Matt Lea Wins the Mr. Bass of Arkansas Tournament on the Arkansas River
Matt Lea Wins on the Arkansas River!!!
Matt Lea topped 62 boats fishing the final regular season event of the 2009 MBOA season by catching 5 bass that weighed 13.41 pounds. This was an extremely tough event, as 48% of the pro field zeroed. Here's how the top 3 finishers caught their fish:
Randy stayed in Pool 6, where he made a milk run of spots to catch his sack. His fish were caught on topwater baits, Senkos, and drop shot plastics. Randy also won the Ranger Cup incentive for being the highest finishing Ranger Owner.
Randy Verboon
3rd - Ryan Williams - 4 bass - 11.39 pounds - $708.00
Ryan fished in Pool 8, where he caught his bass on a crankbait and a worm. He said all of his fish bit around wood.
Ryan Williams
Chris Huselton Wins the 2009 Mr. Bass of Arkansas Angler of the Year Award!!!
Chris Huselton (center) with his daughter and Ronnie Everett
Here's the rest of the top finishers on the Pro Side:
4th - Trip Vogel - 11.12 pounds 5th - Chris Huselton - 9.40 pounds 6th - Tony Nesterenko - 9.16 pounds 7th - Robert Spears - 6.97 pounds 8th - Jamie Black - 6.93 pounds