Who Won What at the Big Bass Bash 2017 Tournament at Lake Palestine Resort [PHOTOS]
The 5th Annual Big Bass Bash brought to you by KNUE and Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers is finally in the books. The checks have been written and the keys to the grand prize boat are in the hands of its new owner.
We had a great time at Lake Palestine Resort with over 350 anglers and can't wait for next year's event on April 28-29 in 2018.
OVERALL TOURNAMENT WINNERS
- Archie Hayley, Mt. Vernon – 9.92 pounds (Tournament Record)
- Jon Mitchell, Euless – 9.42 pounds
- John Maxey, Tyler – 8.95 pounds
- Lindell Booth, Chandler – 7.94 pounds
- Andy Ginn, Tyler – 7.92 pounds
LARGEST BASS (FEMALE):
Beverly Hinds, Jacksonville – 5.38 pounds
EXACT 3.00 POUND CATCH – $500 PAYOUT
- Mark Reeves, Lindale
- Mike Dudley, Tyler
JUNIOR LEADER:
Zac Hastings, Bullard – 7.65 pounds
7-8 AM SUNDAY
- Braxton Hollenshead, League City – 7.76 pounds
- David Wood, Frankston – 4.23 pounds
- Garret Bean, Frankston – 4.04 pounds
- Pam Ridgle, Murchison – 3.98 pounds
- Jacob Shannon, Arlington – 3.06 pounds
8-9 AM SUNDAY
- Jon Mitchell, Euless – 9.42 pounds
- Ray Maguire, Hallsville – 3.67 pounds
- Jason James, Whitehouse – 3.61 pounds
- Coda Garcia, Pittsburg – 3.60 pounds
- Chris Saxon, Ben Wheeler – 3.55 pounds
9-10 AM SUNDAY
- Monty Damron, Tyler – 5.52 pounds
- Beverly Hinds, Jacksonville – 5.38 pounds
- James Wright, Brownsboro – 3.77 pounds
- Chris Saxon, Ben Wheeler – 3.23 pounds
- Nick Dudley, Bullard – 3.23 pounds
10-11 AM SUNDAY
- Royce Dollison, Ben Wheeler – 7.62 pounds
- Adam Moore, Arp – 6.82 pounds
- Aaron Porterfield, Saginow – 3.35 pounds
- Chris Saxon, Ben Wheeler – 2.66 pounds
- Nick Dudley, Bullard – 2.61 pounds
11-NOON SUNDAY
- Lindell Booth, Chandler – 7.94 pounds
- James Allison, Tyler – 4.93 pounds
- Chris Edmonson, Bullard – 4.59 pounds
- Jason Carter, Crockett – 4.53 pounds
- Norris Crawford, Palestine – 4.27 pounds
NOON-1 PM SUNDAY
- Rusty Russell, Tyler – 5.29 pounds
- John Maxey, Tyler – 5.26 pounds
- Amanda Burkham, Larue – 4.28 pounds
- Michael Black, Tennessee Colony – 4.26 pounds
- Craig Dornak, Flint – 4.25 pounds
1-2 PM SUNDAY – FINAL
- Chris Edmonson, Bullard – 4.80 pounds
- John Maxey, Tyler – 4.62 pounds
- Danny Taliaferro, Palestine – 4.45 pounds
- Michael Mays, Bullard – 4.22 pounds
- Mark Williams, Frankston – 4.21 pounds
7-8 AM SATURDAY
- Zac Hastings, Bullard – 7.65 pounds
- Cody Woods, Jacksonville – 6.30 pounds
- Rusty Russell, Tyler – 5.40 pounds
- Joe Embry, Tyler – 4.99 pounds
- Christopher Rodgers, Tyler – 4.53 pounds
8-9 AM SATURDAY
- John Maxey, Tyler – 8.95 pounds
- Andy Ginn, Tyler – 7.92 pounds
- Mitchel Stuteville, Elkhart – 5.27 pounds
- Payton Castleberry, Rusk – 4.07 pounds
- David Messer, Chandler – 3.47 pounds
9-10 AM SATURDAY
- Patrick Fuller, Tyler – 7.11 pounds
- David Wood, Frankston – 7.11 pounds
- Sonny Russell Jr., Tyler – 6.96 pounds
- John Maxey, Tyler – 6.07 pounds
- Daniel Cooper, Chandler – 5.08 pounds
10-11 AM SATURDAY
- J.R. Martin, Ben Wheeler – 7.54 pounds
- John Michael Brattlof, Tyler – 6.90 pounds
- Zay Ridge, Murchison – 6.72 pounds
- Chris Saxon, Ben Wheeler – 6.11 pounds
- Christopher Stevens, Bivins – 5.33 pounds
11-NOON SATURDAY
- Johnny Poole, Tyler – 6.60 pounds
- Chad Silvertooth, Kilgore – 6.07 pounds
- Kevin Ellis, Flint – 5.71 pounds
- Brad Harris, Tyler – 5.21 pounds
- Martin Boren, Bullard – 4.57 pounds
NOON-1 PM SATURDAY
Mark Reeves, Lindale – exact weight 3.00 pounds payout: $500
- Jimmy Powell, Tyler – 6.33 pounds
- Cory McLaughlin, Magnolia – 5.69 pounds
- Colton Kadlecek, Rusk – 4.73 pounds
- Bill Gift, Lindale – 4.51 pounds
- John Turner, Longview – 4.48 pounds
1-2 PM SATURDAY
- Archie Hayler, Mt. Vernon – 9.92 pounds
- John Maxey, Tyler – 7.77 pounds
- Coty Stewart, Tennesy Colony – 4.61 pounds
- Jeff Hood, Gilmer – 4.50 ponds
- Danny Taliaferro, Palestine – 4.42 pounds