George Kell 2017 Kickoff at Bull Shoals

George Kell Kickoff Champions

Andy Latting and BJ Green

5 Bass - 14.89 lbs.

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Second Place

Blake and Mike Anschultz

5 Bass - 14.21 lbs.

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Third Place and Big Bass

Michael Bruner and Tony Gore

5 Bass - 13.69 lbs.

Denali Rods Big Bass - 4.32 lbs.

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Fourth Place

Jason Rath and Chad Day

5 Bass - 12.89 lbs.

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Fifth Place

Bob Hardin and Sawyer Floyd

5 Bass - 11.65 lbs.

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We kicked off our year at Bull Shoals and this being the first time our club has been there we were met with some pretty tough conditions.  The weather slapped us with a 25 degree blast off and didnt allow for much of a warm-up throughout the day; however, there were some nice sacks of fish brought to the scales.  First place winners Andy Latting and BJ Green brought in a little under 15 pounds to take the win, followed closely by the father son duo of Blake and Mike Anschultz.  Third went to Michael Bruner and Tony Gore who also brought in some brown sugar for the big bass of the tournament.  A scale tipping 4.32 lb small mouth, which dating back is the largest small jaw weighed in club history.  Fourth was Jason Rath and Chad day and fifth place went to Bob Hardin and Sawyer Floyd.  Thanks for everyone coming out to face the tough weather and congratulations to the top 5!

Our next showing will be at Old Town lake on March 4th.  I will post more about this closer to the time of the tournament.  If anyone has any sponsorship opportunities I need to get these done so we can start the t-shirt design hopefully by mid April-May. 

2017 Sponsors (as of now)

Greenway Equipment

Under The Rainbow

Black River Transportation

Diaz Scrap Metal

George Kell Motors

Weldon Flying Service

Dillinger's Funeral Home

Harris Ford

White River Beverage Co.

Diaz Scrap Metal AOY Standings

 26.82 Andy Latting/BJ Green

26.69 Michael Bruner/Tony Gore

25.21 Mike Anschultz/Blake Anschultz

21.89 Jason Rath/Chad Day

19.65 Bob Hardin/Sawyer Floyd

18.18 Mitch Brannon/Clint Brannon

12.23 Rick Sampson/Bart Gaskin

11.81 Nicky Gates/Jesse Cordell

9.45 Steve Westmoreland/Dillon Pigue

9.05 Shay Taylor

7.23 Darrell Fletcher/Steve Hastings

3.64 Mike Warren/Billy Max Warren

2 Jason Walker/Bobby Gates

2 Mike Shipman/Zach Shipman

2 Joe Barker/Ron Hill

Tournament Stats

15 Boats

43 Fish

106.83 lbs.

Over $700 in prize money 

Bull Shoals Update

We are going to be changing the location for take off to the Bull Shoals Boat Dock.  The Lakeview launch is gates off and closed.  The ramp is on the point, not actually at the boat dock location.  You will follow the road around through the boat dock area and it will lead you there.  Give me a call if you have any questions.  I am posting a screenshot of where it is located. 

Bull Shoals FYI

JUST SO YOU KNOW

If there is any chance WHAT SO EVER that you will be fishing in Missouri waters make sure you have a White River Border Permit.  They are $10 and it is a Game and Fish regulation that you must have one to cross the state border to fish.  You should be able to get one anywhere you can get your fishing license at.

2017 Kickoff

We will be kicking the season off this Saturday (February 4th) on Bull Shoals, at the Lakeview ramp. We will blast off at 7, and weigh in at 3. Be sure to be there early enough to pay your entry and membership for the year! If you have any questions feel free to give me a call!

Below is a screenshot with the highlighted rout to the launch. 

When coming into Lakeview from Midway you will turn right onto Boat Dock Road (before the tackle shop).

You are going to take the second left once you turn it will be more of a "Y" than a turn and it will lead you to the launch. 

If you need any help finding it let me know!

Thanks!

-AL

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Bull Shoals Lodging

If you plan on staying at Bull Shoals the night before the tournament I have called and talked with Aunt Grace's Cabins and they have 7 available rooms.  Your best bet would to be start with them due to the parking availability, and she already knows we are coming...then if they fill up call Twin Lakes. 

Aunt Grace's Cabins - 870-431-5251

Twin Lakes Inn - 870-431-5256

Thanks!  AL

2017 UPDATED RULES AND REGULATIONS

Any rule violation could result in disqualification.  Rulings will be decided by the executive committee.

EXECTUIVE COMMITTEE

Andy Latting – President – 870.512.8588

Blake Anschultz – Tournament Director – 501.283.1266

Billy Keedy – Treasurer

Jesse Cordell – Weigh Master

Bill Wooten – Chairman

Doug Cockrill – Chairman

Jason Walker – Chairman

Rick Sampson – Chairman

1.       5 bass limit.

2.       Dead fish will result in a 1 pound deduction from total weight.  Dead fish will be included in the big bass pool; however, the 1 pound will be deducted for that as well.  Only one dead fish may be weighed per boat.

3.       Only artificial lures may be used.

4.       Boats late for weigh-in will have one pound per minute deducted up to 5 minutes.  Over 5 minutes results in DQ.

5.       Fishing is only permitted from the boat.

6.       The boat is not allowed to be pulled, pushed, or dragged over any levee dam or embankment.

7.       Trolling as a method of fishing is prohibited, but drift fishing is allowed.

8.       Participants can only use one rod at a time.

9.       All boats must meet Game and Fish regulations.

10.   Prior to tournament your boat and or live well will be subject to inspection.

11.   Do not fish within 50 yards of another competitor. Please use proper fishing etiquette.

12.    There will be no pre-fishing off limit times, you are permitted to pre-fish up to the day of the tournament.

13.   The club membership is $30 and entry fee for the tournaments will be $30 ($5 for big bass and $5 to go back to the club).  Kid

14.   There will be no dropped tournaments, AOY will be the point’s leader from all 10 regular season tournaments. 

15.   To qualify for the classic you must fish 6 tournaments and your partner must fish 4.  You may however pay for the next upcoming tournament and not fish.  You must have the money sent with a member to pay your entry the morning of the tournament.  That will count toward your qualification.

16.   EVERY BAG WILL HAVE AT LEAST ONE FISH MEASURED.  ONCE THE FISH IS BROUGHT TO THE TABLE IT IS AS IF YOU ARE WEIGHING IT IN.  MAKE SURE YOUR FISH MEASURES BEFORE IT HITS THE BASKET. Bill has taken over and will be doing this and help Jesse out on the weigh table.  The fish will be measured on a golden rule, if it does not reach the required length you will be given a 2 pound penalty.

17.   If you are late and cannot find a member of the committee you MUST have some kind of proof before you start fishing that your live well is empty.  (for example a picture with you or your partner in it, or take a short video stating the date of the tournament with proof the live well is empty)

18.   Every bag of fish must have the biggest fish weighed.  This will be the determining factor in the event of a tie.

19.   There will be no “guest fill in” during the season.  If you fish with a different partner you are automatically creating a new team.  The points you and the new partner receive during that tournament will go toward the two of you.

20.   ANYBODY that has not recently been an active member in the club must pay their membership fee 30 days prior to fishing a tournament.  This person must also pay for the current tournament plus one other tournament along with their membership.  NO EXCEPTIONS.(sign up for new members equals $90 per person)

21.   A new guest can fish a tournament without waiting the 30 days IF they are fishing with a current member.  They are still required to pay the membership before fishing, and again this will result in a new team and the points earned will be for said team.

22.   If a team splits up during the season, the club will split their current point totals.

Tournament Payouts: 

If there are less than 10 people fishing, the tournament will pay 1^stplace and big bass.

100% of money for 1st

If there are 10-19 people fishing, the tournament will pay 1^st and 2^ndand big bass.

1^st = 70%

2^nd =30%

If there are 20 or more people fishing, the tournament will pay 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd and big bass.

1^st = 50%

2^nd = 30%

3^rd = 20%

If there are 40 or more people fishing, the tournament will pay 1^st, 2^nd 3^rd and 4th and big bass.

1^st = 50%

2^nd = 30%

3^rd = 15%

4^th = 5%

Points Standings (no matter how many people)

Each participant will receive 2 points for fishing in each tournament

Each tournament winner will receive 5 points.

Each tournament 2^nd place finisher will receive 4 points.

Each tournament 3^rd place finisher will receive 3 points.

Each tournament 4^th place finisher will receive 2 points.

Each tournament 5^th place finisher will receive 1 point.

Each big bass winner will receive an additional 3 points.

Each participant will receive one point for every pound AND fish that they weigh-in (Rounded down to the nearest hundredth pound).

2017 Schedule

February 4^th/11^th (weather permitting) – Bull Shoals - Lakeview (IF ROADS ARE NOT SAFE TO DRIVE ON THE 4TH IT WILL BE MOVED TO 11TH)

March 4^th – Old Town

April 1^st – Hughes Horseshoe

April 29^th – Norfork - Jordan

May 13^th – Greers – Hill Creek

June 24^th – Peckerwood

July 22^nd – Conway

August 19^th – Maddox Bay

September 23^rd – East Lake

October 21^st – Hurricane (back up Dardanelle)

Classic – November 4^th – Bull Shoals (2 Day Classic 2^nd day will weigh in at 1:00 o’clock)