Spring Topwater Contest
This contest has concluded. See winners below.
Biggest Overall Bass: Zach Taggart - Plano, TX - 6 lb 10 oz
Best Topwater Strike: Jacob Grubbs - Harrisburg, IL - Strike @1:32
Most Creative/Entertaining: Dan Lewis - Valrico, FL
March Biggest Bass: Lance Wright - Opelika, AL - 5 lbs 7 oz
April Biggest Bass: Zach Taggart - Plano, TX - 6 lb 10 oz
May Biggest Bass: Tie Between Pate Robinson & Owen Pifer - 6 lbs 1 oz.
5 lb. Sunfish Challenge Winners:
Thomas Geraldsen - Perry, GA
Zach Taggart - Plano, TX
Owen Pifer - Celebration, FL
Matthew Jones
Thanks to everyone who participated! Check back soon for our Summer contest.
One of the most exciting moments in bass fishing is the topwater bite, and we are ready to put your topwater skills to the test. We are hosting a tournament open to all anglers and will be judging on the categories below.
Biggest Overall Bass
Best Topwater Strike
Most Creative/Entertaining
Biggest Bass Each Month
5 lb. Sunfish Challenge
Time: March 1st - May 31st.
Location: Any body of water: lake, pond, river or stream.
Lures: Lunkerhunt Popping Frog or LiveTarget Hollow Body Sunfish
Rules:
1) To enter the contest, you must purchase either a popping frog or a sunfish through www.bamafrogs.com. If you have already purchased one from us in the past, you are already entered. We can verify this by your order number.
2) In order to submit an entry for the biggest bass, you must film the entire catch using one of the two lures. The fish must be weighed with a digital scale and the weight shown in the video. Video submissions are also required for the best topwater strike award.
3) We are also looking for creativity and entertainment. Even if you do not catch a big fish, submit a photo or video of your catch or your fishing trips. For photo submissions, try to take a photo showing the bait used.
Prizes:
Biggest Overall Bass -Grand prize winner will be awarded to the heaviest bass caught during the entire tournament, March 1st - May 31, 2016.
Winner will receive a two day guided fishing trip from us that will include some giant bass and great topwater fishing. We will help provide traveling assistance and sleeping accommodations. You will also receive a lure package upon arrival with a variety of different baits and tackle to use on your fishing trip.
Biggest Bass Each Month -The heaviest bass caught each month will receive a $150 gift certificate to Bama Frogs. There will be one winner each month for March, April, and May.
Most Creative/Entertaining -The most creative/entertaining photo or video will receive a $100 gift cerfiticate to Bama Frogs.
Best Topwater Strike -The best topwater strike will receive a topwater lure package including the latest topwater lures (valued at $150).
Sunfish 5 Pounder Challenge *Sponsored by LiveTarget* -Catch a fish over 5 pounds on the Sunfish and LiveTarget will send you a lure package. Offer valid while supplies last.
All entries should be submitted to stephenrussell@bamafrogs.com.
All winners will be shown on our YouTube channel, BamaBass, as well as our social media sites. Time to break out your topwater rods and go fishing!
Leaderboard:
March - Biggest Bass
| Name/Location | Weight | Lure |
| 1st - Lance Wright - Opelika, AL | 5 lbs 7 ounces | Popping Frog - Tree Frog |
| 2nd - Thomas Geraldsen - Perry, GA | 5 lbs 3 ounces | Sunfish - Pearl Olive Pump. |
| 3rd - Dan Lewis - Valrico, FL | 4 lbs 4 ounces | Popping Frog - Bark |
| 4th - Johan Tenorio - South Florida | 3 lbs 8 ounces | Popping Frog - Leopard |
April - Biggest Bass
| Name/Location | Weight | Lure |
| 1st - Zach Taggart - Plano, TX | 6 lbs 10 ounces | Sunfish |
| 2nd - Jake Shannon - Arlington, TX | 4 lbs 7 ounces | Sunfish |
| 3rd - Jake Shannon - Arlington, TX | 4 lbs 4 ounces | Sunfish |
| 4th - Daniel Hayden - Fort Smith, AR | 3 lbs 11 ounces | Sunfish |
| 5th - Thomas Geraldsen - Perry, GA | 3 lbs 10 ounces | Popping Frog |
May - Biggest Bass
| Name/Location | Weight | Lure |
| 1st Tied- Pate Robinson - Perdido, AL | 6 lbs 1 ounce | Popping Frog - Tree Frog |
| 1st Tied - Owen Pifer - Celebration, FL | 6 lbs 1 ounce | Sunfish |
| 2nd - Robert Hysom - Huntsville, AL | 4 lbs 14 ounces | Sunfish |
| 3rd - Matthew Simmons - Honea Path, SC | 4 lbs 3 ounces | Sunfish Nat. Green Bluegill |
| 4rd - Robert Hysom - Huntsville, AL | 4 lbs | Sunfish |
| 5th - Dan Lewis - Valrico, FL | 3 lbs 5 ounces | Popping Frog -Green Tea |
| 6th - Robert Hysom - Huntsville, AL | 3 lbs | Popping Frog |
Jake Shannon - Arlington, Texas
Thomas Geraldsen - Perry, GA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=309v5tzTx0w
Dan Lewis - Valrico, FL
Matthew Simmons - Honea Path, South Carolina
Daniel Hayden - Fort Smith, Arkansas
Robert Hysom - Huntsville, AL
Johan Tenorio - South Florida
Matthew Jones
Most Creative/Entertaining
Jacob Grubbs - Harrisburg, IL
