BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Jesse Weener is probably going to make sure the boat has plenty of gas in it for the final day of the B.A.S.S. Nation Northern Divisional tournament at Lake Monroe. Paired with Rich Lindgren of Minnesota today, Weener caught two keepers weighing 5 pounds, 11 ounces and had an anxious moment when Lindgren’s boat ran out of gas within sight of the check-in at Fourwinds Marina. “We just sat there and waved somebody down,” said Weener, who was able to bring his fish to the scales on time and finished the day in first place with 15-5.
The 32-year-old machinist from Holland, Mich., had never fished on Lake Monroe until he prefished the reservoir on the Fourth of July weekend. Weener admitted he didn’t learn much about the lake then due to the heavy boat traffic. During this week’s practice, Weener averaged one to two keepers a day. “We were catching them on everything in practice,” said Weener, who caught his fish on spinnerbaits, topwater lures and crankbaits.
The Macatawa Bay Bass Club member is fishing as a co-angler in this event, but he has been able to catch his keepers mainly from his spots. He has also been able to fish his strength, which he describes as “slow, finesse-type stuff.”
“I got a few less bites today, but it has been a battle both days,” said Weener, who got four bites today and boated the two keepers and one short fish.
Competing in his fourth divisional, Weener is proving that a co-angler has just as good of a chance of winning this event as a boater. “I try to do a little bit different than what they are doing,” he said. “I try not to throw the same thing if I am following them.”
If Weener finishes as the top angler on his Michigan team, he will qualify for the B.A.S.S. Nation Championship (BNC). Other state leaders hoping to make the BNC are Ed Rounsaville of Indiana; JJ Patton, Iowa; Brad Gravenhof, Minnesota; Danny Ryan, Ohio; Troy Diede, South Dakota; and Josh Wiesner, Wisconsin.
The highlight of the day was the four keepers weighing 13-10 (the biggest bag of the tournament so far) caught by the Illinois high school duo of Dailus Richardson and Trevor McKinney. They are leading the Illinois team but are ineligible to qualify for the BNC. However, they can earn tournament champion honors if they weigh in another big sack tomorrow. Weener also won the $250 Livingston Lures Leader award for finishing as the tournament leader after Day 2. Minnesota has taken over the lead in the team competition with 82 pounds, followed by the host Indiana squad with 75-3.
The Northern Divisional contenders will launch for the final competition day at 6:45 a.m. Friday at Fourwinds Resort. The final weigh-in will begin at 2:45 p.m. at the same location.
2014 BASS Nation Northern Divisional 8/13-8/15
Lake Monroe, Bloomington IN.
(ANGLER) Standings Day 2
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts
1. Jesse Weener Holland, MI (MI) 6 15-05 0
2. Brad Gravenhof Rochester, MN (MN) 4 14-03 0
3. HS IL McKinney - Richardson Benton, IL (IL) 4 13-10 0
4. Ed Rounsaville Indianapolis, IN (IN) 6 13-07 0
5. Kurt Denning St Meinrad, IN (IN) 5 13-06 0
6. Josh Wiesner Fon du Lac, WI (WI) 3 12-11 0
7. Randy Burch Ladysmith, WI (WI) 5 12-09 0
8. Danny Ryan Cleves, OH (OH) 3 12-01 0
9. Corey Brant Minnetonka, MN (MN) 4 11-14 0
10. Troy Diede Sioux Falls, SD (SD) 3 11-03 0
11. Stacy Moore Huntingburg, IN (IN) 3 10-09 0
12. Michael Kepp Rochester, MN (MN) 3 10-06 0
13. Richard Lindgren Lakeville, MN (MN) 4 10-05 0
14. Scott Tyrell Commerce, MI (MI) 3 10-04 0
15. JJ Patton Eldridge, IA (IA) 3 09-02 0
16. Kenneth Reed Bloomington, IN (IN) 2 08-09 0
17. Kyle Sears Morrow, OH (OH) 2 08-07 0
18. Cole Floyd Leesburg, OH (OH) 3 08-05 0
19. Sharaku Kishida Duluth, MN (MN) 3 08-04 0
20. Victor Cole Las Vegas, NV (MI) 2 08-03 0
21. Tim Frei Springfield, OH (OH) 4 07-15 0
22. Brandon Rose Saginaw, MI (MI) 4 07-14 0
23. Steve Ohst Saint Joseph, MI (MI) 4 07-13 0
24. Ian MacDonald Downers Graove, IL (IL) 3 07-09 0
25. Steven Houdek Calmar, IA (IA) 4 07-07 0
26. Michael Yee New Berlin, WI (WI) 2 06-13 0
27. Luis Gonzalez Round Lake Beach, IL (I 2 06-09 0
28. Mike Vertesch Greenwod, IN (IN) 2 06-09 0
29. Shane Oltjenbruns Neligh, NE (SD) 2 06-07 0
30. Christopher Lemon Mooresville, IN (IN) 3 06-07 0
31. Gary Adkins Green Bay, WI (WI) 2 06-06 0
32. Brad Teel Independence, IA (IA) 3 06-04 0
33. Mike Holzer Trempealeau, WI (MN) 2 06-03 0
34. Joseph Sestak Tabor, SD (SD) 2 05-15 0
35. Paul Gohlke Spruce, MI (MI) 2 05-12 0
36. Kevin Fassbind Cottage Grove, WI (WI) 3 05-11 0
37. Brent Haimes Elgin, MN (MN) 2 05-11 0
38. Phillip Rummel Mount Vernon, OH (OH) 2 05-09 0
39. Brian Searcy Muscatine, IA (IA) 1 05-03 0
40. Aaron Daeges Carver, MN (MN) 3 05-03 0
41. Josh Miller Roberts, WI (WI) 2 04-15 0
42. Richard Hladky Yankton, SD (SD) 3 04-15 0
43. Andrew Nitchals Willmar, MN (MN) 1 04-14 0
44. Chris Fredrick Marshfield, WI (WI) 1 04-10 0
45. Corey Peterson Yankton, SD (SD) 2 04-06 0
46. Mark Emenecker Matton, IL (IL) 3 04-03 0
47. Troy Lee Star Prairie, WI (WI) 2 03-15 0
48. Mark Lester Albany, IN (IN) 2 03-14 0
49. Darrin Hannah Lisbon, IA (IA) 2 03-12 0
49. Greg Silberg Auburn, IN (IN) 2 03-12 0
51. Mike Mattis Hudson, WI (WI) 1 03-12 0
52. Randy Wieczorek Buffalo City, WI (MN) 2 03-09 0
53. Rick Mahoney Winner, SD (SD) 1 03-06 0
54. Aaron Hochstedler Greentown, IN (IN) 2 03-05 0
55. HS IN - Stafford Miller Bloomington, IN (IN) 2 03-04 0
56. Richard Pach Chicago, IL (IL) 1 03-03 0
57. Bret Reid Piqua, OH (OH) 2 02-11 0
58. Monty Fralick Martin, SD (SD) 1 02-10 0
59. Bill Baker Winnebago, IL (IL) 1 02-05 0
59. Andy Williamson Lake Andes, SD (SD) 1 02-05 0
61. HS OH - Waller - Datz Thornville, OH (OH) 1 02-03 0
62. Tony Flories Tinley Park, IL (IL) 1 02-02 0
62. Billy Pfeiffer Darand, MI (MI) 1 02-02 0
64. Brian Christianson La Crosse, WI (WI) 1 02-01 0
64. Rodney Keel Bloomington, IN (IN) 1 02-01 0
66. Greg Johnson Coralville, IA (IA) 1 01-15 0
67. Chuck Heming Quincy, IL (IL) 1 01-13 0
67. Preston Johnson Cameron, WI (WI) 1 01-13 0
67. Joe Moyer Dubuque, IA (IA) 1 01-13 0
70. Nick Leonard Cincinnati, OH (OH) 1 01-13 0
71. Tony Puelz Garnavillo, IA (IA) 1 01-12 0
72. Rick Nesbitt Springfield, OH (OH) 1 01-11 0
72. Kevin Rebouche Frankfort, IL (IL) 1 01-11 0
74. Walter Hart Washington Court House, 1 01-09 0
75. Tim Hartman Effingham, IL (IL) 1 01-08 0
75. Jeff Lueck Watertown, MN (MN) 1 01-08 0
75. HS WI - B. McCoy LaCrosse, WI (WI) 1 01-08 0
78. Allen Severance Lindenhurst, IL (IL) 1 01-04 0
79. Chris Baker West Salem, IL (IL) 0 00-00 0
79. Nate Brown Muscatine, IA (IA) 0 00-00 0
79. Todd Bunnell Franklin, OH (OH) 0 00-00 0
79. Kenny French Brookville, IN (IN) 0 00-00 0
79. Gregory Glasser Saline, MI (MI) 0 00-00 0
79. Shawn Green Battle Creek, MI (MI) 0 00-00 0
79. Dan Hamdorf Lowden, IA (IA) 0 00-00 0
79. HS MN - Stearns - Haroldson Lakeville, MN (MN) 0 00-00 0
79. William Head West Bloomfield, MI (MI 0 00-00 0
79. Jason Hewitt Cedar Rapids, IA (IA) 0 00-00 0
79. HS SD - A. Hutmacher Oacoma, SD (SD) 0 00-00 0
79. Lynn Krauchi Mt Carmel, IL (IL) 0 00-00 0
79. Larry Krohn Le Center, MN (MN) 0 00-00 0
79. Paul Lewndowski Eau Claire, WI (WI) 0 00-00 0
79. Brett Logue Lincoln, NE (SD) 0 00-00 0
79. Tom Logue Tyndall, SD (SD) 0 00-00 0
79. Eric Lykins Loveland, OH (OH) 0 00-00 0
79. HS IA McKinstry - Miller Marion, IA (IA) 0 00-00 0
79. Josh Mohn Lansing, IA (IA) 0 00-00 0
79. Stephen Roth Syracuse, IN (IN) 0 00-00 0
79. Rex Ryckman Ft. Pierre, SD (SD) 0 00-00 0
79. Edward Schiller Wixom, MI (MI) 0 00-00 0
79. HS MI - Sprague - Shaffer Bellevue, MI (MI) 0 00-00 0
79. Jarrod Sherwood Vassar, MI (MI) 0 00-00 0
79. Steve Strope Orchard, NE (SD) 0 00-00 0
79. Brad Wall Clarksville, OH (OH) 0 00-00 0
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 0 84 232-05
2 0 91 225-07
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0 175 457-12
TEAM STANDINGS Day 2
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State Lbs-Oz
1 MINNESOTA 82-00
2 INDIANA 75-03
3 WISCONSIN 66-12
4 MICHIGAN 57-05
5 OHIO 52-04
6 ILLINOIS 45-13
7 SOUTH DAKOTA 41-03
8 IOWA 37-04
INDIVIDUAL STANDINGS Day 2
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IOWA
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz
1 JJ Patton Eldridge, IA 3 09-02 0
2 Steven Houdek Calmar, IA 4 07-07 0
3 Brad Teel Independence, IA 3 06-04 0
4 Brian Searcy Muscatine, IA 1 05-03 0
5 Darrin Hannah Lisbon, IA 2 03-12 0
6 Greg Johnson Coralville, IA 1 01-15 0
7 Joe Moyer Dubuque, IA 1 01-13 0
8 Tony Puelz Garnavillo, IA 1 01-12 0
9 Nate Brown Muscatine, IA 0 00-00 0
9 Dan Hamdorf Lowden, IA 0 00-00 0
9 Jason Hewitt Cedar Rapids, IA 0 00-00 0
9 HS IA McKinstry - Miller Marion, IA 0 00-00 0
9 Josh Mohn Lansing, IA 0 00-00 0
ILLINOIS
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz
1 HS IL McKinney - Richardson Benton, IL 4 13-10 0
2 Ian MacDonald Downers Graove, IL 3 07-09 0
3 Luis Gonzalez Round Lake Beach, IL 2 06-09 0
4 Mark Emenecker Matton, IL 3 04-03 0
5 Richard Pach Chicago, IL 1 03-03 0
6 Bill Baker Winnebago, IL 1 02-05 0
7 Tony Flories Tinley Park, IL 1 02-02 0
8 Chuck Heming Quincy, IL 1 01-13 0
9 Kevin Rebouche Frankfort, IL 1 01-11 0
10 Tim Hartman Effingham, IL 1 01-08 0
11 Allen Severance Lindenhurst, IL 1 01-04 0
12 Chris Baker West Salem, IL 0 00-00 0
12 Lynn Krauchi Mt Carmel, IL 0 00-00 0
INDIANA
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz
1 Ed Rounsaville Indianapolis, IN 6 13-07 0
2 Kurt Denning St Meinrad, IN 5 13-06 0
3 Stacy Moore Huntingburg, IN 3 10-09 0
4 Kenneth Reed Bloomington, IN 2 08-09 0
5 Mike Vertesch Greenwod, IN 2 06-09 0
6 Christopher Lemon Mooresville, IN 3 06-07 0
7 Mark Lester Albany, IN 2 03-14 0
8 Greg Silberg Auburn, IN 2 03-12 0
9 Aaron Hochstedler Greentown, IN 2 03-05 0
10 HS IN - Stafford Miller Bloomington, IN 2 03-04 0
11 Rodney Keel Bloomington, IN 1 02-01 0
12 Kenny French Brookville, IN 0 00-00 0
12 Stephen Roth Syracuse, IN 0 00-00 0
MICHIGAN
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz
1 Jesse Weener Holland, MI 6 15-05 0
2 Scott Tyrell Commerce, MI 3 10-04 0
3 Victor Cole Las Vegas, NV 2 08-03 0
4 Brandon Rose Saginaw, MI 4 07-14 0
5 Steve Ohst Saint Joseph, MI 4 07-13 0
6 Paul Gohlke Spruce, MI 2 05-12 0
7 Billy Pfeiffer Darand, MI 1 02-02 0
8 Gregory Glasser Saline, MI 0 00-00 0
8 Shawn Green Battle Creek, MI 0 00-00 0
8 William Head West Bloomfield, MI 0 00-00 0
8 Edward Schiller Wixom, MI 0 00-00 0
8 HS MI - Sprague - Shaffer Bellevue, MI 0 00-00 0
8 Jarrod Sherwood Vassar, MI 0 00-00 0
MINNESOTA
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz
1 Brad Gravenhof Rochester, MN 4 14-03 0
2 Corey Brant Minnetonka, MN 4 11-14 0
3 Michael Kepp Rochester, MN 3 10-06 0
4 Richard Lindgren Lakeville, MN 4 10-05 0
5 Sharaku Kishida Duluth, MN 3 08-04 0
6 Mike Holzer Trempealeau, WI 2 06-03 0
7 Brent Haimes Elgin, MN 2 05-11 0
8 Aaron Daeges Carver, MN 3 05-03 0
9 Andrew Nitchals Willmar, MN 1 04-14 0
10 Randy Wieczorek Buffalo City, WI 2 03-09 0
11 Jeff Lueck Watertown, MN 1 01-08 0
12 HS MN - Stearns - Haroldson Lakeville, MN 0 00-00 0
12 Larry Krohn Le Center, MN 0 00-00 0
OHIO
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz
1 Danny Ryan Cleves, OH 3 12-01 0
2 Kyle Sears Morrow, OH 2 08-07 0
3 Cole Floyd Leesburg, OH 3 08-05 0
4 Tim Frei Springfield, OH 4 07-15 0
5 Phillip Rummel Mount Vernon, OH 2 05-09 0
6 Bret Reid Piqua, OH 2 02-11 0
7 HS OH - Waller - Datz Thornville, OH 1 02-03 0
8 Nick Leonard Cincinnati, OH 1 01-13 0
9 Rick Nesbitt Springfield, OH 1 01-11 0
10 Walter Hart Washington Court House, 1 01-09 0
11 Todd Bunnell Franklin, OH 0 00-00 0
11 Eric Lykins Loveland, OH 0 00-00 0
11 Brad Wall Clarksville, OH 0 00-00 0
SOUTH DAKOTA
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz
1 Troy Diede Sioux Falls, SD 3 11-03 0
2 Shane Oltjenbruns Neligh, NE 2 06-07 0
3 Joseph Sestak Tabor, SD 2 05-15 0
4 Richard Hladky Yankton, SD 3 04-15 0
5 Corey Peterson Yankton, SD 2 04-06 0
6 Rick Mahoney Winner, SD 1 03-06 0
7 Monty Fralick Martin, SD 1 02-10 0
8 Andy Williamson Lake Andes, SD 1 02-05 0
9 HS SD - A. Hutmacher Oacoma, SD 0 00-00 0
9 Brett Logue Lincoln, NE 0 00-00 0
9 Tom Logue Tyndall, SD 0 00-00 0
9 Rex Ryckman Ft. Pierre, SD 0 00-00 0
9 Steve Strope Orchard, NE 0 00-00 0
WISCONSIN
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz
1 Josh Wiesner Fon du Lac, WI 3 12-11 0
2 Randy Burch Ladysmith, WI 5 12-09 0
3 Michael Yee New Berlin, WI 2 06-13 0
4 Gary Adkins Green Bay, WI 2 06-06 0
5 Kevin Fassbind Cottage Grove, WI 3 05-11 0
6 Josh Miller Roberts, WI 2 04-15 0
7 Chris Fredrick Marshfield, WI 1 04-10 0
8 Troy Lee Star Prairie, WI 2 03-15 0
9 Mike Mattis Hudson, WI 1 03-12 0
10 Brian Christianson La Crosse, WI 1 02-01 0
11 Preston Johnson Cameron, WI 1 01-13 0
12 HS WI - B. McCoy LaCrosse, WI 1 01-08 0
13 Paul Lewndowski Eau Claire, WI 0 00-00 0