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Meyer Manhandles Delta

Bethel Island, Calif. – In racing terms, it’s referred to as lapping the field, and if Russ Meyer were in a race car, he would have lapped the field by now. The laid-back Californian holds a healthy seven pound, 10 ounce lead over California’s John Murray in his quest for his first BASS victory.

“I could stumble” Meyer said in his unassuming manner. “I’ve done it before.”

Meyer (43 pounds, three ounces) has remained relatively stationary in pursuit of his fish, beating up a few areas that have produced some behemoths. His dominance has spanned both days of fishing as his bags on days one and two are two of the three biggest of the tournament thus far.

“I didn’t move at all today,” Meyer said. “I’m just going fishing … and about that lead – I’ll take it.”

Meyer is working a variety of baits in his hot spots. Flipping has been his most successful tactic. It landed him his Purolator Big Bass (9-5) yesterday. He’s also mixed in a crankbait, a frog and a swimbait on occasion. All of his fish have come from shallow water (2-5 feet).

Success is nothing new for Meyer. He has a penchant for fishing the Western Open waters, finishing 2nd on Lake Shasta and 8th on Clear Lake in 2004.

“I love this time of year, and I love this lake,” Meyer continued. “The fish are spawning, and this is my favorite time to fish this water.”

If it wasn’t for John Murray keeping things respectable, Meyer would have an astounding 13-pound plus lead. As it stands, Murray has just enough weight (35-9) to make Meyer work on the final day.

“I don’t have enough to catch Russ,” Murray said, the only non-Californian in the top five. “I just want to finish in the top five. My whole goal for the Opens is to stay consistent and qualify for the Open Championship.”

Murray, who won the 2003 Open Championship, is flipping for his fish. It was a day of adjustment for him since he didn’t catch a fish until 9:30 a.m. His first spot turned out to be a dud, and Murray made a long run in search of something better. The adjustment led Murray to the biggest bag of the day – 17 pounds, 14 ounces.

If he needed an omen that his move was the right decision, Murray got it early on. His first flip in the new area produced a seven-pound, three-ounce largemouth.

“I was just real fortunate today,” Murray said. “I had no plans to go to that second spot, but it turned out great. Tomorrow, I plan to try something different again. Why not?”

It would be a great tournament for Murray, if not for Meyer. He holds a six pound advantage over third-place California pro Steve Sapp.

Sapp (29-9), who finished second on the Delta in 2004, caught his limit on a variety of crankbaits and a creature bait. He was keying on mossy banks.

“I’ve seen some big comebacks before,” Sapp said. “I saw a nine-pound comeback once, but these two in front of me won’t slip tomorrow.”

About the only thing Russ Meyer hasn’t accomplished in the tournament is Day Two’s Purolator Big Bass. That honor went to Ed Cummings, who caught an 8-2 leviathan on a Senko. Cummings earned an extra $1,000 for his big bass. The big fish was holding in the tules while the tide was out.

Rounding out the top five on the boater side are a pair of Californians, David Pereira (27-13) and John Varanai (27-0).

The California dominance continues on the non-boater side as well where California’s Ryan Wake (22-2) holds a slim 10-ounce lead over Arizona’s Mark White (21-8). Following Wake and White are Hideki Maeda (20-10), Rommel Bagay (20-8) and Greig Sniffen (20-5). White vaulted into second place on the strength of an 8-12 lunker which was good enough for Purolator Big Bass of the Day on the non-boater side and an extra $400.

The top 35 will make the cut and fish the final round on Saturday, but it appears that everyone not named Russ Meyer will be fishing for second place. It’ll take a huge slip for Meyer and a huge catch from a top-10 angler for the lead to change hands.

“This is fishing,” Meyer said of his big lead. “It’s never cut and dry, and I know that better than anyone. Anything can happen out there”

Daily weigh-ins will be held at Russo’s Marina beginning at 2 p.m.

BASS is the world's largest fishing organization, sanctioning more than 20,000 tournaments worldwide through its Federation. The CITGO Bassmaster Tournament Trail, which includes the Bassmaster Elite 50 series, is the oldest and most prestigious pro bass fishing tournament circuit and continues to set the standard for credibility, professionalism and sportsmanship as it has since 1968.

Sponsors of the Bassmaster Open Series include CITGO Petroleum Corp., Toyota, Busch Beer, Purolator, Triton Boats, Mercury Marine, Berkley, Lowrance Electronics, MotorGuide, Bass Pro Shops and Cialis (tadalafil).

1. Russ Meyer Redding, Calif. 8 43-03 310 $1,000.00
Day 1: 4 26-02 Day 2: 4 17-01
2. John Murray Phoenix, Ariz. 8 35-09 295
Day 1: 4 17-11 Day 2: 4 17-14
3. Steve Sapp Manteca, Calif. 8 29-09 290
Day 1: 4 14-01 Day 2: 4 15-08
4. David Pereira Modesto, Calif. 8 27-13 285
Day 1: 4 12-09 Day 2: 4 15-04
5. John Varanai Manteca, Calif. 8 27-00 280
Day 1: 4 16-08 Day 2: 4 10-08
6. Ken Cassettari Walnut Creek, Calif. 7 26-03 276
Day 1: 3 12-09 Day 2: 4 13-10
7. Jared Lintner Arroyo Grande, Calif. 8 26-01 272
Day 1: 4 12-00 Day 2: 4 14-01
8. Jim Davis San Jose, Calif. 8 25-10 268
Day 1: 4 9-13 Day 2: 4 15-13
9. Mark Naillon San Jose, Calif. 8 25-05 264
Day 1: 4 17-02 Day 2: 4 8-03
10. Gary Boyd Reseda, Calif. 8 25-04 260
Day 1: 4 11-08 Day 2: 4 13-12
11. Albert Berendes Folson, Calif. 8 25-01 257
Day 1: 4 16-09 Day 2: 4 8-08
12. Ishama Monroe Hughson, Calif. 8 24-15 254
Day 1: 4 12-13 Day 2: 4 12-02
13. Bobby Barrack Oakley, Calif. 8 24-10 251
Day 1: 4 17-09 Day 2: 4 7-01
14. Zachary Thompson Orinda, Calif. 8 24-08 248
Day 1: 4 14-04 Day 2: 4 10-04
15. Ricky Shabazz Fontana, Calif. 8 24-05 245
Day 1: 4 18-11 Day 2: 4 5-10
16. Lorenzo Rossetti Stockton, Calif. 8 24-03 243
Day 1: 4 11-03 Day 2: 4 13-00
17. Jim Reese Witter Springs, Calif. 8 24-02 241
Day 1: 4 13-08 Day 2: 4 10-10
18. Brett Hite Phoenix, Ariz. 8 24-01 239
Day 1: 4 13-09 Day 2: 4 10-08
18. Mick Karshner Fresno, Calif. 8 24-01 239
Day 1: 4 11-13 Day 2: 4 12-04
20. Leroy Bertolero El Macero, Calif. 8 23-11 235
Day 1: 4 13-15 Day 2: 4 9-12
21. Andre Moore Scottsdale, Ariz. 8 23-09 233
Day 1: 4 10-07 Day 2: 4 13-02
22. Justin Kerr Semi Valley, Calif. 8 23-07 231
Day 1: 4 10-04 Day 2: 4 13-03
23. James Taylor Madera, Calif. 8 23-01 229
Day 1: 4 9-00 Day 2: 4 14-01
24. Gary Howell Stockton, Calif. 8 23-00 227
Day 1: 4 11-09 Day 2: 4 11-07
25. Ed Cummings Tucson, Ariz. 8 22-14 225 $1,000.00
Day 1: 4 6-12 Day 2: 4 16-02
26. Fred Roumbanis Auburn, Calif. 8 22-12 223
Day 1: 4 8-15 Day 2: 4 13-13
27. Brett Leber Dixon, Calif. 8 22-11 221
Day 1: 4 17-07 Day 2: 4 5-04
28. Clifford Pirch Payson, Ariz. 8 22-05 219
Day 1: 4 13-00 Day 2: 4 9-05
28. Robert Cagle Yuba City, Calif. 8 22-05 219
Day 1: 4 10-06 Day 2: 4 11-15
30. Bill Mc Aninch Sylmar, Calif. 8 22-03 215
Day 1: 4 10-15 Day 2: 4 11-04
31. Vince Hurtado Waterford, Calif. 8 22-02 213
Day 1: 4 13-01 Day 2: 4 9-01
32. Dick Watson Alta Loma, Calif. 8 21-15 211
Day 1: 4 10-11 Day 2: 4 11-04
33. Lawrence Grzelak Clarksburg, Calif. 8 21-14 209
Day 1: 4 12-09 Day 2: 4 9-05
34. Ron Colby Page, Ariz. 8 21-13 207
Day 1: 4 13-06 Day 2: 4 8-07
35. Charlie Davidson Temecula, Calif. 8 21-12 205
Day 1: 4 10-03 Day 2: 4 11-09
36. Scott Mascadri Sacramento, Calif. 8 21-06 203
Day 1: 4 11-05 Day 2: 4 10-01
37. Mike O'Shea Westlake Village, Cali 8 21-01 201
Day 1: 4 7-08 Day 2: 4 13-09
38. Ken Eddy Madera, Calif. 8 20-14 199
Day 1: 4 11-14 Day 2: 4 9-00
39. Robert Lee Angels Camp, Calif. 8 20-13 197
Day 1: 4 11-07 Day 2: 4 9-06
40. Brent Shores Boise, Idaho 8 20-11 195
Day 1: 4 8-00 Day 2: 4 12-11
40. Jumpei Kato Bowling Green, Ky. 8 20-11 195
Day 1: 4 12-07 Day 2: 4 8-04
42. Mark Tyler Scottsdale, Ariz. 8 20-10 191
Day 1: 4 8-08 Day 2: 4 12-02
43. Bryan Roland Brentwood, Calif. 8 20-06 189
Day 1: 4 10-10 Day 2: 4 9-12
44. Frank Morton Madras, Ore. 8 20-04 187
Day 1: 4 7-03 Day 2: 4 13-01
45. Tim Rath Lake Havasu City, Ariz 8 20-03 185
Day 1: 4 6-02 Day 2: 4 14-01
45. Sean Stafford Fairfield, Calif. 8 20-03 185
Day 1: 4 11-09 Day 2: 4 8-10
45. Tom Wardrope Dublin, Calif. 8 20-03 185
Day 1: 4 11-00 Day 2: 4 9-03
48. John Semken Olympia, Wash. 8 20-02 179
Day 1: 4 6-05 Day 2: 4 13-13
49. Donald Davis Brentwood, Calif. 8 19-15 177
Day 1: 4 8-08 Day 2: 4 11-07
50. Neil Russell Nampa, Idaho 8 19-14 175
Day 1: 4 12-02 Day 2: 4 7-12
51. Rus Snyders San Mateo, Calif. 8 19-13 173
Day 1: 4 9-00 Day 2: 4 10-13
52. Melinda Mize Ben Lomond, Ark. 8 19-11 171
Day 1: 4 8-03 Day 2: 4 11-08
53. Neil Campbell Fallbrook, Calif. 8 19-09 169
Day 1: 4 12-08 Day 2: 4 7-01
54. Lonnie Woodlief Brentwood, Calif. 8 19-05 167
Day 1: 4 9-07 Day 2: 4 9-14
55. Steve Klein Oroville, Calif. 8 19-02 165
Day 1: 4 13-02 Day 2: 4 6-00
56. Cooch A Cuccia Oakley, Calif. 8 18-13 163
Day 1: 4 10-08 Day 2: 4 8-05
57. Sean Mindermann Spokane, Wash. 8 18-12 161
Day 1: 4 11-03 Day 2: 4 7-09
58. John Parks Aztec, N.M. 8 18-10 159
Day 1: 4 8-08 Day 2: 4 10-02
59. Ken Mercurio Sparks, Nev. 8 18-08 157
Day 1: 4 10-01 Day 2: 4 8-07
60. Keith Clow Kennewick, Wash. 7 18-07 155
Day 1: 3 10-12 Day 2: 4 7-11
61. Chad Martin Sacramento, Calif. 8 18-01 153
Day 1: 4 11-01 Day 2: 4 7-00
62. Michael Delnero Manteca, Calif. 8 17-12 151
Day 1: 4 8-09 Day 2: 4 9-03
63. Greg Gutierrez Red Bluff, Calif. 8 17-10 149
Day 1: 4 7-15 Day 2: 4 9-11
63. Art Roland Brentwood, Calif. 8 17-10 149
Day 1: 4 9-07 Day 2: 4 8-03
63. Roy Brooks Mesa, Ariz. 7 17-10 149
Day 1: 3 11-12 Day 2: 4 5-14
66. Gary Thomas Tracy, Calif. 8 17-06 143
Day 1: 4 9-10 Day 2: 4 7-12
66. David Rush Palermo, Calif. 6 17-06 143
Day 1: 2 5-01 Day 2: 4 12-05
68. Nicolas Sakata Manteca, Calif. 8 17-05 139
Day 1: 4 10-00 Day 2: 4 7-05
69. Alton Forthe Benicia, Calif. 8 17-04 137
Day 1: 4 11-05 Day 2: 4 5-15
69. Leo Carrillo Tucson, Ariz. 8 17-04 137
Day 1: 4 9-03 Day 2: 4 8-01
71. Mike Gutierrez Salinas, Calif. 8 17-02 133
Day 1: 4 8-02 Day 2: 4 9-00
72. Mike Knight Bakersfield, Calif. 7 17-01 131
Day 1: 4 8-12 Day 2: 3 8-05
73. Jiggs Benn Myrtle Creek, Ore. 8 16-14 129
Day 1: 4 7-00 Day 2: 4 9-14
74. Brent Lyon Reno, Nev. 8 16-13 127
Day 1: 4 10-06 Day 2: 4 6-07
74. Bernie Gaunt West Sacramento, Calif 8 16-13 127
Day 1: 4 7-14 Day 2: 4 8-15
74. Scott Head Knightsen, Calif. 7 16-13 127
Day 1: 3 6-11 Day 2: 4 10-02
77. Howard Hughes Redding, Calif. 8 16-11 121
Day 1: 4 7-12 Day 2: 4 8-15
78. Don Cox Colorado Springs, Colo. 8 16-09 119
Day 1: 4 9-03 Day 2: 4 7-06
79. Roy Hawk Salt Lake City, Utah 8 16-08 117
Day 1: 4 7-14 Day 2: 4 8-10
80. Lucy Mize Ben Lomond, Ark. 8 16-06 115
Day 1: 4 8-04 Day 2: 4 8-02
81. Rob Wenning Sparks, Nev. 8 16-05 113
Day 1: 4 7-03 Day 2: 4 9-02
82. Shaun Bailey Agoura, Calif. 8 16-04 111
Day 1: 4 8-07 Day 2: 4 7-13
83. Nick Guadagnolo Manteca, Calif. 8 16-02 109
Day 1: 4 5-09 Day 2: 4 10-09
84. Steve Geffs Antelope, Calif. 8 16-01 107
Day 1: 4 10-04 Day 2: 4 5-13
85. Armando Perez Lincoln, Calif. 8 16-00 105
Day 1: 4 7-05 Day 2: 4 8-11
86. Cameron Smith Dana Point, Calif. 8 15-14 103
Day 1: 4 11-00 Day 2: 4 4-14
87. Jake Arbuckle Lodi, Calif. 8 15-13 101
Day 1: 4 6-12 Day 2: 4 9-01
88. Matt Lowery El Cajon, Calif. 8 15-09 99
Day 1: 4 9-15 Day 2: 4 5-10
89. James Opalecky Elk Grove, Calif. 8 15-06 97
Day 1: 4 9-00 Day 2: 4 6-06
90. Monty Fralick Martin, S.D. 8 15-05 95
Day 1: 4 5-14 Day 2: 4 9-07
90. Scott Nielsen Salt Lake City, Utah 8 15-05 95
Day 1: 4 6-12 Day 2: 4 8-09
92. Brian Nixon Grand Junction, Colo. 8 15-04 91
Day 1: 4 7-05 Day 2: 4 7-15
92. Mike Campbell Oak View, Calif. 8 15-04 91
Day 1: 4 7-07 Day 2: 4 7-13
94. Jerry Fischer Lincoln, Calif. 8 15-02 87
Day 1: 4 5-03 Day 2: 4 9-15
94. Jami Fralick Martin, S.D. 8 15-02 87
Day 1: 4 7-15 Day 2: 4 7-03
96. Charlie Weyer West Hills, Calif. 8 15-00 83
Day 1: 4 8-06 Day 2: 4 6-10
97. Tony Marsh Chino Valley, Ariz. 8 14-14 81
Day 1: 4 9-07 Day 2: 4 5-07
98. Ed Arledge San Diego, Calif. 8 14-13 79
Day 1: 4 8-02 Day 2: 4 6-11
98. Clint Johanson Benton City, Wash. 7 14-13 79
Day 1: 4 11-04 Day 2: 3 3-09
100.Steve Merlo Bakersfield, Calif. 8 14-12 76
Day 1: 4 9-07 Day 2: 4 5-05
100.Garrigan Robert Brentwood, Calif. 8 14-12 76
Day 1: 4 7-07 Day 2: 4 7-05
102.George Galletti Martinez, Calif. 7 14-09 74
Day 1: 3 4-07 Day 2: 4 10-02
102.Fred Todd Fort Bragg, Calif. 7 14-09 74
Day 1: 4 9-01 Day 2: 3 5-08
104.Sieg Taylor Fresno, Calif. 8 14-08 72
Day 1: 4 6-03 Day 2: 4 8-05
105.Rick Kendrick Sacramento, Calif. 8 14-07 71
Day 1: 4 6-01 Day 2: 4 8-06
105.Randy Potter Camas, Wash. 7 14-07 71
Day 1: 4 9-00 Day 2: 3 5-07
107.Wayne Hinrichs Novato, Calif. 8 14-03 69
Day 1: 4 7-08 Day 2: 4 6-11
108.Fred Ward Peoria, Ariz. 5 14-02 68
Day 1: 1 2-04 Day 2: 4 11-14
109.Daryl Dempsey Las Vegas, Nev. 8 14-00 67
Day 1: 4 8-06 Day 2: 4 5-10
110.Larry Brower Cottonwood, Calif. 7 13-13 66
Day 1: 4 10-04 Day 2: 3 3-09
111.Shinya Uesas Osaka 553 0007, Japan 7 13-07 65
Day 1: 3 4-12 Day 2: 4 8-11
112.Greg Hall Crystal River, Fla. 7 13-05 64
Day 1: 3 5-13 Day 2: 4 7-08
113.Ray Brazier Lawrenceburg, Tenn. 8 13-01 63
Day 1: 4 6-06 Day 2: 4 6-11
114.Dan Castelhano Fremont, Calif. 8 12-14 62
Day 1: 4 8-06 Day 2: 4 4-08
115.James Broberg Spokane, Wash. 6 12-11 61
Day 1: 2 3-10 Day 2: 4 9-01
116.Stephen Garcia Battleground, Wash. 6 12-10 60
Day 1: 4 7-06 Day 2: 2 5-04
117.Larry Hutchens Durham, Ore. 6 12-06 59
Day 1: 4 7-14 Day 2: 2 4-08
118.Tim Higbee Santa Cruz, Calif. 7 12-05 58
Day 1: 4 8-05 Day 2: 3 4-00
119.Kazuki Kodama Tokyo 192-0911, Japan 8 12-04 57
Day 1: 4 6-09 Day 2: 4 5-11
120.Russ Barger Boise, Idaho 8 12-01 56
Day 1: 4 6-11 Day 2: 4 5-06
120.Kent Brown Roseville, Calif. 8 12-01 56
Day 1: 4 5-13 Day 2: 4 6-04
120.Phil Mitsueda Shasta Lake, Calif. 7 12-01 56
Day 1: 4 8-13 Day 2: 3 3-04
123.Anthony Klonowski Eagle, Idaho 8 11-12 53
Day 1: 4 5-15 Day 2: 4 5-13
124.Raul Morineau Mexico City, Mex. 7 11-09 52
Day 1: 3 5-05 Day 2: 4 6-04
125.Bink Desaro Boise, Idaho 6 11-07 51
Day 1: 2 3-03 Day 2: 4 8-04
125.Robert Mansor Modesto, Calif. 6 11-07 51
Day 1: 2 5-06 Day 2: 4 6-01
127.Jay Pennington Las Vegas, Nev. 8 11-06 49
Day 1: 4 6-13 Day 2: 4 4-09
128.Gino Campiotti Manteca, Calif. 7 11-03 48
Day 1: 3 4-02 Day 2: 4 7-01
128.Nick Rook Coeur Dalene, Idaho 7 11-03 48
Day 1: 4 7-01 Day 2: 3 4-02
130.Keith Allen Theresa, N.Y. 5 10-13 46
Day 1: 4 9-04 Day 2: 1 1-09
131.Joe Spraggins Madera, Calif. 6 10-08 45
Day 1: 3 3-15 Day 2: 3 6-09
132.Chad Dwyer Granite Bay, Calif. 6 10-07 44
Day 1: 4 5-07 Day 2: 2 5-00
133.Rodney Reed Bakersfield, Calif. 8 10-03 43
Day 1: 4 5-11 Day 2: 4 4-08
134.Stephen Pike Las Vegas, Nev. 8 10-01 42
Day 1: 4 4-13 Day 2: 4 5-04
134.Tom Perkins Sitka, Alaska 4 10-01 42
Day 1: 4 10-01 Day 2: 0 0-00
136.Allen Posella Sanger, Calif. 6 9-10 40
Day 1: 2 1-11 Day 2: 4 7-15
137.Gene Buchholz Oakley, Calif. 6 9-09 39
Day 1: 2 2-02 Day 2: 4 7-07
138.Walter Kondracki California City, Calif 6 7-05 38
Day 1: 4 5-06 Day 2: 2 1-15
139.Mike Moffitt Granada Hills, Calif. 5 6-09 37
Day 1: 2 2-02 Day 2: 3 4-07
139.Tim Edington Bakersfield, Calif. 4 6-09 37
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 4 6-09
141.Steve Bell Elephant Butte, N.M. 4 6-06 35
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 4 6-06
142.Nick Grebb Roseville, Calif. 3 5-12 34
Day 1: 3 5-12 Day 2: 0 0-00
143.Keith Bryan Novato, Calif. 3 5-10 33
Day 1: 3 5-10 Day 2: 0 0-00
144.Clyde Evans Las Vegas, Nev. 4 5-01 32
Day 1: 4 5-01 Day 2: 0 0-00
145.Scott McClaskey Chico, Calif. 2 4-03 31
Day 1: 2 4-03 Day 2: 0 0-00
146.Lyndelle McCullough Modesto, Calif. 2 3-07 30
Day 1: 2 3-07 Day 2: 0 0-00
147.Larry Rook Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 2 3-01 29
Day 1: 1 1-09 Day 2: 1 1-08
148.Harry Jioras Laverne, Calif. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 0 0-00
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Purolator Big Bass
Day
1 Russ Meyer Redding, Calif. 9-04 $1,000.00
2 Ed Cummings Tucson, Ariz. 8-04 $1,000.00

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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 0 544 1313-06
2 0 540 1218-13
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0 1084 2532-03

2005 Western Open 1 05/26-05/28
California Delta Waterway, Bethel Island, Calif.
(NON-BOATER) Standings Day 2

Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$

1. Ryan Wake Morgan Hill, Calif. 8 22-02 310
Day 1: 4 12-13 Day 2: 4 9-05
2. Mark White Tucson, Ariz. 8 21-08 295 $400.00
Day 1: 4 6-07 Day 2: 4 15-01
3. Hideki Maeda Sakai-City Osaka, Japan 8 20-10 290
Day 1: 4 10-13 Day 2: 4 9-13
4. Rommel Bagay Pleasant Hill, Calif. 8 20-08 285
Day 1: 4 6-08 Day 2: 4 14-00
5. Greg Sniffen Campbell, Calif. 8 20-05 280
Day 1: 4 8-05 Day 2: 4 12-00
6. Gary Haraguchi Half Moon Bay, Calif. 8 19-08 276
Day 1: 4 10-06 Day 2: 4 9-02
7. Shunichi Maruyama Shirone, Japan 8 18-13 272
Day 1: 4 10-06 Day 2: 4 8-07
8. Merl Nunes Vacaville, Calif. 8 18-04 268
Day 1: 4 12-01 Day 2: 4 6-03
9. Russ Graves Antelope, Calif. 8 18-00 264
Day 1: 4 7-04 Day 2: 4 10-12
10. Scott Burke Oakdale, Calif. 8 17-15 260
Day 1: 4 9-00 Day 2: 4 8-15
11. Williams Hines Jr. Dixon, Calif. 8 17-13 257
Day 1: 4 10-06 Day 2: 4 7-07
12. Chris Zaldain San Jose, Calif. 8 17-10 254
Day 1: 4 8-00 Day 2: 4 9-10
13. Lewis Southard Chandler, Ariz. 8 17-04 251
Day 1: 4 10-07 Day 2: 4 6-13
14. Ben Willis Lodi, Calif. 8 16-13 248
Day 1: 4 7-09 Day 2: 4 9-04
15. Pete Howell Roseville, Calif. 8 16-10 245
Day 1: 4 7-07 Day 2: 4 9-03
16. Paul Bailey Agora Hills, Calif. 8 16-08 243
Day 1: 4 9-01 Day 2: 4 7-07
17. Brandon Silvey Modesto, Calif. 8 16-06 241 $400.00
Day 1: 4 10-01 Day 2: 4 6-05
18. Chris Kinley Durango, Colo. 8 16-04 239
Day 1: 4 7-13 Day 2: 4 8-07
19. Gary Morris Tracy, Calif. 6 16-03 237
Day 1: 2 3-00 Day 2: 4 13-03
20. George Fedor Yucaipa, Calif. 8 16-01 235
Day 1: 4 8-07 Day 2: 4 7-10
20. John Donelly Discovery Bay, Calif. 7 16-01 235
Day 1: 3 7-02 Day 2: 4 8-15
22. Jack Farage Discovery Bay, Calif. 8 15-13 231
Day 1: 4 10-11 Day 2: 4 5-02
23. Josh Ringeisen Legrand, Calif. 8 15-09 229
Day 1: 4 5-06 Day 2: 4 10-03
24. Kirk Lizama Riverbank, Calif. 8 15-07 227
Day 1: 4 5-13 Day 2: 4 9-10
25. Glenn Haupt Highlands Ranch, Colo. 8 15-04 225
Day 1: 4 7-03 Day 2: 4 8-01
26. Grant Olguin San Ramon, Calif. 8 14-15 223
Day 1: 4 8-09 Day 2: 4 6-06
27. Garry Wilson Tracy, Calif. 8 14-13 221
Day 1: 4 6-13 Day 2: 4 8-00
28. Jon Gunzel Payson, Ariz. 7 14-12 219
Day 1: 4 9-09 Day 2: 3 5-03
29. Kim Bain Queensland, Austr. 8 14-11 217
Day 1: 4 7-11 Day 2: 4 7-00
30. Eddie Fletcher Elk Grove, Calif. 8 14-08 215
Day 1: 4 5-00 Day 2: 4 9-08
31. Scott Neely Meridian, Idaho 8 14-07 213
Day 1: 4 7-15 Day 2: 4 6-08
32. Harry Durham Houston, Texas 7 14-06 211
Day 1: 4 9-07 Day 2: 3 4-15
33. Clarence Pinkerton Lakehead, Calif. 8 13-14 209
Day 1: 4 8-04 Day 2: 4 5-10
34. John Weisfuss Northridge, Calif. 8 13-13 207
Day 1: 4 8-00 Day 2: 4 5-13
35. Ralph Wells Castaic, Calif. 8 13-10 205
Day 1: 4 7-08 Day 2: 4 6-02
36. Jim Valladares West Covina, Calif. 8 13-09 203
Day 1: 4 7-04 Day 2: 4 6-05
36. Rick Degaetano Haward, Calif. 8 13-09 203
Day 1: 4 6-10 Day 2: 4 6-15
38. Sal Herrera Byron, Calif. 8 13-08 199
Day 1: 4 5-07 Day 2: 4 8-01
38. Don Moore Ukiah, Calif. 7 13-08 199
Day 1: 4 10-01 Day 2: 3 3-07
40. Larry Weaver Long Beach, Calif. 7 13-05 195
Day 1: 3 5-12 Day 2: 4 7-09
40. Mark Nelson Pleasant Hill, Calif. 6 13-05 195
Day 1: 3 5-07 Day 2: 3 7-14
42. Mike Bryant Oakley, Calif. 6 13-04 191
Day 1: 4 9-10 Day 2: 2 3-10
43. Andrew Jackson Boulder, Nev. 7 13-02 189
Day 1: 4 10-06 Day 2: 3 2-12
44. Gary Ong Sacramento, Calif. 5 12-13 187
Day 1: 1 1-08 Day 2: 4 11-05
45. Dale Taft Lancaster, Calif. 8 12-12 185
Day 1: 4 5-13 Day 2: 4 6-15
46. Lawrence Janes Bermuda Dunes, Calif. 8 12-10 183
Day 1: 4 7-00 Day 2: 4 5-10
46. Mike Forslund Canoga Park, Calif. 8 12-10 183
Day 1: 4 6-05 Day 2: 4 6-05
48. George Azevedo Hilmar, Calif. 8 12-08 179
Day 1: 4 5-13 Day 2: 4 6-11
48. Tony Pratt Paso Robles, Calif. 5 12-08 179
Day 1: 2 4-02 Day 2: 3 8-06
50. Brian A Trusso Covina, Calif. 7 12-07 175
Day 1: 4 8-12 Day 2: 3 3-11
51. Joe Kopp Redwood City, Calif. 8 12-05 173
Day 1: 4 7-05 Day 2: 4 5-00
52. Steven Hawkinson West Sacramento, Calif 6 12-03 171
Day 1: 3 4-14 Day 2: 3 7-05
53. Jim Rice Elk Grove, Calif. 6 12-02 169
Day 1: 2 2-08 Day 2: 4 9-10
54. Douglas Engh Valencia, Calif. 7 11-11 167
Day 1: 3 5-04 Day 2: 4 6-07
55. Tom Mulliken Walnut Creek, Calif. 7 11-09 165
Day 1: 3 4-13 Day 2: 4 6-12
55. James Rios Tracy, Calif. 6 11-09 165
Day 1: 3 7-02 Day 2: 3 4-07
55. Wilbur Jefferies Bountiful, Utah 5 11-09 165
Day 1: 2 3-09 Day 2: 3 8-00
58. John Rossetti Stockton, Calif. 3 3-06 159
Day 2: 3 3-06
59. Albert Azevendo Turlock, Calif. 5 11-06 157
Day 1: 4 8-13 Day 2: 1 2-09
60. Barry McCoy Castro Valley, Calif. 7 11-02 155
Day 1: 4 7-07 Day 2: 3 3-11
61. Carlos Delgado Knightsen, Calif. 8 11-00 153
Day 1: 4 4-05 Day 2: 4 6-11
61. Jeremy Anderson Livermore, Calif. 5 11-00 153
Day 1: 1 1-10 Day 2: 4 9-06
63. Marvin Dixon Willits, Calif. 8 10-15 149
Day 1: 4 6-06 Day 2: 4 4-09
63. Dennis Sisto Elk Grove, Calif. 7 10-15 149
Day 1: 4 6-02 Day 2: 3 4-13
63. Teddy Sifert Scottsdale, Ariz. 7 10-15 149
Day 1: 3 4-14 Day 2: 4 6-01
66. Ray Sewell Modesto, Calif. 7 10-12 143
Day 1: 4 6-00 Day 2: 3 4-12
66. Jim Hawkes Apache Junction, Ariz. 6 10-12 143
Day 1: 2 2-00 Day 2: 4 8-12
66. Mike Shoffner Roseburg, Ore. 6 10-12 143
Day 1: 2 3-04 Day 2: 4 7-08
69. Nate Troia Machesney Park, Ill. 4 10-09 137
Day 1: 4 10-09 Day 2: 0 0-00
70. Tetsuya Ichikawa Numazushi, Japan 8 10-08 135
Day 1: 4 4-05 Day 2: 4 6-03
70. Glenn Graves Manteca, Calif. 8 10-08 135
Day 1: 4 4-09 Day 2: 4 5-15
72. George Thiel Banning, Calif. 6 10-07 131
Day 1: 4 7-02 Day 2: 2 3-05
73. Alex Meza San Hosea, Calif. 6 10-05 129
Day 1: 2 4-02 Day 2: 4 6-03
74. Brian Mathis Columbia, S.C. 8 10-04 127
Day 1: 4 5-06 Day 2: 4 4-14
75. Tony Peterson Livermore, Calif. 6 10-03 125
Day 1: 3 7-04 Day 2: 3 2-15
76. Ryan Lozano Dixon, Calif. 7 10-02 123
Day 1: 4 7-00 Day 2: 3 3-02
76. Farres Everly Citrus Heights, Calif. 7 10-02 123
Day 1: 3 5-05 Day 2: 4 4-13
78. Dan Cranston San Andreas, Calif. 6 10-01 119
Day 1: 4 7-14 Day 2: 2 2-03
78. Steve Moduno Brentwood, Calif. 6 10-01 119
Day 1: 4 6-11 Day 2: 2 3-06
80. Russell Schmidt Martinez, Calif. 5 10-00 115
Day 1: 4 7-04 Day 2: 1 2-12
81. Ronald Rushing Sacramento, Calif. 5 9-14 113
Day 1: 4 7-13 Day 2: 1 2-01
81. Bill Duca Blue Diamond, Nev. 5 9-14 113
Day 1: 3 7-05 Day 2: 2 2-09
83. Steve Larussa San Jose, Calif. 6 9-13 109
Day 1: 4 7-03 Day 2: 2 2-10
84. Rich Caro Santa Rosa, Calif. 6 9-12 107
Day 1: 2 2-08 Day 2: 4 7-04
85. George Beegle Seattle, Wash. 3 9-08 105
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 3 9-08
86. Mike Schweigert Rapid City, S.D. 7 9-07 103
Day 1: 4 6-09 Day 2: 3 2-14
87. Rick Spinney Manteca, Calif. 5 9-05 101
Day 1: 2 2-04 Day 2: 3 7-01
88. Peter Horkley Star, Idaho 6 9-00 99
Day 1: 4 6-15 Day 2: 2 2-01
89. Carl Limbrick San Diego, Calif. 6 8-14 97
Day 1: 4 5-09 Day 2: 2 3-05
90. Andy Scholz Reno, Nev. 5 8-11 95
Day 1: 4 7-02 Day 2: 1 1-09
91. Don Wagner Antioch, Calif. 4 8-09 93
Day 1: 2 4-07 Day 2: 2 4-02
92. Christopher Ricci Bend, Ore. 7 8-08 91
Day 1: 4 5-11 Day 2: 3 2-13
93. Sal Placencia San Jose, Calif. 5 8-07 89
Day 1: 2 3-02 Day 2: 3 5-05
94. Tom Kendall Fort Bragg, Calif. 7 8-04 87
Day 1: 3 2-03 Day 2: 4 6-01
94. Ronald Mukai Clovis, Calif. 6 8-04 87
Day 1: 4 5-00 Day 2: 2 3-04
94. Jason Hemminger Oxnard, Calif. 4 8-04 87
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 4 8-04
97. Joe Opalecky Searcy, Ark. 4 8-02 81
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 4 8-02
98. Michael Tobey Vacaville, Calif. 5 7-11 79
Day 1: 1 1-09 Day 2: 4 6-02
98. Hiroshi Yoshida Yamagata, Japan 4 7-11 79
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 4 7-11
100.John Bitting Westminster, Calif. 5 7-10 76
Day 1: 2 2-04 Day 2: 3 5-06
101.James Spiller Bakersfield, Calif. 5 7-08 75
Day 1: 1 2-05 Day 2: 4 5-03
101.Don Draskovich Lomita, Calif. 5 7-08 75
Day 1: 2 3-01 Day 2: 3 4-07
103.Brian Stafford Fairfield, Calif. 5 7-07 73
Day 1: 1 1-06 Day 2: 4 6-01
104.Paul Reutlinger West Jordan, Utah 4 7-06 72
Day 1: 3 6-01 Day 2: 1 1-05
105.Jeff Billings Clearlake, Calif. 5 7-05 71
Day 1: 3 4-15 Day 2: 2 2-06
106.Rod Lee San Ramon, Calif. 5 7-02 70
Day 1: 1 2-00 Day 2: 4 5-02
107.Byron Stone Paradise, Calif. 4 7-01 69
Day 1: 4 7-01 Day 2: 0 0-00
107.Robert Higgins Clearlake Oaks, Calif. 4 7-01 69
Day 1: 2 2-12 Day 2: 2 4-05
109.Robert Vann Standard, Calif. 6 6-15 67
Day 1: 2 1-15 Day 2: 4 5-00
110.William Davis Casper, Wyo. 5 6-14 66
Day 1: 1 1-11 Day 2: 4 5-03
111.Brandon Craner Buhl, Idaho 6 6-13 65
Day 1: 2 0-00 Day 2: 4 6-13
112.Rusty Berry Bakersfield, Calif. 5 6-07 64
Day 1: 3 4-00 Day 2: 2 2-07
113.James Cadell Escalon, Calif. 4 6-04 63
Day 1: 2 2-10 Day 2: 2 3-10
113.Martin Dehaven Fresno, Calif. 4 6-04 63
Day 1: 2 3-10 Day 2: 2 2-10
113.Randy Bruno Huntington Beach, Cali 3 6-04 63
Day 1: 1 3-14 Day 2: 2 2-06
116.Frank Brewer Chico, Calif. 5 6-02 60
Day 1: 1 1-10 Day 2: 4 4-08
117.Daniel Robbins Modesto, Calif. 3 6-01 59
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 3 6-01
118.David Kiesgen Peoria, Ariz. 5 6-00 58
Day 1: 2 2-00 Day 2: 3 4-00
118.Jonas Lowery Anderson, Calif. 1 6-00 58
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 1 6-00
120.Mark Torrez Camarillo, Calif. 3 5-13 56
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 3 5-13
121.Jody Rice Watsonville, Calif. 4 5-12 55
Day 1: 3 4-10 Day 2: 1 1-02
122.Glenn Thomas Shingle Springs, Calif 5 5-11 54
Day 1: 4 4-03 Day 2: 1 1-08
123.Wally Smith Novato, Calif. 3 5-10 53
Day 1: 3 5-10 Day 2: 0 0-00
124.Lawrence Sifert Scottsdale, Ariz. 4 5-04 52
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 4 5-04
125.Russell Stringfellow Livermore, Calif. 3 4-14 51
Day 1: 1 1-06 Day 2: 2 3-08
126.Jeff Larson Reseda, Calif. 3 4-11 50
Day 1: 2 3-06 Day 2: 1 1-05
127.Dale Howard Las Vegas, Nev. 3 4-10 49
Day 1: 3 4-10 Day 2: 0 0-00
128.David Lewis Ephrata, Wash. 2 4-09 48
Day 1: 1 1-15 Day 2: 1 2-10
129.Ed Schneider Stockton, Calif. 4 4-08 47
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 4 4-08
129.Andrew D Sanchez Antioch, Calif. 4 4-08 47
Day 1: 1 1-03 Day 2: 3 3-05
131.Vincent Borrego Discovery Bay, Calif. 3 4-04 45
Day 1: 2 2-11 Day 2: 1 1-09
132.Anthony Hall Morgan Hill, Calif. 3 3-14 44
Day 1: 3 3-14 Day 2: 0 0-00
132.Bob Cromwell Phoenix, Ariz. 3 3-14 44
Day 1: 1 1-11 Day 2: 2 2-03
134.Russ Greenlee Sacramento, Calif. 3 3-01 42
Day 1: 3 3-01 Day 2: 0 0-00
135.Paul Ishaya Modesto, Calif. 2 3-00 41
Day 1: 2 3-00 Day 2: 0 0-00
136.Anthony Ragone Tracy, Calif. 2 2-15 40
Day 1: 2 2-15 Day 2: 0 0-00
137.Katrina Dehaven Phoenix, Ariz. 2 2-14 39
Day 1: 1 1-02 Day 2: 1 1-12
138.George Meyers Livermore, Calif. 2 2-12 38
Day 1: 2 2-12 Day 2: 0 0-00
139.Jim Adair San Ramon, Calif. 2 2-11 37
Day 1: 2 2-11 Day 2: 0 0-00
139.Dennis Pachucki San Jose, Calif. 2 2-11 37
Day 1: 2 2-11 Day 2: 0 0-00
141.Kenny Hageman Modesto, Calif. 2 2-10 35
Day 1: 2 2-10 Day 2: 0 0-00
142.Chris Hughes Grants Pass, Ore. 2 2-09 34
Day 1: 1 1-02 Day 2: 1 1-07
143.William Durbin Tracy, Calif. 1 2-01 33
Day 1: 1 2-01 Day 2: 0 0-00
144.Tom Bossard Modesto, Calif. 2 1-10 32
Day 1: 2 1-10 Day 2: 0 0-00
145.Robert Sampson Antioch, Calif. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 0 0-00
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Purolator Big Bass
Day
1 Brandon Silvey Modesto, Calif. 5-11 $400.00
2 Mark White Tucson, Ariz. 8-12 $400.00

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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 0 416 752-00
2 0 418 758-02
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0 834 1510-02

Inside Bass, Courtesy BASS