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Kenneth Meadows and Gabe Rivera win Happy Hookers Bass Club tournament

michael wilson
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Kenneth Meadows, left and Gabe Rivera had 18.45 pounds and also big bass with a 5.80 pounder to win the Happy Hookers Bass Club tournament August 6 on the Winter Haven Chain.
Kenneth Meadows, left and Gabe Rivera had 18.45 pounds and also big bass with a 5.80 pounder to win the Happy Hookers Bass Club tournament August 6 on the Winter Haven Chain.

Fishing Results

Kenneth Meadows and Gabe Rivera had 18.45 pounds and also big bass with a 5.80 pounder to win the Happy Hookers Bass Club tournament Aug. 6 on the Winter Haven South Chain. Brandon Robinson and Kevin McSwain took second place with 15 pounds. Shorty Carter and Roger Weigel placed third with 12.80 pounds.

Eric Tilson had 31.34 pounds to win first place during the Toho Marine Elite One Man Tour tournament Aug. 6 on the Kissimmee Chain. Chris Maxwell took second place with 23.56 pounds and also had big bass with a 7.32 pounder. Steve Coleman was third with 17.66 pounds.

Scott Daley had 18.63 pounds to win first place during Winter Haven Lunker Lovers’ tournament Aug. 7 on the Kissimmee Chain. John Dial was second with 18.49 pounds. Steve Hunt was third with 15.90 pounds. Emmett Nott was fourth with 12.52 pounds. Robert Kimbrough had big bass with a 6.55 pounder.

Eric Tilson had 31.34 pounds to win first place during the Toho Marine Elite One Man Tour tournament August 6 on the Kissimmee Chain.
Eric Tilson had 31.34 pounds to win first place during the Toho Marine Elite One Man Tour tournament August 6 on the Kissimmee Chain.

Erik Tilson and Brad Renner had 16.39 pounds and also big bass with a 5.77 pounder to win the Thursday Night Open Series tournament Aug. 4 on Lake Alfred. Mark Murphy and Jeremy Scarborough took second place with 14.49 pounds. Terry Pierce and Trammell Vickers placed third with 10.31 pounds.

Kyle Wieczorek and Greg Jones had 21.77 pounds to win the Xtreme Bass Series Istokpoga Division tournament Aug. 7 on Lake Istokpoga. Chris Crow and Justin Ladosa took second place with 16.64 pounds and also big bass with a 6.49 pounder. Jon Lanier and Eric Harris took third place with 15.83 pounds.

Jake Simmons and Ricky Elms had 17.60 pounds to win the Country Boys Fishing LLC Sunday Open Series tournament Aug. 7 on Lake Parker. Terry Pierce and Trammel Vickers took second place with 10.45 pounds. Brock James and Joshua Dunn placed third with 9.60 pounds and also had big bass with a 4.75 pounder.

Daniel Garcia and Calvin Croft had 15.15 pounds and also big bass with a 6.30 pounder to win to win the Country Boys Fishing LLC “Monday Nighter” tournament Aug. 8 on Lake Ariana. Sayge Woodham and Billy Woodham took second place with 9.75 pounds. Kenneth Meadows and Nicholas Knaack placed third with 9.40 pounds.

Kevin McSwain, left, and Brandon Robinson took second place with 15.00 pounds during the Happy Hookers Bass Club tournament August 6 on the Winter Haven South Chain.
Kevin McSwain, left, and Brandon Robinson took second place with 15.00 pounds during the Happy Hookers Bass Club tournament August 6 on the Winter Haven South Chain.

Upcoming Tournaments

The next Thursday Night Open Series tournament is Aug. 11 on Lake Hancock. Time is from 6 p.m. to 9:30 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 MacDill Bass Busters tournament will be their make-up Lake Kissimmee tournament on Aug. 13 out of the Shady Oaks Park Ramp. Launch is at safe daylight and weigh-in is at 1 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 Freedom Bass Anglers tournament is Aug. 13 at a lake to be announced at a later date. Time is safe light to 1 p.m. Membership at this time is closed. For more information email Charles Matlock at matlockcn@gmail.com.

The next Fishing Misfits’ tournament is Aug. 13 on Lake Kissimmee out of Grape Hammock Fish Camp 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 Polk County Bass Anglers Club open tournament is Aug. 13 on Lake Ariana. Time is safe light to 1 p.m. Entry fee is $40 per boat which includes big bass. For more information call Scott Yutzy at 863-844-1087.

The next Xtreme Bass Series Kissimmee Division tournament is Aug. 14 on Lake Kissimmee out of Camp Mack. 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 Brian Stahl at 813-470-0963.

The next Country Boys Fishing LLC Monday Nighter tournament is Aug. 15 on the Winter Haven South Chain out of the Lake Shipp Park ramp. Time is 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Entry fee is $30 a boat including big bass. For more information call Randy Stone at 863-808-7275.

The next Pond Jumpers Tournament Trail event is Aug. 20 on Johns Lake out of the county ramp. 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 Polk County Bass Assassin’s tournament is Aug. 20 at Lake June in Winter. 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 Aug. 20 at a lake to be determined as a surprise before the event. 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. The club is seeking new members. For more information contact Ken Singletary at 863-651-7607 or Brant Sims at 321-246-2385 or visit Bassnboats.com.

The next Bass Bandits of Brandon tournament is Aug. 20 on the Winter Haven Chain of Lakes out of the Lake Rochelle ramp. Launch is at safe daylight and weigh-in is at 2 p.m. The club is currently seeking new members. Club membership fee is $50 per angler and tournament entry fee is $100 per two angler team. For more information contact Shane Walls at 813-431-2397 or Lindsey English at 813-759-3069.

The next Lakeland Bassmasters’ Draw Trail tournament is Aug. 21 on the Winter Haven Chain of Lakes out of the Lake Shipp Park 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 Xtreme Bass Series Central Florida Division tournament is Aug. 21 on Lake Marion out of Bannon’s Fish Camp. 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 Xtreme Bass Series Lake Toho Division is Aug. 21 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 Country Boys Fishing LLC Sunday Open tournament is Aug. 21 on the Winter Haven North Chain out of the Lake Rochelle 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 Lake Wales Po Boys Bass Club tournament is Aug. 28 at Lake Arbuckle out of the county 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 membership. For more information contact Terry Nesbitt at 863-232-6897 and Carl Carmichael at 727-463-4802 or visit lakewalespoboys.com.

The Happy Hookers Bass Club will hold their first club tournament of the season Sept. 3 on Lake Juliana out of the county ramp. 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.

The next Xtreme Bass Series Istokpoga Division tournament is Sept. 4 on Lake Istokpoga out of the Istokpoga 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 Craig Datema at 863-835-0375.

The next Lakeland Bassmasters’ Team Trail tournament will be their season ending championship on Sept. 10-11 at Crooked Lake out the Little Crooked Lake public ramp. Entry fee is $80 per angler and $20 for big bass. 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 Winter Haven Lunker Lovers’ tournament is Sept. 10-11 on the Harris Chain of Lakes out of Ski Beach. The draw meeting will be held Sept. 9 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 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 call or to register call 800-243-8013 or visit www.BonfireSeries.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 Kissimmee Bass Series Senior 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 Mack-Guy Harvey Resort. 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.

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

This article originally appeared on The Ledger: Kenneth Meadows and Gabe Rivera win Happy Hookers Bass Club tournament