Estero’s Farmer Wins Phoenix Bass Fishing League on Lake Toho

Green Cove Springs’ Williams Wins Strike King Co-Angler Division

March 16, 2021 • MLF • Press Releases

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Boater Garrett Farmer of Estero, Florida, wins the Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine at Lake Toho in Kissimmee, Florida. Farmer earned $5,843 for his victory at the event, hosted by Experience Kissimmee and Kissimmee Sports Commission.

TOP 10 RESULTS

RANK	BOATER NAME/HOMETOWN	BASS	WEIGHT	AWARD
1^st	Garrett Farmer of Estero, Fla.	5	27-6	$5,843
2^nd	Cody Detweiler of Orlando, Fla.	5	24-6	$2,921
3^rd	Hunter McPherson of Hernando, Fla.	5	24-1	$1,948
4^th	Nolan Gaskin of Broussard, La.	5	22-10	$1,363
5^th	Eric Johnson of Millis, Mass.	5	22-3	$1,169
6^th	Santos Solis of Vero Beach, Fla.	5	22-2	$1,071
7^th	Nathan Thomas of Weirsdale, Fla.	5	21-3	$974
8^th	John Mobley of MacClenny, Fla.	5	20-15	$876
9^th	James Wegmann of Fruitland Park, Fla.	5	20-13	$779
10^th	Stanley Flesher of Sebring, Fla.	5	20-0	$682

RANK	STRIKE KING CO-ANGLER NAME/HOMETOWN	BASS	WEIGHT	AWARD
1^st	Stephen Williams of Green Cove Springs, Fla.	5	20-2	$2,921
2^nd	Glenn Pickering of Whitby, Ontario	5	17-10	$1,461
3^rd	Chase Traeger of Lino Lakes, Minn.	5	17-4	$973
4^th	Austin Nelson of Eustis, Fla.	5	16-12	$682
5^th	Mike Bruton of Oakland, Fla.	5	16-11	$584
6^th	Tyler Wright of Lakeland, Fla.	4	16-7	$536
7^th	Theron Asbery of Longwood, Fla.	5	15-11	$487
8^th	Doug Back of Monticello, Fla.	5	15-1	$438
9^th	Kevin Thomas of Miramar, Fla.	5	14-15	$390
10^th	Craig Baxter of Orlando, Fla.	5	14-14	$341

CONTINGENCY AWARDS

AWARD	NAME	CONTINGENCY	PAYOUT
Boater Big Bass	Cody Detweiler, Orlando, Fla.	8-pound, 13-ounce bass	$960
Strike King Co-Angler Berkley Big Bass	Theron Asbery, Longwood, Fla.	9-pound, 2-ounce bass	$480
Phoenix MLF5 Bonus	Douglas Sauls, Winter Garden, Fla.	Eligible Phoenix Boat*	$500

*Boaters are eligible to win up to an extra $7,000 per event in each Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine tournament if all requirements are met. More information on the Phoenix MLF5 Bonus contingency program can be found at PhoenixBassBoats.com.

WINNING BAITS

ANGLER	BAIT	COLOR
Boater	– Generic Swimbait – Gambler Ace	Did Not Divulge
Strike King Co-Angler	Generic Swimbait	Did Not Divulge

2021 QUALIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES

EVENT	DATE	LOCATION	HOST
Gator Division – Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Championship	Oct. 21-23	St. Johns River, Palatka, Fla.	Putnam County Tourist Development Council
Phoenix Bass Fishing League All-American	June 3-5	Douglas Lake, Dandridge, Tenn.	Jefferson County Department of Tourism

The 2021 MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine is a 24-division circuit devoted to weekend anglers, with 128 tournaments throughout the season, five qualifying events in each division. The top 45 boaters and Strike King co-anglers from each division, along with the five winners of the qualifying events, will advance to one of six Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Championships. Boaters will compete for a $60,000 prize package, including a new Phoenix 819 Pro bass boat with a 200-horsepower Mercury outboard and $10,000, while Strike King co-anglers will fish for a new Phoenix 819 Pro bass boat with a 200-horsepower Mercury s outboard.

The top six finishers in each regional will then qualify for one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing – the Phoenix Bass Fishing League All-American.

The top 45 boaters and Strike King co-anglers plus tournament winners from each Phoenix Bass Fishing League division will also earn priority entry into the Toyota Series, the pathway to the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit and ultimately the MLF Bass Pro Tour.

For complete details and updated information visit MajorLeagueFishing.com. For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow the Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine on MLF’s social media outlets at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.