Marlow’s Davis Wins Phoenix Bass Fishing League on Grand Lake Presented by Abu Garcia
Arkansan Wedel Wins Strike King Co-Angler Division
GROVE, Okla. – Boater Harmon Davis of Marlow, Oklahoma, wins the Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine at Grand Lake Presented by Abu Garcia in Grove, Oklahoma. Davis earned $5,961 for his victory at the event, hosted by the City of Grove.
TOP 10 RESULTS
| RANK | BOATER NAME/HOMETOWN | BASS | WEIGHT | AWARD |
| 1st | Harmon Davis of Marlow, Okla. | 5 | 21-15 | $5,961 |
| 2nd | Andy Carroll of Greenwood, Ark. | 5 | 17-7 | $2,760 |
| 3rd | Brent Haggard of Sallisaw, Okla. | 5 | 17-4 | $1,837 |
| 4th | Thomas Canady of Collinsville, Okla. | 5 | 15-10 | $1,788 |
| 5th | Kord Hudkins of Pocola, Okla. | 5 | 15-6 | $1,546 |
| 6th | Larry Crouch of Carthage, Mo. | 5 | 15-5 | $1,012 |
| 7th | Gunner West of Spiro, Okla. | 5 | 14-12 | $920 |
| 8th | Wayne Diffee of Bernice, Okla. | 5 | 14-8 | $828 |
| 9th | Ryan Stinchcomb of Fort Smith, Ark. | 5 | 14-3 | $736 |
| 10th | Brit Sumter of Prairie Grove, Ark. | 5 | 13-8 | $644 |
| RANK | STRIKE KING CO-ANGLER NAME/HOMETOWN | BASS | WEIGHT | AWARD |
| 1st | Jason Wedel of Lowell, Ark. | 5 | 12-9 | $2,744 |
| 2nd | Fred Fielder of Tahlequah, Okla. | 5 | 12-0 | $1,372 |
| 3rd | Shaun Bradley of Edmond, Okla. | 5 | 10-12 | $917 |
| 4th | Jim McLaughlin of Vinita, Okla. | 5 | 9-11 | $640 |
| 5th | Alan Hill of Ada, Okla. | 4 | 9-4 | $549 |
| 6th | Keith Baucom of Haskell, Okla. | 4 | 8-11 | $503 |
| 7th | Nolan Wilson of Edmond, Okla. | 3 | 8-3 | $457 |
| 8th | Jake Hess of Tulsa, Okla. | 3 | 7-14 | $412 |
| 9th | Brady Short of Oxford, Kan. | 3 | 7-8 | $366 |
| 10th | Scott Smith of Blanchard, Okla. | 2 | 7-4 | $320 |
CONTINGENCY AWARDS
| AWARD | NAME | CONTINGENCY | PAYOUT |
| Boater Big Bass | Kord Hudkins of Pocola, Okla. | 5-pound, 14-ounce bass | $442 |
| Boater Big Bass | Harmon Davis of Marlow, Okla. | 5-pound, 14-ounce bass | $442 |
| Strike King Co-Angler Berkley Big Bass | Brandon (long) Nguyen of Overland Park, Kan. | 5-pound, 11-ounce bass | $440 |
| Phoenix MLF5 Bonus | Thomas Canady of Collinsville, Okla. | 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 | Santone Lures Spinnerbaits | White |
| Strike King Co-Angler | Googan Baits Saucy Swimmer Swimbait | Did Not Disclose |
2021 QUALIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES
| EVENT | DATE | LOCATION | HOST |
| Okie Division – Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Championship | Oct. 21-23 | Lake Ouachita, Mt. Ida, Ark. | Visit Hot Springs |
| 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.