Findlay’s Burton Wins Two-Day Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super Tournament on Lake Erie
Oxford’s Short Wins Strike King Co-Angler Division
SANDUSKY, Ohio – Boater Wilson Burton of Findlay, Ohio wins the two-day Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super Tournament Presented by T-H Marine at Lake Erie Presented by TINCUP Whiskey in Sandusky, Ohio. Burton earned $14,098 for his victory at the event.
TOP 10 RESULTS
| RANK | BOATER NAME/HOMETOWN | BASS | WEIGHT | AWARD |
| 1st | Wilson Burton of Findlay, Ohio | 10 | 31-12 | $14,098 |
| 2nd | Jacob Jones of Milford, Ohio | 10 | 30-0 | $2,824 |
| 3rd | Jim Vitaro of Wooster, Ohio | 10 | 27-15 | $1,882 |
| 4th | Dave Fricke of Hamilton, Ohio | 10 | 27-7 | $1,318 |
| 5th | Gary Ginter of Bellefontaine, Ohio | 10 | 26-6 | $1,130 |
| 6th | Kevin Spears of New Boston, Ohio | 10 | 26-5 | $1,035 |
| 7th | Chris Martinkovic of Hamilton, Ohio | 10 | 25-11 | $941 |
| 8th | Brody Campbell of Oxford, Ohio | 9 | 25-4 | $847 |
| 9th | Kyle Wesienburger of Columbus Grove, Ohio | 10 | 25-4 | $753 |
| 10th | Josh Smith of Hamilton, Ohio | 10 | 25-3 | $659 |
| RANK | STRIKE KING CO-ANGLER NAME/HOMETOWN | BASS | WEIGHT | AWARD |
| 1st | Brian Short of Oxford, Ohio | 10 | 24-9 | $2,824 |
| 2nd | James Ross of Akron, Ohio | 10 | 24-7 | $1,412 |
| 3rd | Jacob Crapyou of Portsmouth, Ohio | 10 | 24-6 | $940 |
| 4th | Chris McCusker of Beaver Falls, Pa. | 10 | 23-15 | $659 |
| 5th | Dave Spindler of Twinsburg, Ohio | 10 | 23-8 | $565 |
| 6th | Nathan Brown of West Mansfield, Ohio | 10 | 22-15 | $518 |
| 7th | Robert Fravel of Catawba Island, Ohio | 7 | 20-13 | $471 |
| 8th | Caleb Edgerton of Dayton, Ohio | 9 | 20-10 | $749 |
| 9th | Steve Sorrell of Beavercreek, Ohio | 8 | 19-6 | $377 |
| 10th | Kenny Smith of Austin, Ind. | 9 | 18-12 | $329 |
CONTINGENCY AWARDS
| AWARD | NAME | CONTINGENCY | PAYOUT |
| Boater Big Bass | Mark Chevrier of Columbus, Ohio | 5-pound bass | $750 |
| Strike King Co-Angler Berkley Big Bass | Matthew Hostetter of East Palestine, Ohio | 5-pound bass | $375 |
| Phoenix MLF5 Bonus | Wilson Burton of Findlay, Ohio | Eligible Phoenix Boat* | $7,000 |
* 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 | Strike King Red Eye Shad | Blue/Chrome |
| Strike King Co-Angler | Z-Man Original ChatterBait Crankbait | Did Not Disclose |
2021 QUALIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES
| EVENT | DATE | LOCATION | HOST |
| Buckeye Division – Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Championship | Oct. 14-16 | Potomac River, Marbury, Md. | Charles County Board of Commissioners |
| 2022 Phoenix Bass Fishing League All-American | June 2-4 | Lake Hamilton, Hot Springs, Ark. | Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism & Visit Hot Springs |
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 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.