WAGGONER WINS 2023 CHEROKEE CASINO-GROVE BIG BASS BASH, PRESENTED BY BLACK RAIN ORDNANCE
2023 Cherokee Casino Grove Big Bass Bash, presented by Black Rain Ordnance
Grand Lake, OK - June 10, 2023
What a weekend it was at Oklahoma's Grand Lake O' The Cherokees. This event was represented by anglers from more than 15 states across the country, and a few from our neighbor up north, Canada.
Over $201,000 in guaranteed cash payouts were awarded at this event, including a massive $100,000 grand prize to the angler who weighed in the biggest bass of the tournament.
We want to thank all of the participants that took part in the Big Bass Bash, and hope you all had a great time at Grand Lake. We also want to thank our title sponsor, Cherokee Casino of Grove, OK, our presenting sponsor, Black Rain Ordnance, all of our staff that keep things running smoothly, as well as Hammerhead Marina and Southwinds Marina for the weigh-in accommodations.
Congratulations again to Joe Waggoner, champion of the 2023 Cherokee Casino Grove Big Bass Bash, presented by Black Rain Ordnance.
1st Place: Joe Waggoner of Carl Junction, MO - 6.65 lbs.
2nd Place: Gunnar Wixon of Baxter Springs, KS - 6.53 lbs.
3rd Place: Chris Smittle of Vinita, OK - 6.39 lbs.
4th Place: Ed May of Grove, OK - 5.81 lbs.
1st Place Ladies: Sefra Wilson of Sayre, OK - 4.04 lbs.
EARLY BIRD WINNERS:
$250 - Randy Cummings: Springfield, MO
$250 - Tom Miles: Viburnum, MO
$250 - Charles Dean: Frontenac, KS
$250 - Scott Lee: Salina, OK
$250 - Nash Kibler: Crescent, OK
$250 - Chase Welty: Yukon, OK
$250 - Cameron Ratliff: Fayetteville, AR
$250 - Tim White: Holden, MO
EXACT WEIGHT WINNERS:
$250 - JP Northcutt: 4.00 lbs.
$250 - Mike Hodge: 3.00 lbs.
$250 - Vern Deatherage: 3.00 lbs.
$250 - Randy Lavasseur: 3.00 lbs.
$250 - Colton Curtis: 3.00 lbs.
$250 - Otis Dempsey: 3.00 lbs.
$250 - Steven Carders: 3.00 lbs.
BLACK RAIN ORDNANCE: BONUS T-SHIRT WINNERS
$125 - Charles Moore (Saturday 6-8 time slot)
$125 - Craig Greer (Saturday 8:01-10 time slot)
$125 - Jim Clay (Saturday 12:01-2 time slot)
$125 - Ryan Brooks (Sunday 8:01-10 time slot)
$125 - Tom Miles (Sunday 10:01-12 time slot)
Total Paid Out:
Top 4 Overall Payouts: $130,000
Bi-Hourly Payouts: $64,800
Early Bird Draw Prizes: $2,000
Exact Weights: $1,750
Ladies Bonus Payouts: $1,000
T-Shirt Bonus: $625
Kid's Division: $1,575
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Total Payout: $201,750
CLICK HERE FOR TOURNAMENT RESULTS
CLICK HERE FOR KID'S DIVISION RESULTS
CLICK HERE FOR PHOTO GALLERY
Thank you all again for your participation. We're looking forward to the 2024 Grand Lake Big Bass Bash, which will take place on June 1-2, 2024.
Don't miss the 2023 AFTCO Big Bass Bash at Lake of the Ozarks, which will take place on October 7-8. Over $325,000 in cash & prizes will be paid out. Click Here for more information.
