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News: 04/25/10
Leonard Polacek Wins the 2010 Lake Dardanelle Big Bass Classic
Justin Wilkins (Left), Mike Wilkins (Right) and Russellville Mayor, Tyrone Williamson (far right) congratulate Leonard Polacek (second from left) on his victory in the Lake Dardanelle Big Bass Classic!!!
Leonard Polacek topped 200 + anglers fishing the Lake Dardanelle Big Bass Classic this weekend by catching a 5.97 pound lunker from Lake Dardanelle. For his efforts, Leonard earned $5,000 for the day's big bass, a $5,000 Bonus for big bass of the tournament from Wilkins Brothers Outdoors, and $500 for winning the hourly prize. All told, Leonard will take home $10,500 for his victory!!! The Lake Dardanelle Big Bass Classic would not be possible without the efforts of the Wilkins Brothers (Justin and Mike), Ron Knost, and the Russellville Advertising and Promotion Commission. Their dedication continues to make the Lake Dardanelle Big Bass Class a "first class" tournament!!! Here's how Leonard caught his bass:
1st place overall - Leonard Polacek - 5.97 pounds - $10,500.00
Leonard caught his bass early on day one of the competition. He was fishing a shallow drop in Dardanelle Bay when the lunker took an Excalibur XR 100 lipless crankbait (Foxy Shad). Get5 congratulates Leonard on his big victory!!! To see Get'5s video interview with Leonard, Click Here
Leonard Polacek
Top Bass on Sunday and 9:00 AM Winner - Brian Miller - 5.89 pounds - $5,700.00
Brian caught his "toad" in Dardanelle Bay on a Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver. Get5 congratulates Brian on his great weekend!!! To view Get5's video interview with Brian, Click Here
Brian Miller
Here's the rest of the Hourly Winners from Sunday:
8:00 AM - Kevin Ledoux - 4.44 pounds - $500 + $1,000 Non-resident Bonus Lure: 10-inch Berkley Power Worm (Plum)
10:00 AM - Jason Cox - 4.39 pounds - $500 Lure: 10" Strike King Anaconda Rage Tail Worm
11:00 AM - John Harwell - 4.72 pounds - $500 Lure: Chatterbait