HULSEY & BIRD TOP THE FIELD AT LAKE OF THE OZARKS WITH 20.95 LBS.
2023 Midway USA AiA Tournament Trail, presented by Pro-Guide Batteries
Lake of the Ozarks: April 2, 2023
Number of boats: 199
Total payback: $53,515
Places paid out: 33 overall, 2 big bass
The 2023 Midway USA AiA Tournament Trail, presented by Pro-Guide Batteries, headed to Osage Beach, MO on April 2nd for the second stop of the Midwest Land Group: Land Agent Justin Swast Lake of the Ozarks division.
A total of 199 teams blasted off from the PB2 ramp at 6:30am on Sunday morning, ready to land some bass and earn some valuable points towards the year end Anglers in Action Tournament of Champions, where 1st place will win a 2024 Phoenix 819 boat package with a retail value over $60,000.
Over $53,000 in prize money was on the line on Sunday, with a 1st place prize of $10,000. Anglers can win up to $27,000 for 1st place this season, if fishing from a Phoenix Boat purchased from Anglers Port Marine (see website for details).
We want to thank all of the anglers who participated in this event. We hope you all had a great time and we're looking forward to the next Lake of the Ozarks event, which will be held on May 7th out of the PB2 ramp. Enter now for an early boat number.
We also want to thank all of our great sponsors that contribute to the success of Anglers in Action. Please support those companies that support the tournaments you fish.
JAY HULSEY & BILLY BIRD LAND 20.95 LBS. TO WIN THE 2ND STOP AT LAKE OF THE OZARKS
Jay Hulsey & Billy Bird smashed 20.95 lbs. to win the 2nd stop of the Lake of the Ozarks Division. Billy and Jay reported fishing numerous areas from the 48mm down towards the Glaize Arm, using spinnerbaits, jigs, and crankbaits to accumulate their winning weight. Congratulations again gentlemen!
Total Winnings: $10,000
Sponsored by: Nitro Boats, Mercury, Bass Pro Shops, Cabela's, Chomper's, Garmin, Cope Marine, and Chase Co. Rentals.
2nd Place went to the team of Thomas Rallo and Scott Izatt. Scott and Thomas landed 5 Lake of the Ozarks bass that came up just short of the winning weight, 20.69 lbs. Great bag of fish and congratulations on your finish!
Total Winnings: $6,000
Howard McCallister & Tim Robinson took 3rd place overall on Sunday. Tim and Howard weighed in 5 largemouth that tipped the scales at 19.15 lbs. Great job guys!
Total Winnings: $5,000
LEW'S Big Bass of the tournament went to Chris D'Aquila & Denny D'Aquila. They landed a 6.92 lb. giant that was caught on a 1/2 oz. spinnerbait in the Niangua Arm. It was also Chris D'Aquila's 50th Birthday, what a b-day present! Congratulations!
Total Winnings: $1,393
Tournament Payouts:
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Thank you to all of our 2023 Anglers in Action sponsors:
Phoenix Boats / Midway USA / Pro-Guide Batteries / Aftco / Bajio Sunglasses
Lew's / Midwest Land Group: Land Agent - Justin Swast / Sunline / Gamakatsu / Anglers Port Marine / Bassing Bob / Fish Intel / Shore Tire Company / Shoreline Boat & RV Repair / American Baitworks / Power Pole / Russell Marine Products / Crock-O-Gator Bait Company / Bait Cave Customs / Vinyl Images / PurKleen / Gorilla Grip Gloves / Rogue Custom Apparel
