Lunker Club 2012

A look back at the lunkers of 2012.

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<p><strong>Joe Dorr </strong></p> <p>10 pounds-2 ounces</p> <p>Lake Fork, Texas</p> <p>5-inch Yum Dinger (Ozark smoke)</p>
Joe Dorr
10 pounds-2 ounces
Lake Fork, Texas
5-inch Yum Dinger (Ozark smoke)
<p> <strong>David Moore</strong></p> <p> Indiana</p> <p> 10-7</p> <p> Toledo Bend</p> <p> Lucky Craft Pointer 100 (Ghost Minnow)</p>
David Moore

Indiana

10-7

Toledo Bend

Lucky Craft Pointer 100 (Ghost Minnow)

<p> <strong>Mark Beedlow</strong></p> <p> Texas</p> <p> 10-7</p> <p> Hubbard Creek</p> <p> Terminator, white spinnerbait</p>
Mark Beedlow

Texas

10-7

Hubbard Creek

Terminator, white spinnerbait

<p> <strong>Jim Basham</strong></p> <p> Texas</p> <p> 10-5</p> <p> O.H. Ivie</p> <p> Zoom Mag Fluke (watermelon red)</p>
Jim Basham

Texas

10-5

O.H. Ivie

Zoom Mag Fluke (watermelon red)

<p> <strong>Jason Parsons</strong></p> <p> Florida</p> <p> 11-0</p> <p> C-24 Canal</p> <p> Strike King Series 6XD Sexy Shad</p>
Jason Parsons

Florida

11-0

C-24 Canal

Strike King Series 6XD Sexy Shad

<p> <strong>Solomon Curtis</strong></p> <p> Ohio</p> <p> 10-2</p> <p> AEP Recreational</p> <p> Bass Pro Lizard (purple)</p>
Solomon Curtis

Ohio

10-2

AEP Recreational

Bass Pro Lizard (purple)

<p> <strong>Shane Hoelzle</strong></p> <p> Washington</p> <p> 6-1</p> <p> Osoyoos Lake</p> <p> 3-inch hand-poured leech (green pumpkin/black flake)</p>
Shane Hoelzle

Washington

6-1

Osoyoos Lake

3-inch hand-poured leech (green pumpkin/black flake)

<p> <strong>Andrew Schell</strong></p> <p> Pennsylvania</p> <p> 7-10</p> <p> Lake Erie</p> <p> Poor Boys Erie Darter (cucumber color)</p>
Andrew Schell

Pennsylvania

7-10

Lake Erie

Poor Boys Erie Darter (cucumber color)

<p> <strong>Jerry Yuke</strong></p> <p> California</p> <p> 11-0</p> <p> California Delta</p> <p> Lucky Craft Fat CB BDS (mad craw)</p>
Jerry Yuke

California

11-0

California Delta

Lucky Craft Fat CB BDS (mad craw)

<p> <strong>David Patrick</strong></p> <p> California</p> <p> 10-10</p> <p> El Capitan Lake</p> <p> Strike King Sexy Shad</p>
David Patrick

California

10-10

El Capitan Lake

Strike King Sexy Shad

<p> <strong>Larry J. Smith</strong></p> <p> Iowa</p> <p> 6-8</p> <p> Dale Hollow</p> <p> Bomber Fat Free Shad DT</p>
Larry J. Smith

Iowa

6-8

Dale Hollow

Bomber Fat Free Shad DT

<p> <strong>Mickey Sandlin</strong></p> <p> Texas</p> <p> 10-11</p> <p> Lake Fork, Texas</p> <p> 16 oz. Eakins Finesse (peanut butter and jelly</p>
Mickey Sandlin

Texas

10-11

Lake Fork, Texas

16 oz. Eakins Finesse (peanut butter and jelly

<p> <strong>Brock Davis</strong></p> <p> Illinois</p> <p> 10-1</p> <p> Eureka Lake, Ill.</p> <p> 5/4/2011; 6 p.m.</p> <p> Weather: Clear</p> <p> Water:stained</p> <p> Depth: 3 feet</p> <p> Bomber Square A shallow diver crankbait (oxboro)</p>
Brock Davis

Illinois

10-1

Eureka Lake, Ill.

5/4/2011; 6 p.m.

Weather: Clear

Water:stained

Depth: 3 feet

Bomber Square A shallow diver crankbait (oxboro)

<p> <strong>James Gardner</strong></p> <p> Texas</p> <p> 10-3</p> <p> O.H. Ivie, Texas</p> <p> 10-inch Power worm (green pumpkin)</p>
James Gardner

Texas

10-3

O.H. Ivie, Texas

10-inch Power worm (green pumpkin)

<p> <strong>Mark Zelich</strong></p> <p> Illinois</p> <p> 6-7</p> <p> Lake Michigan, Wis.</p> <p> Chompers 3 1/2-inch tube (smoke)</p>
Mark Zelich

Illinois

6-7

Lake Michigan, Wis.

Chompers 3 1/2-inch tube (smoke)

<p> <strong>Randy Harris</strong></p> <p> California</p> <p> 10</p> <p> Lake Tulloch, Calif.</p> <p> worm</p>
Randy Harris

California

10

Lake Tulloch, Calif.

worm

<p> <strong>Dennis Deutsch</strong></p> <p> Kentucky</p> <p> 13-7</p> <p> Lake Falcon, Texas</p> <p> plastic worm</p>
Dennis Deutsch

Kentucky

13-7

Lake Falcon, Texas

plastic worm

<p> <strong>Derry Blankers</strong></p> <p> Washington</p> <p> 8</p> <p> Lake Osoyoos, Wash.</p> <p> Bass Pro Shops Tender Tube (watermelon)</p>
Derry Blankers

Washington

8

Lake Osoyoos, Wash.

Bass Pro Shops Tender Tube (watermelon)

<p> <strong>Christopher Bowes</strong></p> <p> 10 pounds-2 ounces</p> <p> John’s Lake, Fla.</p> <p> Zoom Trick Worm (green pumpkin/blue flake)</p>
Christopher Bowes

10 pounds-2 ounces

John’s Lake, Fla.

Zoom Trick Worm (green pumpkin/blue flake)

<p> <strong>Russell Gruver</strong></p> <p> 10 pounds -2 ounces</p> <p> Falcon Lake, Texas</p> <p> Brush Hog (green pumpkin)</p>
Russell Gruver

10 pounds -2 ounces

Falcon Lake, Texas

Brush Hog (green pumpkin)

<p> <strong>Marc Guerra</strong></p> <p> 10 pounds -4 ounces</p> <p> Falcon Lake Reservoir, Texas</p> <p> Zoom Brush hog (watermelon red)</p>
Marc Guerra

10 pounds -4 ounces

Falcon Lake Reservoir, Texas

Zoom Brush hog (watermelon red)

<p> <strong>Walter Jones</strong></p> <p> 11 pounds -9 ounces</p> <p> Private Lake, Ga.</p> <p> 6 inch Zoom Lizard (watermelon magic)</p>
Walter Jones

11 pounds -9 ounces

Private Lake, Ga.

6 inch Zoom Lizard (watermelon magic)

<p> <strong>Leland Leslie</strong></p> <p> 13 pounds -1 ounces</p> <p> Lake Mission Viejo, Calif.</p> <p> Mega Strike 6 inch (green pumpkin)</p>
Leland Leslie

13 pounds -1 ounces

Lake Mission Viejo, Calif.

Mega Strike 6 inch (green pumpkin)

<p> <strong>Scott Nickell</strong></p> <p> 11 pounds -8 ounces</p> <p> O.H. Ivie, Texas</p> <p> Zara Spook</p>
Scott Nickell

11 pounds -8 ounces

O.H. Ivie, Texas

Zara Spook

<p> <strong>Steve Rudy</strong></p> <p> 11 pounds -9 ounces</p> <p> Lake Baccarac, Mexico</p> <p> Storm Wild Eyed Swimbait (shad pattern)</p>
Steve Rudy

11 pounds -9 ounces

Lake Baccarac, Mexico

Storm Wild Eyed Swimbait (shad pattern)

<p> <strong>Jim Warznic</strong></p> <p> 6 pounds</p> <p> Lake St. Clair, Mich.</p> <p> 5 inch Green Pumpkin/Black Senko</p>
Jim Warznic

6 pounds

Lake St. Clair, Mich.

5 inch Green Pumpkin/Black Senko

<p> <strong>Craig Shaber</strong></p> <p> 6 pounds, 2 ounces</p> <p> Long Lake, Wash.</p> <p> 3/8 oz. Football Head Sweet Beaver Big Texan</p>
Craig Shaber

6 pounds, 2 ounces

Long Lake, Wash.

3/8 oz. Football Head Sweet Beaver Big Texan

<p> <strong>Bill Craig</strong></p> <p> 10 pounds, 4 ounces</p> <p> Private Lake, Texas</p> <p> Hyper Stick (watermelon/chartreuse)</p>
Bill Craig

10 pounds, 4 ounces

Private Lake, Texas

Hyper Stick (watermelon/chartreuse)

<p> <strong>George W. Nowlin</strong></p> <p> 11 pounds, 8 ounces</p> <p> Private Lake, Tenn.</p> <p> Zoom Lizard (watermelon red)</p>
George W. Nowlin

11 pounds, 8 ounces

Private Lake, Tenn.

Zoom Lizard (watermelon red)

<p> <strong>Jerry W. Kingman</strong></p> <p> 6 pounds, 2 ounces</p> <p> Birch Lake, Mich.</p> <p> Gamma 10# (green)</p>
Jerry W. Kingman

6 pounds, 2 ounces

Birch Lake, Mich.

Gamma 10# (green)

<p> <strong>Lamont Seals</strong></p> <p> 11 pounds</p> <p> El Salto, Mexico</p> <p> Berkley Lizard (green)</p>
Lamont Seals

11 pounds

El Salto, Mexico

Berkley Lizard (green)

<p> <strong>Bryan Jones</strong></p> <p> 10 pounds, 2 ounces</p> <p> Falcon Lake, Texas</p> <p> Strike King Tour Grade Football Jig (Texas Craw color)</p>
Bryan Jones

10 pounds, 2 ounces

Falcon Lake, Texas

Strike King Tour Grade Football Jig (Texas Craw color)

<p> <strong>Leland Leslie</strong></p> <p> 12 pounds, 11 ounces</p> <p> Lake Mission Viejo, Calif.</p> <p> 5-inch Senko (green pumpkin)</p>
Leland Leslie

12 pounds, 11 ounces

Lake Mission Viejo, Calif.

5-inch Senko (green pumpkin)

<p> <strong>Dustin Cagle</strong></p> <p> 10 pounds, 3 ounces</p> <p> Private Pond, Ala.</p> <p> X9255 Zara Puppy Black Shore Minnow</p>
Dustin Cagle

10 pounds, 3 ounces

Private Pond, Ala.

X9255 Zara Puppy Black Shore Minnow

<p> <strong>Brandon Olson</strong></p> <p> 6 pounds, 1 ounces</p> <p> Osoyoos Lake, British Columbia</p> <p> Rattlin’ Rapala (silver)</p>
Brandon Olson

6 pounds, 1 ounces

Osoyoos Lake, British Columbia

Rattlin’ Rapala (silver)

<p> <strong>Jim Handloser</strong></p> <p> 10 pounds, 4 ounces</p> <p> Private Lake, Ark.</p> <p> Strike King football jig (black/green)</p>
Jim Handloser

10 pounds, 4 ounces

Private Lake, Ark.

Strike King football jig (black/green)

<p> <strong>Lane Kidder</strong></p> <p> 10 pounds, 8 ounces</p> <p> Toledo Bend Reservoir, Louisiana</p> <p> Texas rig Magnum trick worm (watermelon red)</p>
Lane Kidder

10 pounds, 8 ounces

Toledo Bend Reservoir, Louisiana

Texas rig Magnum trick worm (watermelon red)

<p> <strong>Nick Adams</strong></p> <p> 6 pounds, 8 ounces</p> <p> Cumberland River, Tenn.</p> <p> 5-inch Senko on 1/8 oz. jighead</p>
Nick Adams

6 pounds, 8 ounces

Cumberland River, Tenn.

5-inch Senko on 1/8 oz. jighead

<p> <strong>Matthew Shumar</strong></p> <p> 10 pounds, 3 ounces</p> <p> Private Lake, Ohio</p> <p> 2 oz. Zoom Baby Brush Hog (green pumpkin)</p>
Matthew Shumar

10 pounds, 3 ounces

Private Lake, Ohio

2 oz. Zoom Baby Brush Hog (green pumpkin)

<p> <strong>Larry Hazelip</strong></p> <p> 12 pounds, 15 ounces</p> <p> Lake Mission Veijo, Calif.</p> <p> Castaic rainbow trout swimbait</p>
Larry Hazelip

12 pounds, 15 ounces

Lake Mission Veijo, Calif.

Castaic rainbow trout swimbait

<p> <strong>Cal Lane</strong></p> <p> 10 pounds, 7 ounces</p> <p> Lake Guntersville, Ala.</p> <p> Lipless crankbait</p>
Cal Lane

10 pounds, 7 ounces

Lake Guntersville, Ala.

Lipless crankbait

<p>  </p> <p> <strong>Gary Case</strong></p> <p> 11 pounds-2 ounces</p> <p> Lake Tohopekaliga, Fla.</p> <p> Rubber worm (watermelon)</p>
 

Gary Case

11 pounds-2 ounces

Lake Tohopekaliga, Fla.

Rubber worm (watermelon)

<p>  </p> <p> <strong>James J. Montes</strong></p> <p> 12 pounds-8 ounces</p> <p> Lake Perris SRA, Calif.</p> <p> 1/4 oz. Arkie shaky head with 6-inch Robo worm</p>
 

James J. Montes

12 pounds-8 ounces

Lake Perris SRA, Calif.

1/4 oz. Arkie shaky head with 6-inch Robo worm

<p>  </p> <p> <strong>Shane Hoelzle</strong></p> <p> 6 pounds-4 ounces</p> <p> Osoyoos Lake, British Columbia, Canada</p> <p> Rapala X-Rap (perch)</p>
 

Shane Hoelzle

6 pounds-4 ounces

Osoyoos Lake, British Columbia, Canada

Rapala X-Rap (perch)

<p>  </p> <p> <strong>Rudy J. Osing</strong></p> <p> 10 pounds-8 ounces</p> <p> Private Pond Ark.</p> <p> 1/8 oz. Tungsten worm, Zoom soft plastic lizard (watermelon red/chartreuse)</p>
 

Rudy J. Osing

10 pounds-8 ounces

Private Pond Ark.

1/8 oz. Tungsten worm, Zoom soft plastic lizard (watermelon red/chartreuse)

<p>  </p> <p> <strong>Leland Leslie</strong></p> <p> 10 pounds-8 ounces</p> <p> Lake Mission Viejo, Calif.</p> <p> 6-inch Senko (green pumpkin)</p>
 

Leland Leslie

10 pounds-8 ounces

Lake Mission Viejo, Calif.

6-inch Senko (green pumpkin)

<p>  </p> <p> <strong>Vincent Stapp</strong></p> <p> 6 pounds-8 ounces</p> <p> Lake St. Clair, Mich.</p> <p> Bandit 200 Crankbait (Baby Bars)</p>
 

Vincent Stapp

6 pounds-8 ounces

Lake St. Clair, Mich.

Bandit 200 Crankbait (Baby Bars)

<p>  </p> <p> <strong>Paul Resweber</strong></p> <p> 10 pounds-5 ounces</p> <p> Calling Panther Lake, Miss.</p> <p> 5-inch Yamamoto Senko (watermelon/blue flake)</p>
 

Paul Resweber

10 pounds-5 ounces

Calling Panther Lake, Miss.

5-inch Yamamoto Senko (watermelon/blue flake)

<p>  </p> <p> <strong>Stephen Knott</strong></p> <p> 13 pounds, 6 ounces</p> <p> Grasslands GCC</p> <p> 1/2 oz. Zman ChatterBait (chartreuse)</p>
 

Stephen Knott

13 pounds, 6 ounces

Grasslands GCC

1/2 oz. Zman ChatterBait (chartreuse)

<p>  </p> <p> <strong>Haskell Higgins</strong></p> <p> 10 pounds, 12 ounces</p> <p> Lake Fork, Texas</p> <p> Scroungerhead with Fluke</p>
 

Haskell Higgins

10 pounds, 12 ounces

Lake Fork, Texas

Scroungerhead with Fluke

<p> <strong>Bryce Odom</strong></p> <p> 10 pounds, 6 ounces</p> <p> Lake Okeechobee, Fla.</p> <p> Zoom Horny Toad (green pumpkin pearl)</p>
Bryce Odom

10 pounds, 6 ounces

Lake Okeechobee, Fla.

Zoom Horny Toad (green pumpkin pearl)

<p>  </p> <p> <strong>Justin Rempel</strong></p> <p> 6 pounds</p> <p> Osoyoos Lake, British Columbia</p> <p> 3 1/2 inch Predator Baits salty tube</p>
 

Justin Rempel

6 pounds

Osoyoos Lake, British Columbia

3 1/2 inch Predator Baits salty tube

<p>  </p> <p> <strong>Darin Tennyson</strong></p> <p> 10 pounds, 5 ounces</p> <p> Private Lake, Fla.</p> <p> 5 inch Yamamoto Senko (watermelon with copper, orange and red)</p>
 

Darin Tennyson

10 pounds, 5 ounces

Private Lake, Fla.

5 inch Yamamoto Senko (watermelon with copper, orange and red)

<p>  </p> <p> <strong>George McPhillips</strong></p> <p> 7 pounds, 2 ounces</p> <p> Lake Michigan</p> <p> crankbait</p>
 

George McPhillips

7 pounds, 2 ounces

Lake Michigan

crankbait

<p>  </p> <p> <strong>Perry W. Meeks</strong></p> <p> 13 pounds, 8 ounces</p> <p> Withlacoochee River, Fla.</p> <p> wild shiner</p>
 

Perry W. Meeks

13 pounds, 8 ounces

Withlacoochee River, Fla.

wild shiner

<p>  </p> <p> <strong>Jack Naylor</strong></p> <p> 6 pounds, 1 ounce</p> <p> Mille Lacs Lake, Minnesota</p> <p> sucker minnow</p>
 

Jack Naylor

6 pounds, 1 ounce

Mille Lacs Lake, Minnesota

sucker minnow

<p>  </p> <p> <strong>Kevin Gruppen</strong></p> <p> 7 pounds, 4 ounces</p> <p> Burt Lake, Mich.</p> <p> Snack Daddy Elite tube</p>
 

Kevin Gruppen

7 pounds, 4 ounces

Burt Lake, Mich.

Snack Daddy Elite tube

<p>  </p> <p> <strong>Cole Johnson</strong></p> <p> 6 pounds, 2 ounces</p> <p> Dale Hollow, Tenn.</p> <p> minnow</p>
 

Cole Johnson

6 pounds, 2 ounces

Dale Hollow, Tenn.

minnow

<p>  </p> <p> <strong>Mike Speziale</strong></p> <p> 7 pounds, 1 ounce</p> <p> Lake Ontario, N.Y.</p> <p> 3/8 oz. Strike King Coffee Tube (green pumpkin)</p>
 

Mike Speziale

7 pounds, 1 ounce

Lake Ontario, N.Y.

3/8 oz. Strike King Coffee Tube (green pumpkin)

<p>  </p> <p> <strong>Dale Shinavar</strong></p> <p> 10 pounds, 4 ounces</p> <p> Private Lake, Fla.</p> <p> Zoom worm (black/blue)</p>
 

Dale Shinavar

10 pounds, 4 ounces

Private Lake, Fla.

Zoom worm (black/blue)

<p>  </p> <p> <strong>Keith Poulin</strong></p> <p> 6 pounds, 13 ounces</p> <p> Wassookeag Lake, Maine</p> <p> 1/2 oz. blade bait (gold)</p>
 

Keith Poulin

6 pounds, 13 ounces

Wassookeag Lake, Maine

1/2 oz. blade bait (gold)

<p>  </p> <p> <strong>Dick DeWiggins</strong></p> <p> 10 pounds, 14 ounces</p> <p> Lake Kerr, Fla.</p> <p> 1/2 oz. Rattle Trap (Tennessee shad color)</p>
 

Dick DeWiggins

10 pounds, 14 ounces

Lake Kerr, Fla.

1/2 oz. Rattle Trap (Tennessee shad color)

<p>  </p> <p> <strong>Rob Kennedy</strong></p> <p> 6 pounds, 4 ounces</p> <p> Nickajack, Tenn.</p> <p> 1 oz. homemade spinnerbait</p>
 

Rob Kennedy

6 pounds, 4 ounces

Nickajack, Tenn.

1 oz. homemade spinnerbait

<p>  </p> <p> <strong>Larry Martin</strong></p> <p> 11 pounds</p> <p> El Salto, Mexico</p> <p> BPS Excalibur X23 (color #02)</p>
 

Larry Martin

11 pounds

El Salto, Mexico

BPS Excalibur X23 (color #02)

<p>  </p> <p> <strong>Bee Patrick</strong></p> <p> 6 pounds, 12 ounces</p> <p> Wilson Lake, Ala.</p> <p> 1/2 oz. Strike King swimming jig (sexy shad)</p>
 

Bee Patrick

6 pounds, 12 ounces

Wilson Lake, Ala.

1/2 oz. Strike King swimming jig (sexy shad)

<p>  </p> <p> <strong>William Webb</strong></p> <p> 10- pounds, 2 ounces</p> <p> Hobb’s Farm</p> <p> 1/4 oz. Stanley jig (blue/black)</p>
 

William Webb

10- pounds, 2 ounces

Hobb’s Farm

1/4 oz. Stanley jig (blue/black)

<p><strong>Perry W. Meeks</strong></p> <p>13 pounds, 8 ounces</p> <p>Withlacoochee River, Fla.</p> <p>wild shiner</p>
Perry W. Meeks
13 pounds, 8 ounces
Withlacoochee River, Fla.
wild shiner
<p><strong>James K. Brooks</strong></p> <p>10 pounds</p> <p>Falcon Lake, Texas</p> <p>Strike King football jig (falcon color)</p>
James K. Brooks
10 pounds
Falcon Lake, Texas
Strike King football jig (falcon color)
<p><strong>Ken Jensen</strong></p> <p>6 pounds, 4 ounces</p> <p>Lake Erie, Penn.</p> <p>1/2 oz. Rapala Trolls to 15 (silver/blue)</p>
Ken Jensen
6 pounds, 4 ounces
Lake Erie, Penn.
1/2 oz. Rapala Trolls to 15 (silver/blue)
<p><strong>John Manger</strong></p> <p>10 pounds, 12 ounces</p> <p>Lake Fork, Texas</p> <p>Senko (watermelon red)</p>
John Manger
10 pounds, 12 ounces
Lake Fork, Texas
Senko (watermelon red)
<p><strong>Kyle Perry</strong></p> <p>10 pounds, 5 ounces</p> <p>Pellicier Pond, Fla.</p> <p>Bass Assassin Crawfish (glow belly)</p>
Kyle Perry
10 pounds, 5 ounces
Pellicier Pond, Fla.
Bass Assassin Crawfish (glow belly)
<p><strong>Brian Schultz</strong></p> <p>6 pounds, 3 ounces</p> <p>Wisconsin River, Wis.</p> <p>Net Craft Mini B Bug (black shadow)</p>
Brian Schultz
6 pounds, 3 ounces
Wisconsin River, Wis.
Net Craft Mini B Bug (black shadow)
<p><strong>Kathy Williams</strong></p> <p>10 pounds, 3 ounces</p> <p>Rodman Reservoir, Fla.</p> <p>6-inch wild shiner</p>
Kathy Williams
10 pounds, 3 ounces
Rodman Reservoir, Fla.
6-inch wild shiner
<p><strong>William Gilchriest</strong><br /> 12 pounds, 6 ounces<br /> Murray<br /> Roboworm 7-inch ratworm (orange crush)<br />  </p>
William Gilchriest
12 pounds, 6 ounces
Murray
Roboworm 7-inch ratworm (orange crush)
 
<p><strong>Bill Jenkins</strong><br /> 11 pounds, 2 ounces<br /> Lake Guntersville, Ala.<br /> Swimbait hammerhead (shad with chartreuse tail)<br />  </p>
Bill Jenkins
11 pounds, 2 ounces
Lake Guntersville, Ala.
Swimbait hammerhead (shad with chartreuse tail)
 
<p><strong>Pat Jones</strong><br /> 7 pounds, 1 ounce<br /> McClure, Calif.<br /> 3/8 oz. Bass Patrol football head jig (green with brown craw)<br />  </p>
Pat Jones
7 pounds, 1 ounce
McClure, Calif.
3/8 oz. Bass Patrol football head jig (green with brown craw)
 
<p><strong>Mike Murphy</strong><br /> 11 pounds, 12 ounces<br /> Zapata, Texas<br /> 9-inch V&M lizard (watermelon red)<br />  </p>
Mike Murphy
11 pounds, 12 ounces
Zapata, Texas
9-inch V&M lizard (watermelon red)
 
<p><strong>Anthony Paglia</strong><br /> 11 pounds, 2 ounces<br /> Country Club of Ocala pond, Fla.<br /> Rapala Clackin’ Rap, Helsinki shad<br />  </p>
Anthony Paglia
11 pounds, 2 ounces
Country Club of Ocala pond, Fla.
Rapala Clackin’ Rap, Helsinki shad
 
<p><strong>Gene Persyn</strong><br /> 11 pounds, 13 ounces<br /> Falcon Lake, Texas<br /> Zoom Mag Super Fluke (Mardi Gras)<br />  </p>
Gene Persyn
11 pounds, 13 ounces
Falcon Lake, Texas
Zoom Mag Super Fluke (Mardi Gras)
 
<p><strong>Ed Roberts</strong><br /> 10 pounds, 9 ounces<br /> Johnston Pond, S.C.<br /> 1/2 oz. black double bladed buzzbait<br />  </p>
Ed Roberts
10 pounds, 9 ounces
Johnston Pond, S.C.
1/2 oz. black double bladed buzzbait
 
<p><strong>Michael Sanders</strong><br /> 12 pounds, 6 ounces<br /> Falcon Lake, Texas<br /> Carolina rig Zoom Lizard (green pumpkin red flake)<br />  </p>
Michael Sanders
12 pounds, 6 ounces
Falcon Lake, Texas
Carolina rig Zoom Lizard (green pumpkin red flake)