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Ohio's Bill Lowen Takes Lead at Season-Opening
Bassmaster Elite Series Event
 March
6, 2008 - LEESBURG, Fla. -- Capitalizing on a last-minute
bass weighing more than 10 pounds, Bill Lowen (in photo) of North
Bend, Ohio, built a limit of 21 pounds, 10 ounces, Thursday at
the Sunshine Showdown presented by Advance Auto Parts and leads
his nearest competitor, Bryan Hudgins of Orange Park, Fla., by
mere ounces.
The 33-year-old Lowen boated the Purolator Big
Bass of the Day, a 10-6 brute, just minutes before heading back
to weigh his fish. He buttressed his total with other modest
bass caught from an area located more than 30 minutes from the
launch site.
"I didn't even see the fish hit my bait,"
Lowen said of the big bass. "It was just a magical day and
I can't wait to get back out there tomorrow."
Still, Lowen lamented losing two fish early in
the day. The Elite pro has a top finish of fourth in BASS competition
and has amassed nearly $200,000 in career earnings. A win in
the first Elite Series event of 2008 would earn him $100,000.
While Lowen experienced boat traffic in the primary
area he was fishing, he said he was able to execute with a totally
different method than his competitors. He played it close to
the vest on the specifics.
Despite a limited practice period due to a bout
with the flu, Hudgins capitalized on his local knowledge catching
21 pounds, 6 ounces. The 28-year-old built a strong limit by
10:30 a.m. targeting bedding fish in isolated clumps.
He spent the remainder of the day searching for
an additional pattern to add to his weight. He was encouraged
about the rest of the four-day event after locating some additional
fish.
"It was just one of those days where everything
went well," Hudgins said. "I got some good strikes
early and I was able to execute. I'm looking forward to tomorrow."
Hudgins is in his second year in the Elite Series
and scored his highest finish in BASS competition on the Harris
Chain at a 2006 Elite WildCard event. He has amassed just more
than $100,000 in career earnings, and a win at the Harris Chain
would nearly double that.
In third was Elite rookie Billy Brewer of Bruceville,
Texas, with 20 pounds, 7 ounces. Brewer, an ex-Major League Baseball
player who had stints with the Kansas City Royals and Philadelphia
Phillies, also battled sickness. He persevered and flipped a
Gambler Craw, catching two 7-pound bass on consecutive casts.
Rounding out the top five was Dean Rojas of Grand
Saline, Texas, with 18 pounds, 2 ounces, and Dave Wolak of Wake
Forest, N.C., with 17 pounds, 12 ounces.
In addition to the season-opening title, pros are
building points in the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the
Year race. The winner of the event, based on finishes in the
11 Elite events, will earn $250,000. The top 36 anglers in the
standings will sew up berths in the 2009 Bassmaster Classic.
In the co-angler division, Jim McDevitt of Missouri
boated four fish weighing 16 pounds, 13 ounces and leads his
nearest competitor, Wes Hood of Virginia, by more than 1 pound.
Jimmy Sparks of Alabama was third with 12 pounds, 13 ounces.
Co-anglers are competing for a top prize of $25,000.
Fresh off his 2008 Bassmaster Classic victory,
Texan Alton Jones is in 64th with 8 pounds, 14 ounces. Florida
stalwarts Terry Scroggins (78th) and Peter Thliveros (100th)
struggled in the season-opening event.
2008 Sunshine Showdown 3/6-3/9
Harris Chain of Lakes, Leesburg FL.
(PROFESSIONAL) Standings Day
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$
1. Bill Lowen North Bend, OH 5 21-10 305 $2,000.00
Day 1: 5 21-10
2. Bryan Hudgins Orange Park, FL 5 21-06 295
Day 1: 5 21-06
3. Billy Brewer Bruceville, TX 5 20-07 290
Day 1: 5 20-07
4. Dean Rojas Lake Havasu City, TX 5 18-02 285
Day 1: 5 18-02
5. Dave Wolak Wake Forest, NC 5 17-12 280
Day 1: 5 17-12
6. Brian Snowden Reeds Spring, MO 5 17-03 276
Day 1: 5 17-03
7. Jimmy Mize Ben Lomond, AR 5 16-09 272
Day 1: 5 16-09
8. Fred Roumbanis Bixby, CA 5 16-05 268
Day 1: 5 16-05
9. Mark Davis Mount Ida, AR 5 16-01 264
Day 1: 5 16-01
10. Ray Sedgwick Cross, SC 4 15-14 260
Day 1: 4 15-14
11. Mike McClelland Bella Vista, AR 5 15-13255.5
Day 1: 5 15-13
11. Britt Myers Lake Wylie, NC 5 15-13255.5
Day 1: 5 15-13
13. Rick Ash Pottstown, PA 5 15-12 251
Day 1: 5 15-12
14. Matt Reed Madisonville, TX 5 14-12 248
Day 1: 5 14-12
15. Takahiro Omori Emory, TX 5 14-02 245
Day 1: 5 14-02
16. Jason Quinn York, SC 5 14-00 243
Day 1: 5 14-00
17. Gary Klein Weatherford, TX 5 13-10 241
Day 1: 5 13-10
18. Rick Morris Virginia Beach, VA 5 13-09 239
Day 1: 5 13-09
19. Timmy Horton Muscle Shoals, AL 5 13-05 237
Day 1: 5 13-05
20. Cliff Pace Petal, MS 5 13-01 235
Day 1: 5 13-01
21. Bradley Hallman Norman, OK 5 12-15 232
Day 1: 5 12-15
21. Gerald Swindle Warrior, AL 5 12-15 232
Day 1: 5 12-15
23. Marty Robinson Lyman, SC 5 12-14 229
Day 1: 5 12-14
24. Russ Lane Prattville, AL 5 12-11 227
Day 1: 5 12-11
25. Steve Kennedy Auburn, AL 5 12-08 225
Day 1: 5 12-08
26. Guy Eaker Cherryville, NC 5 12-04 223
Day 1: 5 12-04
27. Yusuke Miyazaki Forney, TX 5 12-03 221
Day 1: 5 12-03
28. Aaron Martens Leeds, AL 5 12-01 217
Day 1: 5 12-01
28. James Niggemeyer Van, TX 5 12-01 217
Day 1: 5 12-01
28. Bernard Schultz Gainesville, FL 5 12-01 217
Day 1: 5 12-01
31. Todd Faircloth Jasper, TX 5 11-13 213
Day 1: 5 11-13
32. Denny Brauer Camdenton, MO 5 11-11 210
Day 1: 5 11-11
32. Kevin Wirth Crestwood, KY 5 11-11 210
Day 1: 5 11-11
34. Skeet Reese Auburn, CA 5 11-09 207
Day 1: 5 11-09
35. Randy Howell Springville, AL 5 11-05 205
Day 1: 5 11-05
36. Kenyon Hill Norman, OK 5 11-04 202
Day 1: 5 11-04
36. Chris Lane Lakeland, FL 5 11-04 202
Day 1: 5 11-04
38. Scott Campbell Springfield, MO 5 11-03 198
Day 1: 5 11-03
38. Rick Clunn Ava, MO 5 11-03 198
Day 1: 5 11-03
40. Kevin Short Mayflower, AR 5 11-02 195
Day 1: 5 11-02
41. Morizo Shimizu Osaka, CA 5 11-01 193
Day 1: 5 11-01
42. Jared Lintner Arroyo Grande, CA 5 10-15 191
Day 1: 5 10-15
43. Steve Daniel Clewiston, FL 4 10-08 189
Day 1: 4 10-08
44. Tommy Biffle Wagoner, OK 5 10-06 187
Day 1: 5 10-06
45. Charlie Hartley Grove City, OH 5 10-05 184
Day 1: 5 10-05
45. Michael Iaconelli Runnemede, NJ 5 10-05 184
Day 1: 5 10-05
47. Mark Menendez Paducah, KY 5 10-04 181
Day 1: 5 10-04
48. Preston Clark Palatka, FL 5 10-01 178
Day 1: 5 10-01
48. Shaw E Grigsby Gainesville, FL 5 10-01 178
Day 1: 5 10-01
50. Mike Wurm Hot Springs, AR 5 09-15 175
Day 1: 5 09-15
51. Brian Clark Haltom City, TX 5 09-14 172
Day 1: 5 09-14
51. Boyd Duckett Demopolis, AL 5 09-14 172
Day 1: 5 09-14
53. Stephen Browning Hot Springs, AR 5 09-12 168
Day 1: 5 09-12
53. Marty Stone Fayetteville, NC 5 09-12 168
Day 1: 5 09-12
55. Glenn Delong Bellville, OH 5 09-11 164
Day 1: 5 09-11
55. Derek Remitz Grant, AL 5 09-11 164
Day 1: 5 09-11
57. Matt Amedeo Clinton, OH 5 09-05 161
Day 1: 5 09-05
58. Kevin VanDam Kalamazoo, MI 5 09-02 159
Day 1: 5 09-02
59. Paul Elias Laurel, MS 5 09-01 157
Day 1: 5 09-01
60. Casey Ashley Donalds, SC 5 09-00 152
Day 1: 5 09-00
60. John Crews Salem, VA 5 09-00 152
Day 1: 5 09-00
60. Paul Hirosky Guys Mills, PA 5 09-00 152
Day 1: 5 09-00
60. Corey Waldrop Fort Worth, TX 4 09-00 152
Day 1: 4 09-00
64. Alton Jones Waco, TX 5 08-14 147
Day 1: 5 08-14
65. Kurt Dove Fairfax, VA 5 08-12 145
Day 1: 5 08-12
66. Mark Tyler Vian, OK 5 08-09 143
Day 1: 5 08-09
67. Bobby Myers Tulsa, OK 5 08-07 141
Day 1: 5 08-07
68. Davy Hite Ninety Six, SC 5 08-05 138
Day 1: 5 08-05
68. Jeremy Starks Charleston, WV 4 08-05 138
Day 1: 4 08-05
70. Ben Matsubu Hemphill, TX 5 08-04 134
Day 1: 5 08-04
70. Zell Rowland Montgomery, TX 5 08-04 134
Day 1: 5 08-04
72. Elton Luce Jr. Brookeland, TX 5 08-03 131
Day 1: 5 08-03
73. Matthew Sphar Pavilion, NY 5 08-02 129
Day 1: 5 08-02
74. Kevin Langill Terrell, NC 5 08-01 127
Day 1: 5 08-01
75. Jon Bondy Windsor CANADA 3 08-00 125
Day 1: 3 08-00
76. Ken D Cook Lawton, OK 5 07-15 122
Day 1: 5 07-15
76. Kotaro Kiriyama Moody, AL 4 07-15 122
Day 1: 4 07-15
78. Terry Butcher Talala, OK 5 07-13 118
Day 1: 5 07-13
78. Terry Scroggins San Mateo, FL 5 07-13 118
Day 1: 5 07-13
80. Edwin Evers Talala, OK 5 07-12 115
Day 1: 5 07-12
81. Jami Fralick Martin, SD 5 07-11 113
Day 1: 5 07-11
82. Grant Goldbeck Gaithersburg, MD 5 07-08 109
Day 1: 5 07-08
82. Dustin Wilks Rocky Mount, NC 5 07-08 109
Day 1: 5 07-08
82. Jeff Kriet Ardmore, OK 4 07-08 109
Day 1: 4 07-08
85. Pat Golden High Point, NC 5 07-06 104
Day 1: 5 07-06
85. Bobby Lane Lakeland, FL 5 07-06 104
Day 1: 5 07-06
87. Kelly Jordon Mineola, TX 3 07-04 101
Day 1: 3 07-04
88. Pete Ponds Madison, MS 5 07-00 98
Day 1: 5 07-00
88. Jason Williamson Aiken, SC 4 07-00 98
Day 1: 4 07-00
90. Jay Fuller Kingston, OK 5 06-14 94
Day 1: 5 06-14
90. Clark Reehm Russellville, AR 5 06-14 94
Day 1: 5 06-14
92. Jeff Connella Bentley, LA 5 06-13 90
Day 1: 5 06-13
92. Byron Velvick Del Rio, TX 5 06-13 90
Day 1: 5 06-13
94. Jim Murray Arabi, GA 3 06-12 87
Day 1: 3 06-12
95. Todd Auten Lake Wylie, SC 5 06-10 85
Day 1: 5 06-10
96. David Smith Del City, OK 5 06-07 83
Day 1: 5 06-07
97. Greg Gutierrez Red Bluff, CA 5 06-03 81
Day 1: 5 06-03
98. Scott Rook Little Rock, AR 5 06-02 79
Day 1: 5 06-02
99. Ishama Monroe Hughson, CA 5 06-01 77
Day 1: 5 06-01
100. Peter E Thliveros St Augustine, FL 5 05-13
76
Day 1: 5 05-13
101. Mark Tucker Saint Louis, MO 5 05-10 75
Day 1: 5 05-10
102. James Kennedy Lacombe, LA 5 05-06 74
Day 1: 5 05-06
103. John Murray Phoenix, AZ 3 05-03 73
Day 1: 3 05-03
104. Brent Chapman Lake Quivira, KS 4 05-00
72
Day 1: 4 05-00
105. David Sherrer Shreveport, LA 3 04-12 71
Day 1: 3 04-12
106. Wade Grooms Bonneau, SC 3 03-15 70
Day 1: 3 03-15
107. Randy Allen Shreveport, LA 2 03-01 69
Day 1: 2 03-01
108. Jeff Reynolds Idabel, OK 2 02-12 68
Day 1: 2 02-12
109. Greg Hackney Gonzales, LA 1 01-02 67
Day 1: 1 01-02
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PUROLATOR BIG BASS
Day
1 Bill Lowen North Bend, OH 10-06 $1,000.00
BERKLEY HEAVYWEIGHT
Day
1 Bill Lowen North Bend, OH 21-10 $1,000.00
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 92 515 1103-07
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92 515 1103-07
2008 Sunshine Showdown 3/6-3/9
Harris Chain of Lakes, Leesburg FL.
(NON_BOATER) Standings Day 1
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$
1. Jim McDevitt Eldon, MO 4 16-13 0
Day 1: 4 16-13
2. Wes Hood Annandale, VA 5 15-09 0
Day 1: 5 15-09
3. Jimmy Sparks Tuscumbia, AL 5 12-13 0 $500.00
Day 1: 5 12-13
4. Jeff Sullivan Frostproof, FL 5 11-10 0
Day 1: 5 11-10
5. Steven Wisdom Birmingham, AL 4 11-04 0
Day 1: 4 11-04
6. Rob Newell Tallahassee, FL 5 11-01 0
Day 1: 5 11-01
7. Bill Milton Searcy, AR 5 10-00 0
Day 1: 5 10-00
7. Ted Roberts Eustis, FL 4 10-00 0
Day 1: 4 10-00
9. James Ashcraft Orlando, FL 5 09-11 0
Day 1: 5 09-11
10. William Wood West Palm Beach, FL 5 09-09 0
Day 1: 5 09-09
11. Gerald Smith Louisville, KY 5 09-07 0
Day 1: 5 09-07
12. Kyle A. Fox Lakeland, FL 5 09-04 0
Day 1: 5 09-04
13. Harry Potts Ozark, AL 5 09-03 0
Day 1: 5 09-03
14. Kenneth Thornton Knoxville, TN 4 09-01 0
Day 1: 4 09-01
15. Thomas Martin Lady Lake, FL 2 09-00 0
Day 1: 2 09-00
16. Gil Phillips Alba, TX 5 08-09 0
Day 1: 5 08-09
16. Tom Whiles Melbourne, KY 5 08-09 0
Day 1: 5 08-09
18. Ronald Green Tampa, SC 2 08-08 0
Day 1: 2 08-08
19. Joan Arnal 46021 Valencia SPAIN 5 08-06 0
Day 1: 5 08-06
20. Bob Decker Clermont, FL 5 08-00 0
Day 1: 5 08-00
21. Brian Easler Inman, SC 5 07-13 0
Day 1: 5 07-13
21. Loel Brandstrom New Brighton, MN 2 07-13 0
Day 1: 2 07-13
23. Vincent Dellolio Wesley Chapel, FL 4 07-08
0
Day 1: 4 07-08
24. Don Bosko Lakeland, FL 4 07-07 0
Day 1: 4 07-07
25. David Lepsic Haines City, FL 5 07-05 0
Day 1: 5 07-05
26. Jon Specht Clermont, FL 4 07-02 0
Day 1: 4 07-02
27. Daren Mcdermott Saint Cloud, FL 3 07-01 0
Day 1: 3 07-01
28. Bob Turcotte Roseville, MN 4 07-00 0
Day 1: 4 07-00
29. Mike Frazier Clermont, FL 4 06-15 0
Day 1: 4 06-15
30. Eric Peck Williamsburg, MI 5 06-08 0
Day 1: 5 06-08
31. Marcos Malucelli Fort Mill, SC 2 06-07 0
Day 1: 2 06-07
32. Fred Rigdon Belleview, FL 4 06-04 0
Day 1: 4 06-04
33. Michael Press Tampa, FL 4 05-12 0
Day 1: 4 05-12
34. Eric Johnson Millis, MA 2 05-09 0
Day 1: 2 05-09
35. Harry Parten Columbiana, AL 3 05-07 0
Day 1: 3 05-07
36. Bret Myers Keller, TX 2 05-05 0
Day 1: 2 05-05
37. Allen Hopper San Mateo, FL 3 05-04 0
Day 1: 3 05-04
38. Jimmy Adams Howey In The Hills, FL 3 05-02
0
Day 1: 3 05-02
38. Paul Pagnato Vienna, VA 2 05-02 0
Day 1: 2 05-02
40. Bryan Talmadge Pell City, AL 4 04-15 0
Day 1: 4 04-15
41. Kentaro Amagal New Port Richey, FL 4 04-10
0
Day 1: 4 04-10
42. Chad Christensen Alpine, UT 3 04-06 0
Day 1: 3 04-06
43. Tim Ezell Key West, FL 3 04-05 0
Day 1: 3 04-05
44. John Pantaleo Oshawa ONTARIO CANADA 3 03-15
0
Day 1: 3 03-15
45. Preston Frazell Kincaid, KS 3 03-14 0
Day 1: 3 03-14
45. Kevin Clark Astor, FL 2 03-14 0
Day 1: 2 03-14
47. Joe Edwards Jr. Kissimmee, FL 3 03-11 0
Day 1: 3 03-11
47. Stephen Fatherree Alba, KY 2 03-11 0
Day 1: 2 03-11
49. Richard Kennedy Angie, LA 2 03-10 0
Day 1: 2 03-10
50. L. C. Hatley Circleville, OH 2 03-09 0
Day 1: 2 03-09
51. Ivan C Morris Virginia Beach, VA 2 03-08 0
Day 1: 2 03-08
51. Thomas Rogers Keller, TX 2 03-08 0
Day 1: 2 03-08
53. Tommy Swindle Cleveland, AL 4 03-07 0
Day 1: 4 03-07
53. Kurtis Michaux Clermont, FL 2 03-07 0
Day 1: 2 03-07
53. Marty Scoggins Trion, GA 2 03-07 0
Day 1: 2 03-07
56. Kevin Pulsifer Cocoa, FL 3 03-03 0
Day 1: 3 03-03
56. Jeffrey Worth Longwood, FL 2 03-03 0
Day 1: 2 03-03
58. Cyril Knowles Vero Beach, FL 2 03-01 0
Day 1: 2 03-01
58. Jason Seaton Martinsville, IN 1 03-01 0
Day 1: 1 03-01
60. Joe Lubertine Fort Mc Coy, FL 2 02-15 0
Day 1: 2 02-15
61. Joey Thacker Proctorville, OH 2 02-14 0
Day 1: 2 02-14
61. Steve Warner Winter Haven, FL 2 02-14 0
Day 1: 2 02-14
63. Donald Denbleyker Littleton, CO 2 02-12 0
Day 1: 2 02-12
64. Mary Delgado Tampa, FL 2 02-11 0
Day 1: 2 02-11
64. Jay Jastrzemski West Palm Beach, FL 2 02-11
0
Day 1: 2 02-11
66. Troy Anderson Galesville, WI 2 02-08 0
Day 1: 2 02-08
67. Cliff Prince Palatka, FL 1 02-06 0
Day 1: 1 02-06
68. Jason Cordiale Orinda, CA 2 02-05 0
Day 1: 2 02-05
69. John Reilly Bay Shore, NY 1 02-03 0
Day 1: 1 02-03
70. Joseph Mason Tempe, AZ 2 02-02 0
Day 1: 2 02-02
70. Randy Webb Orlando, FL 2 02-02 0
Day 1: 2 02-02
72. Russ Osborne Orlando, FL 2 02-00 0
Day 1: 2 02-00
72. Kevin Bonia Lady Lake, FL 1 02-00 0
Day 1: 1 02-00
72. J Flaherty Topsfield, MA 1 02-00 0
Day 1: 1 02-00
75. Steven Bunt Wallkill, NY 2 01-14 0
Day 1: 2 01-14
76. Jim Staszewski West Gardiner, ME 2 01-12 0
Day 1: 2 01-12
76. Larry C Butler New Haven, VT 1 01-12 0
Day 1: 1 01-12
76. Doug Iorio Kennerdell, PA 1 01-12 0
Day 1: 1 01-12
76. Rex Kinsey Bedford, IN 1 01-12 0
Day 1: 1 01-12
80. Alan McGuckin Tulsa, OK 2 01-11 0
Day 1: 2 01-11
81. John Vanderwerf Atlantic Beach, FL 1 01-10
0
Day 1: 1 01-10
82. Joel Etheredge Springville, AL 1 01-06 0
Day 1: 1 01-06
83. Monty Conley Chapmanville, WV 1 01-05 0
Day 1: 1 01-05
83. Ron Tyson Marietta, GA 1 01-05 0
Day 1: 1 01-05
85. Jacques Lheureux Tampa, FL 1 01-04 0
Day 1: 1 01-04
86. Bj Hannah Dyersburg, TN 1 01-02 0
Day 1: 1 01-02
87. Guillermo Gomez Ribe Villamediana De Iregua
1 01-00 0
Day 1: 1 01-00
87. Stephanie Prokopp Leesburg, FL 1 01-00 0
Day 1: 1 01-00
89. Howard Stephens Columbia, SC 1 00-15 0
Day 1: 1 00-15
90. Richard Grimes Springfield, IL 1 00-14 0
Day 1: 1 00-14
91. Dennis Andersen Wellington, FL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
91. Sunny Carpenter Summerfield, FL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
91. Benny Colson Lake Park, GA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
91. Dub Dillon Tavares, FL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
91. Justin Hamner Birmingham, AL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
91. John Hunt Lakeland, FL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
91. Michael Kenny Dover, FL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
91. Robert Lane Lakeland, FL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
91. Becky McKinney Ocala, FL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
91. David Raysin Leesburg, FL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
91. Joe Summerson Guntersville, AL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
91. Dennis Whitaker Branson, MO 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
91. John Wood Roscoe, IL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
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PUROLATOR BIG BASS
Day
1 Jimmy Sparks Tuscumbia, AL 08-06 $500.00
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 17 251 462-03
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17 251 462-03
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