Freddy Palmer of Estill Springs, Tennesssee, won the Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine at Lake Guntersville in Scottsboro, Alabama. Palmer earned $7,000 for his victory at the event, which was hosted by the Mountain Lakes Chamber of Commerce.
TOP 10 RESULTS
RANK | BOATER NAME/HOMETOWN | BASS | WEIGHT | AWARD |
1st | Freddy Palmer of Estill Springs, Tenn. | 5 | 21-6 | $7,000 |
2nd | Hunter Eubanks of Inman, S.C. | 5 | 20-2 | $3,000 |
3rd | Michael Lowry of Soddy-Daisy, Tenn. | 5 | 19-12 | $2,000 |
4th | William Merrick of Mount Juliet, Tenn. | 5 | 19-4 | $1,900 |
5th | Roger Chisenall of Flat Rock, Ala. | 5 | 19-1 | $1,200 |
6th | Greg Lamb of Birchwood, Tenn. | 5 | 18-15 | $2,100 |
7th | Tyler Pendergrass of Cullman, Ala. | 5 | 18-7 | $1,000 |
8th | Andrew Clayton of Westpoint, Tenn. | 5 | 17-15 | $850 |
8th | Tracy Robinson of Gadsden, Ala. | 5 | 17-15 | $850 |
10th | Heath Gilmore of Meridian, Miss. | 5 | 17-8 | $700 |
RANK | STRIKE KING CO-ANGLER NAME/HOMETOWN | BASS | WEIGHT | AWARD |
1st | James Roye of Altamont, Tenn. | 5 | 15-14 | $3,000 |
2nd | Brian Koch of Hixson, Tenn. | 5 | 15-1 | $1,500 |
3rd | Matt Marcel of Tullahoma, Tenn. | 5 | 14-11 | $1,000 |
4th | Philip Moore of Batesville, Miss. | 4 | 14-5 | $700 |
5th | T.J. Anderson of Sumter, S.C. | 5 | 14-2 | $600 |
6th | Raymond Hanlon of Chattanooga, Tenn. | 4 | 13-13 | $550 |
7th | Rich Frey of Owens Cross Roads, Ala. | 5 | 13-7 | $500 |
8th | Ron Creasy of Florence, Ala. | 5 | 13-6 | $425 |
8th | Robert Moore of Mobile, Ala. | 5 | 13-6 | $425 |
10th | Michael Roush of Mobile, Ala. | 5 | 13-2 | $350 |
Full results from the event can be found at MajorLeagueFishing.com.
CONTINGENCY AWARDS
AWARD | NAME | CONTINGENCY | PAYOUT |
Boater Berkley Big Bass | Greg Lamb of Birchwood, Tenn. | 7-pound, 8-ounce bass | $1,000 |
Strike King Co-Angler Berkley Big Bass | Johnny Hancox of West Union, S.C. | 4-pound, 12-ounce bass | $497 |
Phoenix MLF5 Bonus | William Merrick of Mount Juliet, Tenn. | 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 | BAITS | COLOR |
Boater | – Umbrella rig – Jig – Swimbait | N/A |
Strike King Co-Angler | – Strike King Bitsy Bug | Not Disclosed |