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Richard and Stacy Carter reel in 1st place at Better Half's Open tournament

michael wilson
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Stacy Carter, left, and Richard Carter had 13.95pounds and also big bass with a 3.64 pounder to win first place during the Better HalfÕs Open Couples Bass tournament Oct. 30 on the Kissimmee Chain.
Stacy Carter, left, and Richard Carter had 13.95pounds and also big bass with a 3.64 pounder to win first place during the Better HalfÕs Open Couples Bass tournament Oct. 30 on the Kissimmee Chain.

Fishing Results

Richard Carter and Stacy Carter had 13.95 pounds and also big bass with a 3.64-pounder to win first place during the Better Half’s Open Couples Bass tournament on Oct. 30 on the Kissimmee Chain. Steven Coleman and Tina Coleman took second place with 10.87 pounds. Jason Brewer and Cheryl Brewer were third with 9.79 pounds.

George Parker and Rosie Parker had a seven-fish aggregate of 9.02 pounds and also big fish with a 1.57-pounder to win first place in both the Sunshine State Crappie Trail and Florida Crappie Club tournament on Oct. 29 at Lake Dora, Beauclair and Carlton. Sam Cooper was second with 7.93 pounds. D.J. Hillbun and Lisa Normand were third with 7.58 pounds.

Ishmael Garcia and James Kiddie had 15.1 pounds and also big bass with a 4.12-pounder to win first place in the Country Boys Fishing LLC Sunday Open tournament on Oct. 30 at Lake Rochelle. Keith Brown and Dennis Minton were second with 10.14 pounds. Maddox Hood and Riley Miller were third with 10.13 pounds.

Upcoming Tournaments

The next Lone Fishing Club tournament is on Nov. 4 at Lake Ariana out of the public ramp out. Club membership is now closed. For more information, call Walt Hunziker at 407-284-0277 or email at whunziker@tampabay.rr.com.

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 a 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 Camp Mack Guy Harvey Lodge, Marina & RV Resort 2022 Bonfire Tournament Series finishes its season with the Bonfire Shootout on Nov. 4-5 at Lake Kissimmee. Anglers looking to fish the series must be a member of the Angler House Club which is open for all to join. For more information or to register, call 800-243-8013 or visit www.BonfireSeries.com.

The next Happy Hookers Bass Club tournament is on Nov. 5 on the Winter Haven North Chain out of Lake Rochelle. 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 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 light until 2 p.m. Entry fee is $125 day of the event. Ramp fee is $6 paid at ramp. First six places are guaranteed prize money along with a big fish pot. Always Fresh Farms, a sponsor, will add an additional $5,000 to the prize money if more than 100 teams register. 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.

The next Winter Haven Lunker Lovers tournament will be their season-ending classic on Nov. 5-6 on the Kissimmee Chain out of Camp Lester. 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 Freedom Bass Anglers tournament will be their season-ending classic on Nov. 5-6 at Lake Istokpoga out of Trails End Fish Camp. Time is safe light to 3 p.m on Day One and until 2 p.m. on Day Two. Membership at this time is closed. For more information, email Charles Matlock at matlockcn@gmail.com.

The Country Boys Fishing LLC Club will host a Sunday Open Speck Tournament on Nov. 6 on Lake Ariana. Entry fee is 25$ per angler. Time is safe light to 12 p.m. For more information call Randy Stone at 863-808-7275.

The next Toho First Sunday of the Month Team Trail tournament is Nov. 6 on Lake Toho out of the city ramp. This tournament is open to the first 50 boats. Entry fee is $60 per team with an optional $100 per boat optional winner-take-all side pot. Time is safe light to 3 p.m. For more info, call Rich Patterson at 407-394-4474.

The next Lakeland Bassmasters’ Draw Trail tournament will be their season-ending classic is Nov. 6 at a location to be announced. 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 Wednesday Open Bass Tournament Series will hold their first tournament event Nov. 9 on the Winter Haven South Chain out of the Lake Cannon Park boat ramp. Entry fee is $30 per boat with 100% payback with exemptions. FWC rules apply. Time is safe light to 1 p.m. For more information call Keith Howlett at 863-669-5805 or Joe Magnatta at 863-581-7011

The next Kissimmee Bass Series Seniors tournament is on Nov. 11 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 Polk County Bass Anglers Club open tournament is on Nov. 12 on Lake Juliana out of the public ramp. 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 or go to the club’s Facebook page.

The next CATCH’EM CRAPPIE tournament, held by Hoppy’s Marine, is on Nov. 12 on the Kissimmee Chain out of Port Hatchineha. Time is safe light to noon. Up to four anglers per boat with a $60 fee per boat, plus $5 ramp fee. Heaviest six fish go toward place prizes and big fish. For more information, or to sign up for the tournament, call Matt Ingram at 863-412-5207 or Catch’em Crappie at Facebook.

The next Fishing Misfits tournament is on Nov. 12 on Lake Fannie. 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 Florida Crappie Club tournament is on Nov. 12 at lakes Lochloosa and Orange. Entry fee is $60 per boat for seven-fish aggregate and big fish. Sign-up is from 5:45 a.m. until 6:45 a.m. Tourney time is 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call Tony Strollo at 352-584-6970.

The next MacDill Bass Busters tournament will be their season-ending classic on Nov. 12-13 on Lake Okeechobee 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 Country Boys Fishing LLC Sunday Open tournament is on Nov. 13 at Lake Alfred. 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 Polk County Bass Assassins tournament will be their season-ending classic on Nov. 19 on the Harris Chain of Lakes. 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 Kissimmee Bass Series One-Man tournament is on Nov. 19 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 Bass N Boats tournament will be their season-ending classic on Nov. 19-20 on Lake Panasoffkee. 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 already seeking new members for next year’s season. For more information, contact Ken Singletary at 863-651-7607 or Brant Sims at 321-246-2385 or visit Bassnboats.com.

The next Lake Wales Po Boys Bass Club tournament is on Nov. 20 on Lake Istokpoga out of the U.S. 98 County Park ramp. Entry fee is $70 per team including first and second big bass pot. Time is 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 Sunshine State Crappie Trail tournament is on Dec. 10 at Lake George. One-time season membership fee is $50 and tournament entry fee is $100. Registration is from 5:15 a.m. to 6:15 a.m. Time is 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Weigh-in is at 4 p.m. For more information, contact Daniel Pitts at 863-634-6605 or email at pittsdan75@gmail.com.

This article originally appeared on The Ledger: Richard and Stacy Carter reel in 1st place at Better Half's Open tournament