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Jared McMillan Dominates Okeechobee Fishing Headquarters 1 Man All in Open, Takes Home $5,000 Prize
Photo: Okeechobee Fishing Headquarters
The Okeechobee Fishing Headquarters 1 Man All in Open unfolded over the weekend at the world renowned Lake Okeechobee. The event aimed to entice anglers in search of a higher entry and substantial payout, as nine skilled anglers ponied up $1,000.00 each to participate in the inaugural tournament.
Jared McMillan of Clewiston, Fla. topped the field talented anglers with a 2-day total of 62.63 pounds. McMillan, who is no stranger to the waters of Lake Okeechobee, led day 1 with a 33.82 pound, 5 bass limit. He followed up with a 28.81 pound bag on day 2 to seal the victory and take home $5,000.00.
Jared McMillan holds up part of his day 2 bag
Gary Milicevic finished the event in second place with a two day total of 46.20 pounds, earning $3,000.00.
Tim King netted the event’s Big Bass, an 8.33 pound TrophyCatch that earned $1,000.00 payday plus $250.00 in Ark Rods contingency money.
Chris Jerdan earned Big Bass honors on day 2 with a 7.58 pound kicker that netted $250.00 from Ark Rods.
Standings
| Place | Name | Weight Day 1 | Big Bass Day 1 | Weight Day 2 | Big Bass Day 2 | Total | Winnings |
| 1 | Jared McMillan | 33.82 | 7.90 | 28.81 | 6.82 | 62.63 | $5,000 |
| 2 | Gary Milicevic | 23.20 | 7.04 | 23.00 | 6.69 | 46.20 | $3,000 |
| 3 | Cody Davis | 29.24 | 7.12 | 16.45 | 6.27 | 45.69 | |
| 4 | Chris Jerdan | 20.35 | 5.48 | 18.13 | 7.58 | 38.48 | $250 |
| 5 | Kyle Wieczorek | 16.63 | 6.76 | 15.39 | 7.15 | 32.02 | |
| 6 | Tim King | 25.93 | 8.33 | 0.00 | 25.93 | $1,250 | |
| 7 | Brad Gibson | 16.70 | 4.94 | 0.00 | 16.70 | ||
| 8 | Justin Morgan | 13.11 | 5.79 | 0.00 | 13.11 | ||
| 9 | Scott Lindstam, Jr. | 6.28 | 2.03 | 0.00 | 6.28 |
You can view full posting of photos, results, and information on the Okeechobee Fishing Headquarters Facebook Page.
