LAWRENCEBURG, Ind. – Boater Lucas McDaniel of Independence, Kentucky wins the Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine at Ohio River-Tanners Creek Presented by TINCUP Whiskey in Lawrenceburg, Ind. McDaniel earned $4,472 for his victory at the event on Sunday.
TOP 10 RESULTS
RANK | BOATER NAME/HOMETOWN | BASS | WEIGHT | AWARD |
1st | Lucas McDaniel of Independence, Ky. | 5 | 9-6 | $4,472 |
2nd | Chris Abbatiello of Independence, Ky. | 5 | 8-13 | $2,236 |
3rd | Jody Gardner of Tippecanoe, Ohio | 5 | 8-6 | $1,492 |
4th | Tony Collins of Dayton, Ohio | 5 | 8-5 | $1,543 |
5th | Clyde McNaron of Trenton, Ohio | 5 | 7-9 | $894 |
6th | Larry Davis, Jr. of Xenia, Ohio | 5 | 7-4 | $820 |
7th | Mike Quinlin of Mooresville, Ind. | 5 | 7-2 | $1,245 |
8th | Chris Wilkinson of Farmersburg, Ind. | 5 | 7-0 | $633 |
8th | Gary Ginter of Bellafontaine, Ohio | 5 | 7-0 | $633 |
10th | Jake Poffenberger of Brookville, Ohio | 5 | 6-9 | $522 |
RANK | STRIKE KING CO-ANGLER NAME/HOMETOWN | BASS | WEIGHT | AWARD |
1st | Daniel Schmitz, IV of Fairfield, Ohio | 5 | 9-0 | $2,236 |
2nd | Aaron Stahley of Batavia, Ohio | 5 | 7-9 | $1,443 |
3rd | Randy Williams of New Richmond, Ohio | 5 | 5-7 | $745 |
4th | Jonah Moro of Steubenville, Ohio | 5 | 5-1 | $522 |
5th | Thomas Scaggs of Jackson, Ohio | 5 | 4-4 | $447 |
6th | James Wilcox of Proctorville, Ohio | 5 | 4-2 | $660 |
7th | Billy French of Hamilton, Ohio | 5 | 4-0 | $573 |
8th | James Ross of Akron, Ohio | 5 | 3-15 | $335 |
9th | Bill Meyers of Urbana, Ohio | 5 | 3-9 | $298 |
10th | Don Ward of Loveland, Ohio | 5 | 3-8 | $261 |
CONTINGENCY AWARDS
AWARD | NAME | CONTINGENCY | PAYOUT |
Boater Big Bass | John Viox of Hebron, Ky. | 3-pound, 15-ounce bass | $650 |
Strike King Co-Angler Berkley Big Bass | Aaron Stahley of Batavia, Ohio | 3-pound, 4-ounce bass | $325 |
Phoenix MLF5 Bonus | Tony Collins of Dayton, Ohio | 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 | Unspecified Flippin’ Tube | Did Not Divulge |
Strike King Co-Angler | Buzzbait Rebel Pop-R Topwater Popper | BlackDid Not Divulge |
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.