Brian Mason and Bob Stringer seem to be unstoppable. The team won their 3rd Tampa Pro Bass tournament in a row on January 4th at East Lake Toho. Even though the body of water holds the same name as it’s more popular cousin, East Lake Toho fishes completely different. Water clarity is much higher, and the amount of vegetation in the lake compared to West Lake Toho is much lower.
Victor Cruz shows off his 7.78 pound Big Bass.
With momentum of the previous two events on their side, Mason and Stringer caught a 12.89 pound, 5 bass limit to best the 33 boat field as they claimed their 3rd win of the season.
Tracy Bray and Shari Hinkle finished in second place with an 11.72 pound limit.
Third place went to Matthew Chase and Clifton Sellers for their 11.31 pound bag.
Alan Devane and Joe Johns finished in 4th (10.39), Chad and Austin Schroeder finished in 5th (9.87).
The Big Bass prize was awarded to Victor Cruz and Michael Bauer for their 7.78 pound largemouth.
Tampa Pro Bass will compete on March 1st at Lake Kissimmee. Originally, the event was scheduled to take place out of Camp Lester, but is being moved. Check with Tampa Pro Bass for more information.
