Larsen, Godwin pull in best total at Xtreme Bass Series event

Michael Wilson
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Sean Larsen, left, and Cody Godwin had 18.51 pounds to win the Xtreme Bass Series Central Florida Division tournament Sept. 18 on Lake Arbuckle.
Sean Larsen, left, and Cody Godwin had 18.51 pounds to win the Xtreme Bass Series Central Florida Division tournament Sept. 18 on Lake Arbuckle.

Fishing Results

Sean Larsen and Cody Godwin had 18.51 pounds to win the Xtreme Bass Series Central Florida Division tournament on Sept. 18 on Lake Arbuckle. Colby Evans and Jesse Smith took second place with 18.19 pounds and also big bass with an 8.05-pounder. Troy Tucker and Terry Tucker placed third with 15.37 pounds.

Chris Romberger and Ken Romberger had 14.65 pounds to win the Country Boys Fishing LLC Sunday Open tournament on Sept. 18 on the Winter Haven South Chain. Roger Weigle took second place with 14.60 pounds and also had big bass with a 4.25-pounder. Daniel Gaspar and Tyson Dunlap placed third with 13.85 pounds.

Ken Romberger, left, and Chris Romberger had 14.65 pounds to win the Country Boys Fishing LLC Sunday Open tournament on Sept. 18 on the Winter Haven South Chain.
Ken Romberger, left, and Chris Romberger had 14.65 pounds to win the Country Boys Fishing LLC Sunday Open tournament on Sept. 18 on the Winter Haven South Chain.

Dave Bear had 16.82 pounds and also had big bass with a 4.99-pounder to win the Lakeland Bassmasters’ Draw Trail tournament on Sept. 18 on Johns Lake. Sean Roustio took second place with 9.97 pounds. Mike Leggitt placed third with 9.04 pounds.

Robbie McGohon and Al Moeckel had 24 lbs, 10 oz. to win the Pond Jumpers Tournament Trail event on Sept. 17 on Lake Hatchineha. Johnny Johnson and Colby Evans took second place with 22 lbs, 12 oz. Tom Thomas and Dan Dixon placed third with 12 lbs, 4 oz. Colby Evans took big bass with a 7.8-pounder.

Dave Bear had 16.82 pounds and also had big bass with a 4.99-pounder to win the Lakeland Bassmasters Draw Trail tournament on Sept. 18 on Johns Lake.
Dave Bear had 16.82 pounds and also had big bass with a 4.99-pounder to win the Lakeland Bassmasters Draw Trail tournament on Sept. 18 on Johns Lake.

Ishmael Garcia and Calvin Croft tied with the team of Danny Glisson and Daniel Smith for first place with 8.96 pounds during the Thursday Night Open Series tournament on Sept. 15 on Lake Ariana. Bobby Ford and Mike Tucker placed third with 8.55 pounds. Garcia and Croft took big bass with a 3.37-pounder.

Andrew Ready and Chris Ready had 19.85 pounds and also big bass with a 4.80-pounder to win the Country Boys Fishing LLC Monday Nighter tournament on Sept. 19 on the Winter Haven Chain. Ricky Garcia and James Kiddie took second place with 11.90 pounds. Brent Girther and Vince Maffea placed third with 11.60 pounds.

Daniel Garcia had 15.69 pounds to win the Polk County Bass Assassins tournament on Sept. 17 on the Winter Haven South Chain. Chris Fox and Matt Glendenning took second place with 14.56 pounds. Bryan Clark and Terry Compton had big bass with a 4.30-pounder.

Ken Singletary and Steven Singletary had 12.05 pounds and also had big bass with a 3.65-pounder to win the Bass N Boats tournament on Sept. 17 on Lake Griffin. Brant Sims and Cody Sims took second place with 12.05 pounds. Mike Hancock and Amanda Butler placed third with 11.20 pounds.

Colby Evans took big bass with a 7-pound, 8-ounce fish to help him and his partner Johnny Johnson to a total weight of 22 pounds, 12 ounces, and a second-place finish during the Pond Jumpers Tournament Trail event on Sept. 17 on Lake Hatchineha.
Colby Evans took big bass with a 7-pound, 8-ounce fish to help him and his partner Johnny Johnson to a total weight of 22 pounds, 12 ounces, and a second-place finish during the Pond Jumpers Tournament Trail event on Sept. 17 on Lake Hatchineha.

Upcoming Tournaments

The next Thursday Night Open Series tournament is on Sept. 22 on the Winter Haven North Chain out of Lake Rochelle. Time is 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 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 qualifier tournaments to be held throughout the year and will conclude with the two-day Bonfire Shootout tournament on Nov. 5-6. 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.

Colby Evans, left, and Jesse Smith took second place with 18.19 pounds and also big bass with an 8.05-pounder during the Xtreme Bass Series Central Florida Division tournament on Sept. 18 on Lake Arbuckle.
Colby Evans, left, and Jesse Smith took second place with 18.19 pounds and also big bass with an 8.05-pounder during the Xtreme Bass Series Central Florida Division tournament on Sept. 18 on Lake Arbuckle.

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 on 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 on 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 next Country Boys Fishing LLC Monday Nighter tournament is on Sept. 26 at Saddle Creek Park. 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 Lakeland Bassmasters will host the first annual Jim Hooven Memorial Open tournament on Oct. 1 on the Winter Haven Chain of Lakes out of 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 on 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 safe light 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 the season-ending classic on Oct. 1-2 on 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 on 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 on Oct. 9 on Lake Garcia. The draw meeting will be held on 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 on 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 on 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 Polk County Bass Assassins tournament is on Oct. 15 on John’s Lake. 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 on Oct. 15 on the Winter Haven Chain of Lakes out of the Lake Rochelle ramp. 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 Lakeland Bassmasters’ Draw Trail tournament is on Oct. 15-16 on the Kissimmee Chain out of Camp Lester. 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 Pond Jumpers Tournament Trail event will be their season-ending classic on Oct. 22 at a location to be announced the day before the event. 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 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 Frostproof Church of God Open Bass Tournament will be on Oct. 29 at Lake Arbuckle out of the Lake Arbuckle Campground. Time is safelight to 2 p.m. Entry fee is $50 per boat, including big bass with two-angler teams only. Proceeds will benefit the Frostproof Church of God Youth Department. For more information, contact Bobbie Walton at 863-528-1249.

The Xtreme Bass Series State Championship tournament is on 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 on 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.

This article originally appeared on The Ledger: Larsen, Godwin pull in best total at Xtreme Bass Series event