Connect Fishing League May Bass Tournament Results
Kyle Porter
1st Place Best 5
Congratulations to Kyle Porter for winning the Best 5 competition. Kyle brought in a total of 17.73 Pounds. Kyle wins a total of $130.
Connect Outdoors Fishing Report
“Weather was pretty good most days. A little breezy. Most of the fish caught were on topwater 6th sense wake bait and KVD crankbait. The bite was steady most days. I had a lot of fun with the tournament and look forward to the next. Thanks again, Connect Outdoors.” - Kyle Porter
Location: Canton, Illinois
Gear: Shakespeare Rod and Reels
Lure: 6th sense wake bait
Structure: Laydown
Technique: Shallow Diving Crankbaits
Brent Bailar
2nd Place Best 5, 1st Place Big Bass, Connect Fishing League Big Bass Bonus
Brent Bailar takes home 2nd place with a total of 15 Pounds and wins $65. Brent also wins the Big Bass competition with a 5.14 pound largemouth bass for another $65. Since Brent is an active Connect Fishing League member he will also take home the Big Bass bonus prize of $50 bringing his total payout to $180.
Connect Outdoors Fishing Report
“Caught most of my fish in the morning before a rainstorm, the others were in the evening a couple days prior. Wind was 10-15 mph both days. They were biting reaction baits in the morning: bladed jig, buzz bait & big swimbaits. A jig pitched into trees was the best evening catch.” - Brent Bailar
Location: Omaha, NE
Gear: Powell Endurance Rod paired with Abu Garcia Revo SX baitcaster on Sunline FC Sniper line. Also a Basspro Carbonlite 2.0 rod paired with Abu Garcia Revo Sx baitcaster on Sunline FC Sniper line
Lure: Booyah Buzz bait, Bullshad Swimbait, Dirty Jigs black/blue jig, Custom bladed jig
Structure: Laydowns, Brush Piles
Technique: Chatterbaits, Blade Baits
Thanks to everyone that participated. If you are interested in competing, registration is open for our next tournament in June.
