Dan Taranto and Travis Tritschler have found themselves on a hot streak, topping a 19 boat field at Lake Istokpoga during the Xtreme Bass Series Istokpoga divisional event on August 6th. The duo won the June event with 20.39 pounds, followed up with their second win in the July event with 22.27 pounds, and notched their third consecutive divisional win by weighing a 23.62 pound, 5 bass limit.
DJ Buckholdt and James Naugle finished the day in second place with an 11.54 pound, 5 bass limit. Owen Hershberger and Wyatt Giddens finished in third place with a 10.50 pound, 5 bass limit. Rounding out the Top 5 were the teams of Tom McGinnis and Dave Maurice in fourth place with 8.06 pounds, followed by Jason Danes and Dell Danes in fifth place with 7.47 pounds.
Big Bass of the event went to Dan Taranto and Travis Tritschler for their 9.30 pound TrophyCatch.
The Xtreme Bass Series is the largest grassroots bass tournament trail across Florida, featuring 12 divisions and 108 events throughout the season. Anglers can compete in close-to-home events on local bodies of water, keeping costs down and affording them the opportunity to compete in the end of season championship. Teams who compete in 7 of 9 events in one division, or 8 events in a combination of divisions will qualify for the end of season championship event. The 2023 Championship will be held November 2-4 on the Harris Chain of Lakes.
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