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The CITGO Bassmaster Angler of the Year program acknowledges and rewards
those anglers who fish the most consistently over the course of the
Elite Series season. Along with the CITGO Bassmaster Classic title, the
Angler of the Year is the most sought after award on the BASS circuit
because it recognizes the hard work and credibility of those who achieve
it. 2005 CITGO Bassmaster Angler of the Year Aaron Martens called the
title a career-defining honor.
Anglers fishing each CITGO Bassmaster Elite Series event are awarded
points based on their finish. The angler with the most points at the end
CITGO joined BASS in 2001 as the title sponsor and has presented the
esteemed Angler of the Year title since 2004. In 2006, CITGO and BASS
increased the payout by 100 percent — to $600,000 — and also doubled the
number of anglers awarded money. The top prize awarded to the CITGO
Bassmaster Angler of the Year is $125,000 and the program pays the top
The points race begins during the “Battle on the Border” on Lake Amistad
in Del Rio, Texas, March 9-12, and wraps up during “The Rock” in
Kimberling City, Mo., on Table Rock Lake, Sep. 14-17, where the 2006
Angler of the Year will be crowned.
2005 Standings | 2004 Standings
2006 CITGO Bassmaster Angler of the Year standings
After Oneida Lake, Syracuse, N.Y., July 9, 2006
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Place Name St Pts
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1 Michael Iaconelli N.J. 2027
2 Dean Rojas Ariz. 1922
3 Kevin Wirth Ky. 1884
4 Steve Kennedy Ala. 1875
5 Kevin VanDam Mich. 1852
6 Aaron Martens Ala. 1830
7 John Crews Va. 1823
8 Edwin Evers Okla. 1780
9 Greg Hackney La. 1773
10 Jason Quinn S.C. 1756
11 Timmy Horton Ala. 1740
12 Kelly Jordon Texas 1722
13 Gerald Swindle Ala. 1721
14 Matt Reed Texas 1718
15 Peter Thliveros Fla. 1717
16 Skeet Reese Calif. 1698
17 Russ Lane Ala. 1695
18 Mike Wurm Ark. 1654
19 John Murray Ariz. 1648
20 Tommy Biffle Okla. 1639
21 Takahiro Omori Texas 1636
22 Denny Brauer Mo. 1620
23 Terry Scroggins Fla. 1608
24 Bill Lowen Ohio 1606
25 Jeff Reynolds Okla. 1594
26 Alton Jones Texas 1593
27 Gary Klein Texas 1569
28 Randy Howell Ala. 1562
29 Lee Bailey Ala. 1558
30 Mike McClelland Ark. 1548
30 Davy Hite S.C. 1548
32 Jared Lintner Calif. 1547
33 Mark Tucker Mo. 1544
34 Rick Clunn Mo. 1518
35 Zell Rowland Texas 1510
36 Yusuke Miyazaki Texas 1492
37 Bradley Hallman Okla. 1490
37 Kenyon Hill Okla. 1490
39 Greg Gutierrez Calif. 1487
40 Jeff Kriet Okla. 1482
41 Bernie Schultz Fla. 1464
42 Jimmy Mize Ark. 1439
43 Scott Rook Ark. 1434
44 Terry Butcher Okla. 1409
45 Jeff Connella La. 1401
46 Todd Faircloth Texas 1389
47 Ishama Monroe Calif. 1382
48 Paul Elias Miss. 1380
49 Brent Chapman Kan. 1379
50 Ken Cook Okla. 1366
51 Morizo Shimizu Calif. 1364
52 Shaw Grigsby, Jr Fla. 1363
53 Darrin Schwenkbeck Md. 1354
53 Mark Tyler Ariz. 1354
55 Steve Daniel Fla. 1351
56 Dave Wolak Pa. 1350
57 Fred Roumbanis Calif. 1328
58 Ray Sedgwick S.C. 1317
59 Kotaro Kiriyama Ala. 1312
59 Dave Smith Okla. 1312
61 Jon Bondy Canada 1311
62 William Smith, Jr Ky. 1293
63 Chad Brauer Mo. 1288
64 Pete Ponds Miss. 1287
65 Stephen Browning Ark. 1279
66 Mark Menendez Ky. 1277
67 Jeremy Starks W.Va. 1267
68 Preston Clark Fla. 1260
69 Keith Phillips Ala. 1246
70 Charlie Hartley Ohio 1222
71 Chris Lane Fla. 1216
72 Kevin Langill N.C. 1208
73 Jarrett Edwards Ariz. 1204
74 Britt Myers N.C. 1201
75 Mike Reynolds Calif. 1194
76 Jami Fralick S.D. 1190
77 Marty Stone N.C. 1173
78 Joe Thomas Ohio 1155
79 Terry Segraves Fla. 1150
80 David Gliebe Ky. 1148
81 Paul Hirosky Pa. 1146
82 Bradley Stringer Texas 1141
83 Kurt Dove Va. 1140
84 Charlie Youngers Fla. 1134
85 Vince Hurtado Calif. 1127
86 Byron Velvick Nev. 1114
87 Brian Snowden Mo. 1089
88 Frank Scalish Ohio 1078
89 Bink Desaro Idaho 1071
90 Rick Morris Va. 1062
91 Elton Luce Jr Texas 1046
92 Brooks Rogers Texas 1031
92 Mike O'Shea Calif. 1031
94 Grant Goldbeck Md. 1004
95 Guy Eaker N.C. 1002
96 Mark Rogers Fla. 952
97 Rick Ash Pa. 911
98 Kevin Short Ark. 896
99 Charlie Weyer Calif. 894
100 Doc Merkin Ill. 839
101 Jimmy Houston Okla. 806
102 Ken Brodeur Conn. 798
103 Randy Yarnall Pa. 738
104 Robert Hamilton Jr Tenn. 551
105 Conrad Picou La. 390
106 Dustin Wilks N.C. 151
Standings after Manning, S.C. Ending 3-28-2004