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Tucker Punch: Former Elite angler forges big bag for Central Open lead on Lewisville
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February 24, 2011 - LEWISVILLE, Texas — Mark Tucker, who spent the last 10 years on the Bassmaster Elite Series, found a cozy, out-of-way place Friday on Lake Lewisville.
The angler from St. Louis snuck 16 pounds, 10 ounces to the scales for the Day 1 lead at the first 2011 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open. With 159 boats, the 29,000-acre lake is fishing small, so Tucker had plenty of company on a day that saw rain showers and clearing with afternoon winds steady at 25 mph.
“I had plenty of boats around me, and it was hard to keep what I was doing a secret,” he said. “I caught 10 or 11 keepers all day, and it’s a grind. The fish are changing every hour. You have to stay open-minded and you can’t get lazy.”
He played his hand close to his vest and only allowed that patience is key.
Not far behind is Billy Cline of nearby Keller, Texas, with 16-5. Cline’s fish fell for either a spinnerbait or a crankbait, a 180-degree shift from Tucker’s pattern. Cline is also enjoying some privacy.
“I’ve got my area all to myself, so if I get that again tomorrow, I think my fish will still be there,” he said.
In third place is Jared Miller of Cookson, Okla., with 14-4. Janet Parker of Little Elm, Texas, is fourth with 13-11, and rounding out the top 5 is Ken Iyobe of Tokoname, Japan, with 13-0.
New to the Opens format this season, along with Skeeter/Yamaha rig valued at $35,000 and $10,000 cash, is a berth into the 2012 Bassmaster Classic.
The Classic incentive has drawn Elite pros hoping that a win will take pressure off of their Elite season. The highest Elite after the first day was Jami Fralick in 16th with 8-15.
Tommy Martin, the 1974 Classic winner, was 17th with two bass for 8-13, including the big bass at 5-plus until ninth place Frank Jordan Jr., of Bainbridge, Ga., rolled an 8-7 across the stage.
The lake can produce large fish. Last week’s Classic winner Kevin VanDam caught a 12-pounder here during a June 2005 Bassmaster Elite 50 event, when he bagged 58-12 over four days.
On the co-angler side, Michael Curbow of Frisco, Texas, managed a three-fish limit that weighed 9-11. Curbow’s bag was anchored by a 5-3 largemouth he caught on his first cast with a crankbait.
Behind him is Clayton Coppin of Muskogee, Okla., with 8-5. Shawn Temple stands third with 7-11, Matt Jackson holds fourth with 6-15 and in fifth is Darryl Hanks of Pineville, Mo., whose two bass went 6-10.
Co-anglers are vying for a top prize of a fully-rigger Skeeter/Yamaha package also valued at $35,000.
BASS PRO SHOPS BASSMASTER CENTRAL OPEN- PRO- DAY 1
2011 Central Open 1 - Lake Lewisville BO 02/24-02/26 Lake Lewisville, Lewisville Texas
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$
1. Mark Tucker Saint Louis, Mo. 5 16-10
2. Billy Cline Keller, Texas 5 16-05
3. Jared Miller Norman, Okla. 5 14-04
4. Janet Parker Little Elm, Texas 5 13-11
5. Ken Iyobe Tokoname, Japan 5 13-00
6. Casey Scanlon Lenexa, Kan. 5 12-09
7. Chris Zaldain San Jose, Calif. 5 12-08
8. Sammy Burks Joplin, Mo. 5 12-04
9. Frank Jordan JR Bainbridge, Ga. 3 12-03
10. Trevor Romans Plano, Texas 5 11-09
11. Tommy Durham Whitney, Texas 5 10-09
12. James Biggs Bedford, Texas 5 10-07
13. Scott Dean Terrell, Texas 4 10-01
14. Jimmy Johnson Ganado, Texas 5 9-10
15. Ricky D Scott Van Buren, Ark. 4 9-08
16. Jami Fralick Martin, S.D. 4 8-15
17. Tommy Martin Hemphill, Texas 2 8-13
18. Logan Sherrer Karnack, Texas 4 8-11
19. Lisa Sternard Clarksville, Tenn. 2 8-11
20. Dustin Lester Huntington Beach, Cali 3 8-10
21. Ryan Lovelace Denison, Texas 2 8-09
22. Dewayne French Mammoth Spring, Ark. 3 7-15
23. Keith Surber Longview, Texas 2 7-13
24. James Niggemeyer Van, Texas 4 7-12
25. Jerry Dolezal Bullard, Texas 3 7-08
25. Christopher Lee Keithville, La. 3 7-08
27. Rick Hanna Hereford, Texas 3 7-06
28. Rick Clunn Ava, Mo. 3 7-03
28. Travis Gray Princeton, La. 3 7-03
28. Homer Humphreys Minden, La. 3 7-03
31. Jeff Cloud Lubbock, Texas 3 7-01
31. Kevin Ledoux Choctaw, Okla. 3 7-01
33. Clint Alford Atoka, Okla. 2 7-01
34. Denny Malone Springfield, Mo. 2 6-14
35. Chris Ford Kennedale, Texas 4 6-10
36. Mark Tyler Vian, Okla. 3 6-05
37. Cecil Kingsley Lawrence, Kan. 2 6-04
38. John Johnson Jacksonville, Mo. 3 6-03
39. Clark Reehm Lufkin, Texas 2 6-03
40. Gary Riffle Paris, Texas 3 6-02
41. Scott Ashmore Broken Arrow, Okla. 3 5-15
42. Marvin Ettredge Shreveport, La. 2 5-13
43. Brandon Mosley Choctaw, Okla. 2 5-12
44. Lendell Martin Nacogdoches, Texas 3 5-09
44. Mike Pharr Shreveport, La. 3 5-09
46. Todd Castledine Nacogdoches, Texas 3 5-08
47. Jimmy Mize Ben Lomond, Ark. 2 5-06
48. Tony Chachere Opelousas, La. 2 5-04
49. Brad Smith Hartford, Ark. 2 5-03
50. Teb Jones Hattiesburg, Miss. 2 4-14
51. Tim Webb Olpe, Kan. 1 4-11
52. Roy Sanford Brookeland, Texas 2 4-10
53. Douglas Jones Muskogee, Okla. 1 4-10
54. Jacky Hawthorne Greenville, Texas 2 4-09
55. Dale Hightower Sand Springs, Okla. 2 4-06
56. Jeff Kriet Ardmore, Okla. 2 4-03
57. Cade Alsbury Cave Springs, Ark. 1 4-02
58. David Sherrer Shreveport, La. 2 4-01
59. Joseph Sestak Tabor, S.D. 2 3-14
60. Kevin Walker Buna, Texas 1 3-14
61. OT Fears Sallisaw, Okla. 2 3-13
62. Matt Michel Gonzales, La. 2 3-12
63. Dale Jackson Van, Texas 2 3-10
64. Luis Sevilla Las Cruces, N.M. 2 3-07
65. Spencer Grace Russellville, Ark. 2 3-06
65. Luke Roberts Longview, Texas 2 3-06
67. Rob Burns Plano, Texas 2 3-05
68. Chris Franks Petaluma, Calif. 1 3-05
69. Keith Caka Huntsville, Texas 2 3-03
70. Randy Qualls Midway, Ark. 1 3-03
71. Jeff Jordan Tulsa, Okla. 1 3-02
71. Adam Kaltenbach Strafford, Mo. 1 3-02
73. Mark Goines Shady Point, Okla. 2 3-00
74. Steve Schiele Lewisville, Texas 1 2-12
75. Terry Bollom Frisco, Texas 1 2-11
75. Keith Williams Conway, Ark. 1 2-11
77. Andy Gaia Tomball, Texas 2 2-10
78. Clint Farris Crowley, Texas 1 2-10
78. Vince Fulks Purcell, Okla. 1 2-10
80. Brian Clark Haltom City, Texas 1 2-08
81. Jan Heavener Sherwood, Ark. 1 2-07
82. Johnny Grice Frisco, Texas 1 2-05
83. Kenny Rooke Junction, Texas 1 2-03
83. Doug Vahrenberg Higginsville, Mo. 1 2-03
83. Chris Wilkerson Conroe, Texas 1 2-03
86. Paul Ferguson Whitehouse, Texas 1 2-02
87. Quincy Houchin Mabelvale, Ark. 1 2-01
87. Billy McCaghren Mayflower, Ark. 1 2-01
87. Gene Rasco Livingston, Texas 1 2-01
90. Sean Hoernke Conroe, Texas 1 1-15
91. Jim Culp Tulsa, Okla. 1 1-14
91. Kelly Lee Twin Falls, Idaho 1 1-14
93. Randy Cisler Balch Springs, Texas 1 1-13
93. Jason Lieblong Conway, Ark. 1 1-13
93. Cody Malone Morgan, Texas 1 1-13
96. Randy Allen Shreveport, La. 1 1-12
96. Alan Kelly Excelsior Springs, Mo. 1 1-12
96. Stephen Mitchell Rhinehart, La. 1 1-12
99. Zach Bandy Oklahoma City, Okla. 1 1-11
99. Chris Dombkowski Cibolo, Texas 1 1-11
99. Dave Parsons Yantis, Texas 1 1-11
99. Ed Whaley Montgomery, Texas 1 1-11
99. Brady Winans Greenville, Texas 1 1-11
104.Preston Henson Vacaville, Calif. 1 1-10
104.Jeffery Lemoine Des Allemands, La. 1 1-10
104.Mark Smith West Monroe, La. 1 1-10
107.Nick Aber Piedmont, Okla. 1 1-09
107.J.C. Worley Idabel, Okla. 1 1-09
109.Joey Nania Liberty Lake, Wash. 1 1-08
110.Dave Mansue Hemphill, Texas 1 1-06
111.Chad Griffin Cresson, Texas 1 1-03
111.Shane Williams Keithville, La. 1 1-03
113.Jason Baggett Mansfield, Ark. 0 0-00
113.James Baldwin Tijeras, N.M. 0 0-00
113.Charles Bebber Willis, Texas 0 0-00
113.Stephen Browning Hot Springs, Ark. 0 0-00
113.Robert Byrd Dallas, Texas 0 0-00
113.Ricky Campbell Waxahachie, Texas 0 0-00
113.Kent Cella Shreveport, La. 0 0-00
113.Peter Daniels Shreveport, La. 0 0-00
113.Bill Dowding Noble, Okla. 0 0-00
113.Gene Eisenmann Frisco, Texas 0 0-00
113.Todd Faircloth Jasper, Texas 0 0-00
113.Colt Farris Crowley, Texas 0 0-00
113.Wayne Fowler Terry, Miss. 0 0-00
113.Jay Fuller Newcastle, Okla. 0 0-00
113.Bart Gardner Dallas, Texas 0 0-00
113.Mike Haggerty Hendersonville, Tenn. 0 0-00
113.Craig Hatchel Whitesboro, Texas 0 0-00
113.Steve Hayden Fort Worth, Texas 0 0-00
113.Debra Hengst San Antonio, Texas 0 0-00
113.Robert Hill Fort Worth, Texas 0 0-00
113.Billy Hines Vacaville, Calif. 0 0-00
113.Jr Howard San Angelo, Texas 0 0-00
113.Roger Hughes Bartlesville, Okla. 0 0-00
113.Aaron Johnson Bossier City, La. 0 0-00
113.Chris Jones Pocola, Okla. 0 0-00
113.Nathan Kawlewski Elkhorn, Wisc. 0 0-00
113.Mike Kernan Wylie, Texas 0 0-00
113.Monty Kirby Sherman, Texas 0 0-00
113.Mitch Kistner Mesa, Ariz. 0 0-00
113.Brannon Long Longview, Texas 0 0-00
113.Scott Mcgehee Madison, Miss. 0 0-00
113.Thomas McMillan Choudrant, La. 0 0-00
113.Michael Moore Grove, Okla. 0 0-00
113.Darrell Newman Bruceville, Texas 0 0-00
113.Ken Phillips Antioch, Calif. 0 0-00
113.Chip Porche Bixby, Okla. 0 0-00
113.Perry Powell Mckinney, Texas 0 0-00
113.Michael Randolph Austin, Texas 0 0-00
113.Ronald Rogers Rockwall, Texas 0 0-00
113.Yoshikazu Sato Tokyo, Japan 0 0-00
113.Mike Shadowens Kiefer, Okla. 0 0-00
113.Gene Spears West Monroe, La. 0 0-00
113.Sabrina Thompson Humble, Texas 0 0-00
113.Porter Trimble Pineville, La. 0 0-00
113.Gary Vining Morgan City, La. 0 0-00
113.Shaun Williamson Dallas, Texas 0 0-00
113.Michael Yoder Texarkana, Ark. 0 0-00
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BASS PRO SHOPS BASSMASTER CENTRAL OPEN- CO-ANGLER- DAY 1
2011 Central Open 1 - Lake Lewisville NB 02/24-02/26 Lake Lewisville, Lewisville Texas
(NON-BOATER) Standings Day 1
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$
1. Michael Curbow Frisco, Texas 3 9-11
2. Clayton Coppin Wagoner, Okla. 3 8-05
3. Shawn Temple Lewisville, Texas 3 7-11
4. Matt Jackson Bixby, Okla. 3 6-15
5. Darryl Hanks Pineville, Mo. 2 6-10
6. Charles Heavener Lakeview, Ark. 3 6-09
7. Farrell Coppin Muskogee, Okla. 2 5-11
8. Chris Mclain Denton, Texas 3 5-08
8. Craig Paine Tulsa, Okla. 3 5-08
10. Vincent Borrego Scottsdale, Ariz. 3 5-06
10. Joshua Mc Daniel Cedar Rapids, Iowa 3 5-06
12. Eric Allen Highland Village, Texa 2 5-02
12. John Hayen Hurst, Texas 2 5-02
14. Brandon McDade Mulvane, Kan. 3 5-00
15. David Cortinas Keller, Texas 3 4-12
16. Clint Estein Haughton, La. 1 4-11
17. Robert Parkison Marshall, Texas 2 4-09
18. Darrin Hannah Muscatine, Iowa 2 4-08
19. Jared Allen Russellville, Ark. 2 4-07
20. George Salov Highlandville, Mo. 1 4-03
21. Jason Bloxom Benton, La. 2 4-02
22. David Easley Arlington, Texas 2 4-00
22. Chris Nunnelee Lantana, Texas 2 4-00
24. Jacob Greenwell Sachse, Texas 2 3-15
25. Richard Vallis Fort Smith, Ark. 2 3-12
26. Chris Berry Humble, Texas 2 3-11
27. John Avalos Jacksonville, Fla. 2 3-10
28. Chad McClendon Fort Worth, Texas 2 3-09
29. Jason Harper Montgomery, Texas 1 3-08
30. Justin Ketteringham Terry, Miss. 2 3-06
31. Randall Ellis Pampa, Texas 1 3-06
32. Rick Parker Kaufman, Texas 1 3-04
33. Ronald Miller Aubrey, Texas 1 3-03
34. Bob Howard Colorado Springs, Colo 1 2-14
35. Ryan Kelley Summerfield, La. 2 2-13
35. Wendell Prothow Humble, Texas 2 2-13
37. Keith Johnson Oklahoma City, Okla. 1 2-12
38. Jerry Mooney Millsap, Texas 1 2-08
39. Dustin Abel Midland, Texas 1 2-06
39. Dan Boche Vadnais Heights, Minn. 1 2-06
41. Eugene Morris Farmerville, La. 1 2-05
42. Matt Crawford Little Elm, Texas 1 2-04
43. John Soukup Agra, Okla. 1 2-03
44. Darin Comstock Denison, Texas 1 2-01
44. Robert Richardson Glenn Heights, Texas 1 2-01
46. Christopher Mccoy Worden, Ill. 1 2-00
47. Wess Larabee Newcastle, Wyo. 1 1-15
47. Jeff Nolte Shawnee, Kan. 1 1-15
47. Travis Tunnell Benton, Kan. 1 1-15
50. Mark Walker Cave Creek, Ariz. 1 1-14
51. Lee Boutwell Climax, Ga. 1 1-13
51. David Fanning Addison, Texas 1 1-13
51. Jay Moore Fort Worth, Texas 1 1-13
51. Robert Reddell Justin, Texas 1 1-13
51. Bo Rhodes Flower Mound, Texas 1 1-13
51. Jeff Snyder Royse City, Texas 1 1-13
57. Randy Rhoades Whitesboro, Texas 1 1-11
58. Brandon Curtis Brookline Sta, Mo. 1 1-10
58. Dylan Forney Murchison, Texas 1 1-10
58. Terry Petchinsky Lewisville, Texas 1 1-10
61. Jack Giles Shreveport, La. 1 1-09
62. Tom Bever Boulder, Colo. 1 1-08
63. Brad Friloux Luling, La. 1 1-07
64. Jeff Stevens Flower Mound, Texas 2 1-06
65. Bryan Welborn Providence Village, Te 1 1-05
66. Art Acuff Spokane Valley, Wash. 0 0-00
66. Noe Aguilar Bryan, Texas 0 0-00
66. John Aikens Carrollton, Texas 0 0-00
66. Bennie Anderson Grand Prairie, Texas 0 0-00
66. Henry Baker Bartlesville, Okla. 0 0-00
66. Donald Bartlett Frisco, Texas 0 0-00
66. Leonard Baudino Celina, Texas 0 0-00
66. Keith Bettis Justin, Texas 0 0-00
66. James Biggerstaff Odessa, Texas 0 0-00
66. Jerry Biggs Euless, Texas 0 0-00
66. Chris Black Fort Worth, Texas 0 0-00
66. Paul Bosco Copper Canyon, Texas 0 0-00
66. Don Brown Rio Vista, Texas 0 0-00
66. Keith Bryan Decatur, Texas 0 0-00
66. Rodney Bunge Mechanicsville, Iowa 0 0-00
66. Dennis Bush Plano, Texas 0 0-00
66. Jack Byers Bixby, Okla. 0 0-00
66. Patti Campbell Waxahachie, Texas 0 0-00
66. Jubal Cannon Dibal, Texas 0 0-00
66. David Counts Ozark, Mo. 0 0-00
66. Joey Deans Plano, Texas 0 0-00
66. Brian Dickirson Choctaw, Okla. 0 0-00
66. Chris Digino Little Elm, Texas 0 0-00
66. Brandon Dillard Watauga, Texas 0 0-00
66. Jon Englund Farwell, Minn. 0 0-00
66. Keith Faber Rock Valley, Iowa 0 0-00
66. Bill Ferguson Rowlett, Texas 0 0-00
66. David Fuller Decatur, Texas 0 0-00
66. Steve Fuller Oklahoma City, Okla. 0 0-00
66. Wade Garcia Alma, Ark. 0 0-00
66. Keith Glasby Ovilla, Texas 0 0-00
66. Carl Gould Falcon, Mo. 0 0-00
66. Clint Greenwell Oklahoma City, Okla. 0 0-00
66. Stanley Grice Kentwood, La. 0 0-00
66. Dan Hamdorf Lowden, Iowa 0 0-00
66. Mark Hanson Becker, Minn. 0 0-00
66. Michael Hesson Hackett, Ark. 0 0-00
66. William Hindman Sapulpa, Okla. 0 0-00
66. John Hobson Grapeland, Texas 0 0-00
66. Brian Hope Bossier City, La. 0 0-00
66. Michael Huss Flower Mound, Texas 0 0-00
66. Michael Johnston Carrollton, Texas 0 0-00
66. Dan Jolly Houston, Texas 0 0-00
66. Bruce Jones Arlington, Texas 0 0-00
66. Kelly Kennedy Atoka, Okla. 0 0-00
66. Aaron Kerchner Highlands Ranch, Colo. 0 0-00
66. Seth Leblanc Sorrento, La. 0 0-00
66. Jesse Lee Alexandria, Minn. 0 0-00
66. Britney Lequieu Alvord, Texas 0 0-00
66. Kevin Lindesmith Waurika, Okla. 0 0-00
66. Robb Line Wagoner, Okla. 0 0-00
66. Nathan Lintner Lewisville, Texas 0 0-00
66. Matt Mcmillan Fort Worth, Texas 0 0-00
66. Danny Montgomery Ft Worth, Texas 0 0-00
66. John Moon Brookeland, Texas 0 0-00
66. JD Myers Albuquerque, N.M. 0 0-00
66. Jim Nelson Downers Grove, Ill. 0 0-00
66. Masanari Ota Tokoname City, Japan 0 0-00
66. Carlos Pacheco Marshall, Texas 0 0-00
66. Lloyd Parker Ovilla, Texas 0 0-00
66. Randall Payne Cabot, Ark. 0 0-00
66. Brian Pierce Payton, Colo. 0 0-00
66. Joel Porter Yates Center, Kan. 0 0-00
66. Charles Pratt Grapevine, Texas 0 0-00
66. Daniel Price San Diego, Calif. 0 0-00
66. Claude Rabb Vidalia, La. 0 0-00
66. Kc Raper Wichita, Kan. 0 0-00
66. Randy Reehm Russellville, Ark. 0 0-00
66. David Reifsteck Muskogee, Okla. 0 0-00
66. Matt Richardson Frisco, Texas 0 0-00
66. Daniel Richman Ponder, Texas 0 0-00
66. Rick Rickman Gainesville, Texas 0 0-00
66. John Roberts Galena, Mo. 0 0-00
66. Lynn Roller Fort Worth, Texas 0 0-00
66. Michael Savage Clever, Mo. 0 0-00
66. Steven Schmidt Madison, Neb. 0 0-00
66. Jerry Shipe Heath, Texas 0 0-00
66. Steve Shultz Tooele, Utah 0 0-00
66. John Silberbauer Cedar Hill, Texas 0 0-00
66. Scott Simpson Keller, Texas 0 0-00
66. James Slocum Weatherford, Texas 0 0-00
66. Adrian Smiley Bossier City, La. 0 0-00
66. Kirk Smith Edmond, Okla. 0 0-00
66. Dan Stevens Dry Prong, La. 0 0-00
66. John Taylor Springdale, Ark. 0 0-00
66. Nicholas Tislau Sharon, Wisc. 0 0-00
66. Brian Tolley Katy, Texas 0 0-00
66. Gary Tongate Colleyville, Texas 0 0-00
66. Aaron Towner Anna, Texas 0 0-00
66. Miguel Valdez Bridgeport, Texas 0 0-00
66. Mark Vos Plano, Texas 0 0-00
66. Walter Ward N Richlnd Hls, Texas 0 0-00
66. Tom Wilkins Alexandria, Minn. 0 0-00
66. Dan Wilson Aubrey, Texas 0 0-00
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