2010 Extreme Bass Anglerz

Tournament Results

August 21, 2010  Rappahannock River

Team	# Fish	Weight
1.  Jeff Lugar/Ricky Fulk	5	13.17
2.  Jeremy Ryan/Rick Mantz	5	10.85
3.  Bobby Lineweaver/Joey Lineweaver	5	10.59
4.  Jeff Olsen/Scott Falls	5	10.31
5.  Barry Shrum/Andy Bowman	5	9.52
6.  Melvin Bowling/Daniel Golladay	5	8.65
7.  Dennis Dysart/Rick Dysart	4	8.43
8.  Danny Sherman/Kip Hall	5	7.47
9.  James Harner/Phil Crews	5	6.82
10.  John Helfrich/Rick Nugent	5	6.76
11.  Richard Ketterman/Graydon Bonsor	5	6.59
12.  Justin Puryear/Kevin Dellinger	5	6.29
13.  Melvin Fulk	5	6.26
14.  Bo Helsley/Randy Ferris	4	5.65
15.  Wayne Crickenberger/Dante Villa	5	4.69
16.  John Sherer/Jeff Fortuna	3	4.25
17.  Bill Seal/Melissa Seal	4	3.83
18.  Deb McDougall/John McDougall	4	3.70
19.  David Lucas	4	2.72
20.  Chris Cubbage	0	0
Scott Shifflett/Kenny Gibson	0	0
Ricky Miller/Andy Estep	0	0

Twenty-two boats traveled to Fredericksburg, Virginia to battle the historic Rapphannock River.  It was the team of Jeff Lugar and Ricky Fulk who took first place honors as they weighed five bass for 13.17 pounds.  They also won the "Big Fish" Award for their 4.29 pound toad.  Second place went to Jeremy Ryan and Rick Mantz as they weighed five bass for 10.85 pounds.  Third place went to the team of Bobby and Joey Lineweaver for their 10.59 pound sack.  Fourth place went to Scott Falls and Jeff Olsen as they weighed five bass for 10.31 pounds.  And, Fifth place went to Melvin Bowling and Daniel Golladay for their 9.52 pound sack.  Next stop:  Potomac River.

June 26, 2010  Potomac River

Team	# Fish	Weight
1.  James Hiner/Tommy Hassler	5	16.22
2.  Justin Puryear/Kevin Dellinger	5	12.97
3.  James Harner/Phil Crews	5	12.49
4.  Jeff Lugar/Ricky Fulk	5	12.31
5.  Kip Hall/Danny Sherman	5	12.26
6.  Melvin Bowling/Daniel Golladay	5	10.52
7.  Jeremy Ryan/Rick Mantz	5	10.46
8.  Wayne Crickenberger/Dante Villa	5	9.99
9.  Jason Ford/Lonnie Conner	5	9.89
10.  Rick Dysart/Dennis Dysart	5	9.78
11.  Barry Shrum/Andy Bowman	5	9.52
12.  Jeff Olsen/Scott Falls	5	9.31
13.  John Thompson/Carl Smith	5	9.21
14.  Joe Tebo/Jacob Tebo	5	9.15
15.  Randy Ferris/Bo Helsley	5	8.67
16.  Ricky Miller/Andy Estep	5	8.29
17.  John Sherer/Jeff Fortuna	5	8.25
18.  John Helfrich/Rick Nugent	5	8.04
19.  Bobby O'Brien/John Engle	5	8.01
20.  Bobby Lineweaver/Joey Lineweaver	5	7.63
21.  Scott Shifflett/Kenny Gibson	5	6.80
22.  Bill Seal/Melissa Seal	5	5.25
23.  David Lucas/L.W. Hensley	2	3.14
24.  John McDougall/Deb McDougall	1	2.74

Twenty-four boats made the trip north to the historic, tidal Potomac River.  Most of the "Dock Talk" noted a tougher than normal June bite but as always the case, someone finds the mother load.  Tommy "Top Gun" Hassler and James "The Rebel" Hiner took first place honors with five bass weighing 16.22 pounds.  They noted their winning pattern consisted of running down the Potomac into the bay and then locking in to the Shenandoah River where they fished Riverton most of the day.  Their key bites came on low tide and the ole "cricket hopper" was the bait of choice.  Second place went to Justin Puryear and Kevin Dellinger as they weighed five bass for 12.97 pounds.  Third place went to "Team Champion", Phil Crews and James Harner as they weighed five bass for 12.49 pounds.  Fourth place went to Ricky "The Marboro Man" Fulk and Jeff "The Pope" Lugar as they weighed five bass for 12.31 pounds.  And, fifth place went to Danny "Crankin'" Sherman and Kip "Buzz-a-nator" Hall as they weighed five bass for 12.26 pounds.  The next points tournament will be August 21, 2010 on the Rappahannock River.  However, the next tournament in July will be an "Open" Tournament taking place on the Potomac River July 24, 2010.  See ya there!

May 22, 2010  Rappahannock River

Team	# Fish	Weight
1.  Bobby Lineweaver/Joey Lineweaver	5	17.67
2.  Jeff Lugar/Ricky Fulk	5	12.88
3.  Jeremy Ryan/Rick Mantz	5	10.75
4.  Melvin Fulk/Stacy Freeman	5	10.64
5.  Melvin Bowling/Daniel Golladay	5	10.48
6.  Wayne Crickenberger/Dante Villa	5	10.05
7.  Rick Dysart/Dennis Dysart	5	8.68
8.  Ricky Miller/Andy Estep	5	8.60
9.  Kip Hall/Dustin Fulk	5	8.43
10.  Robert Deaver/Josh Deaver	5	8.37
11.  Jeff Olsen/Scott Falls	5	7.53
12.  John Helfrich/Rick Nugent	5	7.50
13.  Justin Puryear/Kevin Dellinger	5	7.48
14.  Barry Shrum/Andy Bowman	5	7.42
15.  Scott Shifflett/Kenny Gibson	5	7.42
16.  Phil Crews/James Harner	5	7.38
17.  John Sherer/Jeff Fortuna	5	6.73
18.  Randy Ferris/Bo Helsley	5	6.06
19.  Bill Seal/Melissa Seal	5	5.37
20.  Chris Hahn	4	2.80
21.  David Lucas	2	1.66
22.  John McDougall/Deb McDougall	2	1.41

Twenty-two boats challenged the Rappahannock River, launching from the "City Docks" in Fredericksburg, Virginia.  It was the father-son duo of Bobby and Joey Lineweaver who took first place with an impressive five fish weight which tipped the scales at 17.67 pounds.  They also took "Big Fish" honors with a 4.61 pound toad.  Second place went to the current 2010 points leaders, Jeff Lugar and Ricky Fulk as they weighed five bass for 12.88 pounds.  Third place went to Jeremy Ryan and Rick Mantz as they weighed five bass for 10.75 pounds.  Fourth place went to Melvin Fulk and Stacey Freeman for their 10.64 back sack.  And rounding out the top five in fifth place was the team of Melvin Bowling and Daniel Golladay for their five fish limit weighing 10.48 pounds.  Next stop, the Potomac River.

May 01, 2010  Chickahominy River

Team	# Fish	Weight
1.  Melvin Fulk/Stacy Freeman	5	14.38
2.  Jeff Lugar/Ricky Fulk	5	11.44
3.  Rick Dysart/Dennis Dysart	5	10.45
4.  Kip Hall/Danny Sherman	5	10.06
5.  Jeremy Ryan/Rick Mantz	5	9.91
6.  John Sherer/Jeff Fortuna	5	9.79
7.  Robert Deaver/Josh Deaver	5	9.01
8.  Kevin Dellinger/Justin Puryear	5	8.15
9.  Phil Crews/James Harner	5	7.99
10.  David Lucas/L.W. Hensley	4	7.94
11.  Barry Shrum/Andy Bowman	5	7.92
12.  Randy Ferris/Bo Helsley	4	6.30
13.  Bobby Lineweaver/Joey Lineweaver	5	6.17
14.  Melvin Bowling	5	5.63
15.  Tom Nelson/Chris Hahn	5	5.38
16.  John McDougall/Deb McDougall	3	4.22
17.  Chris Cubbage/Chad Garland	5	4.20
18.  Ricky Miller/Andy Estep	5	3.60
19.  Jeff Olsen	4	3.24
20.  John Helfrich/Rick Nugent	1	1.74
21.  Tony Cooper/Andrew Allen	2	1.40
22.  Bryan Conley/Doug Hoover	0	0

Twenty-two boats made the trip to the Chickahominy River, with the "Gunslingers", Melvin Fulk and Stacy Freeman taking first place honors with five bass weighing 14.38 pounds.  Second place went to the 2009 Team of the Year, Jeff Lugar and Ricky Fulk, as they weighed five bass for 11.44 pounds.  Third place and the "Big Fish" Award went to Rick Dysart and Dennis Dysart as they weighed five bass for 10.45 pounds.  Their "Big Fish" weighed 4.99 pounds.  Fourth place went to Kip "Wild Man" Hall and Danny "Bootlegger" Sherman, as they weighed five bass for 10.06 pounds.  And, rounding out the top five in fifth place was the team of Jeremy Ryan and Rick "Gon-ja-son" Mantz as they weighed five bass for 9.91 pounds. 

April 17, 2010  Lake Anna

Team	# Fish	Weight
1.  Bobby Lineweaver/Joey Lineweaver	5	11.40
2.  Jeff Lugar/Ricky Fulk	5	10.58
3.  Bryan Conley/Doug Hoover	5	10.28
4.  Randy Ferris/Bo Helsley	5	10.22
5.  Barry Shrum/Andy Bowman	5	9.89
6.  Justin Puryear/Kevin Dellinger	5	9.24
7.  James Hiner/Tommy Hassler	5	9.24
8.  Melvin Fulk/Stacy Freeman	5	8.91
9.  Jeremy Ryan/Rick Mantz	5	8.91
10.  Robert Deaver/Josh Deaver	5	8.84
11.  John Sherer/Jeff Fortuna	5	8.82
12.  James Harner/Phil Crews	5	8.50
13.  Ricky Miller/Andy Estep	5	7.83
14.  Tom Nelson/Chris Hahn	5	7.68
15.  Melvin Bowling/Daniel Golladay	3	7.46
16.  Jeff Olsen/Scott Falls	4	7.45
17.  Rick Dysart/Dennis Dysart	5	7.25
18.  Danny Sherman	5	6.79
19.  Gary Colt/Chris Payne	5	5.95
20.  Wayne Crickenberger/Dante Villa	5	5.92
21.  Bill Seal/Melissa Seal	5	5.89
22.  John Thompson/Carl Smith	4	5.81
23.  Ron McClelland/Terry Casey	5	5.73
24.  Richard Ketterman/Graydon Bonser	5	4.41
25.  Chris Cubbage/Chad Garland	4	3.77
26.  Jason Ford/Lonnie Conner	2	2.28
27.  John Helfrich	1	1.13
28.  Bobby O'Brien	1	0.91

Twenty-eight boats traveled to Lake Anna for the third stop of the 2010 season.  It was the father-son duo of Bobby and Joey Lineweaver who took first place with five bass weighing 11.40 pounds.  Second place went to Jeff Lugar and Ricky Fulk with five bass weighing 10.58 pounds.  Third place went to Bryan Conley and Doug Hoover with five bass weighing 10.28 pounds.  The "Big Fish" of the tournament went to the team of Melvin Bowling and Daniel Golladay for their 4.71 pound lunker.  Next stop, the Chickahominy River.

April 03, 2010  Potomac River

Team	# Fish	Weight
1.  Joe Tebo/Jacob Tebo	5	18.41
2.  Ron McClelland/Terry Casey	5	17.81
3.  Kip Hall/Danny Sherman	5	16.79
4.  Jeff Olsen/Scott Falls	5	16.09
5.  Bobby Lineweaver/Joey Lineweaver	5	14.96
6.  Jeff Lugar/Ricky Fulk	5	14.02
7.  Rick Nugent/John Helfrich	5	13.33
8.  Bo Helsley/Randy Ferris	5	12.96
9.  James Harner/Phil Crews	5	12.62
10.  Chris Cubbage/Chad Garland	5	12.49
11.  James Hiner/Tommy Hassler	5	12.18
12.  Bryan Conley/Doug Hoover	5	11.88
13.  Jeremy Ryan/Rick Mantz	5	11.43
14.  John Sherer/Jeff Fortuna	4	9.53
15.  Justin Puryer/Kevin Dellinger	4	9.48
16.  Tom Nelson/Chris Hahn	4	9.31
17.  Richard Ketterman/Graydon Bonser	3	8.07
18.  Melvin Bowling/Daniel Golladay	5	7.60
19.  David Lucas	3	7.16
20.  Wayne Crickenberger/Dante Villa	3	6.20
21.  Tony Cooper/Andrew Allen	2	5.99
22.  John Thompson/Carl Smith	2	4.60
23.  John McDougall/Deb McDougall	1	4.06
24.  Ricky Miller/Andy Estep	2	4.04
25.  Jason Ford/Lonnie Conner	1	2.95
26.  Barry Shrum/Andy Bowman	1	2.26
27.  Scott Shifflett/Rick Wolverton (sub)	0	0
27.  Bill Seal/Melissa Seal	0	0

Twenty-eight boats made the second tournament of the 2010 season, the historic Potomac River.  It was the father-son connection, Joe and Jacob Tebo who took first place with five bass weighing 18.41 pounds.  Their five fish limit was anchored by a 5.62 pound lunker.  Second place was Ron McClelland and Terry Casey as they weighed five bass for 17.81 pounds.  Kip Hall and Danny Sherman took third place with five bass weighing 16.79 pounds.  They also won the "Big Fish" Award for their 7.31 pound toad.  Scott Falls and Jeff Olsen took fourth place with five bass weighing 16.09 pounds.  Bobby and Joey Lineweaver took fifth place with five bass weighing 14.96 pounds.  And, the defending 2009 Team of the Year, Jeff Lugar and Ricky Fulk took sixth place with five bass weighing 14.02 pounds.

March 20, 2010  Lake Anna

Team	# Fish	Weight
1.  John Sherer/Jeff Fortuna	5	12.46
2.  Justin Puryear/Kevin Dellinger	5	11.98
3.  John Helfrich	5	9.80
4.  Bobby Lineweaver/Joey Lineweaver	5	8.67
5.  Scott Falls/Jeff Olsen	5	8.10
6.  Melvin Fulk/Stacey Freeman	5	7.62
7.  Chris Cubbage/Chad Garland	5	7.59
8.  Wayne Crickenberger	5	7.44
9.  Jeff Lugar/Ricky Fulk	5	7.17
10.  Barry Shrum/Andy Bowman	5	6.20
11.  Kip Hall/Danny Sherman	5	5.33
12.  Jeremy Ryan/Rick Mantz	5	4.74
13.  Robert Deaver/Josh Deaver	3	4.68
14.  Chris Hahn/Tom Nelson	3	4.63
15.  John McDougall/Deb McDougall	2	3.93
16.  Richard Ketterman/Graydon Bonser	2	2.91
17.  James Hiner/Tommy Hassler	2	2.72
18.  Bill Seal/Melissa Seal	1	2.58
19.  Ricky Miller/Will Moran	1	2.44
20.  Gary Holt/Chris Payne	1	2.42
21.  James Harner/Phil Crews	2	2.13
22.  Bryan Conley/Doug Hoover	1	2.04
23.  Ron McClelland/Terry Casey	2	1.86
24.  Scott Shifflett/Kenny Gibson	1	1.83
25.  Daniel Golladay/Howie Armstrong (sub)	2	1.80
26.  Bo Helsley/Randy Ferris	2	0.91
27.  Mike Scott/Melissa Harper	0	0
27.  John Thompson/Carl Smith	0	0
27.  Lonnie Conner/Jason Ford	0	0

Twenty-nine boats made the trip to scenic Lake Anna for the first stop of the 2010 Extreme Bass Anglerz schedule.  Many anglers reported fair to good fishing prior to the tournament, but, Lake Anna proved to be a tough fishery on tournament day.  It was Extreme newcomers, John Sherer and Jeff Fortuna, who figured out the finicky Lake Anna bass to take first place with five bass weighing 12.46 pounds.  They received $630.00 for their first place finish.  They also took the "Big Fish" Award worth an additional $280.00 for their 4.92 pound bucketmouth.  Justin Puryear and Kevin Dellinger collected $330.00 for their second place finish with five bass weighing 11.98 pounds.  In third place was John Helfrich who fished solo, as he weighed five bass for 9.80 pounds and collected an additional $200.00 for his finish.  In fourth place was the father and son connection of Bobby and Joey Lineweaver.  They weighed five bass for 8.67 pounds and collected $150.00.  In fifth place was Scott Falls and Jeff Olsen who weighed five bass for 8.10 pounds.  They collected $90.00.  And, it sixth place, receiving a gift certificate from Extreme Bass Anglerz Sponsor, Beavers Marine, was Melvin Fulk and Stacey Freeman.  They weighed five bass for 7.62 pounds.  Next stop, the Potomac River.  See ya there.

"THE CLASSIC"

Lake Gaston

October 3, 2009 & October 4, 2009

Team	Day 1 # Fish	Day 1 Weight	Day 2 # Fish	Day 2 Weight	Total Weight
1.  Barry Shrum/Andy Bowman	3	3.87	5	13.83	17.70
2.  Jeff Lugar/Ricky Fulk	3	3.54	5	11.60	15.14
3.  Richard Ketterman/Graydon Bonsor	4	5.68	5	8.27	13.95
4.  Melvin Bowling	5	7.84	3	3.89	11.73
5.  James Harner/Phil Crews	3	4.82	4	5.92	10.74
6.  Melvin Fulk/Stacy Freeman	4	4.88	4	5.39	10.27
7.  Kip Hall/Danny Sherman	3	3.42	3	3.06	6.48
8.  John McDougall/Deb McDougall	1	0.65	3	4.50	5.15
9.  Bobby Lineweaver/Joey Lineweaver	3	3.91	2	1.00	4.91
10.  Tony Cooper/Nathan Smelser	3	2.92	2	1.30	4.22
11.  Rick Nugent/John Helfrich	2	1.75	0	0	1.75
12.  Bryan Conley/Doug Hoover	1	0.98	0	0	0.98

Twelve boats traveled to Bracey, Virginia to challenge Lake Gaston for the 2009 Extreme Bass Anglerz Classic Title.  As most anglers reported a tough bite, the team of Barry Shrum and Andy Bowman figured out the Lake Gaston bass coming in with a two day sack that weighed 13.83 pounds, enough to secure them the 2009 Classic Champs.  Their two day total weight was 17.70 pounds.  Ricky Fulk and Jeff Lugar finished in second place with a two day total weight of 15.14 pounds.  Their second place finish secured them as the 2009 Extreme Bass Anglerz "Team of the Year".  Jeff and Ricky also took home the "Big Fish" Award for Day 2 worth $155.00 for their 4.61 pound toad.  In third place was Richard Ketterman and Graydon Bonsor, as their two day weight tipped the scales at 13.95 pounds.  The Day 1 "Big Fish" Award worth $155.00 went to the team of James Harner and Phil Crews for their 2.95 pound lunker.

September 12, 2009   Potomac River

Team	# Fish	Weight
1.  Barry Shrum/Andy Bowman	5	16.62
2.  Jeff Lugar/Ricky Fulk	5	13.99
3.  Scott Falls/Jeff Olsen	5	10.79
4.  Kip Hall/Danny Sherman	5	10.70
5.  John Thompson/Carl Smith	5	10.25
6.  Jeremy Ryan/Jerry Ryan	5	9.82
7.  Tom Nelson/Logan Garrett (sub)	5	9.80
8.  Melvin Fulk/Stacy Freeman	5	9.52
9.  Richard Ketterman/Graydon Bonsor	5	9.43
10.  Melvin Bowling/Leewood Davis	5	9.27
11.  John Helfrich	5	9.02
12.  Tommy Hassler/Bobby O'Brien (sub)	5	8.55
13.  Tim May/David May	5	7.27
14.  James Harner/Phil Crews	5	6.94
15.  Bobby Lineweaver	3	5.60
16.  Tony Cooper	3	5.14
17.  John McDougall/Deb McDougall	2	2.14
18.  Wayne Crickenberger	2	1.69
19.  David Lucas	0	0
Scott Shifflett/Joe Tebo	0	0
Bryan Conley/Doug Hoover	0	0
Justin Puryear	0	0

Twenty-two boats made the trip to the historic Potomac River for the last tournament of 2009 before the much anticipated "Classic".  Launching from Hope Springs Marina, anglers got to contend with the Potomac from the afternoon and evening hours, as launch was at 12:00 pm and weigh-in was at 8:15 pm.  The weather presented with some cloud cover and of course wind, which made fishing on the main river tough at times.  However, the team of Barry "The Sarge" Shrum and Andy "The Bounty Hunter" Bowman tackled the conditions and brought in a 16.62 pound limit enough for first place and a $540.00 payday.  In second place was the "Spiritual Connection" of Jeff Lugar and Ricky Fulk.  They weighed five fish for 13.99 pounds and received $240.00 for their finish.  Scott Falls and Jeff Olsen took third place with 10.79 pounds and collected $140.00.  However, they also took home the "Big Fish" Award worth an additional $210.00 for their 4.78 pound Potomac lunker.  Kip Hall and Danny Sherman took fourth place with five bass weighing 10.70 pounds and collected $80.00.  John Thompson and Carl Smith collected $50.00 for their fifth place finish of 10.25 pounds.  And, rounding out sixth place was Jeremy and Jerry Ryan as they weighed five bass for 9.82 pounds.  They received a gift certificate from our sponsor "Beavers Marine".  Next stop, the 2009 "Classic" on Buggs Island and Lake Gaston.  See ya there!

August 15, 2009  Upper Chesapeake Bay

Team	# Fish	Weight
1.  Ricky Miller/Ron McClelland	5	9.59
2.  Jeff Lugar/Ricky Fulk	5	9.34
3.  Melvin Fulk/Stacy Freeman	5	9.29
4.  Kip Hall/Danny Sherman	4	8.70
5.  Bobby Lineweaver/Joey Lineweaver	3	8.29
6.  Bryan Conley/Doug Hoover	5	7.84
7.  Tim May/David May	5	5.70
8.  James Harner/Phil Crews	5	5.36
9.  Barry Shrum/Andy Bowman	3	3.97
10.  John Helfrich	1	1.60
11.  Melvin Bowling	0	0
11.  John McDougall/Deb McDougall	0	0

Twelve boats traveled to the Upper Chesapeake Bay, a tournament location that the majority of Extreme anglers had never fished.  Pre-tournament talk noted a very tough bite, with many anglers noting that one or two fish was a good day.  Launching at 6:00 a.m. from Anchor Marina, anglers had the oppurtunity to explore and fish the many rivers that feed into the massive Chesapeake Bay.  It was the longest tournament of the year, ten hours, in what can only be called "very, very, HOT" conditions with the temperature staying steady at 100 degrees.  However, it was the team of "CHIPS" also known as Ricky Miller and Ron McClelland that figured out the Chesapeake Bass, as they took first place with five bass weighing 9.59 pounds.  They collected $320.00 for their first place finish.  The 2009 points leaders, Jeff Lugar and Ricky Fulk, maintained their points lead and consistent fishing with a second place finish of five bass weighing 9.34 pounds.  They collected $170.00.  Melvin Fulk and Stacy Freeman continued making the points race tight, as they finished in third place with five bass weighing  9.29 pounds.  They collected $60.00.    Kip Hall and Danny Sherman received a "Gift Card" for their fourth place finish, as they weighed four bass for 8.70 pounds.  The "Big Fish" Award went to the team of Bobby and Joey Lineweaver as they weighed a 4.60 pound lunker worth $110.00.  Next stop:  Potomac River, see ya there!

June 13, 2009  Potomac River

Team	# Fish	Weight
1.  Melvin Bowling	5	17.59
2.  James Harner/Phil Crews	5	15.83
3.  Jeff Lugar/Ricky Fulk	5	15.30
4.  Melvin Fulk/Stacy Freeman	5	15.13
5.  Bobby Lineweaver/Joey Lineweaver	5	14.42
6.  John McDougall/Deb McDougall	4	12.34
7.  Rick Mantz/Lee Richman	4	11.10
8.  Tom Nelson/Chris Hahn	4	8.77
9.  Bryan Conley/Doug Hoover	4	7.66
10.  Barry Shrum/Andy Bowman	4	7.54
11.  Richard Ketterman/Greydan Bonser	3	7.33
12.  Tony Cooper/Nathan Smelser	3	7.22
13.  Rick Nugent/John Helfrich	3	6.87
14.  Scott Shifflett/Joe Tebo	3	6.53
15.  Justin Puryear	2	6.09
16.  Jeff Olsen/Scott Falls	2	5.45
17.  David Lucas	2	5.12
18.  Danny Sherman/Bobby O'Brien (sub)	2	4.26
19.  Ricky Miller/Will Moran (sub)	1	1.12
20.  Bill Seal/Rick Ramage	0	0

Twenty boats made the road trip to the tidal Potomac River for the sixth stop on the 2009 tournament schedule.  The original tournament location was set for the Rappahannock River, however, due to high water and unsafe conditions, the tournament location was changed.  Anglers had to make the adjustment, and "Mr. Potomac" Melvin Bowling, certainly made the correct changes.  Melvin fished solo and weighed five fish for 17.59 pounds to take the first place victory worth $520.00.  His five fish limit was anchored by a 4.67 pound largemouth.  Second place went to the "Champion Boys", James Harner and Phil Crews.  Fishing from a borrowed boat, the boys weighed five bass for 15.83 pounds and collected $230.00.  Finishing in third place, was the 2009 Extreme Points leaders, Jeff Lugar and Ricky Fulk.  They weighed five bass for 15.30 pounds.  They collected $130.00.  In fourth place was the May 30, 2009 Potomac River champions, Melvin Fulk and Stacy Freeman, as they weighed five bass for 15.13 pounds.  They collected $70.00 for their finish.  And as always, they weighed in a nice lunker, tipping the scales at 6.53 pounds.  Fifth place went to Bobby and Joey Lineweaver, as they weighed five bass for 14.42 pounds.  They received a gift certificate from "Beaver's Marine".  The "Big Fish" Award went to the husband/wife duo of John and Deb McDougall.  They weighed a 7.09 pound pig worth $190.00.  Extreme will be off the month of July and will get into action in August with a first ever visit to the Upper Chesapeake Bay.  See ya there!

May 30, 2009  Potomac River

Team	# Fish	Weight
1.  Melvin Fulk/Stacy Freeman	5	17.00
2.  Melvin Bowling	5	16.21
3.  Jeff Lugar/Ricky Fulk	5	15.77
4.  John Thompson/Carl Smith	5	12.31
5.  Barry Shrum/Andy Bowman	5	11.58
6.  Tony Cooper	4	10.66
7.  Scott Shifflett/Joe Tebo	4	10.59
8.  Jeremy Ryan/Jerry Ryan	5	9.34
9.  Rick Mantz/Lee Richman	4	8.82
10.  Bobby Lineweaver/Joey Lineweaver	5	8.76
11.  James Harner/Phil Crews	4	7.95
12.  Bill Seal/Rick Ramage	4	7.18
13.  James Hiner/Tommy Hassler	3	6.86
14.  Rick Nugent/John Helfrich	3	5.67
15.  Kip Hall/Danny Sherman	2	5.39
16.  Jeff Olsen/Scott Falls	5	4.82
17.  Rick Wilson Jr./Jason Ford	3	4.72
18.  Tom Nelson/Chris Hahn	2	3.50
19.  Robert Deaver/Josh Deaver	1	1.79
20.  Lonnie Conner/Howard Armstrong	0	0
Wayne Crickenberger	0	0
Justin Puryear	0	0
Chris Cubbage/Chad Garland	0	0
Bryan Conley/Doug Hoover (sub)	0	0
21.  John McDougall/Deb McDougall	0	0

Twenty-five boats traveled to the tidal Potomac River for the fifth stop on the Extreme Bass Anglerz schedule.  Launching from Aquia Creek, anglers had the oppurtunity to fish the large expansive grass flats or venture onto the main river and in hunt of the motherload.  Melvin "Brauer" Fulk and Stacy Freeman found the motherload, weighing five fish for 17 pounds even, taking first place and collecting $580.00.  They also took the "Big Fish" Award worth an additional $250.00 for their 5.61 Potomac River chunk.  Finishing in second place and fishing solo, was Melvin "Van Dam" Bowling, as he weighed five bass for 16.21 pounds.  He collected $280.00.  Jeff "The Pope" Lugar and Ricky "The Rev" Fulk, trying to stay at the top of the points standings, finished in third place with five bass weighing 15.77 pounds.  They collected $160.00.  John Thompson and Carl Smith finished in fourth place, collecting $120.00, for their five fish limit weighing 12.31 pounds.  Fifth place went to Barry "The Sarge" Shrum and Andy "The Bounty Hunter" Bowman as they weighed five bass for 11.58 pounds.  They collected $60.00.  And rounding out sixth place was Tony Cooper, as he fished solo and weighed four bass for 10.66 pounds.  He received a Gift Certificate from Extreme Bass Anglerz sponsor, Beavers Marine.  There was no post tournament interview, as Melvin and Stacy were so happy from their victory, they jumping in the water and doing "cannon balls" off the docks.  Next stop, the Rappahannock River.  See ya there.

May 02, 2009  Chickahominy and James River

Team	# Fish	Weight
1.  Robert Deaver/Josh Deaver	5	16.07
2.  Melvin Fulk/Stacy Freeman	5	13.52
3.  Barry Shrum/Andy Bowman	5	12.24
4.  Bobby Lineweaver/Joey Lineweaver	5	11.61
5.  Jeff Lugar/Ricky Fulk	5	11.43
6.  Kip Hall/Danny Sherman	5	10.05
7.  Melvin Bowling	5	7.22
8.  Tom Nelson/Chris Hahn	4	5.90
9.  David Lucas	4	5.42
10.  Jeff Olsen/Scott Falls	3	5.05
11.  Rick Nugent/John Helfrich	4	4.47
12.  Ricky Miller/Ron McClelland	3	3.56
13.  Wayne Crickenberger	3	3.33
14.  James Harner/Phil Crews	2	2.64
15.  Lonnie Conner/Howard Armstrong	2	1.31
16.  Justin Puryear	1	1.07
17.  Daniel Rohrig (sub)/Deb McDougall	0	0

Seventeen boats traveled to Williamsburg, Virginia to challenge the Chickahominy and James Rivers.  Launching from beautiful Riverfront Park, anglers could choose to fish the James or Chickahominy River.  Pre-tournament "dock talk" noted most anglers were fishing the Chickahominy, with many anglers noting a tougher than normal bite.  However, Extreme Bass Anglerz veteran, Robert Deaver and his son Josh Deaver found the motherload, and took home their first Extreme Bass Anglerz victory.  They weighed five bass for 16.07 pounds and collected $430.00.  They noted that the Carolina Rigged critter craw in Junebug color was irresistable.  Melvin Fulk and Stacy Freeman took second place with five bass weighing 13.52 pounds.  They collected $210.00.  Barry "The Sarge" Shrum and Andy "The Bounty Hunter" Bowman took third place with five bass weighing 12.24 pounds.  They received $110.00 for their third place finish.  Bobby "The Bass Professor" Lineweaver and his son, Joey Lineweaver took fourth place with  five bass weighing 11.61 pounds.  They collected $50.00 for their fourth place finish.  And, receiving a gift certificate from "Beavers Marine" for their fifth place finish was the team of Jeff Lugar and Ricky Fulk.  They weighed five bass for 11.43 pounds.  The "Big Fish" Award went to Melvin Fulk and Stacy Freeman for their 5.52 pound toad.  Melvin noted he caught it on his trout rod (Signature Series Melvin Fulk Trout Master), 4lb test (unnamed line), and a Joe Fly.  Their lunker was worth $170.00.  Next stop, back to the ole Tidal Potomac River.  See ya there! 

April 18, 2009  Lake Anna

Team	# Fish	Weight
1.  Richard Ketterman/Graydon Bonser	5	12.26
2.  Kip Hall/Danny Sherman	5	12.13
3.  Justin Puryear	5	12.10
4.  Jeff Lugar/Ricky Fulk	5	11.70
5.  Melvin Fulk/Stacy Freeman	5	11.12
6.  Barry Shrum/Andy Bowman	5	10.57
7.  Lonnie Conner/Howard Armstrong	5	10.11
8.  Bobby Lineweaver/Joey Lineweaver	5	8.89
9.  Jeff Olsen/Scott Falls	5	8.28
10.  Robert Deaver/Josh Deaver	5	7.91
11.  James Harner/Phil Crews	5	7.69
12.  John Thompson/Carl Smith	4	7.46
13.  Jeremy Ryan/Jerry Ryan	4	7.18
14.  Wayne Crickenberger	4	6.83
15.  Bryan Conley/Gary Comer	5	6.77
16.  Rick Nugent/John Helfrich	5	6.60
17.  John McDougall/Deb McDougall	4	6.47
18.  Rick Mantz/Lee Richman	5	6.00
19.  Bill Seal/Rick Ramage	5	5.79
20.  James Hiner/Zeke Miller (sub)	5	4.63
21.  Tony Cooper	3	4.11
22.  Joe Tebo/Jacob Tebo (sub)	3	3.24
23.  Ricky Miller/Ron McClelland	2	2.13
24.  Tom Nelson/Chris Hahn	4	1.85
25.  Rick Wilson Jr./Jason Ford	0	0

Twenty-five boats traveled back to Lake Anna for the third stop of the 2009 Extreme Bass Anglerz Schedule.  Most anglers expected big weights, but, the fishing was tough.  Many anglers thought it might be a "spawning" slug fest, but it seemed the ole lunkers had not decided to move shallow yet.  However, the team of Richard "Slim Jim" Ketterman and Greydon "Bon Fire" Bonser figured enough out to take first place with their five fish limit weighing 12.26 pounds.  They received $595.00 for their finish.  The "Lake Anna Posse", Kip Hall and Danny  Sherman, rebounded from their last tournament on Lake Anna to take second place with 12.13 pounds.  They received $295.00.  Third place went to Justin Puryear, who fished solo.  He weighed five bass for 12.10 pounds and received $170.00.  Fourth place went to the "spiritual advisors" of the club, Jeff Lugar and Ricky Fulk.  They weighed five bass for 11.70 pounds and received $125.00.  Fifth place went to Melvin "Brauer" Fulk and Stacy Freeman for their 11.12 pound sack.  They received $65.00.  And, sixth place went to Barry "The Sarge" Shrum and Andy "The Bounty Hunter" Bowman as they weighed five bass for 10.57 pounds.  They received a gift certificate from Beavers Marine.  The "Big Fish" Award went to the team of Robert and Josh Deaver, for their 5.43 pound largemouth.  The "Big Fish" was worth a nice pay day of $250.00.  Stop number four will be on the historic tidal waters of the Chickahominy and James Rivers.  See ya there!

April 4, 2009  Potomac River

Team	# Fish	Weight
1.  Jeff Olsen/Scott Falls	5	17.50
2.  Rick Nugent/John Helfrich	5	16.20
3.  Melvin Fulk/Stacy Freeman	5	16.12
4.  Ricky Fulk/Steve Pritt (sub)	5	15.02
5.  Kip Hall/Danny Sherman	5	14.51
6.  Scott Shifflett/Joe Tebo	5	14.26
7.  Barry Shrum/Andy Bowman	5	12.67
8.  Bobby Lineweaver/Joey Lineweaver	5	12.63
9.  James Harner/Phil Crews	5	12.52
10.  Melvin Bowling/Leewood Davis	5	12.13
11.  Jeremy Ryan/Jerry Ryan	4	12.05
12.  Wayne Crickenberger	3	11.43
13.  Chris Cubbage	4	9.01
14.  Tommy Hassler/James Hiner	2	8.02
15.  Justin Puryear	3	7.64
16.  John Thompson/Carl Smith	2	7.51
17.  Robert Deaver/Josh Deaver	2	5.58
18.  Richard Ketterman/Graydon Bonser	2	4.94
19.  Bill Seal/Rick Ramage	1	2.14
20.  Tom Nelson/Chris Hahn	1	2.03
21.  Tony Cooper/Nathan Smelser	1	1.20
22.  Lonnie Conner/Howard Armstrong	0	0

Twenty-two boats traveled to the historic tidal Potomac River and Leesylvania State Park.  As is the case with all Extreme tournaments, weather was again "Extreme".  With the average wind speed being 20 - 25 mph and gusts up to 40 mph, the ole Potomac was a little choppy. However, the bass were biting.  Anglers had to contend with the 15 inch slot limit, but, the weather nor the slot effected Scott Falls and Jeff Olsen.  The "Nitro" boys weighed five fish for 17.50 pounds, enough to take the first place prize of $540.00.  Their sack was anchored by a 6.26 pound kicker.  Rick "The Nuge" Nugent and John Helfrich took second place with five bass weighing 16.20 pounds.  Their big fish weighed 5.05 pounds.  Third place went to the "Broadway Connection", Melvin Fulk and Stacy Freeman, as they weighed five bass for 16.12 pounds.  They collected $140.00 for their third place finish.  They also won the "Big Fish" Award for their 6.52 pound lunker which was worth an additional $210.00.  Ricky Fulk and Steve Pritt finished in fourth place with a five fish limit weighing 15.02 pounds.  They received $80.00 for their finish.  The 2008 Classic Champs, Kip Hall and Danny Sherman, finished in fifth place with five bass weighing 14.51 pounds.  They received $50.00 for their finish.  And rounding out the prize winners, 6th place with a total weight of 14.26 pounds went to Scott Shifflett and Joe Tebo.  They received a gift certificate from Beaver's Marine.  During the post tournament interview, Scott and Jeff noted their winning pattern consisted of throwing wacky rigged Pop-R's.  You gotta love it.  Next stop, Lake Anna.

March 21, 2009   Lake Anna

Team	# Fish	Weight
1.  Bobby Lineweaver/Joey Lineweaver	5	11.95
2.  John Thompson/Carl Smith	4	10.03
3.  Robert Deaver/Josh Deaver	5	9.59
4.  Jeff Lugar/Ricky Fulk	5	8.15
5.  Barry Shrum/Andy Bowman	5	7.65
6.  Justin Puryear	3	6.44
7.  Jeff Olsen/Scott Falls	5	6.12
8.  Jeremy Ryan/Jerry Ryan	5	5.91
9.  James Harner/Phil Crews	5	5.15
10.  Jamers Hiner/Tommy Hassler	2	5.10
11.  Melvin Fulk/Stacy Freeman	4	5.06
12.  Richard Ketterman	1	4.81
13.  Bill Seal	2	4.15
14.  Bryan Conley/Doug Hoover (sub)	1	3.71
15.  Ricky Miller/Will Moran (sub)	1	3.66
16.  Scott Shifflett/Joe Tebo	4	3.53
17. Tom Nelson/Chris Hahn	1	3.44
18. Wayne Crickenberger	2	3.05
19.  (tie) John McDugle/Debra McDugle	1	2.19
Tony Cooper/Nathan Smelser	2	2.19
20.  Kip Hall/Danny Sherman	2	1.45
21.  Rick Nugent/John Helfrich	1	1.0
22.  Lonnie Conner/Howard Armstrong	1	0.56
23.  Melvin Bowling	0	0
23.  Chris Cubbage/Chad Garland	0	0
23.  Rick Mantz/Lee Richmond	0	0
23.  Jason Ford/Rick Wilson	0	0
23.  David Lucas/Terry Hemp	0	0

Twenty-eight boats made the trip to beautiful Lake Anna for the first stop of Extreme Bass Anglerz's 2009 tournament season.  As usual, Extreme anglers were greeted with some challenging weather, 20 degree temperatures at launch and a heavy frost.  And, most anglers reported that ole Lake Anna was fishing tough.  The weigh in numbers supported how tough the fishing was, with only seven teams weighing in limits.  However, it was Team Lineweaver, the father and son dynamite duo that figured out those finicky bass and weighed five fish for 11.95 pounds, to claim first place and a $620.00 payday.  Their sack was anchored by a 3.97 pound lunker.  I call them the dynamite duo because word has it Joey was spotted dropping several sticks of dynamite in the water and Bobby had a net scooping em' up fast.  Second place went to the team of John Thompson and Carl Smith, as they weighed in four bass for 10.03 pounds.  They received $320.00 for their second place finish.  Another father and son duo, Robert and Josh Deaver weighed in five bass for 9.59 pounds, taking third place and collecting $190.00.  Fourth place, went to Jeff Lugar and Ricky Fulk, as they weighed five bass for 8.15 pounds.  They collected $140.00 for their fourth place finish.  Fifth place went to Barry  Shrum and Andy Bowman, as they weighed five bass for 7.65 pounds.  They received $80.00 for their finish.  Justin Puryear finished in sixth place with three bass weighing 6.44 pounds.  He received a gift certificate from our fine sponsor, Beaver's Marine.  The "Big Fish"Award went to Richard Ketterman, as he weighed in a 4.81 pound toad worth $270.00.  Next stop, the historic Potomac River, April 4, 2009.  See ya there.

October 18th and 19th       Smith Mountain Lake

"THE CLASSIC"

Team	Day 1 # Fish	Day 1 Weight	Day 2 # Fish	Day 2 Weight	Total Weight
1.  Kip Hall/Danny Sherman	5	9.53	5	10.38	19.91
2.  Melvin Bowling	4	6.50	5	12.81	19.31
3.  Jeff Lugar/Ricky Fulk	5	8.63	5	10.29	18.92
4.  James Harner/Phil Crews	5	10.34	4	6.17	16.51
5.  Jon Engle/Nick Kight	4	6.87	5	6.99	13.86
6.  Bill Seal/Andy Bowman	3	4.80	5	8.12	12.92
7.  Barry Shrum/John Shrum	4	6.22	4	6.47	12.69
8.  Jeff Olsen/Scott Falls	3	3.97	4	7.07	11.04
9.  John Thompson	4	6.15	2	4.30	10.45
10.  Melvin Fulk/Brian Conley	4	6.25	3	3.34	9.59
11.  Tim May/David May	5	7.07	2	1.79	8.86
12.  Bobby Lineweaver/Joey Lineweaver	4	3.99	3	3.24	7.23
13.  Tommy Hassler	3	4.92	2	1.80	6.72
14.  Robert Deaver	2	2.90	3	3.49	6.39
15.  Wayne Crickenberger	4	4.59	0	0	4.59
16.  Tom Nelson/Chris Hahn	1	0.75	3	3.26	4.01
17.  Scott Shifflett	2	2.19	0	0	2.19
18.  Rick Mantz/Daniel Golladay	2	2.01	0	0	2.01
19.  John Helfrich	1	0.61	0	0	0.61
20.  Mike Dinges/Chris Baker	0	0	0	0	0

Twenty boats made the trip to Huddleston, Virginia and Smith Mountain Lake for the 2008 Extreme Bass Anglerz "CLASSIC".  There were many story lines heading into the "Classic".  One, which team would figure out the two day pattern on Smith which was 4 feet below normal pool to take the coveted Classic title?  Two, which team would emerge as the 2008 "Extreme Bass Anglerz Team of the Year"?  Day One presented under winds and cloudy skies with the 2007 Classic Champs, James Harner and Phil Crews bringing in the largest sack, weighing 10.34 pounds.  Tommy Hassler took the "Big Fish Award" with his 4.27 pound largemouth which earned him $142.00.  Day Two was blue bird skies and wind, post cold front conditions.  With ultra clear water conditions, the ever consistent team of Kip Hall and Danny Sherman figured out those finicky Smith Mountain bass to weigh a two day total of 19.91 pounds, enough to win the 2008 Extreme Bass Anglerz Classic.  They collected a mere $915.00 for their first place finish and earned bragging rights for 2009.  Great job Kip and Danny our 2008 Classic Champs, you earned it baby!!!!  Going into Day 2, Melvin Bowling who was tied for 1st place in the standings with Jeff Lugar and Ricky Fulk found himself in 6th place, 3 places behind Lugar and Fulk.  However, the ole "Melvster" brought in the heaviest bag on Day 2, weighing 12.81 pounds, enough to take second place and earn him and his partner Leewood Davis the "2008 Extreme Bass Anglerz Team of the Year Award".  His bag was anchored by a 5.82 pound toad which earned the Day 2 "Big Fish Award" and $142.00.  His total weight for two days was 19.31 pounds.  Third place went to Jeff Lugar and Ricky Fulk, as their two day total tipped the scales at 18.92 pounds.  Fourth place, was James Harner and Phil Crews as they weighed a two day total for 16.51 pounds.  Fifth place went to Jon Engle and Nick Kight as they weighed a two day total for 13.86 pounds.  Door prizes were awarded from Beaver's Marine, Advance Auto Parts, Auto Zone, Mare Marine, and Gander Mountain.  Thanks to our sponsor rep, Bill Seal, for his hard work at getting our organization  fabulous door prizes and awards.  The 2008 Classic marked the end of the second full season of Extreme Bass Anglerz.  Look out 2009!  Take care, God Bless, and see you on the water!

September 20, 2008  Lake Anna

Team	# Fish	Weight
1.  Kip Hall/Danny Sherman	5	10.37
2.  Jeff Lugar/Ricky Fulk	5	9.92
3.  Jeff Olsen/Scott Falls	5	9.85
4.  Melvin Bowling/Leewood Davis	5	9.65
5.  Scott Shifflett/Brad Trumbo	3	9.18
6.  Robert Deaver	5	9.16
7.  Jon Engle	5	9.04
8.  Gary Comer	5	8.83
9.  Tommy Hassler/James Hiner	5	8.52
10.  Bobby Lineweaver/Joey Lineweaver	5	8.51
11.  Melvin Fulk/Brian Conley	5	7.84
12.  Mike Dinges/Jacoby Dinges	5	7.62
13.  Rick Mantz/Daniel Golladay	5	7.49
14.  James Harner/Phil Crews	5	7.30
15.  Bill Seal/Andy Bowman	5	6.77
16.  Jerry Ryan/Tim Meadows	5	6.37
17.  Wayne Crickenberger	5	6.02
18.  Barry Shrum/John Shrum	5	5.53
19.  Rick Nugent/John Helfrich	4	4.65
20.  John Thompson	3	4.13
21.  Tim May/David May	5	3.74

Twenty-one boats traveled to Lake Anna for the final regular season tournament of 2008.  Rumors around Anna reported slow bites and tough fishing and the weights certainly showed such rumors were true.  Most teams caught limits of bass but the big bags of bucketmouths were not present.  However, Kip Hall and Danny Sherman continued their consistent fishing of 2008 with a five fish limit weighing 10.37 pounds, enough for first place and a $480.00 payday.  They noted culling fish at 8:00 a.m.  They wouldn't reveal their pattern, but chase boats noted both anglers were employing the ole float -n- fly method.  Jeff Lugar and Ricky Fulk continue their chase for the Team of the Year title, as they weighed five fish for 9.92 pounds and collected $240.00 for their efforts.  Jeff Olsen and Scott Falls collected $80.00 for their third place finish, weighing five bass for 9.85 pounds.  Earning a gift certicate from Extreme Bass Anglerz sponsor "Beavers Marine" for their fourth place finish was the team of Melvin Bowling and Leewood Davis as they try and maintain their points lead in the 2008 standings.  They weighed five bass for 9.65 pounds.  The "Big Fish Award" went to Robert Deaver and his 5.17 pound pig, which earned him $210.00.  The final stop on the trail is the 2008 CLASSIC on beautiful Smith Mountain Lake, October 18th and 19th.  See you there!

August 23, 2008  Potomac River

Team	# Fish	Weight
1.  Melvin Bowling	5	13.60
2.  Jeff Lugar/Ricky Fulk	5	12.34
3.  John Thompson	5	12.30
4.  Jeremy Ryan/Jerry Ryan	5	11.62
5.  James Harner/Phil Crews	5	11.20
6.  Tim May/David May	5	10.98
7.  Bobby Lineweaver/Joey Lineweaver	5	10.96
8.  Wayne Crickenberger	5	10.85
9.  Kip Hall/Danny Sherman	5	10.82
10.  Gary Comer	5	10.52
11.  James Hiner/Tommy Hassler	5	10.01
12.  Melvin Fulk/Bobby O'Brien	5	9.71
13.  Bill Seal/Andy Bowman	5	9.46
14.  Jeff Brill/James Hoffmaster	5	9.45
15.  Jeff Olsen/Scott Falls	5	8.64
16.  Barry Shrum/John Shrum	5	8.32
17.  Rick Nugent/John Helfrich	5	4.85
18.  Scott Shifflett/Brad Trumbo	0	0
18.  David Lucas	0	0
18.  Jon Engle/Nick Kight	0	0

Twenty boats traveled to the Tidal Potomac River, launching under calm conditions and blue bird skies from Leesylvania State Park in Woodbridge, VA.  The recent "Dock Talk" noted many anglers reporting tough fishing conditions on the Potomac.  However, as I've said many times before, NEVER believe it!  Many Extreme anglers weighed in nice bags of fish, as it took ten pounds to finish in 11th place.  Current 2008 Extreme Points leader, Melvin "VanDam" Bowling, weighed an impressive bag of tidal bucketmouths, claiming first place for his 13.60 pound stringer.  Melvin's five fish limit was anchored by a 4.02 pound largemouth.  Melvin collected $532.00 for his first place finish.  Melvin and partner Leewood, swept the Potomac tournaments this year, winning the Spring tournament in April as well.  Jeff Lugar and Ricky Fulk, currently second in the 2008 Extreme Points Standings, finished in second place, weighing five bass for 12.34 pounds.  Their stringer was anchored by a 3.11 pound largemouth.  The Pope and Reverend collected a nice $228.00 for their finish.  Third place went to John Thompson, as his five fish limit weighed 12.30 pounds.  He received a gift certificate from Beaver's Marine in Winchester, VA.  However, John also took the "Big Fish" Award, with a lunker that weighed 4.93 pounds.  He received $190.00 for the lunker.  Dynamite, cricket hoppers, and Carolina rigged swimbaits were all noted to be successful lures/techniques.  A gift certificate from Advance Auto Parts was also given away.  Next stop:  Lake Anna.  See you on the water.

August 2, 2008  Rappahannock River

Team	# Fish	Weight
1.  Wayne Crickenberger	5	12.81
2.  Melvin Bowling/Leewood Davis	5	11.54
3.  Rick Mantz/Daniel Golladay	5	10.77
4.  Bobby Lineweaver/Joey Lineweaver	5	10.55
5.  Melvin Fulk/Bobby O'Brien	5	9.75
6.  Jeff Lugar/Ricky Fulk	5	9.61
7.  Kip Hall	5	7.98
8.  Jeremy Ryan/Jonathan Ryan	5	7.72
9.  Jeff Olsen/Scott Falls	5	6.35
10.  David Lucas/Terry Hemp	5	6.25
11.  Robert Deaver/Josh Deaver	5	4.84
12.  Tim May/David May	5	4.51
13.  James Harner/Phil Crews	5	4.48
14.  John Helfrich	4	3.80
15.  Barry Shrum/John Shrum	5	3.67
16.  Chris Cubbage/Eric	5	3.62
17.  Bill Seal/Andy Bowman	5	3.23
18.  James Hoffmaster/Jeff Brill	0	0
18.  Scott Shifflett	0	0
18.  Jon Engle	0	0
18.  Mike Dinges/Chris Baker	0	0

Twenty-one boats traveled to Fredericksburg, Virginia in an attempt to conquer the tidal Rappahannock River.  Launching from the City Docks, anglers were soon greeted by thunderstorms, heavy rains, and wind.  However, as the afternoon approached, the skies cleared, and the sun began to beat down, with temps in the mid 90's.  The Rapp produced a lot of numbers, but the big ones were far and few between.  However, Wayne Crickenberger, found the big ones, weighing in an impressive sack of bass for 12.81 pounds.  This was enough for his first Extreme Bass Anglerz victory, claiming $480.00 for his first place finish.  Wayne's sack was anchored by a 5.51 pound lunker, which took the "Big Fish" Award worth $200.00.  Wayne's total payday was $680.00, a mere $76.00 per hour fishing.  Second place went to Melvin Bowling and Leewood Davis, as they weighed five bass for 11.54 pounds worth $240.00.  Their big fish weighed 3.49 pounds.  Third place went to Rick Mantz and Daniel Golladay, as they weighed five bass for 10.77 pounds worth $80.00.  Their big fish tipped the scales at 4.22 pounds.  Fourth place went to Bobby and Joey Lineweaver, as they weighed five bass for 10.55 pounds.  They received a gift certificate from Beaver's Marine.  Wayne noted his key to victory was all the advice and wisdom his travel partner Mr. Deaver gives him.  Wayne was last seen fleeing the parking lot with his $$ and Robert chasing him.  Next stop, the Potomac River on August 23, 2008.

June 22, 2008 "LUCKY 13 SHOOTOUT" Riverton

(Non-points tournament)

Team	# Fish	Weight
1.  Ricky Fulk/Jeff Lugar	5	6.11
2.  Jeremy Ryan/Jerry Ryan	4	5.60
3.  Nick Kight/Jon Engle	5	5.04
4.  Bobby Lineweaver/Joey Lineweaver	5	4.72
5.  Rick Nugent/John Helfrich	5	4.27
6.  Melvin Fulk/Brian Conley	5	3.64
7.  Danny Sherman	5	3.59
8.  Melvin Bowling/Leewood Davis	5	3.20
9.  Tommy Hassler	5	2.88
10.  James Harner/Phil Crews	5	2.50
11.  Barry Shrum/John Shrum	5	2.22
12.  Tim May/David May	5	2.09
13.  Bill Seal/Andy Bowman	5	1.93

Extreme Bass Anglerz introduced the "LUCKY 13 SHOOTOUT" in which the Top 10 teams in the points standings along with three other teams not in the top 10 in points that qualified through the Egypt Bend Qualifier were invited to Riverton, Virginia to fish a no entry fee, Winner Take All, tournament.  The purse, a nice $500.00, for the team finishing in first place.  Most anglers were predicting at least 10 pounds if not 12 pounds to take first place.  However, such predictions were proven wrong.  Anglers contended with the 11 to 14 inch slot limit with several teams weighing in fish over 14 inches.  But, the sacks of five fish over 14 inches were not seen.  Most anglers noted catching numbers of bass, but finding the fish over 14 inches proved to be a tough and pain taking task.  The team of Jeremy and Jerry Ryan captured the biggest bass of the day, weighing 3.68 pounds, as they collected $130.00 for the "Big Fish Award".  However, it was the team of Jeff Lugar and Ricky Fulk, who claimed first place and captured the victory of the Shootout, as they weighed five fish for 6.11 pounds.  Their limit was anchored by a 2.61 pound largemouth.  They collected a cool $500.00 for their finish and noted they would be donating their money to church missions in Asia.  Extreme will be off the month of July and then will have two points tournaments in August, first at the Rapp and then at the mighty Potomac.  See you there.

June 21, 2008  "LUCKY 13 Qualifier" Egypt Bend

(Non-points tournament)

Team	# Fish	Weight
1.  Jon Engle/Nick Kight	5	5.74
2.  Barry Shrum/John Shrum	5	5.59
3.  James Hiner	5	5.01
4.  Mike Dinges	5	4.64
5.  Jeff Olsen	5	4.61
6.  Daniel Golladay/Rick Mantz	5	4.53
7.  Tom Nelson/Chris Hahn	5	4.33
8.  David Lucas	5	3.15

Eight boats traveled to Luray, Virginia to fish the "LUCKY 13 Shootout" Qualifier.  The top 3 teams, advanced to fish the "LUCKY 13 Shootout" at Riverton on June 22nd.  With the tournament stopped 30 minutes early due to inclement weather, the team of Jon Engle and Nick Kight secured their berth in the shootout with a first place finish, weighing five bass for 5.74 pounds.  Rounding out the top three, were Team Shruminator, Barry and John Shrum finishing in second place with five fish weighing 5.59 pounds and James Hiner taking third place with five fish weighing 5.01 pounds.

June 7, 2008  Chickahominy & James River

Team	# Fish	Weight
1.  Jeff Lugar/Ricky Fulk	5	11.53
2.  Jeff Olsen/Scott Falls	5	10.38
3.  Melvin Bowling/Leewood Davis	5	10.17
4.  Robert Deavers/Josh Deavers	5	8.45
5.  Melvin Fulk/Bryan Conley	5	8.06
6.  Bobby Lineweaver/Joey Lineweaver	5	7.90
7.  Wayne Crickenberger	5	7.83
8.  Kip Hall/Danny Sherman	5	7.17
9.  Tim May/David May	5	6.56
10.  Bill Seal/Andy Bowman	5	5.18
11.  Jeremy Ryan/Jerry Ryan	5	4.48
12.  James Harner/Phil Crews	4	4.36
13.  Barry Shrum/John Shrum	5	4.33
14.  Tom Nelson/Chris Hahn	5	4.24
15.  Rick Nugent/John Helfrich	1	1.68
16.  David Lucas	1	1.01
17.  Mike Dinges/Chris Baker	0	0

Seventeen boats made the three hour plus road trip to Williamsburg, Virginia,  for the fifth stop on the tournament trail.  And of course, we couldn't have "fair" weather, no indeed.  Yes, Extreme conditions once more.  With the air temp around 85 degrees at 5:00 a.m. with about 100% humidity, anglers fished on the very hot James River and Chickahminy River with temps as high as 108 degrees.  Water temps ranged from 84 degrees to 87 degrees.  Needless to say, there was lots of water consumption by our anglers while the bass were in heat shock.  Many anglers reported a slow bite, while some anglers reported catching numbers of bass.  The team of Ricky "The Rev" Fulk and Jeff "The Pope" Lugar, continued their winning ways on the James & Chick, as they weighed in a five fish limit for 11.53 pounds to claim first place and a $448.00 payday.  Scott Falls and Jeff Olsen finished second, weighing five fish for 10.38 pounds.  They collected $192.00 for their second place finish.  They also won the "Big Fish Award" for their 4.17 pound largemouth, which netted them an additional $170.00.  Third place went to the reigning Extreme Bass Anglerz "Team of the Year", Melvin Bowling and Leewood Davis.  They weighed in five bass for 10.17 pounds.  They received a gift certificate from Beaver's Marine.  During the post tournament interview, Ricky and Jeff said their winning stringer had nothing to due with a certain pattern or secret lure, but, more to do with their pep talk from the tournament director the night before the tournament in regards to religion & nicknames.  Gift certifcates were given away from Advance Auto Parts and Auto Zone (Woodstock).  The points series takes a break until August, however, anglers are getting ready for the much anticipated "LUCKY 13  SHOOTOUT" on June 22, 2008. 

May 3, 2008  Lake Anna

Twenty-four teams made the road trip to Lake Anna and unlike past Extreme Lake Anna tournaments, there was no snow or rain.  However, there was wind and lots of it.  Most anglers noted a tough bite, as most fish were in post spawn patterns, with a few fish still on beds.  And, the lake had been pounded from weekend tournaments, so anglers had to work for their bites.  The team of Jeremy Ryan and Jerry "New Knees" Ryan found the fish, weighing in five bass for 16.03 pounds, taking first place by over four pounds.  They collected a handsome $552.00 payday.  They also won the "Big Fish" Award, as their lunker weighed 4.89 pounds which increased their earnings by an additional $230.00.  Jeff Olsen and Scott Falls continued their consistent fishing on Lake Anna, as their five fish limit weighed 11.85 pounds, enough for second place and a $276.00 payday.  Kip Hall and Danny Sherman, finished in the top three for the second tournament in a row, as their five fish limit weighed 11.82 pounds, earning them a third place finish and $92.00 in prize money.  Melvin Fulk and Bryan Conley, placed fourth, winning a gift certificate from Beavers Marine, for their 10.82 pound limit.  Extreme would lake to thank Anna Point Marina for their hospitality and facilities.  Door prizes were given away from Auto Zone (Woodstock, VA).  Next stop, the historic Chickahominy and James River.

April 12, 2008  Potomac River

Team	# Fish	Weight
1.  Melvin Bowling/Leewood Davis	5	15.17
2.  Ricky Fulk/Jeff Lugar	5	14.88
3.  Kip Hall/Danny Sherman	5	13.73
4.  Jeff Olsen/Scott Falls	5	13.00
5.  Jeremy Ryan/Jerry Ryan	5	12.99
6.  Tim May/David May	4	11.00
7.  Phil Hess Sr./Phil Hess Jr.	4	10.59
8.  James Harner/Phil Crews	4	10.19
9.  John Thompson/Mike King	4	10.13
10.  Lonnie Conner/Vernon Armstrong	4	9.44
11.  John Helfrich	3	6.93
12.  Tommy Hassler/James Hiner	2	6.46
13.  Mark Cornman/Rick Ramage	2	6.08
14.  Gary Comer/Chris Comer	1	5.35
15.  Chris Cubbage/Chad Garland	2	4.83
16.  David Lucas/Terry Hemp	2	4.68
17.  Robert Deavers	2	4.47
18.  Tom Nelson/Chris Hahn	2	3.93
19.  Bobby Lineweaver/Joey Lineweaver	2	3.73
20.  Melvin Fulk/Brian Conley	1	3.68
21.  Rick Mantz/Daniel Golladay	1	3.59
22.  Jeff Brill/James Hoffmaster	2	3.47
23.  Barry Shrum/Ricky Miller	1	2.00
24.  Scott Shifflett/Jay Sibert	1	1.77
25. Jon Engle/Nick Knight	0	0
25.  Bill Seal/Andy Bowman	0	0
25.  Jack Tensley/Jason Bishop	0	0

Twenty-seven teams made the trip to Woodbridge, Virginia for the 3rd stop of the season on the famous Potomac River.  Anglers launched from Leesylvania State Park under clear skies.  However, as the day progressed, the clear skies turned cloudy, with some areas of the river getting heavy thunderstorms.  The wind picked up, with gusts of 30 + miles per hour, and to say the least, the ole Potomac got rough and the ride back made for some fun and wet rides.  The team of Melvin "Van Dam" Bowling and Leewood "Clunn" Davis continued their winning ways on the Potomac as they took first place with a sack of Potomac River largemouths that weighed 15.17 pounds.  They collected $624.00 for their first place finish.  Second place went to the "Triton Boys", Ricky "The Reverend" Fulk and Jeff Lugar, as they weighed in five fish for 14.88 pounds.  They collected $312.00 for their finish.  The "Lake Anna Posse", Kip Hall and Danny Sherman, weighed in a five fish limit that tipped the scales at 13.73 pounds which was enough to claim third place and a $104.00 pay day.  Jeff Olsen and Scott Falls made their first appearence of the 2008 season, as they placed fourth, with five bass weighing 13.00 pounds.  They received a gift certificate from Beavers Marine.  The team of Gary and Chris Comer weighed in a nice 5.35 pound largemouth to take the "Big Fish" Award which earned them $260.00.   Many four and three pound largemouths were weighed in by the talented Extreme anglers!  As always, Melvin and Leewood was tight lipped about their winning patterns, but many anglers noticed Joe Flies in their Triton.  Who knows?  Extreme would like to thank our great sponsors who provided gift certificates and door prizes:  Beavers Marine, Advance Auto Parts (Woodstock), and Auto Zone (Woodstock).  Next stop:  Lake Anna, see you there!!!!!!!!!!!!

March 30, 2008  Lake Gaston

Team	# Fish	Weight
1.  Melvin Fulk/Brian Conley	5	16.68
2.  Melvin Bowling/Leewood Davis	5	10.60
3.  Corey Carter/Mark Clatterbuck	5	9.28
4.  Ricky Fulk/Jeff Lugar	4	9.09
5.  Kip Hall/Danny Sherman	4	8.35
6.  Phil Hess Sr./Phil Hess Jr.	3	8.30
7.  Rick Nugent/John Helfrich	2	8.12
8.  Rick Mantz/Daniel Golladay	4	7.48
9.  Barry Shrum/John Shrum	2	5.91
10.  Jon Engle/Bobby O'Brien	3	5.31
11.  Joey Lineweaver/Bobbie Hoyle	2	4.62
12.  James Harner/Phil Crews	2	4.36
13.  Bill Seal/Andy Bowman	1	3.03
14.  Tim May/David May	1	1.78
15.  Jeremy Ryan	1	1.61
16.  Mike Dinges/Chris Baker	1	1.35
17.  Robert Deavers/Josh Deavers	0	0
17.  Wayne Crickenberger	0	0
17.  Rick Ramage/Mark Corman	0	0
17.  Tom Nelson/Chris Hahn	0	0
18.  Tommy Hassler/James Hiner	0	0

On March 30, 2008, twenty-one teams made the short road trip from South Hill, Virginia to Bracey, Virginia to take on Lake Gaston.  Launching from Holly Grove Marina, anglers launched during a "COLD" front weather system.  And, like many of our tournaments, "Extreme Conditions" could sum up the next eight hours of fishing.  Rain, Rain, and more Rain!  All, and cold air temperatures, ranging from the high 30's to low 40's.  You gotta love it baby.  And, there had been several 50 plus boat tournaments held on the lake the previous day, making the ole bass a little "gun shy".  However, our anglers showed that they can catch em' under tough conditions, none more than the team of Melvin "Denny Brauer" Fulk and Brian Conley.  The Broadway Boys five fish limit weighed 16.68 pounds, beating the 2nd place team by six pounds.  Their first place finish earned them $480.00.  Second Place went to the 2007 Extreme Bass Anglerz "Team of the Year", Melvin Bowling and Leewood Davis, as their five fish limit weighed 10.60 pounds worth $240.00.  Third place went to "Team Stratos", Corey Carter and Mark Clatterbuck.  Their five fish limit weighed 9.28 pounds worth $80.00.  Earning a gift certificate from Beavers Marine for their fourth place finish was the team of Ricky "The Reverend" Fulk and Jeff Lugar, as they weighed in four fish for 9.09 pounds.  The $200.00 "Big Fish Award" went to the team of Rick Nugent and John Helfrich, as they weighed in a nice Lake Gaston bucketmouth that tipped the scales at 6.44 pounds.  During the post tournament interview, the winning team of Melvin Fulk and Brian Conley noted that their key bait was texas rigged Pop-R's skipped under docks.  Extreme wants to thank the great anglers that make this club a success.  Thanks to our wonderful 2008 sponsors.  Next stop, the famous Potomac River.

March 29, 2008    Buggs Island

What a way to start the 2008 season, than fishing two of the best lakes in Virginia?  On March 29, 2008,  twenty-one teams made the four hour road trip to Buggs Island in Boydton, Virginia.  Many of the anglers that had pre-fished the lake during the week, had great 70 plus degree weather.  However, the morning of the tournament, anglers were greeted with temperatures in the mid 40's, winds, and rain showers.  The winds made for some rough boat rides.  Tough conditions to say the least.  However, the 2007 Extreme Bass Anglerz "Classic Champions", Phil Crews and James Harner, weighed in a five fish limit of largemouths, tipping the scales at 15.56 pounds for the first place prize of $480.00.  Their sack was anchored by a 5.37 pound toad.  Second place went to Bill "The Real Deal" Seal and Andy "Wild Man" Bowman, as they weighed in a five fish limit for 14.16 pounds worth $240.00.  Their big fish weighed 3.98 pounds.   Mike Dinges and Chris Baker put their new Nitro to the test, taking third place, with a five fish limit that weighed 13.97 pounds worth $80.00.  Claiming fourth place and a gift certificate to Beavers Marine was the team of Melvin Fulk and Brian Conley as they weighed in four fish that tipped the scales at 10.40 pounds.  The $200 "Big Fish Award" went to the team of James Hiner and Tommy Hassler, as their big bucketmouth weighed 5.58 pounds.  Extreme wants to thank Beavers Marine for their support and all of our other 2008 sponsors.  Next stop, Lake Gaston.

2007 Extreme Tournament Results

September 15th and 16th 2007  "The Classic"  Potomac River

Team	Day 1 # Fish	Day 1 Weight	Day 2 # Fish	Day 2 Weight	Total Weight
1.  James Harner/Phil Crews	5	14.42	5	9.93	24.35
2.  Bobby Lineweaver/Joey Lineweaver	4	6.95	5	11.45	18.40
3.  Bill Seal/Andy Bowman	2	5.54	5	9.23	14.77
4.  John Thompson/Mike King	3	3.62	5	9.09	12.71
5.  Jeff Olsen/Scott Falls	1	3.73	4	8.30	12.03
6.  Tommy Hassler/James Hiner	1	1.85	5	9.28	11.13
7.  Melvin Bowling/Leewood Davis	4	6.55	1	1.04	7.59
8.  Ricky Fulk	3	3.97	2	3.15	7.12
9.  Rick Mantz/Barry Shrum	1	1.26	4	5.85	7.01
10.  Jeremy Ryan/Jerry Ryan	2	2.41	2	3.38	5.79
11.  Daniel Golladay	2	1.96	1	2.76	4.72
12.  Tim May/David May	1	2.36	0	0	2.36
13 (tie)  Tom Nelson/Chris Hahn	0	0	0	0	0
David Lucas/L.W. Hensley	0	0	0	0	0

Nineteen Boats qualified for the 1st Extreme Bass Anglerz "CLASSIC".  Of the nineteen qualifiers, 14 boats made the journey to the historic Tidal Potomac River.  Launching from Leeslyvania State Park, anglers were faced with high winds and rain for Day 1, making the river rough and fishing on the main river tough.  Only one limit on Day 1 was weighed, which came from James Harner and Phil Crews.  Day 2, was blue bird skies and mild winds, with more anglers weighing limits.  However, most anglers reported a "tough" bite throughout the classic.  However, the team of James Harner and Phil Crews, maintained a consistent catch, as they weighed in a two day total weight of 24.35 pounds, enough to capture first place and be crowned the "2007 CLASSIC CHAMPS", earning $504.00 for their efforts .  They also took the Day 1 Big Fish Award, as they weighed in a 4.49 pound pig, which earned them $105.00.  The father and son duo of Bobby and Joey Lineweaver, let their years of experience on the Potomac help them, as they weighed in a two day total of bass tipping the scales at 18.40 pounds, earning second place honors and a $252.00 payday.  They also took the Day 2 Big Fish Award worth $105.00, as they weighed in a 4.17 pound toad.  Third place and earning $84.00 for their efforts, was the team of Bill "The Real Deal" Seal and Andy Bowman, as they weighed in a two day total of 14.77 pounds.  Gift Certificates and prizes included:  tackle packs, Interstate Battery, Beavers Marine Gift Certificate, G & S Wild Country Outfitters Gift Certificate, Gift Certificate from Mare Marine, Gift Certificate from Pap's Past Times, Gift Certificate from June B. Davis, Tackle packs from Hassler Tackle Company, and Columbia Shirts from 84 Lumber.  Next year will be better than ever.  The annual awards banquet will be in the fall with more gifts, prizes, and signing up for the 2008 season.

August 18, 2007 Rappahannock River "Fredericksburg Shootout 2"

Team	# Fish	Weight
1.  Melvin Bowling/Leewood Davis	5	12.89
2.  Jeff Lugar/Ricky Fulk	5	11.80
3.  James Harner/Phil Crews	5	9.95
4.  Rick Mantz/Barry Shrum	5	9.11
5.  Jeremy Ryan/Jerry Ryan	5	8.12
6.  Melvin Fulk/Stacy Freeman	5	7.89
7.  Bobby Lineweaver/Joey Lineweaver	5	7.28
8.  Chris Cubbage/Chad Garland	5	7.27
9.  Jeff Olsen/Scott Falls	5	6.85
10.  Bobby O'Brien/substitute partner	5	6.71
11.  Bill Seal/Mike Seal	2	2.09
12.  Tom Nelson/Chris Hahn	1	1.49
13.  Daniel Golladay	1	0.62
14.  Mark Cornman/Rick Ramage	0	0
15.  Tim May/David May	0	0

Fifteen boats traveled to Port Royal, Virginia for the last stop of the 2007 regular season, on the tidal Rappahannock River.  Points leaders, Melvin Bowling and Leewood Davis continued their consistent fishing, as they weighed in a five fish limit for 12.89 pounds, enough for first place.  Their catch was anchored by a 3.66 pound lunker.  Their first place finish, netted them $420.00.  Second place, with a five fish limit tipping the scales at 11.80 pounds, was the team of Jeff Lugar and Ricky Fulk.  Their catch was also anchored by a lunker, tipping the scales at 3.76 pounds.  For their second place finish, they won $180.00.  Third place, with a five fish limit of 9.95 pounds, was the team of James Harner and Phil Crews.  They received a gift certificate from Beavers Marine for their finish.  However, they also took home the "BIG FISH" award, as their bucketmouth topped the scales at 4.5 pounds, earning them an additional $150.00.  Many three pound bucketmouths were weighed by anglers.  Team Bowling and Davis was unavailable for post tournament interviews, as they had mechanical crews working on Melvin's brake lines on his Ford towing vehicle, however, several spectator boats noted the ole boys were throwing texas rigged hard jerk baits on low tide.  Ricky Fulk noted their winning pattern was spending several hours in meditation, followed by flipping in-line spinnerbaits on submerged vegetation.  Door prizes were awarded from Pap's Past Times, Advance Auto Parts (Woodstock, VA) and June B. Davis.  Next stop, the 2007 "CLASSIC" on the famous Potomac River. 

July 14, 2007  Rappahannock River  "Fredericksburg Shootout"

Team	# Fish	Weight
1.  Rick Mantz/Barry Shrum	5	11.00
2.  Chris Cubbage/Chad Gardner	5	10.14
3.  Jeff Olsen/Scott Falls	5	9.97
4.  Melvin Bowling/Leewood Davis	5	9.95
5.  Jeff Lugar/Ricky Fulk	5	8.95
6.  James Harner/Phil Crews	5	7.60
7.  Daniel Golladay	5	7.34
8.  Jeremy Ryan/Jerry Ryan	5	6.85
9.  Bobby Lineweaver/Lola Lineweaver	5	5.76
10.  Tim May/David May	3	3.94
11.  Mike Dinges/Gary Dinges	5	3.91
12.  David Lucas/L.W. Hensley	4	3.44
13.  James Hiner/Tommy Hassler	5	3.33
14.  Bill Seal/Andy Bowman	3	2.54
15.  Corey Carter/Mark Clatterbuck	2	2.49
16.  John Thompson/Mike King	2	1.37
17.  Carl Smith	1	0.81
18.  Rick Nugent/John Helfrich	1	0.33
19.  Robert Deaver/Josh Deaver	0	0

Nineteen boats visited the tidal Rappahannock River located in historic Fredericksburg, Virginia.  Many anglers reported a "tough" fishing day, however, the team of Rick Mantz and Barry Shrum braved the hot 90 degree plus temperatures to earn their first Extreme Bass Anglerz victory of the 2007 season.  They weighed five bass that tipped the scales at 11 pounds even, earning  $532.00 for first place.  During the post tournament interview, Rick noted no single lure as being key, but his intense spiritual connection with the river.  Barry on the otherhand, noted it was his homemade beetle spins that was key.  Rick and Barry also took the "Big Fish" Award, as they weighed in a 3.92 pound largemouth worth $190.00.  Second place went to Chris Cubbage and Chad Garland, as they weighed in five bass for 10.14 pounds, collecting $228.00.  Both anglers left weigh in with their money and boarded a bus to Las Vegas.  Third place went to the team of Jeff Olsen and Scott Falls as they weighed in five bass for 9.97 pounds.  They received a gift certificate from Beavers Marine.  Door prizes were awarded from Advance Auto Parts (Woodstock, VA) and Paps Past Times.  Next stop, the Rappahannock River and the Fredericksburg Shootout Part 2!

June 9, 2007  Chickahominy River and James River  "Mystery Lake Showdown"

Team	# Fish	Weight
1.  Bobby Lineweaver/Joey Lineweaver	5	9.92
2.  Jeff Olsen/Scott Falls	5	7.54
3.  Jeremy Ryan/Jonathan Ryan	5	7.17
4.  Melvin Bowling/Leewood Davis	3	4.35
5.  Barry Shrum/John Shrum	2	3.99
6.  Daniel Golladay	2	2.70
7.  (tie) Mike Dinges/Gary Dinges	1	2.44
Robert Deaver	1	2.44
8.  Tim May/David May	2	2.43
9.  Andy Bowman/Mike Seal	1	1.50
10.  (tie) Carl Smith	0	0
(tie) Mike King	0	0

Twelve boats made the long road trip to historic Williamsburg, Virginia for the Lake X tournament.  The waters on both the Chickahominy and James Rivers had been off limits since May 29th, so anglers had to rely on previous knowledge or finding fish fast.  Most anglers reported a slow day and tough bite, with most anglers opting to fish the scenic Chickahominy River.  The father-son duo of Bobby and Joey Lineweaver caught a five fish limit that weighed 9.92 pounds, earning them their first victory of the season.  Their first place finish earned them $336.00.  They also won the Big Fish Award, as they weighed in a 3.42 pound largemouth.  The team of Jeff Olsen and Scott Falls finished second, weighing in a five fish limit that tipped the scales at 7.54 pounds.  They took home $120.00 for their finish.  Jeremy Ryan and Jonathan Ryan weighed in five fish that topped the scales at 7.17 pounds, enough for third place.  They recieved a gift certificate from Beavers Marine for their finish. Gift certificates were given out to anglers not winning money from Pap's Past Times and Advanced Auto Parts (Woodstock, VA).  Next stop, the Rappahannock River.

May 12, 2007  Potomac River "Tidal Bash"

Team	# Fish	Weight
1.  Melvin Bowling/Leewood Davis	5	20.84
2.  Melvin Fulk/Brian Conley	5	19.89
3.  John Thompson/Mike King	5	17.81
4.  Jeremy Ryan/Jerry Ryan	5	14.01
5.  Tommy Hassler/James Hiner	5	11.90
6.  Rick Nugent/John Helfrich	5	11.37
7.  Chris Cubbage	3	9.20
8.  Daniel Golladay	3	9.11
9.  Tim May/David May	4	8.97
10.  Mark Cornman/Rick Ramage	4	7.59
11.  Scott Falls/Jeff Olsen	4	6.94
12.  Andy Bowman	3	5.90
13.  Tom Nelson/Chris Hahn	3	5.86
14.  Ricky Fulk/Jeff Lugar	2	5.62
15.  Rick Mantz/Barry Shrum	2	4.85
16.  James Harner/Phil Crews	1	2.45
17.  Robert Deaver/Josh Deaver	1	2.33
18.  Bobby Lineweaver/Joey Lineweaver	1	1.94
19.  David Lucas/L.W.  Hensley	1	1.86
20.  Mike Dinges/Gary Dinges	1	1.73
21.  (tie)  Carl Smith	0	0
(tie)  Ashley Burnett	0	0

The Potomac River is noted as one of the top bass fisheries in North America, as the Bassmaster Elite Series and FLW Tour frequent it on almost a yearly basis.  The anglers fishing the "Tidal Bash" noted either a love it or hate it attitute towards the tidal river.  Some anglers reported catching as many as 50 bass, however, the 15 inch slot limit as well as a tournament going out with 200 boats certainly made conditions a little tougher and crowded on the massive river system.  In total, 22 boats took on the mighty Potomac.  However, the team of Melvin Bowling and Leewood Davis weighed in an impressive sack of bucketmouths, totaling 20.84 pounds and collecting $528.00 for their first place finish.  If your name was Melvin, it was a good day, as the team of Melvin Fulk and Brian Conley took home second place, weighing in five bass totaling 19.89 pounds and collecting $264.00 for their efforts.  Third place went to the team of John Thompson and Mike King, as they weighed in five bass totaling 17.81 pounds and collecting $88.00 for their finish.  The ole Triton Boys also took home the "Big Bass" award, as they weighed in 5.92 pound hog worth $220.00.  Fourth Place went to the father-son duo of Jeremy Ryan and Jerry Ryan, as they weighed in a five fish limit totaling 14.01 pounds.  They received a gift certificate from Beaver's Marine.  Also weighing in some "Toads" were the team of Melvin Bowling and Leewood Davis as their big bass weighed 5.36 pounds.  Chris Cubbage weighed his big bass totaling 5.34 pounds and Melvin Fulk and Brian Conley's big bass totaled 5.14 pounds.  Many 3 and 4 pounders were brought to the scales.  Door prizes was given out to teams not winning money from Pap's Past Times, Advance Auto Parts (Woodstock, VA), Auto Zone (Woodstock, VA) as well as a gift basket from June B. Davis.  Next stop is "Lake X", the Chickahominy and James River.

April 28, 2007  Egypt Bend "Battle of the Bend II"

Team	#Fish	Weight
1.  David Lucas/L.W. Hensley	5	6.78
2.  Ricky Fulk/Jeff Lugar	5	6.26
3.  Leewood Davis	5	5.98
4.  Ashley Burnett	5	5.94
5.  Bobby Lineweaver/Joey Lineweaver	5	5.72
6.  Bill Seal/Andy Bowman	5	5.71
7.  Melvin Fulk/Bryan Conley	5	5.54
8.  Jeremy Ryan/Jerry Ryan	5	5.46
9.  Rick Mantz/Barry Shrum	5	4.95
10.  Jeff Olsen/Scott Falls	5	4.92
Eddie Deaver/Josh Deaver	5	4.92
11.  James Harner/Phil Crews	5	4.71
12.  Chris Cubbage/Chad Garland	5	4.61
13.  Daniel Golladay	5	4.45
14.  Lonnie Conner	5	3.75
15.  Mike Dinges/Gary Dinges	5	3.42
16.  Corey Carter/Mark Clatterbuck	5	3.06
17.  Rick Nugent/John Helfrich	5	3.05
18.  John Thompson	5	3.04
19.  Tim May	5	2.41
20.  Tom Nelson/Chris Hahn	2	1.17
21.  Carl Smith	1	.80
22.  Mark Cornman/Rick Ramage	2	.74
23.  Tommy Hassler/James Hiner	2	.71

The "Battle of the Bend II" was the first tournament of the year with pleasant weather conditions.  However, due to recent rains, the ole Bend was still a little high and colored.  We had 24 boats challenge the Bend, as well as the 14 to 20 inch slot limit, which makes fishing even tougher.  The team of David Lucas and L.W. Hensley took home the first place prize of $576.00 with a five fish limit weighing in at 6.78 pounds.  During an on the water interview (location must remain un-named but it was somewhere mid-lake) with the tournament director, the ole boys stated they had "just some little dinks".  Never trust a fisherman, as the ole "Sand Baggers" whacked em' today, noting their pattern consisted of dipping their watermelon tubes in Copenhagen to add scent and a sparkle color.  Reverend Ricky Fulk and Jeff Lugar placed second cashing in on $288.00 with their five fish limit weighing 6.26 pounds.  The boys are tight lipped during interviews, but we have to believe it is the intense spiritual awareness of Mr. Fulk that brings them closer to nature and able to figure the patterns out.  Third place went to Leewood Davis, fishing solo, as he weighed in a five fish limit totaling 5.98 pounds, worth $96.00.  All Leewood would disclose during the interview was that his key bites were on a sunken barge, mid lake, using 50lb test braid and a cricket hopper.  Ashley Burnett finished fourth with a five fish limit weighing 5.94 pounds.  He recieved a gift certificate from Beavers Marine.  Big Fish honors went to the team of Jeremy and Jerry Ryan, as they weighed in a 1.79 pound pig, which earned them $240.00.  Door prizes were given away from Pap's Past Times, Advance Auto (Woodstock, VA), and Auto Zone (Woodstock, VA).  Next stop, one of the nations best fisheries, the Tidal Potomac River.

April 07, 2007   Lake Anna  "Bass in the Grass"

Team	# Fish	Weight
1.  Jeff Olson/Scott Falls	5	14.93
2.  Jeremy Ryan/Jerry Ryan	5	12.83
3.  Melvin Bowling/Leewood Davis	5	12.04
4.  Jason Ford/Lonnie Conner	5	11.93
5.  Daniel Golladay	5	11.12
6.  Rick Mantz/Barry Shrum	5	10.86
7.  Jeff Lugar/Ricky Fulk	5	9.41
8.  Bill Seal/Andy Bowman	5	9.11
9.  James Harner/Phil Crews	5	8.91
10.  Mark Cornman/Rick Ramage	4	7.75
11.  Tom Nelson/Chris Hahn	4	7.21
12.  Mike Dinges/Gary Dinges	5	7.07
13.  Chris Cubbage/Chad Garland	5	5.97
14.  David Lucas/L.W. Hensley	4	5.83
15.  Bobby Lineweaver/Joey Lineweaver	5	5.73
16.  John Thompson/Mike King	3	5.22
17.  Carl Smith	3	4.25
18.  Tim May/David May	3	3.99
19.  Tommy Hassler/James Hiner	4	2.97

When I named the club "Extreme Bass Anglerz" I had no idea how true the name would be.  Our club meeting in February was cancelled due to snow.  Our first tournament at Egypt Bend was cancelled due to snow and ice.  And, when we finally fished, we had flood like conditions and chocolate milk water.  So, when we awoke to falling snow and temperatures in the teens, it was no surprise after a week of temperatures in the 80's.  But, 19 teams braved the snow at Lake Anna, with 12 teams weighing limits.  Jeff Olson and Scott Falls took home the first place prize of $532.00, with a five fish limit weighing 14.93 pounds.  That impressive sack was filled by a 5.51 pound lunker largemouth, worth $210.00. Jeff noted their key baits were carolina rigging junebug colored jitterbugs on rocky points.  Second place went to the "Triton Boys", Jeremy Ryan and Jerry Ryan, as they weighed in 5 bass for 12.83 pounds, worth $228.00.  Jeremy says most of his bites were on black and blue jigs with a dough ball trailer.  Third place went to Melvin Bowling and Leewood Davis, as they weighed in five bass for 12.04 pounds. They recieved a gift certificate from Beaver's Marine for their efforts.  Melvin was close lipped during the interview but Leewood was overheard saying their key baits were hand poured plastics imitating shrimp and crab, thrown in 50 feet of water.  The second big fish award, went to James Harner and Phil Crews, as they weighed in a 5.04 pound pig, worth $190.00.  Gift certificates were given from Advance Auto (Woodstock, VA), Pap's Past Times, Auto Zone (Woodstock, VA), and June. B. Davis.  Thanks to all of the teams as well as Sturgeon Creek Marina for hosting Extreme.  In total, 85 bass were caught, with only one dead fish.  Yes, it was the director's, as it was so shocked I caught it in my ongoing fishing slump that it went belly up and died.   See everyone at the "Battle of the Bend 2"!  Watch the weather!!!!!!!

March 31, 2007  Egypt Bend  "Battle of the Bend"

Team	# Fish	Weight
1.  Jeff Olson/Scott Falls	5	5.49
2.  Bobby Lineweaver/Joey Lineweaver	5	5.32
3.  Leewood Davis	5	5.25
4.  Bobby O'Brien/Jon Engle	5	5.15
5.  James Harner/Phil Crews	5	4.81
6.  Jeremy Ryan/Jerry Ryan	5	4.62
7.  Rick Mantz/Barry Shrum	5	4.32
8.  Mike Dinges/Gary Dinges	5	4.16
9.  Daniel Golladay/Howie Armstrong	4	3.86
10.  Mark Clatterbuck/David Rinker	5	3.81
11.  Bill Seal/Andy Bowman	3	3.72
12.  Carl Smith	4	3.10
13.  Chris Cubbage/Chad Garland	4	2.69
14.  Eddie Deavers	2	1.93
15.  Tom Nelson/Chris Hahn	2	1.39
16.  Tommy Hassler/James Hiner	1	1.22
17.  Tim May/David May	1	.77
18.  John Thompson/Mike King	1	.73
19.  Mark Cornman/Rick Ramage	1	.61
20.  (tie)  Rick Nugent/Donny Cullen	0	0
(tie)  David Lucas/L.W. Hensley	0	0

Twenty one teams took on the infamous Egypt Bend on March 31, 2007 to find high, muddy "chocolate milk" colored water thanks to heavy rains south of Luray.  Thus, anglers had to adapt from their prefishing patterns.  However, the team of Jeff Olson and Scott Falls did just that, weighing in a five fish limit of 5.49 pounds and collecting $504.00 for their efforts.  In the post tournament interview, Jeff noted they utilized a "cinderblock" pattern, as they did not have their anchor and had to use a cinderblock in the swift water upstream.  You can just call Jeff the "MacGyver" of the tournament trail.  Their key bait was throwing custom made crankbaits made by Mr. Olsen himself.  Great job.  Second place went to the veteran anglers and father son duo of Bobby Lineweaver and Joey Lineweaver.  They weighed in five fish for 5.32 pounds, collecting $252.00.  A spy camera noted they spent the majority of their time down river, however, at press time, they were unavailable for comment.  Third place went to Leewood Davis, weighing in five bass for 5.25 pounds and collecting $84.00.  Due to sponsorship obligations, he was unavailable for comment as he was going to Luray National Airport to fly to a seminar on Lake El Sato.  Many anglers noted a tough bite as conditions changed rapidly from the week before.   In total, 68 bass were weighed in and released alive.  Nine teams weighed in limits.   Gift certificates and prizes were also given to anglers from Beaver's Marine, Pap's Past Times, Advance Auto Parts(Woodstock, VA),  AutoZone (Woodstock, VA), and a gift basket from June Davis.  Next stop will be at Lake Anna.