McQueen Leads WBT Bass Fishing Tournament on Neely Henry Lake
GADSDEN, Ala. - Two kicker bass in the last hour of competition saved the day for Audrey McQueen Thursday in the Women's Bassmaster Tour bass fishing tournament on Alabama's Neely Henry Lake.
On what was a lean day for most of the contenders, McQueen of Eager, Colo., brought in 12 pounds, 9 ounces, good enough to stay in front of Pam Martin-Wells of Bainbridge, Ga., who managed 12 pounds, 2 ounces. Two pounds behind Martin-Wells was one-time WBT winner Juanita Robinson of Highlands, Texas, with 10-2.
"I actually caught just my limit, I didn't cull one time," said McQueen. "I didn't have a fish until 8:30, 9 o'clock."
She said catching the late kicker bass was a big change from what she saw during practice time earlier in the week.
"In practice, I always had a morning bite and really caught them in the first two hours. Today, I don't know if they weren't pulling water so there wasn't any current, or because it was so hot, but they weren't biting early. And the fish I caught today came on a completely different pattern than I used in practice."
McQueen said she fished the main channel of Neely Henry, a river-run impoundment of the Coosa River. She said she made a long run Thursday to touch all her spots, hitting them in run-and-gun style. Martin-Wells hinted that her day was much the same.
"I moved quite a bit today," said Martin-Wells, who holds the title to the 2006 WBT Championship. "I'm going to various areas, trying not to burn anything."
Rounding out the top five on Day 1 were Jan Heavener of Sherwood, Ark., who had 9-4, and Debra Petrowski of Arlington, Texas, with 8-15.
The Thursday-Saturday stop in Alabama is the second event of 2008 WBT season. Pros are competing for a first-place prize of a Triton/Mercury boat rig valued at $50,000 and $1,000 in cash. They're also vying for points in the season-long race for the 2008 Toyota WBT Angler of the Year crown, which comes with a berth in the 2009 Bassmaster Classic, Feb. 20-22 on the Red River out of Shreveport/Bossier City, La.
As the winner of the season opener at Texas' Lake Lewisville, Kim Bain of Alabaster, Ala., led the AOY points race going into the Neely Henry event. Bain wrapped up her first competition day on Neely Henry with a weight of 8-9 for seventh place, positioning her to hang on to the AOY race lead.
The three-day tournament continues through Saturday, when only the top 20 pros and top 20 co-anglers will compete.
In the co-angler competition for a Triton/Mercury boat rig valued at $32,000, Sharon Lawson of Red Bank, Tenn., scored the lead with 7 pounds, 13 ounces. In second place was Patti James of Dayton, Texas, with 5-14. Third was Linda Walker of Beebe, Ark., with 5-10.
Pros will launch Friday and Saturday at 5:30 a.m. at Coosa Landing, 200 Lake Street in Gadsden. Daily weigh-ins will be at 2:15 p.m. at Academy Sports & Outdoors, 601 George Wallace Drive in Gadsden. All WBT events are free and open to the public.
2008 Womens Bassmaster Tour Stop 2 5/22-5/24
Neely Henry Lake, Gadsden AL.
(BOATER) Standings Day 1
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$
1. Audrey McQueen Eagar, CO 5 12-09 305
Day 1: 5 12-09
2. Pam Martin-Wells Bainbridge, GA 5 12-02 295
Day 1: 5 12-02
3. Juanita Robinson Highlands, TX 5 10-02 290
Day 1: 5 10-02
4. Jan Heavener Sherwood, AR 5 09-04 285
Day 1: 5 09-04
5. Debra Petrowski Arlington, TX 5 08-15 280
Day 1: 5 08-15
6. Robinette Fox Hot Springs, AR 5 08-10 276
Day 1: 5 08-10
7. Kim Bain Alabaster, AL 5 08-09 272
Day 1: 5 08-09
8. Angie Douthit Clewiston, FL 5 08-07 266
Day 1: 5 08-07
8. Debra Hengst San Antonio, TX 5 08-07 266
Day 1: 5 08-07
10. Mary Croft Bedford, VA 5 08-06 260
Day 1: 5 08-06
11. Rhonda Pope Waco, GA 4 08-05 257
Day 1: 4 08-05
12. Judy Antle Albany, KY 3 08-01 254
Day 1: 3 08-01
13. Helen Gordon Flower Mound, TX 5 08-00 251
Day 1: 5 08-00
14. Linda Redford Blue Eye, MO 5 07-09 248
Day 1: 5 07-09
15. Kat Ealey Moody, AL 5 07-08 245
Day 1: 5 07-08
16. Barbara Wetzel Southside, AL 4 07-06 243
Day 1: 4 07-06
17. Tanya Kreuzer Mesa, AZ 4 06-14 241
Day 1: 4 06-14
18. Debbie Kemp Weatherford, TX 5 06-13 239
Day 1: 5 06-13
19. Michelle Armstrong Denver, NC 5 06-10 237
Day 1: 5 06-10
20. Kathi Hurst Ripley, MS 5 06-09 235
Day 1: 5 06-09
21. Lisa Sternard Clarksville, TN 5 06-08 233
Day 1: 5 06-08
22. Robin Babb Livingston, TX 5 06-07 230
Day 1: 5 06-07
22. Cindy Hill Smyrna, TN 4 06-07 230
Day 1: 4 06-07
24. Lucy Mize Ben Lomond, AR 5 06-06 227
Day 1: 5 06-06
25. Marcia Rubin Chagrin Falls, OH 3 06-05 225
Day 1: 3 06-05
26. Christiana Bradley Bealeton, VA 5 06-04 223
Day 1: 5 06-04
27. Laura Gober Pendergrass, GA 5 06-03 219
Day 1: 5 06-03
27. Jan Hudson Harrison, AR 5 06-03 219
Day 1: 5 06-03
27. Emily Shaffer Mt Juliet, TN 5 06-03 219
Day 1: 5 06-03
30. Sandi Karnes Livingston, TX 5 06-02 215
Day 1: 5 06-02
31. Cindy Van Horn Athens, TX 4 06-01 213
Day 1: 4 06-01
32. Cheryl LaLumandier Saint Charles, MO 5 06-00 211
Day 1: 5 06-00
33. Jo DEE Lake Helena, AL 5 05-10 207
Day 1: 5 05-10
33. Sheri Glasgow Muskogee, OK 5 05-10 207
Day 1: 5 05-10
33. Lori Masters Nashville, TN 2 05-10 207
Day 1: 2 05-10
36. Melinda Mize-Hooper Lockesburg, AR 5 05-08 202
Day 1: 5 05-08
36. Bonnie Johnson Weatherford, TX 4 05-08 202
Day 1: 4 05-08
38. Judy VanCanneyt Lexington, AL 3 05-00 199
Day 1: 3 05-00
39. Shelley Perry Hurricane, WV 4 04-13 196
Day 1: 4 04-13
39. Mickie Wolfinbarger Half Way, MO 4 04-13 196
Day 1: 4 04-13
41. Kelley Shepherd Cortez, CO 4 04-11 193
Day 1: 4 04-11
42. Mary DiVincenti Clinton, LA 4 04-09 191
Day 1: 4 04-09
43. Rose Ellis Birmingham, AL 3 04-04 189
Day 1: 3 04-04
44. Susan Gregory Kiln, MS 4 04-03 187
Day 1: 4 04-03
45. Tami Kashiwabara Shelby JAPAN 3 04-02 185
Day 1: 3 04-02
46. Tammy Richardson Glenwood, AR 4 04-00 182
Day 1: 4 04-00
46. Bridget Allen Philadelphia, PA 2 04-00 182
Day 1: 2 04-00
48. Secret York Benton, KY 4 03-15 179
Day 1: 4 03-15
49. Keri Schieber Cumming, GA 3 03-14 177
Day 1: 3 03-14
50. Bettty Stahl Guntersville, AL 4 03-12 175
Day 1: 4 03-12
51. Patti Campbell Waxahachie, TX 4 03-11 172
Day 1: 4 03-11
51. Lisa Craig Tyler, TX 3 03-11 172
Day 1: 3 03-11
53. Judy Wong Many, LA 4 03-10 168
Day 1: 4 03-10
53. Lila Bass Austin, TX 3 03-10 168
Day 1: 3 03-10
55. Sarah Augustine New Iberia, LA 3 03-07 165
Day 1: 3 03-07
56. Linda Sands Cullman, AL 3 03-04 163
Day 1: 3 03-04
57. Lynda Gessner Foristell, MO 3 03-00 159
Day 1: 3 03-00
57. Laura Heflin Topeka, KS 3 03-00 159
Day 1: 3 03-00
57. Lisa Talmadge Pell City, AL 3 03-00 159
Day 1: 3 03-00
60. Kim Stapp Ringgold, GA 3 02-15 155
Day 1: 3 02-15
61. Christena Baugh Benton, AR 3 02-14 153
Day 1: 3 02-14
62. Penny Berryman Hot Springs, AR 2 02-13 150
Day 1: 2 02-13
62. Sammie Denyes Florala, FL 2 02-13 150
Day 1: 2 02-13
64. Laura Elkins Amarillo, TX 2 02-11 147
Day 1: 2 02-11
65. Cheryl Bowden Plano, TX 2 02-08 145
Day 1: 2 02-08
66. Lisa Johnson Centre, AL 2 02-06 143
Day 1: 2 02-06
67. Kathy Magers Waxahachie, TX 1 02-04 141
Day 1: 1 02-04
68. Linda Berry Madison, NC 2 02-03 139
Day 1: 2 02-03
69. Danalee Lofton Little Rock, AR 2 02-01 137
Day 1: 2 02-01
70. Paula Alexander Lincolnton, GA 1 02-00 133
Day 1: 1 02-00
70. Marsha Gipson Bigelow, AR 1 02-00 133
Day 1: 1 02-00
70. Kali Weatherford Athens, TX 1 02-00 133
Day 1: 1 02-00
73. Kathy Womack Trussville, AL 2 01-14 128
Day 1: 2 01-14
73. Kandie Candelaria Canyon Lake, TX 1 01-14 128
Day 1: 1 01-14
75. Sharon Rushton Kimberling City, MO 2 01-13 125
Day 1: 2 01-13
76. Darla Bardelli Phoenix, AZ 1 01-09 123
Day 1: 1 01-09
77. Teri Neal Cumming, GA 1 01-07 121
Day 1: 1 01-07
78. Robin McFarlane San Antonio, TX 1 01-05 119
Day 1: 1 01-05
79. Pat White Pleasanton, TX 1 01-04 117
Day 1: 1 01-04
80. Mary Hencken Belmont, NC 1 01-03 114
Day 1: 1 01-03
80. Janet Parker Little Elm, TX 1 01-03 114
Day 1: 1 01-03
82. Dianna Clark Bumpus Mills, TN 1 01-01 109
Day 1: 1 01-01
82. Jennifer Nevans Dayton, TN 1 01-01 109
Day 1: 1 01-01
82. Cheryl Spencer Tulsa, OK 1 01-01 109
Day 1: 1 01-01
85. Robbie Hartline Foristell, MO 1 00-15 105
Day 1: 1 00-15
86. Kellie Skelton Aztec, NM 1 00-14 103
Day 1: 1 00-14
87. Heather Broom Sylva, NC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
87. Karen Elkins Oxford, AL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
87. Beverly Graham Chandler, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
87. Kris McClendon Spicewood, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
87. Diane Phillips Tyler, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
87. Teresa Poole Blue Springs, MO 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
87. Toni Stoner Ball Ground, GA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
87. Karol Whitehurst Winnsboro, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
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Big Bass
Day
1 Kathy Magers Waxahachie, TX 02-04 $0.00
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 28 287 408-06
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28 287 408-062008 Womens Bassmaster Tour Stop 2 5/22-5/24
Neely Henry Lake, Gadsden AL.
(NON_BOATER) Standings Day 1
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$
1. Sharon Lawson Red Bank, TN 4 07-13 305
Day 1: 4 07-13
2. Patti James Dayton, TX 5 05-14 295
Day 1: 5 05-14
3. Linda Walker Beebe, AR 4 05-10 290
Day 1: 4 05-10
4. Diane Smith Fayetteville, GA 5 05-09282.5
Day 1: 5 05-09
4. Bonnie Ward Snohomish, WA 3 05-09282.5
Day 1: 3 05-09
6. Stacy Zhelesnik Hoboken, NJ 3 05-04 276
Day 1: 3 05-04
7. Dawn Dudek Posen, IL 2 05-03 270
Day 1: 2 05-03
7. Barbara Ferge Somerville, TN 2 05-03 270
Day 1: 2 05-03
9. Tina Newman Soddy Daisy, TN 5 05-02 264
Day 1: 5 05-02
10. Barbara Gaskins Suffolk, VA 4 04-05258.5
Day 1: 4 04-05
10. Linda Higginbotham Palm Coast, FL 3 04-05258.5
Day 1: 3 04-05
12. Michele Gunderman Gastonia, NC 3 03-11 254
Day 1: 3 03-11
13. Carilyn Hill Coweta, OK 3 03-09 248
Day 1: 3 03-09
13. Gail Wood Russellville, AR 3 03-09 248
Day 1: 3 03-09
13. Sherry Melton Monterey, TN 2 03-09 248
Day 1: 2 03-09
16. Kim Martin Clayton, IN 3 03-08 242
Day 1: 3 03-08
16. Jada Tidmore Union Grove, AL 2 03-08 242
Day 1: 2 03-08
18. Debra Cook Gardendale, AL 3 03-07 239
Day 1: 3 03-07
19. Virginia Buckner Scottsboro, AL 3 03-05 237
Day 1: 3 03-05
20. Terri Bittner Mckinleyville, CA 3 03-03 235
Day 1: 3 03-03
21. Lesley Childers Anderson, SC 2 03-02 233
Day 1: 2 03-02
22. Beverly Nelson Harrison, MI 1 03-00 231
Day 1: 1 03-00
23. Bunny Hicks Rossville, GA 2 02-13 229
Day 1: 2 02-13
24. Dianne Kegley Norphlet, AR 2 02-12 227
Day 1: 2 02-12
25. Miriam Donohoo San Mateo, FL 2 02-10 225
Day 1: 2 02-10
26. Monica Altman Angier, NC 2 02-08 221
Day 1: 2 02-08
26. Renee Gumbrecht Oakhurst, NJ 2 02-08 221
Day 1: 2 02-08
26. Vicki Hester Rainbow City, AL 2 02-08 221
Day 1: 2 02-08
29. Tracy Doty Roanoke, TX 3 02-07 217
Day 1: 3 02-07
30. Vicki Henderson Ashdown, AR 2 02-06 215
Day 1: 2 02-06
31. Kris Hunter Seguin, TX 2 02-05 212
Day 1: 2 02-05
31. Kim Hicks Tallapoosa, GA 1 02-05 212
Day 1: 1 02-05
33. Marilyn Biszmaier Louisville, KY 2 02-04 209
Day 1: 2 02-04
34. Brenda Bates La Porte, TX 2 02-02 207
Day 1: 2 02-02
35. Kim McGuffey Weatherford, TX 2 02-01 204
Day 1: 2 02-01
35. Joyce Austin Louisville, KY 1 02-01 204
Day 1: 1 02-01
37. Kala Wright Spiro, OK 2 02-00 201
Day 1: 2 02-00
38. Susan Dameron Chattanooga, TN 2 01-13 199
Day 1: 2 01-13
39. Billie Jaynes Deer Park, TX 1 01-12 197
Day 1: 1 01-12
40. Donna Newberry Van Buren, AR 2 01-11 194
Day 1: 2 01-11
40. Sharon Withers Jasper, TX 2 01-11 194
Day 1: 2 01-11
42. Crystal Franklin Southside, AL 1 01-10 191
Day 1: 1 01-10
43. Lisa Diehl Pittsburgh, PA 1 01-09 189
Day 1: 1 01-09
44. Sharon Teague Greenville, SC 1 01-08 186
Day 1: 1 01-08
44. Sabrina Thompson Houston, TX 1 01-08 186
Day 1: 1 01-08
46. Bertha Cavakis Amity, AR 1 01-07 183
Day 1: 1 01-07
47. Lesli Lively Palestine, TX 1 01-06 181
Day 1: 1 01-06
48. Petra Ramsey El Paso, TX 1 01-04 179
Day 1: 1 01-04
49. Charlotte Frazier Dallas, TX 1 01-03 176
Day 1: 1 01-03
49. Trish Levitt Albuquerque, NM 1 01-03 176
Day 1: 1 01-03
51. Kim Petrowski Arlington, TX 1 01-02 171
Day 1: 1 01-02
51. Brenda Scarborough Dover, TN 1 01-02 171
Day 1: 1 01-02
51. Susan Wild Denver, DC 1 01-02 171
Day 1: 1 01-02
54. Cheryl Buelow Pollock, LA 1 01-01 164
Day 1: 1 01-01
54. Lisa Lowery Landrum, SC 1 01-01 164
Day 1: 1 01-01
54. Colleen McKay Worcester, MA 1 01-01 164
Day 1: 1 01-01
54. Linda Thomas Pryor, OK 1 01-01 164
Day 1: 1 01-01
58. Nancy Dugas Huntsville, AL 1 01-00 156
Day 1: 1 01-00
58. Katie Ellis Gulfport, MS 1 01-00 156
Day 1: 1 01-00
58. Dianna Fanning Rogers, AR 1 01-00 156
Day 1: 1 01-00
58. Tiffany Spencer Grand Prairie, TX 1 01-00 156
Day 1: 1 01-00
62. Violette Sesco Citrus Springs, FL 1 00-15 151
Day 1: 1 00-15
63. Melissa Bond Albuquerque, NM 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
63. Jane Brunner Byhalia, MS 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
63. Sherri Dodson Ashville, AL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
63. Robertina Filburn Vine Grove, KY 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
63. Denese Freeman Lawton, OK 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
63. Marilu Ives Hot Springs, AR 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
63. Tina Johnson Hanceville, AL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
63. Shirley Jordan Bentonville, AR 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
63. Christina Kenny Wellington, FL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
63. Mary Lipka Wentzville, MO 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
63. Janet Mckercher Wapakoneta, OH 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
63. Nancy Oliver Arnaudville, LA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
63. Linda Owens Brandon, MS 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
63. Judy Pate Benton, LA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
63. Debbie Pegoli Loveland, OH 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
63. LaShea Raynor Lexington, SC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
63. Brenda Reeves Arlington, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
63. Elizabeth Sanders Brandon, MS 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
63. Leanne Snowden Suttons Bay, MI 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
63. Esther Turner Crossville, TN 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
63. Jamie Walker Alabaster, AL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
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Big Bass
Day
1 Beverly Nelson Harrison, MI 03-00 $0.00
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 3 125 165-00
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3 125 165-00
