seniors tournament is Oct. 14 on the Kissimmee Chain out of Camp Lester. Anglers must be at least 50 years old and may fish as a team or solo. Anglers must complete a registration form and pay a one-time trail fee of $20. For more information contact Charlie Wynperle at Cwynperle@aol.com.

The next Kissimmee Bass Series One-Man tournament is Oct. 15 on the Kissimmee Chain out of Camp Lester. Entry fee is $80 per boat and $20 for big bass. Anglers must complete a registration form and pay a one-time trail fee of $20. For more information contact Charlie Wynperle at Cwynperle@aol.com.

The next Toho Marine-Bartow Ford Elite Pro Team Trail will be the season-ending classic on Oct. 22-23 on Lake Okeechobee out of the Scott Driver Park ramp. For more information contact Charlie Wynperle at Cwynperle@aol.com or Toho Marine at 407-892-3200.

The Xtreme Bass Series State Championship tournament is Nov. 4-5 on Lake Okeechobee out of the Scott Driver park ramp. Entry fee is $300 per team. Qualified teams have a chance to win 2022 Blazer-Mercury Bass Boat. Time is safe light to 3 p.m. For more info, go to www.xbseries.com or call Brian Stahl at 813-470-0963.

The Lake Wales Breakfast Rotary Club 19th Annual Reel ‘Em in For Rotary Charity Bass Tournament will be Nov. 5 at Lake Kissimmee out of Camp Mack. Time is safe daylight until 2 p.m. Entry fee is $85 per boat preregistered and $100 day of the event. Ramp fee is $6 paid at ramp. First six places are guaranteed prize money along with a big fish pot. All captains to meet 30 minutes prior to start time. A raffle for prizes will also be available. For more information contact Jolee Martin at 636-288-8756 or Charlie Wynperle at Cwynperle@aol.com.

Send tournament notices or results to Ledger correspondent Michael Wilson at fishingresults@theledger.com. Deadline is Monday at 5 p.m.

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