Short and Solis Jr. win Xtreme Bass Series Kissimmee Division tournament

Michael Wilson
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George Short, left, and Santos Solis Jr. had 30.97 pounds and also big bass with a 9.25 pounder to win the Xtreme Bass Series Kissimmee Division tournament August 14 on Lake Kissimmee.
George Short, left, and Santos Solis Jr. had 30.97 pounds and also big bass with a 9.25 pounder to win the Xtreme Bass Series Kissimmee Division tournament August 14 on Lake Kissimmee.

Fishing Results

George Short and Santos Solis Jr. had 30.97 pounds and also big bass with a 9.25 pounder to win the Xtreme Bass Series Kissimmee Division tournament Aug. 14 on Lake Kissimmee. Andrew Hall and Will Brown took second place with 28.53 pounds. Chris Maxwell and Mike Porter placed third with 27.67 pounds.

Jim Sellers and Scott Ellis had 15.12 pounds and also big bass with a 4.16 pounder to win the MacDill Bass Busters tournament Aug. 13 on Lake Kissimmee. Greg Bartz took second place with 4.77 pounds. Joe Krafchak and Kayla Lindsay placed third with 3.28 pounds.

Rich Johnson had 16.65 pounds and also big bass with a 6.70 pounder to win first place during the Freedom Bass Anglers tournament Aug. 13 on Banana Lake. Robert Weeks and Cody Holly took second place with 11.78 pounds.

Jim Sellers took big bass with this 4.16 pounder to help him and his partner Scott Ellis to a total weight of 15.12 pounds to win the MacDill Bass Busters tournament August 13 on Lake Kissimmee.
Jim Sellers took big bass with this 4.16 pounder to help him and his partner Scott Ellis to a total weight of 15.12 pounds to win the MacDill Bass Busters tournament August 13 on Lake Kissimmee.

Eddie Yearry and Austin Reynolds had 17.33 pounds and also big bass with a 7.12 pounder to win the Polk County Bass Anglers Club open tournament Aug. 13 on Lake Ariana. Doug Yutzy and Donavan Casity took second place with 15.59 pounds. Bobby Ford and Mike Tucker placed third with 13.06 pounds.

Dennis Minton and Keith Brown had 17.05 pounds and also big bass with a 5.52 pounder to win the Fishing Misfits’ tournament Aug. 13 on Lake Kissimmee. Ed Stephens and Trever Stephens took second place with 15.94 pounds. Scott Fisher and Troy Fisher placed third with 13.75 pounds.

Joshua Dunn and Brock James had 10 pounds, 11 ounces to win the Thursday Night Open Series tournament Aug. 11 on Lake Hancock. Gabe Rivera and Kenneth Meadows took second place with 7 pounds, 3 oz. and Danny Duncan and Ryan Brett had big bass with a 5 lb, 6 oz. fish.

Ishmael Garcia and James Kiddie had 16.15 pounds to win the Country Boys Fishing LLC “Monday Nighter” tournament Aug. 15 on the Winter Haven South Chain. Kenneth Meadows and Gabe Rivera took second place with 13.40 pounds and also had big bass with a 4.60 pounder. Josh Estridge and Chris Romberger placed third with 13.25 pounds.

Rich Johnson had 16.65 pounds and also big bass with a 6.70 pounder to win first place during the Freedom Bass Anglers tournament August 13 on Banana Lake.
Rich Johnson had 16.65 pounds and also big bass with a 6.70 pounder to win first place during the Freedom Bass Anglers tournament August 13 on Banana Lake.

Upcoming tournaments

The next Thursday Night Open Series tournament is Aug. 18 on Eagle Lake. 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 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 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 Country Boys Fishing LLC Monday Nighter tournament is Aug. 22 at Saddle Creek Park. 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 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 Fishing Misfits’ tournament is Sept. 10 on the Winter Haven South Chain of the Lake Hartridge ramp. 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 Sept. 10 on Lake Weir out of the Carney Island 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 Sept. 10 on the Harris Chain out of the Hickory Point ramp. 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 Polk County Bass Anglers Club open tournament is Sept. 10 on the Winter Haven Chain out of Lake Rochelle. 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 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 next Xtreme Bass Series Kissimmee Division tournament is Sept. 11 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 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 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 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 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.

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 pre-registered 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: Short and Solis Jr. win Xtreme Bass Series Kissimmee Division tournament