BIRDSEYE, Ind. – Boater Jared Robinson of Medora, Indiana wins the Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine at Patoka Lake Presented by TINCUP Whiskey in Birdseye, Indiana. Robinson earned $13,030 for his victory at the event.
TOP 10 RESULTS
RANK | BOATER NAME/HOMETOWN | BASS | WEIGHT | AWARD |
1st | Jared Robinson of Medora, Ind. | 5 | 18-2 | $13,030 |
2nd | Chris Martinkovic of Hamilton, Ohio | 5 | 17-8 | $2,665 |
3rd | Mike Quinlin of Mooresville, Ind. | 5 | 14-8 | $1,609 |
4th | Clint Bissonett of Beavercreek, Ohio | 5 | 13-6 | $1,127 |
5th | William Smith of Clayton, Ind. | 4 | 12-14 | $925 |
5th | Richard Ison of New Washington, Ind. | 5 | 12-14 | $925 |
7th | Stu Moyer of Hardin, Ky. | 3 | 12-1 | $805 |
8th | Scott Spayd of Jasper, Ind. | 4 | 11-2 | $724 |
9th | George Brown of Camby, Ind. | 3 | 10-10 | $644 |
10th | Doug Ruster of New Palestine, Ind. | 4 | 10-8 | $563 |
RANK | STRIKE KING CO-ANGLER NAME/HOMETOWN | BASS | WEIGHT | AWARD |
1st | Daniel Hurst of Troy, Ohio | 5 | 16-10 | $2,348 |
2nd | Chad Jackson of Indianapolis, Ind. | 3 | 8-7 | $1,174 |
3rd | Douglas Salzman of Newburgh, Ind. | 2 | 8-1 | $1,131 |
4th | Ryan Daniel of Batesville, Ind. | 3 | 7-15 | $548 |
5th | John Albertson of Bloomington, Ind. | 3 | 7-2 | $470 |
6th | James McWhorter of Hamilton, Ohio | 2 | 7-1 | $430 |
7th | Rod Yoder of West Lafayette, Ind. | 2 | 6-7 | $391 |
8th | David E. Watson of Sullivan, Ind. | 2 | 5-15 | $352 |
9th | Guy Linville of Camby, Ind. | 2 | 5-13 | $313 |
10th | Andy Vance of Danville, Ind. | 2 | 4-15 | $274 |
CONTINGENCY AWARDS
AWARD | NAME | CONTINGENCY | PAYOUT |
Boater Big Bass | Eric Hardesty of Ninevah, Ind. | 5-pound, 13-ounce bass | $720 |
Strike King Co-Angler Berkley Big Bass | Douglas Salzman of Newburgh, Ind. | 5-pound, 12-ounce bass | $350 |
Phoenix MLF5 Bonus | Jared Robinson of Medora, Ind. | 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 | Smack Daddy Tube BioSpawn VileCraw Spinnerbait Swim jig | N/A |
Strike King Co-Angler | Did Not Disclose | N/A |
2021 QUALIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES
EVENT | DATE | LOCATION | HOST |
Hoosier Division – Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Championship | Oct. 7-9 | Wheeler Lake, Decatur, Ala. | Decatur Morgan County Tourism |
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 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.