7-Month-Pregnant Angler and 80-year-old Co-Angler Near the Top of Women's Bass Fishing Tournament
LEWISVILLE, Texas- Tennessee angler Dianna Clark overcame sweltering heat and slow bites to lead the first day at Lewisville Lake in the second bass fishing tournament of the 2006 Women's Bassmaster Tour season.
After practice days on the Dallas/Fort Worth-area fishery, anglers had predicted the lake's low water level would make catching fish difficult. While those predictions came true - only a handful of the anglers caught their five-fish limit - a few unexpected women shook up the leaderboard, including a woman who is seven months pregnant and her 80-year-old home state friend.
At the top of the list was Clark, of Bumpus Mills, Tenn., who weighed in 12 pounds, 6 ounces and carried a lead of almost 2 pounds into the second day of the three-day tournament. Sheri Glasgow of Muskogee, Okla., who finished second in the first WBT event of the season, held second place after bringing in four fish weighing 10-13.
Clark caught her first fish shortly after 7 a.m. but said the afternoon was better for her. "I treated (Thursday) like a cold front condition," she said. "I was moving everything really slowly."
Clark said she fished with a balsa wood crankbait for part of the day and a Gene Larew bait in other parts of her time on the water. Her five fish at the weigh-in were almost identical in size, and she reported culling four fish during the day.
I'm hoping everything will stay like it did (Thursday)," said Clark, who finished 32nd in both the WBT preview event held here last year and in the 2006 season opener. "The hotter it is the better it will be for me.
"Right now, the fish are in pockets of deeper water and the bite is really slow," said Glasgow. "The wind died down in the afternoon and it got even slower. Normally in this lake there are pockets of timber where you can pitch and flip, but with the water the way it is you couldn't do much of that.
Cindy Caperton of Madison, Tenn., was in third with 10-4, followed by Patti Campbell of Waxahachie, Texas, who is fishing a tournament as a pro angler for the first time, with 10-3.
"I'm excited," said Campbell, who admitted to being nervous at the morning launch. "I feel pretty confident right now. I just stayed on the path that I practiced on, and fished the rocks all day. I was lucky enough to have two fish by 7:30, but it was definitely slow. You just have to wait them out."
Feel-good story Becky McKinney of Ocala, Fla., who is seven months pregnant, was in fifth place with 9-12. "I had my limit before 11," said McKinney. "I can't tell you what I did, but it's probably different from what all my competitors did. I have two more days to fish and I'm keeping it to myself."
Cheryl Allen of Yantis, Texas, and Karen Williams of Stark City, Mo., are tied in the co-angler division with 5-5 each, which Williams got with one fish to earn the Big Bass Award and $1,000.
Eighty-year-old Florida grandmother Violette Sesco, who traveled to the tournament with McKinney, was in third with 4-15. The oldest active BASS competitor, Sesco was a late addition to the tournament field after changing her mind about not participating.
"I'm really proud of her," said McKinney. "She's an inspiration to me and she said I was to her, too. She's shown me that I'll be able to enjoy fishing my entire life."
Friday's weigh-in will be held at Lewisville Lake Park and the final day weigh-in will be held at Will Rogers Coliseum in Fort Worth along with the Day 3 weigh-in for the Bassmaster Memorial event, being held on Eagle Mountain Lake and Benbrook Lake.
First prize is a Triton Boat and Mercury Marine package valued at $50,000 in the pro class and a boat valued at $25,000 in the co-angler division. In addition to the prize money, anglers are also chasing points toward qualifying for the Women's Bassmaster Tour championship, a tournament that will be held in conjunction with the 2007 Bassmaster Classic, and the Toyota Women's Bassmaster Tour Angler of the Year title.
2006 Women's Bassmaster Tour Stop 3 BO 05/18-05/20
Lake Lewisville, Lake Lewisville Texas
(BOATER) Standings Day 1
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$
1. Dianna Clark Bumpus Mills, Tenn. 5 12-06 305
Day 1: 5 12-06
2. Sheri Glasgow Muskogee, Okla. 4 10-13 295
Day 1: 4 10-13
3. Cindy Caperton Madison, Tenn. 5 10-04 290
Day 1: 5 10-04
4. Patti Campbell Waxahachie, Texas 5 10-03 285
Day 1: 5 10-03
5. Becky Mckinney Ocala, Fla. 5 9-12 280
Day 1: 5 9-12
6. Pam Martin-Wells Bainbridge, Ga. 3 9-11 276
Day 1: 3 9-11
7. Jan Hudson Harrison, Ark. 4 8-08 272
Day 1: 4 8-08
8. Juanita Robinson Highlands, Texas 3 8-01 268
Day 1: 3 8-01
9. Kelley Shepherd Cortez, Colo. 3 8-00 264
Day 1: 3 8-00
10. Sue Parrish Indianapolis, Ind. 3 7-10 260
Day 1: 3 7-10
11. Amy Golden Roanoke, Texas 3 7-01 257
Day 1: 3 7-01
12. Rhonda Pope Waco, Ga. 2 6-14 254
Day 1: 2 6-14
13. Christie Thomas Lake Kiowa, Texas 3 6-01 251
Day 1: 3 6-01
14. Tanya Kreuzer Mesa, Ariz. 2 5-14 248
Day 1: 2 5-14
15. Cindy Hill Smyrna, Tenn. 3 5-13 245
Day 1: 3 5-13
16. Joan Davis West Lafayette, Ind. 2 5-10 243
Day 1: 2 5-10
17. Tammy Richardson Amity, Ark. 3 5-06 241
Day 1: 3 5-06
18. Lisa Sternard Clarksville, Tenn. 1 5-03 239 $1,000.00
Day 1: 1 5-03
19. Kimberlee Striker Cullman, Ala. 3 5-02 237
Day 1: 3 5-02
20. Marcia Rubin Chagrin Falls, Ohio 3 5-00 235
Day 1: 3 5-00
21. Joan Craig London, Ark. 2 4-14 233
Day 1: 2 4-14
22. Cheryl Spencer Tulsa, Okla. 2 4-09 231
Day 1: 2 4-09
23. Tammie Muse North Little Rock, Ark 2 4-06 229
Day 1: 2 4-06
24. Susan Hand Russellville, Ala. 2 4-04 226
Day 1: 2 4-04
24. Janet Parker Little Elm, Texas 2 4-04 226
Day 1: 2 4-04
26. Robinette Fox Hot Springs, Ark. 2 4-02 223
Day 1: 2 4-02
27. Carolyn Poole Defuniak Springs, Fla. 1 4-00 221
Day 1: 1 4-00
28. Tami Kashiwabara Nagano-Shi, Japan 2 3-14 218
Day 1: 2 3-14
28. Lisa Johnson Aragon, Ga. 1 3-14 218
Day 1: 1 3-14
30. Kathi Hurst Ripley, Miss. 2 3-11 214
Day 1: 2 3-11
30. Linda Owens Brandon, Miss. 1 3-11 214
Day 1: 1 3-11
32. Emily Shaffer Mt Juliet, Tenn. 2 3-08 210
Day 1: 2 3-08
32. Lisa Craig Chandler, Texas 1 3-08 210
Day 1: 1 3-08
34. Jan Heavener Sherwood, Ark. 2 3-06 207
Day 1: 2 3-06
35. Kathy Cater Conroe, Texas 1 3-04 204
Day 1: 1 3-04
35. Mary Hencken Belmont, N.C. 1 3-04 204
Day 1: 1 3-04
37. Penny Berryman Hot Springs, Ark. 1 2-15 201
Day 1: 1 2-15
38. Lucy Mize Ben Lomond, Ark. 2 2-14 199
Day 1: 2 2-14
39. Rose Ellis Birmingham, Ala. 1 2-13 197
Day 1: 1 2-13
40. Debra Hengst San Antonio, Texas 1 2-11 195
Day 1: 1 2-11
41. Mary Divincenti Clinton, La. 2 2-10 193
Day 1: 2 2-10
42. Louise Howard Eufaula, Ala. 1 2-08 191
Day 1: 1 2-08
43. Barbara Potts Fort Worth, Texas 1 2-05 188
Day 1: 1 2-05
43. Linda Sands Cullman, Ala. 1 2-05 188
Day 1: 1 2-05
45. Sue Crochet Lake Charles, La. 1 1-13 184
Day 1: 1 1-13
45. Laura Moore Vidor, Texas 1 1-13 184
Day 1: 1 1-13
47. Susan Gregory Long Beach, Miss. 1 1-12 181
Day 1: 1 1-12
48. Helen Gordon Flower Mound, Texas 1 1-11 177
Day 1: 1 1-11
48. Wanda Malmsbury Galena, Mo. 1 1-11 177
Day 1: 1 1-11
48. Kellie Skelton Farmington, N.M. 1 1-11 177
Day 1: 1 1-11
51. Ann Wells Danville, Ill. 1 1-10 173
Day 1: 1 1-10
52. Sherrie Brubaker Warner, Okla. 1 1-09 171
Day 1: 1 1-09
53. Crystal Langston Leighton, Ala. 1 1-08 167
Day 1: 1 1-08
53. Danalee Lofton Little Rock, Ark. 1 1-08 167
Day 1: 1 1-08
53. Kris Mcclendon Spicewood, Texas 1 1-08 167
Day 1: 1 1-08
56. Cheryl Lalumandier Harvester, Mo. 1 1-07 163
Day 1: 1 1-07
57. Jonell Whitstine Many, La. 1 1-05 161
Day 1: 1 1-05
58. Kitsy Cunningham Eufaula, Okla. 1 1-04 159
Day 1: 1 1-04
59. Audrey Mcqueen Canon City, Colo. 1 1-03 156
Day 1: 1 1-03
59. Linda Walker Beebe, Ark. 1 1-03 156
Day 1: 1 1-03
61. Michelle Armstrong Denver, N.C. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
61. Sarah Augustine Lake Charles, La. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
61. Robin Babb Livingston, Texas 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
61. Darla Bardelli Glendale, Ariz. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
61. Brenda Bates La Porte, Texas 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
61. Christiana Bradley Bealeton, Va. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
61. Kandie Candelaria Canyon Lake, Texas 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
61. Caroline Carpenter Summerfield, Fla. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
61. Brenda Davis Sand Springs, Okla. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
61. Angela Dechau Pontiac, Mo. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
61. Katrina Dehaven Phoenix, Ariz. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
61. Sammie Denyes Baker, Fla. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
61. T Domingue Livingston, Texas 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
61. Angie Douthit Clewiston, Fla. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
61. Lynda Gessner Foristell, Mo. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
61. Marsha Gipson Bigelow, Ark. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
61. Laura Gober Pendergrass, Ga. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
61. Conny Jenkins Knob Noster, Mo. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
61. Rae Lee Livingston, Texas 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
61. Lori Masters Nashville, Tenn. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
61. Lucie Maus Leander, Texas 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
61. Patsy Mcdaniel Gordo, Ala. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
61. Elizabeth Meisell Lancaster, Texas 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
61. Teri Neal Cumming, Ga. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
61. Shelley Perry Hurricane, W.Va. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
61. Debra Petrowski Arlington, Texas 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
61. Sandra Sherred Pittsburgh, Pa. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
61. Madeline Smith Hot Springs Village, A 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
61. Betty Stahl Guntersville, Ala. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
61. Jennifer Stelly Sulphur, La. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
61. Toni Stoner Ball Ground, Ga. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
61. Deanie Tate Arkadelphia, Ark. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
61. Rhonda Usery Cabot, Ark. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
61. Tammy Waller Haslet, Texas 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
61. Karen Welty Shelbyville, Ind. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
61. Carla Whitstine Pineville, La. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
61. Kathy Womack Moody, Ala. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
61. Judy Wong Many, La. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
61. bonnie johnson Weatherford, Texas 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
61. Cindy van horn Fort Worth, Texas 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
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Purolator Big Bass
Day
1 Lisa Sternard Clarksville, Tenn. 5-03 $1,000.00
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 4 117 261-04
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4 117 261-04
2006 Women's Bassmaster Tour Stop 3
NB 05/18-05/20
Lake Lewisville, Lake Lewisville Texas
(NON-BOATER) Standings Day 1
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$
1. Cheryl Allen Yantis, Texas 3 5-05 302
Day 1: 3 5-05
1. Karen Williams Stark City, Mo. 1 5-05 302 $500.00
Day 1: 1 5-05
3. Violette Sesco Citrus Springs, Fla. 2 4-15 290
Day 1: 2 4-15
4. Debra Wilson Rhome, Texas 2 4-06 285
Day 1: 2 4-06
5. Debbie Pegoli Loveland, Ohio 1 4-04 280
Day 1: 1 4-04
6. Bertha Cavakis Amity, Ark. 1 3-14 274
Day 1: 1 3-14
6. Jacqueline Helton Russellville, Ark. 1 3-14 274
Day 1: 1 3-14
8. Christena Baugh Benton, Ark. 2 3-11 268
Day 1: 2 3-11
9. Brenda Reeves Arlington, Texas 1 3-10 264
Day 1: 1 3-10
10. Billie Jaynes Deerpark, Texas 2 3-07 258
Day 1: 2 3-07
10. Kim Stapp Ringgold, Ga. 1 3-07 258
Day 1: 1 3-07
12. Cheryl Holloway Pollock, La. 2 3-05 254
Day 1: 2 3-05
13. Kim Petrowski Arlington, Texas 1 3-03 251
Day 1: 1 3-03
14. Jo Dee Bucki Bessemer, Ala. 2 3-00 248
Day 1: 2 3-00
15. Mary James Russellville, Ark. 3 2-15 243
Day 1: 3 2-15
15. Gerry Threadgill Onalaska, Texas 1 2-15 243
Day 1: 1 2-15
15. Carolyn Voyles Terrell, Texas 1 2-15 243
Day 1: 1 2-15
18. Mary Croft Bedford, Va. 2 2-10 237
Day 1: 2 2-10
18. Sandi Karnes Livingston, Texas 1 2-10 237
Day 1: 1 2-10
18. Diane Smith Fayetteville, Ga. 1 2-10 237
Day 1: 1 2-10
21. Tracy Doty Roanoke, Texas 1 2-08 232
Day 1: 1 2-08
21. Laura Elkins Amarillo, Texas 1 2-08 232
Day 1: 1 2-08
23. Robin Kolton Georgetown, Texas 1 2-07 229
Day 1: 1 2-07
24. Sharon Rushton Kimberling City, Mo. 1 2-06 227
Day 1: 1 2-06
25. Maggie Robledo Irving, Texas 1 2-04 225
Day 1: 1 2-04
26. Linda Berry Madison, N.C. 1 2-02 222
Day 1: 1 2-02
26. Carol Boykin Indianapolis, Ind. 1 2-02 222
Day 1: 1 2-02
28. Sharon Withers Many, La. 1 2-01 219
Day 1: 1 2-01
29. Robin Mcfarlane San Antonio, Texas 1 2-00 217
Day 1: 1 2-00
30. Lila Bass Austin, Texas 1 1-15 210
Day 1: 1 1-15
30. Carrie Bronson Polk City, Fla. 1 1-15 210
Day 1: 1 1-15
30. Cheryl Crafton Richmond, Ind. 1 1-15 210
Day 1: 1 1-15
30. Barbara Gaskins Suffolk, Va. 1 1-15 210
Day 1: 1 1-15
30. Lydia Smith Rockwell, Texas 1 1-15 210
Day 1: 1 1-15
30. Bonnie Ward Snohomish, Wash. 1 1-15 210
Day 1: 1 1-15
36. Elizabeth Sanders Brandon, Miss. 1 1-13 202
Day 1: 1 1-13
36. Cheryl Scott Hockley, Texas 1 1-13 202
Day 1: 1 1-13
38. Judith Hart Greenville, Texas 1 1-12 199
Day 1: 1 1-12
39. Summer Stephens Flintstone, Ga. 1 1-11 197
Day 1: 1 1-11
40. Susan Dameron Chattanooga, Tenn. 1 1-10 193
Day 1: 1 1-10
40. Colleen Mckay Worcester, Mass. 1 1-10 193
Day 1: 1 1-10
40. Elaine Morris Camden, Ark. 1 1-10 193
Day 1: 1 1-10
43. Kay Pennington Pineville, La. 1 1-09 189
Day 1: 1 1-09
44. Sharon Mcewen East Mckeesport, Pa. 1 1-08 187
Day 1: 1 1-08
45. Cindy Burnham Ridgeway, Canada 1 1-07 185
Day 1: 1 1-07
46. Patricia Atkinson Millis, Mass. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
46. Marsha Betz Richardson, Texas 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
46. Melissa Bond Albuquerque, N.M. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
46. Susan Bowes Batavia, N.Y. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
46. Renee Brisendine Eden, N.C. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
46. Lesa Brown Harrison, Ark. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
46. Sarah Busby Grand Lake, La. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
46. Jen Carroll Celina, Texas 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
46. Shawn Conner Greenwood, Ind. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
46. Debra Cunningham Phoenix, Ariz. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
46. Diane Delagarza Garland, Texas 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
46. Beverly Dickson Little Rock, Ark. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
46. Angie Everitt Livingston, Texas 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
46. Robertina Filburn Vine Grove, Ky. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
46. Charlotte Frazier Dallas, Texas 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
46. Denese Freeman Lawton, Okla. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
46. Julie Garriety Grapevine, Texas 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
46. Lillian Gutierrez San Antonio, Texas 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
46. Barbie Haralson Broaddus, Texas 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
46. Robbie Hartline Foristell, Mo. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
46. Laura Heflin Topeka, Kan. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
46. Vicki Henderson Ashdown, Ark. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
46. Carilyn Hill Coweta, Okla. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
46. Jennifer Horn Dallas, Texas 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
46. Karen James Bossier City, La. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
46. Sandy Jeane Hull, Texas 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
46. Dianne Kegley Norphlet, Ark. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
46. Ronda Kirby Indianapolis, Ind. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
46. Deb Krueger Hastings, Mich. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
46. Sharon Lawson Red Bank, Tenn. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
46. Liz Lewis Jasper, Texas 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
46. Terri Mackinnon Milton, Canada 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
46. Darla Mcintosh Punta Gorda, Fla. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
46. Toni Mode Eagle Creek, Ore. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
46. Teresa Morris Moscow, Tenn. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
46. Janet Neal Denton, Texas 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
46. Tracy Pace Whitehouse, Texas 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
46. April Painter Alexandria, La. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
46. Charlene Parks Myakka City, Fla. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
46. Junie Parmer Little Elm, Texas 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
46. Tammie Ply Harrison, Ark. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
46. Donna Prado San Antonio, Texas 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
46. Pamela Putman Lone Oak, Texas 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
46. Kathy Riley Terry, Miss. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
46. Karen Roberts Ashland, Ala. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
46. Keri Schieber Cumming, Ga. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
46. Jaye Smith Davison, Mich. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
46. Norma Ussery Terrell, Texas 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
46. Judy Vancanneyt Iuka, Miss. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
46. Kali Weatherford Keller, Texas 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
46. Pat White Pleasanton, Texas 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
46. Susan Wild Washington, D.C. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
46. Kala Wright Pocola, Okla. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
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Purolator Big Bass
Day
1 Karen Williams Stark City, Mo. 5-05 $500.00
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 2 56 120-12
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2 56 120-12
