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Mundy Wins Toyota Series Event on Sam Rayburn
Broaddus Angler Weighs in Second-Biggest Limit in Toyota Series History
BROOKELAND, Texas (Jan. 31, 2021) – Toyota Series angler Derek Mundy of Broaddus, Texas, brought a five-bass limit to the scale Saturday weighing 18 pounds, 7 ounces to win the three-day Toyota Series presented by A.R.E. at Sam Rayburn Reservoir presented by Berkley in Brookeland, Texas. Mundy’s three-day total of 15 bass weighing 70-11 earned him the win by a 14-pound margin over second-place angler Jason Bonds of Lufkin, Texas and earned Mundy the top payout of $44,150 in the first tournament of the 2021 Toyota Series Southwestern Division.
The Broaddus, Texas angler started off the year by crushing 40 pounds, 10 ounces – with an 11-10 kicker – to win a Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine event on Sam Rayburn just a few weeks ago. In just under a month, Mundy became the only angler alive with two of the top 10 biggest single-day weights in MLF history.
Mundy said he caught fish from grass during the tournament, but all of his big fish, including a massive 13-10 kicker on Friday – the third-largest bass ever weighed by a pro in Toyota Series history – came from offshore.
“I was throwing [a lipless crankbait] in grass to try and bail me out when I couldn’t catch them offshore,” Mundy said. “They like a red ‘trap on Rayburn and you can catch a big bag with it.
“But all of my big fish came from hard spots in little transition areas,” he continued. “I fished probably five or six throughout the week. Sometimes I’d rotate through the same ones trying to catch them when they’d set up right. When we get hard winds like we had on Saturday they get up off the bottom and like to roam around and chase gizzard shad.
“Toward the end of the day, I knew I needed to pull something out of the hat,” Mundy said. “So, I picked up my No. 1 confidence bait for this time of year and that 10-pounder bit on my last cast.”
That confidence bait was a Strike King 8XD. Mundy said he builds his own rods and opts for Lew’s Super Duty Wide Speed Spool reels for his big crankbaits, throwing anything from 15- to 20-pound-test fluorocarbon line, depending on what depth he’s trying to target.
Fishing the tournament out of a borrowed boat due to a blown motor on his, Mundy said he was hoping to make a little money to be able to pay for the engine. With over $50,000 in winnings this month, that shouldn’t be much of an issue.
“That should get me [a motor] and still leave me with a little money to play with,” he laughed. “This is amazing. It really is.”
The top 10 pros on the Sam Rayburn Reservoir finished:
1st: Derek Mundy of Broaddus, Texas, 15 bass, 70-11, $44,150
2nd: Jason Bonds of Lufkin, Texas, 12 bass, 56-11, $17,000
3rd: Aaron Johnson of Shreveport, La., 15 bass, 52-11, $12,750
4th: Jason Conn of Anna, Texas, 15 bass, 51-9, $10,900
5th: Jeff Reynolds of Calera, Okla., 15 bass, 49-13, $9,750
6th: Garrett Hilton of China, Texas, 15 bass, 45-7, $8,375
7th: Jeff Sprague of Point, Texas, 15 bass, 45-2, $7,300
8th: Lowell Bennett of Hewitt, Texas, 14 bass, 44-9, $6,300
9th: Kevin Lasyone of Dry Prong, La., 15 bass, 41-3, $5,300
10th: Brandon Flowers of Baytown, Texas, 13 bass, 40-10, $4,200
A complete list of results can be found at MajorLeagueFishing.com.
Pro Dicky Newberry of Houston, Texas took home an extra $1,000 as the highest finishing Phoenix MLF BIG5 Bonus member. Boaters are eligible to win up to an extra $35,000 per event in each Toyota Series tournament if all requirements are met. More information on the Phoenix MLF BIG5 Bonus contingency program can be found at PhoenixBassBoats.com.
Kelsey Ray of Joplin, Missouri won the Strike King Co-angler Division Saturday with a three-day total of 14 bass weighing 36 pounds, 12 ounces. Ray took home the top prize package of a new Phoenix 518 Pro bass boat with a 115-horsepower Mercury outboard motor.
The top 10 Strike King co-anglers on the Sam Rayburn Reservoir finished:
1st: Kelsey Ray of Joplin, Mo., 14 bass, 36-12, Phoenix 518 Pro bass boat w/115-hp outboard
2nd: Cody Wise of Chireno, Texas, 13 bass, 34-11, $5,375
3rd: Zack Freeman of Russellville, Ark., 15 bass, 33-15, $4,300
4th: Phil Smith of Orange, Texas, 15 bass, 33-12, $3,650
5th: Josh Clark of Chester, Texas, 15 bass, 33-08, $3,150
6th: Michael Hebert of Lafayette, La., 15 bass, 32-15, $2,650
7th: Gilbert Herald of Pittsburg, Texas, 11 bass, 32-02, $2,150
8th: Heath Ard of Silsbee, Texas, 12 bass, 31-05, $1,825
9th: John Goebel of Lumberton, Texas, 11 bass, 29-13, $1,530
10th: Justin Garza of San Angelo, Texas, 12 bass, 29-05, $1,290
The Toyota Series at Sam Rayburn was presented by Berkley and was hosted by the Jasper-Lake Sam Rayburn Chamber of Commerce. It was the first of three regular-season tournaments in 2021 for Southwestern Division anglers. The next event for Toyota Series anglers will take place on Feb. 4-6 – the Toyota Series at Lake Toho presented by Googan Baits in Kissimmee, Florida. For a complete schedule, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com.
The 2021 Toyota Series presented by A.R.E. consists of six divisions – Central, Northern, Plains, Southern, Southwestern and Western – each holding three regular-season events, along with the International division. Anglers who fish all three qualifiers in any of the eight divisions and finish in the top 25 will qualify for the no-entry-fee Toyota Series presented by A.R.E. Championship for a shot at winning $235,000 cash, including a $35,000 Phoenix MLF BIG5 Bonus for qualified anglers. The winning Strike King co-angler at the championship earns a new Phoenix 518 Pro bass boat with a 115-horsepower Mercury outboard.
The 2021 Toyota Series Championship presented by A.R.E. will be held Oct. 28-30 on Pickwick Lake in Counce, Tennessee, and is hosted by the Hardin County Convention and Visitors Bureau.
For complete details and updated information visit MajorLeagueFishing.com. For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow the Toyota Series presented by A.R.E. on the MLF BIG5’s social media outlets at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
About MLF BIG5
MLF BIG5 is part of MLF, the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization. It provides anglers of all skill levels the opportunity to compete for millions in prize money across five tournament circuits featuring a five-biggest-fish format. Headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with offices in Benton, Kentucky, MLF and its partners conduct more than 290 bass-fishing tournaments annually around the world, including the United States, Canada, China, Italy, South Korea, Mexico, Namibia, Portugal, South Africa, Spain and Zimbabwe.
MLF tournaments are broadcast on Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel, World Fishing Network, MyOutdoorTV, Discovery and CBS Sports while MLF Bass Fishing magazine delivers cutting-edge tips from top pros to the world’s most avid bass anglers.
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All American CHAMPION – The Path To The Title
6 time BFL Champ and 2020 ALL AMERICAN Champion Co-angler JUSTIN KIMMEL joins the Bass365 crew to talk about the path to the title, and share his tips on how you can advance in the world of regional bass fishing tournaments. Plus how The Bass University is helping to teach the world how to fish!
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The Family Business – Two Generations on Livingston LIVE
A bass fishing dynasty in the making? Major League Fishing Pro Randy Howell sits down with his Son Laker Howell for a special Livingston Lures LIVE. What was it like for Laker growing up on tour, and how proud is Randy to see his Son continue the Family Business! Plus, what Livingston lures will Laker be taking to the incredible fisheries on the Toyota Series Central and Southern opens in 2021!
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Matt Robertson is now a VERY Busy B.A.S.S. Angler
Pittsgrove NJ, January 27, 2021. Professional Edge Fishing, Inc., a brand and angler marketing and representation company, announces a new partnership with B.A.S.S. Angler Matt Robertson, a 34-year-old fisherman from Central City, KY.
Robertson and his brand ‘ON’EM’ have been just that throughout much of 2020. After winning the 2020 Bassmaster Eastern Open at Cherokee Lake, Kentucky’s own Matthew Robertson will be competing in the 2021 Bassmaster Classic at Lake Ray Roberts, Texas as well as fishing the 2021 Bassmaster Elite Series.
Robertson describes himself as a “down to earth, working class guy who just loves to fish” and says he’s “grateful that partnering with Professional Edge Fishing, Inc. allows him to plan for his Elite series run while they take care of the business side of things”.
Outkast Tackle will be sponsoring Matt Robertson in the exclusive categories of jigs, jig heads and their Slix Rod Covers, available at most outdoor retailers. “We work as a family here at Outkast and we work hard to get the baits that our guys need. Matt, as a ledge/TN river rat, is going to bring a new angle to our jig lineup. Matt’s down to earth personality fits in perfect here and we all know he is one hell of a fisherman!” Connor Summers VP at Outkast Tackle.
This busy angler is also newly sponsored by brick-and-mortar tackle retailer,44 Tackle of Inverness, FL who is working with Robertson on the expansion of their online presence in 2021. “I met Matt while fishing the Bassmaster Opens together. We were looking to partner with someone who shares the same core values as we do – Matt was the perfect guy for the job. At 44 Tackle Co. we believe in teaching and sharing the sport of fishing, not just selling products. Matt will highlight that by sharing his knowledge to support our personalized customer experience, while showcasing that all orders $35 or more ship for free. “ Chris Kingree, Owner of 44 Tackle Co.
“Matt is a down to earth, hard-working dude with enthusiasm for the sport of bass fishing. He understands the business side of this industry and engages with everyone he comes in contact with. We are looking forward to a long partnership with Matt, as he helps us grow our brand and online presence at 44 Tackle Co.!” Hunter Bland, Marketing and Pro-Staff Manager – 44 Tackle Co.
Exciting opportunities await this angler in 2021! Robertson says he ‘appreciates the support from Pro Edge and the sponsors that have stepped up to help this working-class guy chase his dream!”
You can learn more about Matt Robertson and ON’EM Fishing at onemfishing.com and follow him on Facebook @MattRobertsonON’EM, on Instagram @onem_fishin
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Barnstorming!
Cypress, CA (January 26, 2021) – Not much in tackle storage solutions that are truly innovative. Some major improvements in utility boxes – sticky bottoms and improved compartmentalization – but not the bag that carries them. Same old stuff. Well, Daiwa is changing that with the barn-raising of Tackle Barn, which is now widely available.
The root of the brilliance are the Tackle Barn’s double topside gullwing doors, which give the clever tackle bag a barn shape, not the typical square or rectangular profile. Due to the ingenious design, tackle utility boxes are quickly and easily pulled out, swapped, and returned intact faster and more organized than recipe cards. This, unlike conventional tackle bags where, as you know, utility boxes end up strewn all over the boat. The distinctive, matched gullwing covers are easy to open and close, too, thanks to resilient hook and loop attachments.
The Tackle Barn’s durability and stormproof properties go from the from the ground up. Its waterproof base is specially reinforced to withstand real-life handling and splashed water that unavoidably rolls across the deck, always keeping its contents dry.
The Tackle Barn is shockingly spacious, too. It comes complete with four Daiwa 370 utility boxes and four 360 utility boxes, and will accommodate another four 370 or 360 size boxes. Despite its spaciousness, the Tackle Barn easily stows under most boat steering counsels.
And we haven’t even discussed the amenities… Furthering the Tackle Barn’s one-stop-shop stature, the ingenious tackle bag features a built-in, retractable leader spool wheel, durable sunglasses holder, beverage holder, and water-resistant tool and cell phone pouches. The storage pouches open and close with multiple #8 and #10 nylon zippers for a long, rustproof life.
Ingeniously, Daiwa’s Tackle Barn also features a retractable storm cover, which blankets the entire bag. Rains move in, easily cloak the Tackle Barn, and your gear is further protected from the elements.
Haul the Tackle Barn with either the built-in topside handle or included, removable shoulder strap. Unlike other tackle bags on the market, the Tackle Barn’s adjustable shoulder strap features a soft rubber grip pad to eliminate the nuisance of gear sliding off your shoulder on the dock or trail.
Leave it to the creative minds at Daiwa to engineer yet another best-of-the-best fishing product.
MSRP $199.99
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