The 2014 season came to a close for anglers fishing the Xtreme Bass Series: Lake Istokpoga division on Sunday, August 31st. 12 teams participated in the final qualifying event of the season over the Labor Day weekend.
Tom McGinnis holds up a few fish from the 2nd place stringer
After winning the Grand Cru Open out of Lake Kissimmee the day prior, Will Evans and Darrell Cranor made the drive to Istokpoga to sit atop the leaderboard back-to-back days. Their 18.13-lb., 5 bass limit narrowly edged out 2nd place. An 8.01-lb. lunker helped propel them to their 2nd win in as many days, as well as another Big Bass award.
Tom McGinnis and John Wood took the runner-up spot with an 18.03-lb., 5 bass limit. A 7.01-lb. ‘Poga stud helped keep them towards the top of the leaderboard.
Brad Day and Jim Burke rounded out the Top 3, catching a 15.52-lb., 5 bass limit.
All season, anglers have been fishing to qualify for the end of season classic being held on Lake Seminole October 23-25. At this year’s championship, qualifying anglers will have the opportunity to fish for a brand new Ranger Z119 powered by a 200HP Evinrude outboard. To qualify, anglers must fish 7 events in one division, or 8 events total of all divisions. Follow the link for more information on the XBS Championship.
