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2000/2001 Tournament Trail Schedule
BASSMASTER Western Invitational Tournament Trail
Oct. 5-7, 2000 Kennwick, Wash. Columbia River
Nov. 2-4 Redding, Calif. Lake Shasta
March 15-17, 2001 Las Vegas, Nev. Lake Mead
April 19-21 Oakley, Calif.

Vander Kooi Claims Victory on Lake Mead
Arizona pro follows up Friday's amazing effort for first career win

LAS VEGAS, Nev., March 16, 2002 - On Friday, Rob Vander Kooi jumped from 57th to third at the Nevada CITGO BASSMASTER Western Open presented by Mercury Marine on the strength of a 17-pound 6-ounce limit. The Arizona pro proved Saturday that his effort was no fluke as he weighed in 10-1 and vaulted to his first career B.A.S.S. victory and earned the $35,000 top prize.

"It's been a lifelong dream to win one of these," said Vander Kooi, whose 29-14, three -day catch put him ahead of second-place finisher Brent Ehrler. "I ran as far as I could up the Virgin River and caught everything in real shallow water. It was extremely exciting and a lot of fun. I got nervous and was worried about the wind, so I came back around 12:30 and spent the rest of the day fishing (near the weigh-in) in the Callville Bay area."

Ehrler finished only five ounces behind Vander Kooi with 29-9, while Skeet Reese, the previous day's leader, fell to third with 28-0. Brett Hite finished fourth with 23-9 and Aaron Martens' 22-15 was good enough for fifth.

"I found this spot last season when BASS was here on Lake Mead," explained Vander Kooi, whose best previous finish in a B.A.S.S. event was second in 1998 at Lake Shasta. "With the exception of one that I caught on a spinnerbait, all of my fish came while flipping a Zipper Junior Worm rigged with a 1/4- ounce Tungsten weight. The wind gave me some problems today because it made me work faster than I wanted to."

Ehrler relied primarily on a drop-shot rig using a 4-inch Bait Breath Prisoner worm and an oxblood-colored Roboworm.

"I fished in one area, keying on small ledges and dark, shallow water in the backs of coves," said Ehrler. "Once I discovered the pattern, I bounced around, fishing blindly and caught fish in other areas. It was a typical pre-spawn pattern here with the fish anywhere from 5-15 feet deep. Today I had my limit early, and caught my last fish at around 9 a.m. I went looking for bigger fish but they never materialized."

Ron Berg brought in a 5-1 largemouth to claim the day's $650 big bass bonus.

At stake at this event, the third of the four-event Western Open circuit, was a $35,000 top prize and valuable points toward qualifying for the prestigious 2002 CITGO BASS Masters Classic.

NEVADA CITGO BASSMASTER Western Open
Lake Mead; Las Vegas, Nev.
S t a n d i n g s D a y 3

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

1. Rob Vander Kooi Mesa, Ariz. 10 29-14 250 $35,650
Day 1: 1 2-07 Day 2: 5 17-06 Day 3: 4 10-01
2. Brent Ehrler Redland, Calif. 15 29-09 249 $35,000
Day 1: 5 11-05 Day 2: 5 8-10 Day 3: 5 9-10
3. Skeet Reese Auburn, Calif. 14 28-00 248 $35,000
Day 1: 5 12-05 Day 2: 5 8-12 Day 3: 4 6-15
4. Brett Hite Phoenix, Ariz. 12 23-09 247 $11,000
Day 1: 4 7-07 Day 2: 5 7-15 Day 3: 3 8-03
5. Aaron Martens Castaic, Calif. 11 22-15 246 $4,450
Day 1: 3 6-10 Day 2: 3 6-09 Day 3: 5 9-12
6. Jack A. Gadlage Logandale, Nev. 11 21-14 245 $3,750
Day 1: 3 5-09 Day 2: 3 6-12 Day 3: 5 9-09
6. Mike O'Shea Thousand Oaks, Calif. 12 21-14 245 $3,750
Day 1: 4 7-00 Day 2: 3 6-02 Day 3: 5 8-12
8. Kotaro Kiriyama New Milford, N.J. 10 19-05 243 $3,000
Day 1: 4 8-13 Day 2: 4 6-08 Day 3: 2 4-00
9. Dennis Kolender Henderson, Nev. 11 19-01 242 $2,500
Day 1: 3 4-11 Day 2: 5 9-09 Day 3: 3 4-13
10. Robert Lee Angels Camp, Calif. 10 18-06 241 $2,100
Day 1: 4 7-06 Day 2: 1 1-09 Day 3: 5 9-07
11. Gabriel Bolivar Ramona, Calif. 10 18-04 240 $1,400
Day 1: 4 6-11 Day 2: 4 7-01 Day 3: 2 4-08
12. Charlie Weyer West Hills, Calif. 10 18-00 239 $1,400
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 5 9-14 Day 3: 5 8-02
13. Clint Johanson Benton City, Wash. 9 17-12 238 $1,400
Day 1: 5 9-13 Day 2: 2 3-12 Day 3: 2 4-03
14. Andy "Cooch" Cuccia Oakley, Calif. 9 17-05 237 $1,400
Day 1: 2 5-02 Day 2: 3 5-01 Day 3: 4 7-02
15. Sean Minderman Spokane, Wash. 9 17-04 236 $1,400
Day 1: 4 8-02 Day 2: 2 4-01 Day 3: 3 5-01
16. Derek Yamamoto Tempe, Ariz. 9 17-03 235 $1,300
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 4 4-09 Day 3: 5 12-10
17. Wayne Carey Alta Loma, Calif. 9 16-10 234 $1,300
Day 1: 3 5-10 Day 2: 4 7-09 Day 3: 2 3-07
18. Jack Sykes Huntingdon Beach, Calif 7 14-11 233 $1,300
Day 1: 5 10-05 Day 2: 1 1-15 Day 3: 1 2-07
19. Tom Phillips Corona, Calif. 6 14-06 232 $1,300
Day 1: 1 2-01 Day 2: 4 9-04 Day 3: 1 3-01
20. Ron Cervenka Saugus, Calif. 7 14-03 231 $1,300
Day 1: 4 7-10 Day 2: 3 6-09 Day 3: 0 0-00
21. Bob Adkinson Kennewick, Wash. 7 13-10 230 $1,000
Day 1: 1 2-01 Day 2: 4 8-01 Day 3: 2 3-08
21. Ron Wiseman. Jr. Pendleton, Ore. 6 13-10 230 $1,000
Day 1: 2 5-08 Day 2: 1 2-05 Day 3: 3 5-13
23. Luke Clausen Sokane, Wash. 7 13-09 228 $1,000
Day 1: 3 6-01 Day 2: 3 4-14 Day 3: 1 2-10
24. Mike Folkestad Yorba Linda, Calif. 8 13-04 227 $
Day 1: 3 4-11 Day 2: 3 5-08 Day 3: 2 3-01
25. John Murray Phoenix, Ariz. 7 13-03 226 $
Day 1: 3 5-07 Day 2: 1 1-06 Day 3: 3 6-06
25. Byron Velvick Boulder City, Nev. 7 13-03 226 $
Day 1: 1 1-14 Day 2: 3 5-10 Day 3: 3 5-11
25. Ricky Shabazz Fontana, Calif. 7 13-03 226 $
Day 1: 2 5-05 Day 2: 1 1-09 Day 3: 4 6-05
28. Greg Gutierrez Red Bluff, Calif. 6 12-07 223 $
Day 1: 2 4-08 Day 2: 1 1-12 Day 3: 3 6-03
29. Ron Berg Henderson, Nev. 5 12-03 222 $650
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 2 3-12 Day 3: 3 8-07
30. Gregg Warne Mesa, Ariz. 6 12-01 221 $
Day 1: 1 2-15 Day 2: 4 7-04 Day 3: 1 1-14
31. Rich Iannolo Menifee, Calif. 5 11-14 220 $
Day 1: 3 6-15 Day 2: 1 2-08 Day 3: 1 2-07
31. Kevin Wiggins Fresno, Calif. 7 11-14 220 $
Day 1: 1 1-11 Day 2: 4 6-14 Day 3: 2 3-05
33. Mark Tyler Concord, Calif. 5 11-08 218 $
Day 1: 5 11-08 Day 2: 0 0-00 Day 3: 0 0-00
33. William Osborn Vancouver, Wash. 5 11-08 218 $
Day 1: 2 4-08 Day 2: 2 3-02 Day 3: 1 3-14
35. Roy Van Slyke Cashmere, Wash. 5 11-07 216 $
Day 1: 4 8-04 Day 2: 0 0-00 Day 3: 1 3-03
35. Shawn McConville Renton, Wash. 6 11-07 216 $
Day 1: 1 2-04 Day 2: 2 3-15 Day 3: 3 5-04
37. Scott Stagg Wanship, Utah 5 11-06 214 $
Day 1: 4 8-05 Day 2: 0 0-00 Day 3: 1 3-01
38. Ken Mercurio Sparks, Nev. 6 11-04 213 $
Day 1: 4 6-06 Day 2: 1 3-02 Day 3: 1 1-12
38. Johnny Parks Aztec, N.M. 6 11-04 213 $
Day 1: 3 5-10 Day 2: 2 4-03 Day 3: 1 1-07
40. Donnie Cox Colorado Springs, Colo. 6 10-11 211 $
Day 1: 3 4-08 Day 2: 1 2-09 Day 3: 2 3-10
40. Mike Reynolds Modesto, Calif. 5 10-11 211 $
Day 1: 2 4-07 Day 2: 1 1-13 Day 3: 2 4-07
42. Jeff Boyer Battle Ground, Wash. 5 10-10 209 $
Day 1: 2 3-08 Day 2: 3 7-02 Day 3: 0 0-00
43. Brian Belleisle Cathlanet, Wash. 5 10-08 208 $
Day 1: 4 7-10 Day 2: 0 0-00 Day 3: 1 2-14
44. Mark Rizk Redding, Calif. 5 10-06 207 $
Day 1: 1 2-04 Day 2: 1 1-10 Day 3: 3 6-08
45. Dan Frazier Nipomo, Calif. 5 10-01 206 $
Day 1: 3 5-14 Day 2: 2 4-03 Day 3: 0 0-00
46. Mike Lovelady Vale, Ore. 5 9-14 205 $
Day 1: 2 2-12 Day 2: 3 7-02 Day 3: 0 0-00
47. Jack Cole Lancaster, Calif. 5 9-12 204 $
Day 1: 1 1-14 Day 2: 2 4-03 Day 3: 2 3-11
47. Larry Hopper Tustin, Calif. 5 9-12 204 $
Day 1: 1 1-14 Day 2: 3 6-03 Day 3: 1 1-11
49. Levell Sneed Portland, Ore. 5 9-11 202 $
Day 1: 1 2-00 Day 2: 1 2-13 Day 3: 3 4-14
49. Mark Kile Payson, Ariz. 5 9-11 202 $
Day 1: 2 3-01 Day 2: 1 3-00 Day 3: 2 3-10
51. Yusuke Miyazaki Mineola, Texas 6 9-08 200 $
Day 1: 1 1-11 Day 2: 3 4-07 Day 3: 2 3-06
51. Casey Iwai Laveen, Ariz. 4 9-08 200 $
Day 1: 1 2-00 Day 2: 2 5-03 Day 3: 1 2-05
53. David Rush Palermo, Calif. 6 9-04 198 $
Day 1: 3 4-01 Day 2: 1 1-12 Day 3: 2 3-07
54. Phillip Ruffcorn Athena, Ore. 4 9-02 197 $
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 2 3-08 Day 3: 2 5-10
55. Eric Knauer Maple Valley, Wash. 5 9-01 196 $
Day 1: 2 4-05 Day 2: 1 1-11 Day 3: 2 3-01
56. Frank Meccariello Las Vegas, Nev. 4 9-00 195 $
Day 1: 2 4-01 Day 2: 1 2-09 Day 3: 1 2-06
56. Brent Shores Boise, Idaho 5 9-00 195 $
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 2 3-02 Day 3: 3 5-14
58. Jimmie M. Desaro Boise, Idaho 4 8-13 193 $
Day 1: 2 4-10 Day 2: 2 4-03 Day 3: 0 0-00
58. Larry Cross Calimesa, Calif. 5 8-13 193 $
Day 1: 2 1-12 Day 2: 1 1-13 Day 3: 2 5-04
60. Carol Martens West Hills, Calif. 4 8-12 191 $
Day 1: 1 2-01 Day 2: 1 2-08 Day 3: 2 4-03
61. Tomohiro Usui Motosu, Gifu, Japan 5 8-11 190 $
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 1 1-09 Day 3: 4 7-02
62. Ron Mukai Clovis, Calif. 4 8-09 189 $
Day 1: 2 4-03 Day 2: 1 1-07 Day 3: 1 2-15
63. Chuck English Las Vegas, Nev. 5 8-08 188 $
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 1 1-03 Day 3: 4 7-05
64. Morizo Shimizu Suita, Osaka, Japan 5 8-07 187 $
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 3 6-03 Day 3: 2 2-04
65. Bob Bjorklund Aurora, Colo. 3 8-00 186 $
Day 1: 1 2-01 Day 2: 0 0-00 Day 3: 2 5-15
66. Dan Jordan Lebanon, Ore. 4 7-08 185 $
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 0 0-00 Day 3: 4 7-08
67. Bobby Doss Orcutt, Calif. 4 7-06 184 $
Day 1: 1 2-02 Day 2: 2 3-09 Day 3: 1 1-11
68. Jason Allred Woodland, Calif. 4 7-05 183 $
Day 1: 4 7-05 Day 2: 0 0-00 Day 3: 0 0-00
68. Micheal Bennett Grass Valley, Calif. 4 7-05 183 $
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 2 3-05 Day 3: 2 4-00
70. Steve Geffs Carmichael, Calif. 3 7-03 181 $
Day 1: 1 2-02 Day 2: 2 5-01 Day 3: 0 0-00
70. George Voysey Queensland, Australia 4 7-03 181 $
Day 1: 1 1-03 Day 2: 1 2-08 Day 3: 2 3-08
72. Art Berry Alpine, Calif. 4 7-01 179 $
Day 1: 1 1-08 Day 2: 3 5-09 Day 3: 0 0-00
73. William Roe, Jr. Tiffin, Ohio 3 7-00 178 $
Day 1: 1 2-02 Day 2: 0 0-00 Day 3: 2 4-14
73. Randy Black Jr. Las Vegas, Nev. 2 7-00 178 $650
Day 1: 2 7-00 Day 2: 0 0-00 Day 3: 0 0-00
75. Manny Ramirez Huntington Beach, Calif 4 6-13 176 $
Day 1: 1 2-00 Day 2: 2 3-01 Day 3: 1 1-12
76. Jim Opalecky Elk Grove, Calif. 3 6-12 175 $
Day 1: 1 2-00 Day 2: 1 2-12 Day 3: 1 2-00
77. Richard Bennett Grass Valley, Calif. 3 6-07 174 $
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 2 4-01 Day 3: 1 2-06
77. John W. Perkins Whittier, Calif. 4 6-07 174 $
Day 1: 2 3-12 Day 2: 0 0-00 Day 3: 2 2-11
79. Debbie Blanchard Lake Havasu City, Ariz. 4 6-06 172 $
Day 1: 3 4-14 Day 2: 1 1-08 Day 3: 0 0-00
80. Wes Carey Alta Loma, Calif. 3 6-02 171 $
Day 1: 1 1-12 Day 2: 2 4-06 Day 3: 0 0-00
80. Jimmy Reese Wintter Springs, Calif. 4 6-02 171 $
Day 1: 1 0-15 Day 2: 0 0-00 Day 3: 3 5-03
82. Gregory Kiefer Paradise, Calif. 4 6-01 169 $
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 2 3-11 Day 3: 2 2-06
83. Brent Becker Henderson, Nev. 3 5-15 168 $
Day 1: 1 2-02 Day 2: 1 2-05 Day 3: 1 1-08
83. Glenn Dooley Whittier, Calif. 3 5-15 168 $
Day 1: 1 2-08 Day 2: 1 1-05 Day 3: 1 2-02
83. Chris Costello Gilroy, Calif. 3 5-15 168 $
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 2 4-00 Day 3: 1 1-15
86. Gregory Halliman Little Rock, Calif. 3 5-14 165 $
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 2 2-09 Day 3: 1 3-05
87. Brian A. Trusso Covina, Calif. 3 5-11 164 $
Day 1: 2 3-12 Day 2: 0 0-00 Day 3: 1 1-15
87. Roy Hawk Salt Lake City, Utah 3 5-11 164 $
Day 1: 2 3-07 Day 2: 0 0-00 Day 3: 1 2-04
89. Scott A. Nielsen Salt Lake City, Utah 3 5-05 162 $
Day 1: 1 1-01 Day 2: 0 0-00 Day 3: 2 4-04
90. Jim Jared Dolan Spring, Ariz. 3 5-04 161 $
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 1 1-12 Day 3: 2 3-08
91. Don Iovino Burbank, Calif. 3 5-03 160 $
Day 1: 2 3-03 Day 2: 0 0-00 Day 3: 1 2-00
92. Jason Hickey Weiser, Idaho 3 4-12 159 $
Day 1: 2 3-11 Day 2: 1 1-01 Day 3: 0 0-00
93. Gene Batey, Jr. Pasco, Wash. 3 4-07 158 $
Day 1: 2 3-01 Day 2: 1 1-06 Day 3: 0 0-00
93. Tracy Dursteler Idaho Falls, Idaho 2 4-07 158 $
Day 1: 1 1-14 Day 2: 1 2-09 Day 3: 0 0-00
95. John Rosser Wildomar, Calif. 3 4-06 156 $
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 2 2-03 Day 3: 1 2-03
96. Keisuke Wakunaga Castaic, Calif. 2 4-00 155 $
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 1 2-06 Day 3: 1 1-10
97. David Gliebe Stockton, Calif. 2 3-15 154 $
Day 1: 1 1-12 Day 2: 1 2-03 Day 3: 0 0-00
98. Norman Harrison Hemet, Calif. 2 3-14 153 $
Day 1: 1 1-13 Day 2: 0 0-00 Day 3: 1 2-01
98. Greg Hatleberg Springfield, Ore. 2 3-14 153 $
Day 1: 1 2-01 Day 2: 0 0-00 Day 3: 1 1-13
100. James S. Hall Tehachapi, Calif. 2 3-13 151 $
Day 1: 1 2-02 Day 2: 0 0-00 Day 3: 1 1-11
101. Rob Hernandez Torrance, Calif. 2 3-12 150 $
Day 1: 2 3-12 Day 2: 0 0-00 Day 3: 0 0-00
101. Jarrett Edwards Del Norte, Colo. 3 3-12 150 $
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 1 1-06 Day 3: 2 2-06
103. Kirk R. Prouse Oxnard, Calif. 2 3-10 148 $
Day 1: 1 2-01 Day 2: 0 0-00 Day 3: 1 1-09
104. Clayton Meyer San Diago, Calif. 1 3-07 147 $
Day 1: 1 3-07 Day 2: 0 0-00 Day 3: 0 0-00
105. Boyd C. Golightly Preston, Idaho 2 3-06 146 $
Day 1: 1 1-14 Day 2: 1 1-08 Day 3: 0 0-00
106. Ishama Monroe Phoenix, Ariz. 2 3-05 145 $
Day 1: 1 1-11 Day 2: 1 1-10 Day 3: 0 0-00
107. Michael Gibney Troutdale, Ore. 2 3-03 144 $
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 1 1-08 Day 3: 1 1-11
107. Stephen Lee Battle Ground, Wash. 2 3-03 144 $
Day 1: 2 3-03 Day 2: 0 0-00 Day 3: 0 0-00
109. Larry Hutchens Durham, Ore. 2 3-02 142 $
Day 1: 1 1-11 Day 2: 1 1-07 Day 3: 0 0-00
110. Clyde Evans Las Vegas, Nev. 2 2-14 141 $
Day 1: 2 2-14 Day 2: 0 0-00 Day 3: 0 0-00
111. John Wells IV Nashville, Tenn. 1 2-12 140 $
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 0 0-00 Day 3: 1 2-12
112. Rick Thornsley Flagstaff, Ariz. 1 2-11 139 $
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 0 0-00 Day 3: 1 2-11
113. James P Jeffords Hillsboro, Ore. 1 2-04 138 $
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 0 0-00 Day 3: 1 2-04
114. Darius Arberry Las Vegas, Nev. 1 2-03 137 $
Day 1: 1 2-03 Day 2: 0 0-00 Day 3: 0 0-00
115. Ricci M. Strange Altadena, Calif. 1 2-01 136 $
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 0 0-00 Day 3: 1 2-01
115. Vincent Melkus Tucson, Ariz. 1 2-01 136 $
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 0 0-00 Day 3: 1 2-01
117. Allen George Roy, Utah 1 2-00 134 $
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 0 0-00 Day 3: 1 2-00
118. Gary Sparks Green River, Wyo. 1 1-15 133 $
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 1 1-15 Day 3: 0 0-00
119. Steve Tosh Sr. Waterford, Calif. 1 1-14 132 $
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 1 1-14 Day 3: 0 0-00
119. Cameron Karber Phoenix, Ariz. 1 1-14 132 $
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 1 1-14 Day 3: 0 0-00
121. David Maynard Monument, Colo. 1 1-13 130 $
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 0 0-00 Day 3: 1 1-13
122. Mike Bedford Aurora, Ill. 1 1-10 129 $
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 1 1-10 Day 3: 0 0-00
123. Mike Stevens Littleton, Colo. 1 1-09 128 $
Day 1: 1 1-09 Day 2: 0 0-00 Day 3: 0 0-00
124. Rich Tauber Woodland Hills, Calif. 1 1-03 127 $
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 1 1-03 Day 3: 0 0-00
125. Kurt Howard Las Vegas, Nev. 0 0-00 $
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 0 0-00 Day 3: 0 0-00
125. Dennis Cole Sedona, Ariz. 0 0-00 $
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 0 0-00 Day 3: 0 0-00
125. Kensuke Yasui Okayama-Ken, Japan 0 0-00 $
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 0 0-00 Day 3: 0 0-00
125. Dub LaShot Walterville, Ore. 0 0-00 $
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 0 0-00 Day 3: 0 0-00
125. David Holly Strongsville, Ohio 0 0-00 $
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 0 0-00 Day 3: 0 0-00
125. Bill Duca Blue Diamond, Nev. 0 0-00 $
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 0 0-00 Day 3: 0 0-00
125. Raymond Ortiz Oracle, Ariz. 0 0-00 $
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 0 0-00 Day 3: 0 0-00
125. Don Allphin Provo, Utah 0 0-00 $
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 0 0-00 Day 3: 0 0-00
125. Richard Baldwin Las Vegas, Nev. 0 0-00 $
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 0 0-00 Day 3: 0 0-00
125. Fred Krumsiek Anaheim, Calif. 0 0-00 $
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 0 0-00 Day 3: 0 0-00
125. Clifton Blanchett Granda Hills, Calif. 0 0-00 $
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 0 0-00 Day 3: 0 0-00
125. Jim Furr Phoenix, Ariz. 0 0-00 $
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 0 0-00 Day 3: 0 0-00

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Big Bass
Day
1 Randy Black Jr. Las Vegas, Nev. 4-10 $650
2 Rob Vander Kooi Mesa, Ariz. 4-14 $650
3 Ron Berg Henderson, Nev. 5-01 $650
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 5 199 388-12
2 6 190 366-01
3 7 196 389-10
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18 585 1144-07

03/16/02
CITGO BASSMASTER Western Open
P o i n t S t a n d i n g s
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Place Name St Pts
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001 Aaron Martens Calif. 738
002 Kotaro Kiriyama N.J. 733
003 Jack A. Gadlage Nev. 716
004 Luke Clausen Wash. 715
005 Rob Vander Kooi Ariz. 714
006 Mike O'Shea Calif. 713
007 Skeet Reese Calif. 706
008 Mike Reynolds Calif. 681
009 Ron Wiseman. Jr. Ore. 679
010 Dennis Kolender Nev. 676
011 Charlie Weyer Calif. 674
012 Gabriel Bolivar Calif. 668
013 John Murray Ariz. 665
014 Greg Gutierrez Calif. 648
015 Sean Minderman Wash. 643
016 Art Berry Calif. 639
017 Casey Iwai Ariz. 637
018 Mark Kile Ariz. 633
019 Yusuke Miyazaki Texas 631
020 Clint Johanson Wash. 628
021 Brent Ehrler Calif. 622
022 Mark Rizk Calif. 618
023 Morizo Shimizu Japan 617
024 Jack Sykes Calif. 613
024 Mike Lovelady Ore. 613
026 David Rush Calif. 608
027 Jason Hickey Idaho 600
028 Andy "Cooch" Cuccia Calif. 599
029 Brett Hite Ariz. 594
030 John W. Perkins Calif. 593
031 Gene Batey, Jr. Wash. 592
032 Shawn McConville Wash. 590
033 Tomohiro Usui Japan 586
034 Roy Hawk Utah 583
034 Jim Opalecky Calif. 583
036 Richard Bennett Calif. 581
037 Jimmy Reese Calif. 580
038 Steve Geffs Calif. 575
039 Ricky Shabazz Calif. 574
040 Robert Lee Calif. 569
041 Byron Velvick Nev. 561
041 Kevin Wiggins Calif. 561
041 Jarrett Edwards Colo. 561
044 Levell Sneed Ore. 558
045 Greg Hatleberg Ore. 551
045 Clayton Meyer Calif. 551
047 Stephen Lee Wash. 545
048 Mark Tyler Calif. 541
049 James P Jeffords Ore. 540
049 Brian Belleisle Wash. 540
051 Ron Cervenka Calif. 539
052 Bob Adkinson Wash. 538
052 David Gliebe Calif. 538
054 Donnie Cox Colo. 535
055 Jimmie M. Desaro Idaho 533
056 Jeff Boyer Wash. 521
056 Rich Tauber Calif. 521
058 Rich Iannolo Calif. 518
059 Roy Van Slyke Wash. 517
060 Chris Costello Calif. 515
061 Larry Hutchens Ore. 510
062 Jason Allred Calif. 509
063 Micheal Bennett Calif. 493
064 Steve Tosh Sr. Calif. 491
065 Michael Gibney Ore. 489
066 Larry Hopper Calif. 486
067 Cameron Karber Ariz. 478
068 Eric Knauer Wash. 476
069 Keisuke Wakunaga Calif. 460
070 Ishama Monroe Ariz. 458
070 Tracy Dursteler Idaho 458
072 Derek Yamamoto Ariz. 453
073 Don Iovino Calif. 449
074 Gary Sparks Wyo. 446
075 Debbie Blanchard Ariz. 440
076 Raymond Ortiz Ariz. 435
077 Boyd C. Golightly Idaho 433
078 Bobby Forster Wash. 429
079 Chris Lambert Wash. 427
079 John Rosser Calif. 427
081 Dan Frazier Calif. 424
082 Scott A. Nielsen Utah 422
083 Carol Martens Calif. 421
083 William Osborn Wash. 421
085 David Maynard Colo. 416
086 Allen George Utah 413
087 Brent Shores Idaho 410
088 Manny Ramirez Calif. 402
089 Gregg Warne Ariz. 399
089 Ron Berg Nev. 399
091 Phillip Ruffcorn Ore. 398
092 Mitch Ratchford Wash. 391
093 Brian A. Trusso Calif. 390
094 Ron Mukai Calif. 384
095 Tony Fanelli Idaho 382
095 Johnny Parks N.M. 382
097 Jim Furr Ariz. 378
098 Rob Hernandez Calif. 376
099 Jack Cole Calif. 375
100 Wayne Carey Calif. 370
101 Shane Lee Wash. 363
102 Shunsuke Nomura Japan 358
103 Cameron Smith Calif. 354
104 Dub LaShot Ore. 353
105 David Kromm Wash. 348
106 Clifton Blanchett Calif. 342
107 Gary E. Yexley Ore. 341
108 James Broberg Wash. 330
109 Gary Boyd Calif. 326
110 Chuck Brinkman Ariz. 320
111 Phil Mitsueda Calif. 311
112 Keith Clow Calif. 308
113 Mark Jacobs Wash. 304
113 Nick Grebb Colo. 304
115 Peter Gobel Ore. 302
116 Tony Lind Wash. 298
117 Peter Krause Wash. 293
117 Russ Barger Idaho 293
119 Tracy Kenworthy Wash. 281
120 Matt Peters Calif. 278
121 Tom Fonville Wash. 268
122 Jerry Ballesteros Calif. 264
123 Aaron Coleman Calif. 258
124 Gregory Kiefer Calif. 252
125 Gary Dobyns Calif. 246
126 Ryan Voorhees Calif. 244
127 Scott McClaskey Calif. 236
128 Kelly Eagleton Calif. 234
129 Glen Lockhart Calif. 233
130 Tom Phillips Calif. 232
131 Sparky Healy Calif. 230
132 Ray Phelps Calif. 228
133 Mike Folkestad Calif. 227
134 Robert Tillman Calif. 223
134 Keith Gunsauls Calif. 223
136 Ron Diacon Calif. 220
137 Scott Stagg Utah 214
138 Terry Blume Ind. 213
138 Ken Mercurio Nev. 213
140 Don Levett Calif. 210
141 Dugan McIntosh Calif. 209
141 Jason Blauvelt Idaho 209
143 Steve Klein Calif. 208
144 Jeff McClure Ariz. 206
145 Virgil P. Sipes Calif. 202
146 Fred Todd Calif. 195
146 Frank Meccariello Nev. 195
148 Robert Gritski Ore. 194
149 John Fuqua Calif. 193
149 Larry Cross Calif. 193
151 Bert Smith Wash. 191
152 Kensuke Yasui Japan 189
153 Trent Menees Wash. 188
153 Chuck English Nev. 188
155 Bob Bjorklund Colo. 186
156 Crazy Rick Melead Calif. 185
156 Dan Jordan Ore. 185
158 Neil Howard Ariz. 184
158 Bobby Doss Calif. 184
160 John Maes Calif. 182
160 Sonny Sarceda Idaho 182
162 Rich Forhan Calif. 181
162 Jerry Chapman Calif. 181
162 Frank E. Morton Ore. 181
162 George Voysey Australia 181
162 Dennis Cole Ariz. 181
167 David A. Peltier Calif. 179
168 William Roe, Jr. Ohio 178
168 Randy Black Jr. Nev. 178
170 Cliff Pirch Ariz. 175
171 Cody Meyer Calif. 174
172 Wes Carey Calif. 171
173 Neil Russell Idaho 169
174 Ron Mace Wash. 168
174 Brent Becker Nev. 168
174 Glenn Dooley Calif. 168
177 Gregory Halliman Calif. 165
178 Michael Matkowski Wash. 163
179 Gary Howell Calif. 161
179 Jim Jared Ariz. 161
181 Tim L. Edington Calif. 158
182 Stan Scott Wash. 157
182 Jim Hamilton Ariz. 157
184 Mark Perkins Calif. 154
185 Norman Harrison Calif. 153
186 Ron Colby Utah 152
187 James S. Hall Calif. 151
188 Donnie Vachon Calif. 149
189 Kirk R. Prouse Calif. 148
190 Don Allphin Utah 147
191 Mark Protine Calif. 146
192 Ron Skelton Wash. 145
193 Bill D. Roberts Wash. 143
193 Bruce Ratchford Wash. 143
195 Samuel B. Bell Calif. 141
195 Clyde Evans Nev. 141
197 John Wells IV Tenn. 140
198 Rick Thornsley Ariz. 139
199 Darius Arberry Nev. 137
200 Vincent Melkus Ariz. 136
200 Ricci M. Strange Calif. 136
202 Jiggs Benn Ore. 135
202 Daniel Powers Calif. 135
204 Thomas Hartshorn Wash. 134
205 Justin Hanold Calif. 132
206 Saul Garcia Ariz. 130
206 Brad Taggart Calif. 130
206 Jacob Grubenhoff Wash. 130
209 Darryl Burkhardt Ore. 129
209 Mike Bedford Ill. 129
211 Mike Stevens Colo. 128
212 Ken Day Wash. 127
213 Charley Almassey Calif. 125
214 Jesse Slaton Ore. 124
215 Aaron Echternkamp Wash. 122
216 Jack Northcutt Calif. 119
217 Dean Coupe Calif. 116
218 Don Brown Calif. 115
218 Jim Sall Wash. 115
220 Danny F. Miller Calif. 114
220 Franklin Sergeant Wash. 114
222 Kyle Oberding Colo. 113
223 Dan Cranston Calif. 111
224 Howard Summers Wash. 110
225 Bill Gargan Calif. 109
225 Ronald Schneider Ore. 109
227 J. R. Wright Calif. 107
227 Richard Hobbs Calif. 107
229 Zachary Thompson Calif. 105
229 Michael Mahan Wash. 105
231 Fred Preston Calif. 102
232 Mike Sorensen Calif. 101
233 Sam J. Summers Idaho 100
234 Terry McCoy Wash. 98
235 Anthony Bazzocco Calif. 97
236 Barry E. McCoy Calif. 95
237 Nathan Hamilton Ariz. 93
238 Joel DalPorto Calif. 90
239 Mitch Johnston Calif. 89
240 Bill Eastes Calif. 84
241 Jeffrey Heyser Calif. 82
242 Tom Janousek Calif. 81
243 Howard Hughes Calif. 80
244 Gregory Vazquez Calif. 74
245 Will Barr Calif. 73
246 Bob Peebles Calif. 72
247 Kevin Green Calif. 71
248 Kenneth S. Roa Ohio 69
249 William Landers Calif. 67

Reese Takes Early Lead On Mead
Cold weather keeps catch down; only five limits caught

LAS VEGAS, Nev., March 14, 2002 - Despite unusually tough fishing conditions on Lake Mead, California's Skeet Reese was able to bring in 12 pounds, 5 ounces Thursday to take the first-round lead of the Nevada CITGO BASSMASTER Western Open presented by Mercury Marine.

Lake Mead anglers were plagued by low water conditions, a north wind and cool temperatures that kept fish out of the pre-spawn shallow areas.

"I'm not sure what will happen tomorrow," Reese explained. "There is a definite pattern here, but I'm not sure if there are more fish in the area I'm fishing or if more will move up. I'm just going to go out fishing."

In second place, just 13 ounces behind Reese, is fellow Californian Mark Tyler with 111/2 pounds. Brent Erhler is third with 11-5, followed by Jack Sykes with 10-5 and Clint Johanson's 9-13.

"It was tough today," said Tyler. "I only caught six fish, but I missed three opportunities and only had one in the boat at 11 this morning. I think I can do a little better tomorrow because I figured the pattern out."

The forecast heading into Thursday had called for winds of up to 40 MPH in the Las Vegas area, which would have made fishing impossible on Lake Mead. Those winds never materialized, however and conditions allowed for nearly perfect weather.

"There was almost no wind," remarked Tyler. "I had been prepared for war to get my location, but it turned out to be perfect with just enough of a breeze to ripple the water. Other than that, the wind was not a factor."

The field of 136 anglers brought in 199 fish and only five limits. Las Vegas angler Randy Black captured the $650 big bass award with his 4-10 catch.

At stake at this event, the third of the four-event Western Open circuit, is a $35,000 top prize and valuable points toward qualifying for the prestigious 2002 CITGO BASS Masters Classic.

The Arizona CITGO BASSMASTER Western Open presented by Mercury Marine will be televised on ESPN2 Saturday, April 6 at 10:30 a.m. (ET) and will be re-aired on Friday, April 12 at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. (ET).

NEVADA CITGO BASSMASTER Western Open
Lake Mead; Las Vegas, Nev.
S t a n d i n g s D a y 1

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

1. Skeet Reese Auburn, Calif. 5 12-05
2. Mark Tyler Concord, Calif. 5 11-08
3. Brent Ehrler Redland, Calif. 5 11-05
4. Jack Sykes Huntingdon Beach, Calif 5 10-05
5. Clint Johanson Benton City, Wash. 5 9-13
6. Kotaro Kiriyama New Milford, N.J. 4 8-13
7. Scott Stagg Wanship, Utah 4 8-05
8. Roy Van Slyke Cashmere, Wash. 4 8-04
9. Sean Minderman Spokane, Wash. 4 8-02
10. Brian Belleisle Cathlanet, Wash. 4 7-10
10. Ron Cervenka Saugus, Calif. 4 7-10
12. Brett Hite Phoenix, Ariz. 4 7-07
13. Robert Lee Angels Camp, Calif. 4 7-06
14. Jason Allred Woodland, Calif. 4 7-05
15. Mike O'Shea Thousand Oaks, Calif. 4 7-00
15. Randy Black Jr. Las Vegas, Nev. 2 7-00
17. Rich Iannolo Menifee, Calif. 3 6-15
18. Gabriel Bolivar Ramona, Calif. 4 6-11
19. Aaron Martens Castaic, Calif. 3 6-10
20. Ken Mercurio Sparks, Nev. 4 6-06
21. Luke Clausen Sokane, Wash. 3 6-01
22. Dan Frazier Nipomo, Calif. 3 5-14
23. Wayne Carey Alta Loma, Calif. 3 5-10
23. Johnny Parks Aztec, N.M. 3 5-10
25. Jack A. Gadlage Logandale, Nev. 3 5-09
26. Ron Wiseman. Jr. Pendleton, Ore. 2 5-08
27. John Murray Phoenix, Ariz. 3 5-07
28. Ricky Shabazz Fontana, Calif. 2 5-05
29. Andy "Cooch" Cuccia Oakley, Calif. 2 5-02
30. Debbie Blanchard Lake Havasu City, Ariz. 3 4-14
31. Mike Folkestad Yorba Linda, Calif. 3 4-11
31. Dennis Kolender Henderson, Nev. 3 4-11
33. Jimmie M. Desaro Boise, Idaho 2 4-10
34. Donnie Cox Colorado Springs, Colo. 3 4-08
34. Greg Gutierrez Red Bluff, Calif. 2 4-08
34. William Osborn Vancouver, Wash. 2 4-08
37. Mike Reynolds Modesto, Calif. 2 4-07
38. Eric Knauer Maple Valley, Wash. 2 4-05
39. Ron Mukai Clovis, Calif. 2 4-03
40. Frank Meccariello Las Vegas, Nev. 2 4-01
40. David Rush Palermo, Calif. 3 4-01
42. John W. Perkins Whittier, Calif. 2 3-12
42. Rob Hernandez Torrance, Calif. 2 3-12
42. Brian A. Trusso Covina, Calif. 2 3-12
45. Jason Hickey Weiser, Idaho 2 3-11
46. Jeff Boyer Battle Ground, Wash. 2 3-08
47. Clayton Meyer San Diago, Calif. 1 3-07
47. Roy Hawk Salt Lake City, Utah 2 3-07
49. Don Iovino Burbank, Calif. 2 3-03
49. Stephen Lee Battle Ground, Wash. 2 3-03
51. Gene Batey, Jr. Pasco, Wash. 2 3-01
51. Mark Kile Payson, Ariz. 2 3-01
53. Gregg Warne Mesa, Ariz. 1 2-15
54. Clyde Evans Las Vegas, Nev. 2 2-14
55. Mike Lovelady Vale, Ore. 2 2-12
56. Glenn Dooley Whittier, Calif. 1 2-08
57. Rob Vander Kooi Mesa, Ariz. 1 2-07
58. Mark Rizk Redding, Calif. 1 2-04
58. Shawn McConville Renton, Wash. 1 2-04
60. Darius Arberry Las Vegas, Nev. 1 2-03
61. Bobby Doss Orcutt, Calif. 1 2-02
61. William Roe, Jr. Tiffin, Ohio 1 2-02
61. James S. Hall Tehachapi, Calif. 1 2-02
61. Brent Becker Henderson, Nev. 1 2-02
61. Steve Geffs Carmichael, Calif. 1 2-02
66. Bob Bjorklund Aurora, Colo. 1 2-01
66. Bob Adkinson Kennewick, Wash. 1 2-01
66. Greg Hatleberg Springfield, Ore. 1 2-01
66. Tom Phillips Corona, Calif. 1 2-01
66. Carol Martens West Hills, Calif. 1 2-01
66. Kirk R. Prouse Oxnard, Calif. 1 2-01
72. Levell Sneed Portland, Ore. 1 2-00
72. Jim Opalecky Elk Grove, Calif. 1 2-00
72. Manny Ramirez Huntington Beach, Calif 1 2-00
72. Casey Iwai Laveen, Ariz. 1 2-00
76. Boyd C. Golightly Preston, Idaho 1 1-14
76. Jack Cole Lancaster, Calif. 1 1-14
76. Byron Velvick Boulder City, Nev. 1 1-14
76. Larry Hopper Tustin, Calif. 1 1-14
76. Tracy Dursteler Idaho Falls, Idaho 1 1-14
81. Norman Harrison Hemet, Calif. 1 1-13
82. Wes Carey Alta Loma, Calif. 1 1-12
82. Larry Cross Calimesa, Calif. 2 1-12
82. David Gliebe Stockton, Calif. 1 1-12
85. Yusuke Miyazaki Mineola, Texas 1 1-11
85. Larry Hutchens Durham, Ore. 1 1-11
85. Ishama Monroe Phoenix, Ariz. 1 1-11
85. Kevin Wiggins Fresno, Calif. 1 1-11
89. Mike Stevens Littleton, Colo. 1 1-09
90. Art Berry Alpine, Calif. 1 1-08
91. George Voysey Queensland, Australia 1 1-03
92. Scott A. Nielsen Salt Lake City, Utah 1 1-01
93. Jimmy Reese Wintter Springs, Calif. 1 0-15
94. Jim Jared Dolan Spring, Ariz. 0 0-00
94. Richard Bennett Grass Valley, Calif. 0 0-00
94. Allen George Roy, Utah 0 0-00
94. Phillip Ruffcorn Athena, Ore. 0 0-00
94. Kurt Howard Las Vegas, Nev. 0 0-00
94. Dan Jordan Lebanon, Ore. 0 0-00
94. John Wells IV Nashville, Tenn. 0 0-00
94. Dennis Cole Sedona, Ariz. 0 0-00
94. Kensuke Yasui Okayama-Ken, Japan 0 0-00
94. Steve Tosh Sr. Waterford, Calif. 0 0-00
94. Dub LaShot Walterville, Ore. 0 0-00
94. Morizo Shimizu Suita, Osaka, Japan 0 0-00
94. David Holly Strongsville, Ohio 0 0-00
94. Keisuke Wakunaga Castaic, Calif. 0 0-00
94. Ron Berg Henderson, Nev. 0 0-00
94. Tomohiro Usui Motosu, Gifu, Japan 0 0-00
94. James P Jeffords Hillsboro, Ore. 0 0-00
94. Chuck English Las Vegas, Nev. 0 0-00
94. Rich Tauber Woodland Hills, Calif. 0 0-00
94. Michael Gibney Troutdale, Ore. 0 0-00
94. Gary Sparks Green River, Wyo. 0 0-00
94. Cameron Karber Phoenix, Ariz. 0 0-00
94. Bill Duca Blue Diamond, Nev. 0 0-00
94. David Maynard Monument, Colo. 0 0-00
94. Raymond Ortiz Oracle, Ariz. 0 0-00
94. Charlie Weyer West Hills, Calif. 0 0-00
94. Ricci M. Strange Altadena, Calif. 0 0-00
94. Micheal Bennett Grass Valley, Calif. 0 0-00
94. Brent Shores Boise, Idaho 0 0-00
94. Jarrett Edwards Del Norte, Colo. 0 0-00
94. John Rosser Wildomar, Calif. 0 0-00
94. Gregory Halliman Little Rock, Calif. 0 0-00
94. Vincent Melkus Tucson, Ariz. 0 0-00
94. Don Allphin Provo, Utah 0 0-00
94. Derek Yamamoto Tempe, Ariz. 0 0-00
94. Rick Thornsley Flagstaff, Ariz. 0 0-00
94. Richard Baldwin Las Vegas, Nev. 0 0-00
94. Fred Krumsiek Anaheim, Calif. 0 0-00
94. Clifton Blanchett Granda Hills, Calif. 0 0-00
94. Mike Bedford Aurora, Ill. 0 0-00
94. Jim Furr Phoenix, Ariz. 0 0-00
94. Gregory Kiefer Paradise, Calif. 0 0-00
94. Chris Costello Gilroy, Calif. 0 0-00

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Big Bass
Day
1 Randy Black Jr. Las Vegas, Nev. 4-10 $650
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 5 199 388-12

WESTERN OPEN TAKES ON LAKE MEAD
CITGO BASSMASTERS Tackle Famed Western Reservoir

LAS VEGAS, Nev., March 6, 2002-Lake Mead, a sprawling 163,000-acre impoundment located in the desert south of Las Vegas, has long been considered one of the bass jewels of the West. But when the best Western pros tackle the famed reservoir March 14-16 for
the Arizona CITGO BASSMASTER Western Open presented by Mercury Marine, they will find Lake Mead at its challenging best.

Still, in 33 years of tournaments, the CITGO BASSMASTER pros have always found a way to catch bass under even the worst possible circumstances.

To John Murray's way of thinking, that aptly describes Lake Mead during this time of year. One of the West's top tournament warriors, the Arizona pro knows Mead as intimately as most of us know our backyards. And a week before the event, he expects the
tournament to provide a rigorous three-day test.

"It's going to be very tough," Murray said. "With the low water we have on Mead right now - the lake is 35 to 40 feet low - we just don't have the cover to fish that we've had for the last four or five years. And that will make the bass relate to cover
a lot differently.

"That lake really needs cover. Without a lot of brush in the water, there's going to be a lot of suspended fish and a lot of deeper, rock-related fish. And that's going to make them harder to find and harder to catch."

As if the low-water level doesn't present enough problems for the competitors, Murray emphasizes that the desert region has yet to begin warming up from the winter. And, he says it is almost impossible to catch bass consistently when Mead's deep,
clear waters are still cold.

"Because of the conditions, the areas will fish small and the catch rate will be down quite a bit," Murray added. "Guys will have to cover a lot of water just to catch one fish here and one fish there."

Without a sudden warming trend in the coming week, Murray predicts that the winning weight will be 30 to 38 pounds (last year's winner, Jack Gadlage, weighed in 43 pounds, 12 ounces). But he is actually looking forward to the upcoming challenge.

"After fishing this lake for 20 years, a lot of the old areas that we fished back in the late 80s will be a factor," Murray said. "I'm hoping that the experience factor will work in my favor."

At stake in this, the third tournament of the four-event Western Open circuit, are a $48,000 top prize and valuable points toward qualifying for the prestigious 2002 CITGO BASS Masters Classic.

Daily weigh-ins take place at Callville Bay Marina at 2:30 p.m. Anglers launch beginning at 5:45 a.m.

The Arizona CITGO BASSMASTER Western Open presented by Mercury Marine will be televised on ESPN2 Saturday, April 6 at 10:30 a.m. ET and will be re-aired on Friday, April 12 at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET.

By sanctioning over 20,000 tournaments worldwide, B.A.S.S. is the world's largest fishing organization. The CITGO BASSMASTER Tournament Trail is the oldest and most prestigious pro bass fishing tournament circuit. It continues to set the standard for
credibility, professionalism, and sportsmanship after more than three decades.

Sponsors of the Arizona CITGO BASSMASTER Western Open presented by Mercury Marine include: CITGO Petroleum Corporation, Chevrolet Trucks, Mercury Marine, Yamaha Outboards, Triton Boats, Skeeter Boats, Lowrance Electronics, Flowmaster Exhaust Systems, Stowa
way Batteries, Kumho Tires, Long John Silver's, Gore-Tex Outerwear, MotorGuide Trolling Motors, Bass Pro Shops, Armstrong Industrial Hand Tools, GMAC/ B.A.S.S. Vehicle & Boat Insurance, B.A.S.S. Platinum Visa/First USA.

Associate Sponsors include: Bass Cat Boats and G3 Boats

The Arizona CITGO BASSMASTER Western Open presented by Mercury Marine is presented locally by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, (702) 892-0711.