Norris, Hinman win at Toho

Yogi Norris and Matt Hinman teamed up to win the seventh event of the Xtreme Bass Series: Lake Toho divisional tournament on August 23rd. Norris and Hinman weighed a 24.90-pound, five-bass limit in their victory. Anchoring their bag was an 8.28-pound TrophyCatch that help to secure the win.

Jeremy Smith and Jim Folks weighed a 23.22-pound, five-bass limit to finish in second place. They anchored their bag with the day’s Big Bass, a 9.22-pound lunker. Jim Miller and Andrew Lee finished in third place with a 20.70-pound, five-bass limit. Rick Steiner and Brian Rodriguez finished the day in fourth place with 17.16 pounds, followed by Joe Condy and John Koser in fifth place with 15.52 pounds.

With nine events in each division, anglers competing in XBS events can qualify for the 2015 Championship at Lake Okeechobee, November 5-7, 2015. At this years championship, qualifying anglers will have the opportunity to fish for a 2016 Blazer 595 Pro Elite, powered by a 200 HP Mercury ProXS. To qualify, anglers must fish 7 of the 9 events in one division, or 8 events total from all divisions combined. Teams who finish within the Top 4 of their division will also be invited to compete in the 2016 Florida State Team Championship, where teams of anglers from various organizations across the state, will have the opportunity to compete for another Blazer 595 Pro Elite powered by a 200 HP Mercury ProXS.

Two events remain for the Toho Division-September 20th and October 11th. Both events will launch from Kissimmee Lakefront Park.