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Consistency Key to Snowden's
Big Lead at Bassmaster Elite Series Season Opener
 March
8, 2008 - LEESBURG, Fla. -- (Photo - Top 12 going into final
day) With a string of second-place finishes to his credit
in BASS competition, Brian Snowden of Reeds Spring, Mo., might
be ready to break through and score his first BASS victory at
the Sunshine Showdown presented by Advance Auto Parts on the
Harris Chain of Lakes.
Snowden, who has totaled 54 pounds, 0 ounces, through
three days of competition, opened up a commanding margin Saturday
of nearly 10 pounds over two-time Bassmaster Elite Series champion
Mike McClelland of Bella Vista, Ark.
Throughout the Sunshine Showdown, Snowden has been
consistent while other anglers have been all over the map. He
has caught more than 16 pounds each of three days and rounded
out his total with a 16-pound, 13-ounce catch Saturday, the second-heaviest
of the day.
"I'm tired of second place," the 35-year-old
Snowden said. "If I lose this one, I know it's all my fault.
I'm anxious to get out there tomorrow."
While Saturday's competition was plagued with strong,
gusting winds, Snowden was able to take advantage of one of his
secondary areas, which was protected from the gales. As he did
Thursday and Friday, Snowden continued to flip to off-color water
with two primary baits, a Beaver and a Zoom Speed Craw, both
in black neon.
He has been in a stretch of areas that have been
pressured by other competitors, but he has maintained a slow,
methodical pace that has allowed him to entice the most bites.
He said his success is due to his steady presentation and his
concentration on a limited stretch of water throughout the tournament.
With a victory Sunday, Snowden would earn $100,000,
pushing his BASS career earnings to nearly $500,000.
"All I need is five more decent bites,"
he said. "The key has been fishing slowly. I really have
executed well and slowed down to the best of my ability."
McClelland also displayed a measure of consistency
The 40-year-old has boated a limit weighing more than 13 pounds
each of three days, primarily throwing a Zoom Trick Worm. Like
Snowden, he has fished slowly, pitching to lily pads or grassy
areas.
Facing a nearly insurmountable margin, McClelland,
who has a three-day total of 44 pounds, 2 ounces, was realistic
about his chances Sunday. "I'm fishing for second."
However, McClelland was pleased with his performance on the
Harris Chain.
"This is the best event I have ever fished
in Florida," the five-time Bassmaster Classic qualifier
said. "I always struggled here, but I made up my mind to
slow down and fish confidently. Just having some success here
is a definite moral victory for me."
Slipping from second to third was Bobby Lane of
Lakeland, Fla., with 42 pounds, 10 ounces. Following Lane was
Dean Rojas of Grand Saline, Texas, in fourth with 42 pounds,
6 ounces.
Joining brother Bobby in the top five was Chris
Lane of Winter Haven, Fla., in fifth with 41 pounds, 3 ounces.
After his brother jumped 82 places Friday, Chris jumped 45 spots
Saturday. For Sunday's final day, the field was cut to the top-12
anglers, and they include Japan's Morizo Shimizu in eighth and
Pennsylvania's Rick Ash in ninth.
2007 Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year
Skeet Reese finished 17th, while 2008 Bassmaster Classic champion
Alton Jones tied for 37th. In addition to tournament positioning,
pros are building points in the 2008 Bassmaster Angler of the
Year race. The winner will be determined after the 11 Elite events,
with the top 36 in the standings qualifying for the 2009 Bassmaster
Classic.
In the co-angler division, which concluded Saturday,
Jim McDevitt of Eldon, Mo., took home the $25,000 top prize and
his second BASS victory, catching 33 pounds, 12 ounces, through
three days. Trailing McDevitt were Fred Rigdon of Florida with
27 pounds, 12 ounces, and Kentucky's Gerald Smith, with 25 pounds,
8 ounces.
2008 Sunshine Showdown 3/6-3/9
Harris Chain of Lakes, Leesburg FL.
(PROFESSIONAL) Standings Day 3
Angler Hometown
No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$
1. Brian Snowden Reeds Spring, MO
15 54-00 310
Day 1: 5 17-03 Day 2: 5 20-00 Day
3: 5 16-13
2. Mike McClelland Bella Vista, AR
15 44-02 295
Day 1: 5 15-13 Day 2: 5 15-04 Day
3: 5 13-01
3. Bobby Lane Lakeland, FL
15 42-10 290 $1,000.00
Day 1: 5 07-06 Day 2: 5 26-09 Day
3: 5 08-11
4. Dean Rojas Lake Havasu City, TX
15 42-06 285
Day 1: 5 18-02 Day 2: 5 10-11 Day
3: 5 13-09
5. Chris Lane Lakeland, FL
15 41-03 280 $2,000.00
Day 1: 5 11-04 Day 2: 5 10-03 Day
3: 5 19-12
6. Mark Menendez Paducah, KY
14 39-01 276
Day 1: 5 10-04 Day 2: 5 24-09 Day
3: 4 04-04
7. Steve Kennedy Auburn, AL
15 38-01 272
Day 1: 5 12-08 Day 2: 5 09-00 Day
3: 5 16-09
8. Morizo Shimizu Osaka, CA
15 37-03 268
Day 1: 5 11-01 Day 2: 5 14-13 Day
3: 5 11-05
9. Rick Ash Pottstown, PA
13 37-00 264
Day 1: 5 15-12 Day 2: 5 14-12 Day
3: 3 06-08
10. Kenyon Hill Norman, OK
15 35-05 260
Day 1: 5 11-04 Day 2: 5 11-00 Day
3: 5 13-01
11. Todd Faircloth Jasper, TX
15 34-15 254
Day 1: 5 11-13 Day 2: 5 15-03 Day
3: 5 07-15
11. Bradley Hallman Norman, OK
15 34-15 254
Day 1: 5 12-15 Day 2: 5 11-15 Day
3: 5 10-01
11. Mark Davis Mount Ida, AR
14 34-15 254 $11,867.00
Day 1: 5 16-01 Day 2: 5 13-10 Day
3: 4 05-04
14. Britt Myers Lake Wylie, NC
14 34-08 248 $10,700.00
Day 1: 5 15-13 Day 2: 5 12-02 Day
3: 4 06-09
15. Bill Lowen North Bend, OH
12 34-07 250 $12,600.00
Day 1: 5 21-10 Day 2: 5 09-04 Day
3: 2 03-09
16. Casey Ashley Donalds, SC
15 33-14 243 $10,500.00
Day 1: 5 09-00 Day 2: 5 14-07 Day
3: 5 10-07
17. Skeet Reese Auburn, CA
15 33-13 241 $10,500.00
Day 1: 5 11-09 Day 2: 5 12-15 Day
3: 5 09-05
18. Rick Morris Virginia Beach, VA
11 33-11 239 $10,500.00
Day 1: 5 13-09 Day 2: 5 18-05 Day
3: 1 01-13
19. Dave Wolak Wake Forest, NC
13 33-08 237 $10,500.00
Day 1: 5 17-12 Day 2: 5 11-13 Day
3: 3 03-15
20. Gary Klein Weatherford, TX
14 33-03 235 $10,500.00
Day 1: 5 13-10 Day 2: 5 13-05 Day
3: 4 06-04
21. Bryan Hudgins Orange Park, FL
12 32-13 232 $10,250.00
Day 1: 5 21-06 Day 2: 5 07-00 Day
3: 2 04-07
21. Kevin Short Mayflower, AR
12 32-13 232 $10,250.00
Day 1: 5 11-02 Day 2: 5 17-12 Day
3: 2 03-15
23. Randy Howell Springville, AL
15 32-05 229 $10,250.00
Day 1: 5 11-05 Day 2: 5 13-10 Day
3: 5 07-06
24. Derek Remitz Grant, AL
15 32-04 227 $10,250.00
Day 1: 5 09-11 Day 2: 5 13-13 Day
3: 5 08-12
25. Matt Reed Madisonville, TX
13 32-01 225 $10,250.00
Day 1: 5 14-12 Day 2: 5 12-15 Day
3: 3 04-06
26. Mike Wurm Hot Springs, AR
15 32-00 222 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 09-15 Day 2: 5 12-05 Day
3: 5 09-12
26. Jimmy Mize Ben Lomond, AR
13 32-00 222 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 16-09 Day 2: 3 07-02 Day
3: 5 08-05
28. Fred Roumbanis Bixby, CA
13 31-13 219 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 16-05 Day 2: 5 08-03 Day
3: 3 07-05
29. Preston Clark Palatka, FL
14 31-04 217 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 10-01 Day 2: 5 16-08 Day
3: 4 04-11
30. John Crews Salem, VA
15 30-03 215 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 09-00 Day 2: 5 12-15 Day
3: 5 08-04
31. Kevin VanDam Kalamazoo, MI
13 30-01 213 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 09-02 Day 2: 5 12-13 Day
3: 3 08-02
32. Shaw E Grigsby Gainesville, FL
15 30-00 211 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 10-01 Day 2: 5 11-07 Day
3: 5 08-08
33. Jared Lintner Arroyo Grande, CA
15 29-14 209 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 10-15 Day 2: 5 11-08 Day
3: 5 07-07
34. Stephen Browning Hot Springs, AR
12 29-11 207 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 09-12 Day 2: 5 16-09 Day
3: 2 03-06
35. Russ Lane Prattville, AL
13 29-08 204 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 12-11 Day 2: 5 10-10 Day
3: 3 06-03
35. Guy Eaker Cherryville, NC
8 29-08 204 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 12-04 Day 2: 3 17-04 Day
3: 0 00-00
37. Marty Stone Fayetteville, NC
15 29-03 200 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 09-12 Day 2: 5 12-13 Day
3: 5 06-10
37. Alton Jones Waco, TX
14 29-03 200 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 08-14 Day 2: 5 12-10 Day
3: 4 07-11
39. Glenn Delong Bellville, OH
12 29-02 197 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 09-11 Day 2: 5 16-14 Day
3: 2 02-09
40. Tommy Biffle Wagoner, OK
15 28-12 194 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 10-06 Day 2: 5 12-12 Day
3: 5 05-10
40. Takahiro Omori Emory, TX
14 28-12 194 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 14-02 Day 2: 5 08-02 Day
3: 4 06-08
42. Scott Rook Little Rock, AR
14 28-02 191 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 06-02 Day 2: 5 17-05 Day
3: 4 04-11
43. Matthew Sphar Pavilion, NY
14 27-03 189 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 08-02 Day 2: 5 13-08 Day
3: 4 05-09
44. Aaron Martens Leeds, AL
13 26-15 187 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 12-01 Day 2: 5 09-12 Day
3: 3 05-02
45. Billy Brewer Bruceville, TX
10 26-11 185 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 20-07 Day 2: 4 04-03 Day
3: 1 02-01
46. Clark Reehm Russellville, AR
13 26-10 183 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 06-14 Day 2: 5 15-11 Day
3: 3 04-01
47. Gerald Swindle Warrior, AL
14 26-07 181 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 12-15 Day 2: 5 09-01 Day
3: 4 04-07
48. Kevin Wirth Crestwood, KY
13 26-03 179 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 11-11 Day 2: 5 10-13 Day
3: 3 03-11
49. Jim Murray Arabi, GA
11 26-00 177 $11,000.00
Day 1: 3 06-12 Day 2: 5 15-05 Day
3: 3 03-15
50. Jason Quinn York, SC
11 25-07 175 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 14-00 Day 2: 4 09-12 Day
3: 2 01-11
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PUROLATOR BIG BASS
Day
1 Bill Lowen North Bend, OH
10-06 $1,000.00
2 Jim Murray Arabi, GA
09-08 $1,000.00
3 Chris Lane Lakeland, FL
06-12 $1,000.00
BERKLEY HEAVYWEIGHT
Day
1 Bill Lowen North Bend, OH
21-10 $1,000.00
2 Bobby Lane Lakeland, FL
26-09 $1,000.00
3 Chris Lane Lakeland, FL
19-12 $1,000.00
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 92 515 1103-07
2 81 484 1082-01
3 21 189 353-12
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194 1188 2539-04
2008 Sunshine Showdown 3/6-3/9
Harris Chain of Lakes, Leesburg FL.
(NON_BOATER) Standings Day 3
Angler Hometown
No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$
1. Jim McDevitt Eldon, MO
12 33-12 0 $25,000.00
Day 1: 4 16-13 Day 2: 4 09-05 Day
3: 4 07-10
2. Fred Rigdon Belleview, FL
13 27-12 0 $10,000.00
Day 1: 4 06-04 Day 2: 4 07-05 Day
3: 5 14-03
3. Gerald Smith Louisville, KY
12 25-08 0 $5,000.00
Day 1: 5 09-07 Day 2: 5 09-12 Day
3: 2 06-05
4. Eric Peck Williamsburg, MI
12 22-14 0 $3,500.00
Day 1: 5 06-08 Day 2: 5 09-01 Day
3: 2 07-05
5. Thomas Rogers Keller, TX
8 22-11 0 $3,500.00
Day 1: 2 03-08 Day 2: 3 05-08 Day
3: 3 13-11
6. Ted Roberts Eustis, FL
8 21-08 0 $2,500.00
Day 1: 4 10-00 Day 2: 3 10-05 Day
3: 1 01-03
7. Rob Newell Tallahassee, FL
11 21-06 0 $2,250.00
Day 1: 5 11-01 Day 2: 4 06-14 Day
3: 2 03-07
8. Jeff Sullivan Frostproof, FL
11 21-05 0 $2,000.00
Day 1: 5 11-10 Day 2: 3 04-14 Day
3: 3 04-13
9. Bryan Talmadge Pell City, AL
9 20-10 0 $1,750.00
Day 1: 4 04-15 Day 2: 5 15-11 Day
3: 0 00-00
10. Ronald Green Tampa, SC
8 19-11 0 $1,500.00
Day 1: 2 08-08 Day 2: 2 03-14 Day
3: 4 07-05
11. Jimmy Sparks Tuscumbia, AL
11 19-06 0 $1,750.00
Day 1: 5 12-13 Day 2: 5 05-06 Day
3: 1 01-03
12. Brian Easler Inman, SC
11 19-01 0 $1,000.00
Day 1: 5 07-13 Day 2: 5 10-08 Day
3: 1 00-12
13. William Wood West Palm Beach, FL
11 18-15 0 $750.00
Day 1: 5 09-09 Day 2: 3 05-01 Day
3: 3 04-05
13. Steven Wisdom Birmingham, AL
7 18-15 0 $750.00
Day 1: 4 11-04 Day 2: 1 02-03 Day
3: 2 05-08
15. Kyle A. Fox Lakeland, FL
11 18-14 0 $750.00
Day 1: 5 09-04 Day 2: 5 07-06 Day
3: 1 02-04
16. Harry Potts Ozark, AL
12 18-05 0 $750.00
Day 1: 5 09-03 Day 2: 3 03-00 Day
3: 4 06-02
16. Wes Hood Annandale, VA
8 18-05 0 $750.00
Day 1: 5 15-09 Day 2: 2 01-12 Day
3: 1 01-00
18. Daren Mcdermott Saint Cloud, FL
11 17-09 0 $750.00
Day 1: 3 07-01 Day 2: 5 07-06 Day
3: 3 03-02
19. David Lepsic Haines City, FL
12 16-01 0 $750.00
Day 1: 5 07-05 Day 2: 5 05-12 Day
3: 2 03-00
20. Allen Hopper San Mateo, FL
7 15-05 0 $750.00
Day 1: 3 05-04 Day 2: 1 02-14 Day
3: 3 07-03
21. Bill Milton Searcy, AR
9 15-04 0 $750.00
Day 1: 5 10-00 Day 2: 3 03-10 Day
3: 1 01-10
22. Robert Lane Lakeland, FL
6 14-15 0 $750.00
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 5 12-11 Day
3: 1 02-04
23. Doug Iorio Kennerdell, PA
7 14-14 0 $750.00
Day 1: 1 01-12 Day 2: 5 12-00 Day
3: 1 01-02
24. James Ashcraft Orlando, FL
9 14-11 0 $750.00
Day 1: 5 09-11 Day 2: 1 01-13 Day
3: 3 03-03
24. Thomas Martin Lady Lake, FL
4 14-11 0 $750.00
Day 1: 2 09-00 Day 2: 1 01-09 Day
3: 1 04-02
26. Ivan C Morris Virginia Beach, VA
7 14-05 0 $500.00
Day 1: 2 03-08 Day 2: 4 06-15 Day
3: 1 03-14
27. Gil Phillips Alba, TX
8 13-02 0 $500.00
Day 1: 5 08-09 Day 2: 2 03-11 Day
3: 1 00-14
28. Howard Stephens Columbia, SC
9 12-15 0 $500.00
Day 1: 1 00-15 Day 2: 5 08-00 Day
3: 3 04-00
28. Bob Decker Clermont, FL
8 12-15 0 $500.00
Day 1: 5 08-00 Day 2: 0 00-00 Day
3: 3 04-15
30. Mike Frazier Clermont, FL
8 12-11 0 $500.00
Day 1: 4 06-15 Day 2: 2 02-04 Day
3: 2 03-08
31. Marcos Malucelli Fort Mill, SC
5 12-05 0 $500.00
Day 1: 2 06-07 Day 2: 1 01-11 Day
3: 2 04-03
32. Kurtis Michaux Clermont, FL
9 11-06 0 $500.00
Day 1: 2 03-07 Day 2: 5 06-03 Day
3: 2 01-12
33. Steven Bunt Wallkill, NY
8 11-05 0 $500.00
Day 1: 2 01-14 Day 2: 5 06-11 Day
3: 1 02-12
34. Joan Arnal 46021 Valencia SPAIN
7 11-02 0 $500.00
Day 1: 5 08-06 Day 2: 2 02-12 Day
3: 0 00-00
35. Vincent Dellolio Wesley Chapel, FL
7 10-15 0 $500.00
Day 1: 4 07-08 Day 2: 2 01-14 Day
3: 1 01-09
36. Bob Turcotte Roseville, MN
7 10-07 0 $500.00
Day 1: 4 07-00 Day 2: 2 02-02 Day
3: 1 01-05
36. Loel Brandstrom New Brighton, MN
5 10-07 0 $500.00
Day 1: 2 07-13 Day 2: 1 00-12 Day
3: 2 01-14
38. Kentaro Amagal New Port Richey, FL
7 10-03 0 $500.00
Day 1: 4 04-10 Day 2: 2 03-15 Day
3: 1 01-10
39. Tom Whiles Melbourne, KY
6 10-02 0 $500.00
Day 1: 5 08-09 Day 2: 0 00-00 Day
3: 1 01-09
40. Jason Cordiale Orinda, CA
7 10-01 0 $500.00
Day 1: 2 02-05 Day 2: 4 06-00 Day
3: 1 01-12
41. Cliff Prince Palatka, FL
6 09-15 0 $500.00
Day 1: 1 02-06 Day 2: 4 06-05 Day
3: 1 01-04
42. Eric Johnson Millis, MA
6 09-10 0 $500.00
Day 1: 2 05-09 Day 2: 3 03-03 Day
3: 1 00-14
43. Kevin Pulsifer Cocoa, FL
8 09-08 0 $500.00
Day 1: 3 03-03 Day 2: 4 04-14 Day
3: 1 01-07
44. Russ Osborne Orlando, FL
6 09-05 0 $500.00
Day 1: 2 02-00 Day 2: 4 07-05 Day
3: 0 00-00
44. Jon Specht Clermont, FL
6 09-05 0 $500.00
Day 1: 4 07-02 Day 2: 1 01-00 Day
3: 1 01-03
46. Tommy Swindle Cleveland, AL
7 09-04 0 $500.00
Day 1: 4 03-07 Day 2: 3 05-13 Day
3: 0 00-00
47. Kenneth Thornton Knoxville, TN
4 09-01 0 $500.00
Day 1: 4 09-01 Day 2: 0 00-00 Day
3: 0 00-00
48. Don Bosko Lakeland, FL
5 08-15 0 $500.00
Day 1: 4 07-07 Day 2: 1 01-08 Day
3: 0 00-00
49. Michael Press Tampa, FL
6 08-14 0 $500.00
Day 1: 4 05-12 Day 2: 2 03-02 Day
3: 0 00-00
50. Joseph Mason Tempe, AZ
3 08-11 0 $1,000.00
Day 1: 2 02-02 Day 2: 1 06-09 Day
3: 0 00-00
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PUROLATOR BIG BASS
Day
1 Jimmy Sparks Tuscumbia, AL
08-06 $500.00
2 Joseph Mason Tempe, AZ
06-09 $500.00
3 Thomas Rogers Keller, TX
07-03 $500.00
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 17 251 462-03
2 13 207 339-02
3 1 80 152-15
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31 538 954-04
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