Medlock & Bear Tops at XBS Istokpoga

Anglers of the Istokpoga division of the Xtreme Bass Series tackled the summertime heat on June 8^th for the 6^th qualifying event of the season. 10 teams set out in search of the summertime bite that has started heating up around the state.

The team of Brandon Medlock and David Bear took top honors for the day, weighing in a 24.64-pound, 5 bass limit. A 6.67-pound kicker anchored their win. Last month’s winners D.J. Green and Dave Bolema finished 2^nd, weighing in a 20.83-pound, 5 bass limit. Ryan Hoover and Michael Hoover rounded out the top 3, finishing just behind Green and Bolema. Their 5 bass limit weighed 20.71 pounds. The Big Bass award went to the team of Troy Brown and Jarred Brown for their 7.96-pound lunker.

There are 3 more events in the Istokpoga division for the 2014 season before the end of the year championship. 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. The next event for the Lake Istokpoga division is scheduled for July 13^th. More information on the event can be found here.