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News: 01/24/10
Paul Helton and Jeff Keene Win the Get5Bass Winter Series Championship
Paul Helton and Jeff Keene Win the Get5Bass Winter Series Championship!!!
Paul Helton and Jeff Keene topped 19 teams fishing the Get5Bass Winter Series Championship by catching 9 bass that weighed 28.99 pounds during the 2-day event. The duo sat in 3rd going into day 2, but were able to pull off the victory with 20.05 pounds of Lake Ouachita bass on Sunday. Here's how the top 3 teams caught their bass:
On day 1, Paul and Jeff threw jerkbaits (Spro McStick; Rogues) and jigs (homemade) to catch their bass. On day 2 at Ouachita, They threw rattletraps (3/4 oz.; Red) in the grass. Paul and Jeff also received a $200 Jewel Bait Company gift pack for finishing 3rd in the AOY race.
Jeff Keene and Paul Helton
2nd - Kevin Short/Steve Howard - 10 bass - 22.44 pounds - $500.00
On day 1, Kevin and Steve sought out clear water, where they threw jerkbaits (Megabass 110 and Norman Razor Minnows) to catch their bass. On day 2, the duo caught three flipping deep grass with a jig and two on a lipless crankbait (Strike King Red Eye Shad; 3/4 oz.). Kevin and Steve also received free entry fees for every 2010 Mr. Bass of Arkansas Tournament ($1,350 value) for winning the Get5Bass Steve Howard and Kevin Short Winter Series Angler of the Year Award!!!
On day 1, Kevin and Cody caught their bass around rocks with a jig. On day 2, they threw a grass jig around deep grass to catch their fish. Kevin and Cody also received a $150 Jackall Gift Pack for finishing 4th in the AOY race.