Andrew and Chris Ready take first in Bass Series event

Andrew Ready and Chris Ready had 16.70 pounds to win first place during the Wednesday Open Bass Series tournament on Nov. 23 on the Winter Haven North Chain. Justin Jones and John White took second place with 11.10 pounds. Craig Johnson and Jaxon Johnson were third with 11.80 pounds. Andrew Ready also had big bass with a 5.14-pounder.

Weston Marsh and Landon Marsh had 15.10 pounds and also had big bass with a 5.70-pounder to win the Country Boys Fishing LLC Club Benefit Tournament for the family of Polk County Sheriff’s Deputy Blaine Lane on Nov. 20 on the Winter Haven Chain. Timothy Helms and Rick Helms took second place with 13.10 pounds. Danny Glisson and Daniel Smith placed third with 12.14 pounds.

Upcoming Tournaments

The 2022 Bobby Lane High School Cup Tournament will be held on Dec. 3, on the Kissimmee Chain out of Camp Mack. The tournament is open to all junior and high school-age anglers. YouTube social media personality “Jiggin’ With Jordan” will be attending the tournament to meet youth anglers and sign autographs. There are two divisions. High School Division (grades 9-12) and Youth Division (ages 14 and under) with age as of Dec. 3, 2022. There is a two-student team format, plus boat captain/coach. There is no entry fee this year and no national, team or club affiliation is required. Anglers may register up to the morning of the tournament. For more info, go to http://bobbylanecup.com.

The next Happy Hookers Bass Club tournament is on Dec. 3 on the Winter Haven South Chain out of Lake Cannon. Time is safe light to 1:30 p.m. Entry fee $50 per boat and $10 for big bass. For more information, contact Brandon Robinson at 863-397-7932 or visit the Happyhookers Club on Facebook.

The next Lone Fishing Club tournament is on Dec. 3 at Eagle Lake out of the public ramp. Club membership is now closed. For more information, call Walt Hunziker at 407-284-0277 or email at whunziker@tampabay.rr.com.

The next Florida Bass Club Survivor Series tournament is on Dec. 3 on the Winter Haven Chain out of the Lake Rochelle ramp. Anglers must pay a one-time club membership fee of $50. Tourney entry fee is $100 per boat. Optional big bass side pot fee is $10 and optional big bag weight side pot fee is $20. For more information, contact Brant Sims at 321-246-2385 or Dustin Meneley at 689-777-8809 or visit the club’s website at http://www.FloridaBassClub.com.

The Central Florida Slay Nation Open Open Tournament is on Dec. 3 on Crooked Lake out of the public ramp on Little Crooked Lake. The tourney is open to small vessels only. Kayaks, canoes and john boats with no gas-powered vessels are allowed. Launch is at 6:30 a.m. and the tourney ends at 2:30 p.m. Entry fee is $55 and anglers must pre-register at TourneyX. For more information, contact Josiah Vansickle at Josiahvan27@gmail.com.

The ninth annual Toys for Tots 4-Man Team Open Tournament is on Dec. 4. at Lake Kissimmee out of the Camp Mack Guy Harvey Resort. Tournament fee is $260 per team. Anglers must fish as teams of four in two separate boats. Each angler is asked to please bring a new unwrapped toy for donation. For more information, call Brian Stahl at 813-470-0963 or see the tourney Facebook page for a link to a printable registration form. Online registration is available and only cash will be accepted at the ramp.

The next Toho First Sunday of the Month Team Trail tournament is on Dec. 4 on Lake Toho out of the city ramp. This tournament is open to the first 50 boats. Entry fee is $60 per team with an optional $100 per boat, winner-take-all side pot. Time is safe light to 3 p.m. For more info, call Rich Patterson at 407-394-4474.

The next Country Boys Fishing LLC Sunday Open tournament is on Dec. 4 on Lake Parker out of the Lake Parker Park ramp. Time is safe light to 12 p.m. Entry fee is $30 a boat including big bass. For more information, call Randy Stone at 863-808-7275.

The next Wednesday Open Bass Series tournament is on Dec. 7 on the Winter Haven South Chain out of the Lake Summit public ramp. Entry fee is $30 per boat with 100% payback with exemptions. FWC rules apply. Time is safe light to 1 p.m. For more information, call Keith Howlett at 863-669-5805 or Joe Magnatta at 863-581-7011.

The Fishing Misfits will host an open tournament on Dec. 10 on Lake Parker out of the Lake Parker Park ramp. No boats allowed over 115 horsepower and no pro anglers or guides are permitted. Club is seeking new members for next season. Time is safe light to 2 p.m. For more information, call Harry at 863-397-6597 or Larry at 863-287-2864.

The next CATCH’EM CRAPPIE tournament, held by Hoppy’s Marine, is on Dec. 10 on the Kissimmee Chain out of Port Hatchineha. Time is safe light to noon. Up to four anglers per boat with a $60 fee per boat, plus $5 ramp fee. Heaviest six fish go toward place prizes and big fish. For more information, or to sign up for the tournament, call Matt Ingram at 863-412-5207 or Catch’em Crappie on Facebook.

The next Polk County Bass Anglers Club open tournament is on Dec. 10 on Lake Lake Alfred. Time is safe light to 1 p.m. Entry fee is $40 per boat which includes big bass. For more information, call Scott Yutzy at 863-844-1087 or go to the club’s Facebook page.

The next Sunshine State Crappie Trail tournament is on Dec. 10 at Lake George. One-time season membership fee is $50 and tournament entry fee is $100. Registration is from 5:15 a.m. to 6:15 a.m. Time is 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Weigh-in is at 4 p.m. For more information, contact Daniel Pitts at 863-634-6605 or email at pittsdan75@gmail.com.

The next Kissimmee Bass Series One-Man tournament is on Dec. 17 on the Kissimmee Chain out of Camp Lester. Entry fee is $80 per boat and $20 for big bass. Anglers must complete a registration form and pay a one-time trail fee of $20. For more information, contact Charlie Wynperle at Cwynperle@aol.com.

The next Florida Crappie Club tournament is on Dec. 17 on the Rodman Reservoir out of the Kenwood boat ramp. Entry fee is $60 per boat for seven fish aggregate and big fish. Sign-up is from 5:45 a.m. until 6:45 a.m. Tourney time is 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call Tony Strollo at 352-584-6970.

The next Kissimmee Bass Series Seniors tournament is on Dec. 17 on the Kissimmee Chain out of Camp Lester. Anglers must be at least 50 years old and may fish as a team or solo. Anglers must complete a registration form and pay a one-time trail fee of $20. For more information, contact Charlie Wynperle at Cwynperle@aol.com.

The next Lake Wales Po Boys Bass Club tournament is on Dec. 18 on Lake Kissimmee out of Grape Hammock Fish Camp. Entry fee is $70 per team including first and second big bass pot. Time is safe light to 2 p.m. The club is always seeking new members. For more information, contact Terry Nesbitt at 863-232-6897 and Carl Carmichael at 727-463-4802 or visit lakewalespoboys.com.

The next Winter Haven Lunker Lovers tournament is on Jan. 8 on the Winter Haven Chain of Lakes out of the Lake Shipp Park ramp. The draw meeting will be held on Jan. 3 at Beef O’Brady’s in Winter Haven. The Lunker Lovers tournaments are for members only. To inquire about becoming a member or for more information, call David Glenn at 863-559-0824, Lamar Middleton at 863-224-4050 or go to lunkerlovers.com.

The Bass N Boats will host an open tournament on Jan. 21 on Lake Hamilton out of the public ramp. Launch is at safe daylight and weigh-in is at 3 p.m. There is a $60 tournament entry fee. The club is seeking new members for next year’s season. Club membership fee is $50. For more information, contact Ken Singletary at 863-651-7607 or Brant Sims at 321-246-2385 or visit Bassnboats.com.

Send tournament notices or results to Ledger correspondent Michael Wilson at fishingresults@theledger.com. Deadline is Monday at 5 p.m.

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