Cold fronts can really hurt the bite, especially in Florida. The weather and fishing can be fantastic on a Thursday. A front can move through Friday night, and on tournament day the the fish you found in practice are no where to be seen. 31 teams fishing the Tampa Pro Bass Team Trail were met with such conditions on November 2nd, as the club set out of Lake Istokpoga for the 2nd event of their season. Lake Istokpoga is usually known for it’s many big bass, and arguably is home to the meanest, hardest fighting fish in the state.
Bob Stringer holds up his 6.68-lb. Big Bass
Only 16 teams brought fish to the scales, and only 4 of those teams caught a limit. The team of Brian Mason and Bob Stringer were able to figure out a successful post frontal pattern by pulling in an 18.57-lb., 5 bass limit to claim the win. Anchoring that bag was the events Big Bass, a 6.68-lb. toad.
Brian Devito and Sean Wiggins brought a 14.46-lb., 5 bass limit to the scales to claim 2nd place.
James Crowder and Mike Newhart finished in 3rd place, thanks to the 13.96-lb. limit they brought to weigh-in.
Brian Reeves and James Dyer locked in a 4th place finish with their 13.62-lb., 5 bass limit.
Bill Cairns and George Brooks rounded out the Top 5 with a 6.90-lb., 3 bass bag.
Here’s a look at the Top 10:
The next event for Tampa Pro Bass is scheduled for the Kissimmee Chain on December 7th. You can find more information on that event by clicking the link to the Event Calendar.
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