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Alabama’s Chris Payne Keeps Lead through Day Two of Bassmaster Southern Open on Wheeler Lake

Category: press release

 May 1st, 2009 by OutdoorsFIRST 

Modified May 1st, 2009 at 12:00 AM

DECATUR, Ala. – Day One leader Chris Payne ofWest Blocton, Ala., maintained his lead Friday on Wheeler Lake,bringing 15 pounds, 12 ounces to the scales for a two-day total of 34pounds, 4 ounces. Payne managed to hold off a hard-charging EliteSeries pro Mark Menendez of Paducah, Ky., who is more than 3 poundsback with 31 pounds, 1 ounce.

A short rainstorm delayed the start of Day Two by almost an hour,forcing anglers to think on their feet and find the fish all overagain. More rain was in the forecast for Saturday’s conclusion of thesecond stop on the 2009 Bassmaster Southern Open circuit.

Payne realized at the start of Day Two that he need to change gears onthe fly if he wanted to maintain a solid lead heading into the finalday of competition.

“The clouds pushed the fish shallow, and I started beating the bank,”said Payne, who works at a local moving company. “I was following guyswho were using spinnerbaits and decided to toss something similar, butdifferent.”

Payne’s “similar” bait was a Chatterbait, and it produced a 6-pound,10-ounce largemouth from a tree top. The lunker turned out to be thebig bass of Day Two.

“I’ve never caught a fish out of a tree before,” he said. “Everyonegets a limit here, but you need a solid kicker fish to put you over thetop. When I got that fish, I felt total elation.”

Payne said he was concerned about lock-jawed, over-pressured bass forDay Three, adding that he was more concerned about the stiffcompetition. With an Elite pro at his heels in the standings, he hadreason to be wary.

Menendez was on a slightly different pattern; he was tossing a StrikeKing Series 6 crankbait in Sexy Shad about 25 minutes from the launchsite. Menendez’s pattern was brought about when he adjusted to theconditions Day Two presented.

“The fish are in kind of a funky mood,” he said. “They’re moving a lotnow with the weather, and you have to follow them. If they go deep, youneed to adjust.”

Mark McCaig of Oxford, Ala., moved up to third with a two-day total of28 pounds, 0 ounces. Rounding out the top five were James Charlesworthof Saint Cloud, Fla., in fourth with 28-4, and Chad Hall of Dora, Ala.,in fifth place with 26-7.

On the co-angler side, Clarence Pinkerton of Grant, Ala., took the leadwith 15 pound, 14 ounces, bringing his two-day total to 25 pounds, 10ounces; five pounds ahead of second-place Donald Scott of Tupelo, Miss.Scott has 20 pounds, 10 ounces, while Jeff Sullivan of Frostproof,Fla., is in third with 20 pounds, 5 ounces.

Pro anglers are vying for $45,000 cash and points toward a berth in the2010 Bassmaster Classic on Lay Lake, set for Feb. 19-21 out ofBirmingham. Complete Open division standings can be found atBassmaster.com.

The winning co-angler of this event will receive a Triton/Mercury package worth $32,000.

Fans are invited to Saturday’s takeoff and weigh-in at Ingalls Harbor,701 Market Street NW, Decatur. Anglers will launch their boats at 5:45a.m. CT and the weigh-ins are scheduled to begin at 2:05 p.m. Allactivities are free and open to the public. The weigh-in for the secondstop of the Southern Open circuit will be streamed live onBassmaster.com, along with other unique content.

The final stop in the three-tournament Southern Open division is theOct. 22-24 event on Santee Cooper Reservoir out of Manning, S.C.

For more information, contact BASS Communications at (407) 566-2208 orvisit Bassmaster.com. Visit ESPNOutdoorsMedia.com for the latest newreleases, photos and more.

The Decatur Morgan County Convention and Visitors Bureau is the tournament host.

Official Sponsors of the 2009 Bassmaster Opens: Toyota Trucks, Berkley,BOOYAH Baits, Evan Williams Bourbon, Mercury, OPTIMA Batteries, SkeeterBoats, Yamaha Marine.

Supporting Sponsors of the 2009 Bassmaster Opens: Bass Pro Shops, Triton Boats.

About BASS

For more than 40 years, BASS has served as the authority on bassfishing. With its considerable multi-media platforms and expansivetournament trail, BASS is guided by its mission to serve all fishingfans. Through its industry-leading publications Bassmaster Magazine,BASS Times and Fishing Tackle Retailer and comprehensive Web propertiesin ESPN360.com, ESPN’s sports broadband network, Bassmaster.com,BASSInsider.com and ESPNOutdoors.com, the organization is committed todelivering content true to the lifestyle. Additionally, televisionprogramming on ESPN2 continues to provide relevant content – from tipsand techniques to in-depth tournament coverage – to passionateaudiences.

The organization oversees the prestigious Bassmaster tournament trail,which includes the Bassmaster Elite Series, Bassmaster Opens, Women’sBassmaster Tour and the Bassmaster Classic, the ultimate celebration ofcompetitive fishing. Through its grassroots network, the BASSFederation Nation, BASS sanctions more than 20,000 events annually.

BASS also offers an array of services to its more than 500,000 memberswhile spearheading progressive, positive change on issues related toconservation and water access. The organization is headquartered inCelebration, Fla.

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Media contact: Doug Grassian, (407) 566-2216 or [email protected]

2009 Southern Open Wheeler Lake Presented by Oakley BO 04/30-05/02
Lake Wheeler, Decatur Ala.
(BOATER) Standings Day 2

Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$

1. Chris Payne West Blocton, Ala. 10 34-04
Day 1: 5 18-08 Day 2: 5 15-12
2. Mark Menendez Paducah, Ky. 10 31-01
Day 1: 5 13-10 Day 2: 5 17-07
3. Mark McCaig Oxford, Ala. 10 28-00
Day 1: 5 12-14 Day 2: 5 15-02
4. James Charlesworth Saint Cloud, Fla. 10 27-04
Day 1: 5 13-07 Day 2: 5 13-13
5. Chad Hall Dora, Ala. 10 26-07
Day 1: 5 12-06 Day 2: 5 14-01
6. Johnny Patterson Grant, Ala. 10 26-06
Day 1: 5 11-11 Day 2: 5 14-11
7. David Cooke Mooresville, N.C. 10 25-06
Day 1: 5 8-05 Day 2: 5 17-01
8. Dustin Evans Eads, Tenn. 10 25-06
Day 1: 5 13-06 Day 2: 5 12-00
9. Matt Herren Trussville, Ala. 10 25-02
Day 1: 5 14-00 Day 2: 5 11-02
10. Lee Sisson Winter Haven, Fla. 10 25-00
Day 1: 5 12-14 Day 2: 5 12-02
11. David Kilgore Jasper, Ala. 10 25-00
Day 1: 5 12-10 Day 2: 5 12-06
12. Christopher Foley Youngsville, N.C. 10 24-13
Day 1: 5 10-04 Day 2: 5 14-09
13. Brandon Coulter Knoxville, Tenn. 10 24-12
Day 1: 5 14-00 Day 2: 5 10-12
14. Jimmy Mason Rogersville, Ala. 10 24-09
Day 1: 5 14-02 Day 2: 5 10-07
15. Peter Thliveros St Augustine, Fla. 10 24-08
Day 1: 5 12-01 Day 2: 5 12-07
16. Terry Scroggins San Mateo, Fla. 10 24-05
Day 1: 5 13-07 Day 2: 5 10-14
17. Trevor Knight Magnolia, Del. 10 24-03
Day 1: 5 12-02 Day 2: 5 12-01
18. Joseph Kastner Leesville, S.C. 10 24-02
Day 1: 5 10-13 Day 2: 5 13-05
19. Sean Hoernke Conroe, Texas 10 24-01
Day 1: 5 12-02 Day 2: 5 11-15
20. Aaron Martens Leeds, Ala. 10 24-00
Day 1: 5 11-04 Day 2: 5 12-12
21. Bradley Roy Lancaster, Ky. 10 23-14
Day 1: 5 10-07 Day 2: 5 13-07
22. Brian Easler Inman, S.C. 10 23-14
Day 1: 5 10-12 Day 2: 5 13-02
23. Greg Vinson Wetumpka, Ala. 10 23-06
Day 1: 5 12-13 Day 2: 5 10-09
24. Kurt Dove Del Rio, Texas 10 23-05
Day 1: 5 11-13 Day 2: 5 11-08
25. Tony Chachere Opelousas, La. 10 23-03
Day 1: 5 12-13 Day 2: 5 10-06
26. Arnie Lane Lakeland, Fla. 10 23-03
Day 1: 5 12-11 Day 2: 5 10-08
27. Mike White Reynoldsburg, Ohio 10 23-03
Day 1: 5 11-12 Day 2: 5 11-07
28. Tom Frink Simi Valley, Calif. 10 23-00
Day 1: 5 10-06 Day 2: 5 12-10
29. Gerald Swindle Warrior, Ala. 10 22-14
Day 1: 5 10-09 Day 2: 5 12-05
30. John Crews Salem, Va. 10 22-12
Day 1: 5 8-08 Day 2: 5 14-04
31. Trevor Fitzgerald Ocklawaha, Fla. 10 22-11 213 $491.00
Day 1: 5 13-11 Day 2: 5 9-00
32. Jason Quinn York, S.C. 10 22-09 211 $491.00
Day 1: 5 12-01 Day 2: 5 10-08
33. Darrin Schwenkbeck Varysburg, N.Y. 10 22-09 209 $491.00
Day 1: 5 10-15 Day 2: 5 11-10
34. Kyle Fox Lakeland, Fla. 10 22-06 207 $491.00
Day 1: 5 12-11 Day 2: 5 9-11
35. Casey Ashley Donalds, S.C. 10 22-00 205 $491.00
Day 1: 5 10-13 Day 2: 5 11-03
36. Glenn Delong Bellville, Ohio 10 21-14 203 $491.00
Day 1: 5 6-11 Day 2: 5 15-03
37. Josh Guess Deland, Fla. 10 21-14 201 $491.00
Day 1: 5 11-09 Day 2: 5 10-05
38. Larry Cahan East Palatka, Fla. 10 21-10 199 $491.00
Day 1: 5 13-01 Day 2: 5 8-09
39. Kevin Langill Terrell, N.C. 10 21-09 197 $491.00
Day 1: 5 11-04 Day 2: 5 10-05
40. Derek Jones Chicago, Ill. 10 21-06 195 $491.00
Day 1: 5 9-15 Day 2: 5 11-07
41. Tim Saylor Johnson City, Tenn. 10 21-05 193 $491.00
Day 1: 5 10-11 Day 2: 5 10-10
42. Rusty Taylor Muscle Shoals, Ala. 10 21-02 191 $491.00
Day 1: 5 10-10 Day 2: 5 10-08
43. Wesley Parton Stevenson, Ala. 10 21-01 189 $491.00
Day 1: 5 11-14 Day 2: 5 9-03
44. J Todd Tucker Moultrie, Ga. 10 21-01 187 $491.00
Day 1: 5 11-06 Day 2: 5 9-11
45. Brian Hatfield Ashland, Ky. 10 21-01 185 $491.00
Day 1: 5 13-15 Day 2: 5 7-02
46. Preston Henson Vacaville, Calif. 10 20-15 183 $491.00
Day 1: 5 11-12 Day 2: 5 9-03
47. Jason Williamson Aiken, S.C. 10 20-12 181 $491.00
Day 1: 5 13-04 Day 2: 5 7-08
48. Bobby Lane Lakeland, Fla. 10 20-12 179 $491.00
Day 1: 5 13-01 Day 2: 5 7-11
49. Frank Jordan JR Bainbridge, Ga. 10 20-09 177 $491.00
Day 1: 5 10-07 Day 2: 5 10-02
49. Keith Poche Troy, Ala. 10 20-09 177 $491.00
Day 1: 5 10-02 Day 2: 5 10-07
51. Paul Molan Chardon, Ohio 10 20-09 173
Day 1: 5 12-05 Day 2: 5 8-04
52. Curtis Reeves Riverdale, Ga. 10 20-08 171
Day 1: 5 9-08 Day 2: 5 11-00
53. Wayne Hauser Mooresville, N.C. 10 20-06 169
Day 1: 5 7-06 Day 2: 5 13-00
54. Charlie Ingram Santa Fe, Tenn. 10 20-06 167
Day 1: 5 9-14 Day 2: 5 10-08
55. Jason Knapp Uniontown, Pa. 10 20-04 165
Day 1: 5 10-09 Day 2: 5 9-11
56. Shawn Strader Rockwood, Tenn. 10 20-04 163
Day 1: 5 10-03 Day 2: 5 10-01
57. Justin Hamner Birmingham, Ala. 10 20-03 161
Day 1: 5 7-06 Day 2: 5 12-13
58. Robert Comalander Fairhope, Ala. 10 20-03 159
Day 1: 5 11-08 Day 2: 5 8-11
59. Scott Ashmore Broken Arrow, Okla. 10 20-02 157
Day 1: 5 11-03 Day 2: 5 8-15
60. Scott Browning Franklin, N.C. 10 20-01 155
Day 1: 5 12-08 Day 2: 5 7-09
61. Preston Clark Palatka, Fla. 8 20-01 153
Day 1: 3 5-04 Day 2: 5 14-13
62. Andy Morgan Dayton, Tenn. 10 20-00 151
Day 1: 5 9-00 Day 2: 5 11-00
63. Patrick Pierce Jacksonville, Fla. 10 19-15 149
Day 1: 5 9-03 Day 2: 5 10-12
64. Bradley Enfinger Colquitt, Ga. 10 19-15 147
Day 1: 5 8-00 Day 2: 5 11-15
65. Allan Glasgow Ashville, Ala. 10 19-15 145
Day 1: 5 8-06 Day 2: 5 11-09
66. Keith Phillips Calera, Ala. 10 19-10 143
Day 1: 5 10-01 Day 2: 5 9-09
67. Will Evans Polk City, Fla. 10 19-08 141
Day 1: 5 7-15 Day 2: 5 11-09
68. Brad Staley Pleasant Garden, N.C. 10 19-07 139
Day 1: 5 10-12 Day 2: 5 8-11
69. Paul Pagnato Vienna, Va. 10 19-05 137
Day 1: 5 11-08 Day 2: 5 7-13
70. Phillip Criss Mccalla, Ala. 10 19-04 135
Day 1: 5 7-15 Day 2: 5 11-05
71. Frank Scalish Cleveland, Ohio 10 19-02 133
Day 1: 5 11-00 Day 2: 5 8-02
72. Joe Clements Saint Cloud, Fla. 10 19-02 131
Day 1: 5 9-10 Day 2: 5 9-08
73. Rogne Brown Hixson, Tenn. 10 19-00 129
Day 1: 5 10-05 Day 2: 5 8-11
74. Marty Robinson Lyman, S.C. 10 18-15 127
Day 1: 5 9-15 Day 2: 5 9-00
75. Jim Short Ocean Pines, Md. 10 18-14 125
Day 1: 5 9-08 Day 2: 5 9-06
76. Dave Wolak Wake Forest, N.C. 10 18-13 123
Day 1: 5 10-09 Day 2: 5 8-04
77. Brett Mitchell Timmonsville, S.C. 10 18-12 121
Day 1: 5 11-00 Day 2: 5 7-12
78. Brad Wall Clarksville, Ohio 10 18-12 119
Day 1: 5 9-09 Day 2: 5 9-03
79. Brannon Long Longview, Texas 10 18-11 117
Day 1: 5 8-12 Day 2: 5 9-15
80. Brian Elder Locust Grove, Ga. 10 18-09 115
Day 1: 5 9-01 Day 2: 5 9-08
81. Jim Turner Clarksville, Ind. 10 18-08 113
Day 1: 5 8-03 Day 2: 5 10-05
82. Sumiyuki Takano Winter Springs, Fla. 10 18-08 111
Day 1: 5 8-11 Day 2: 5 9-13
83. Bryan Talmadge Moody, Ala. 10 18-06 109
Day 1: 5 11-03 Day 2: 5 7-03
84. Chris Lane Lakeland, Fla. 10 18-06 107
Day 1: 5 9-15 Day 2: 5 8-07
85. Todd Auten Lake Wylie, S.C. 10 18-06 105
Day 1: 5 8-11 Day 2: 5 9-11
86. Gerald Gostenik Dearborn, Mich. 10 18-04 103
Day 1: 5 6-12 Day 2: 5 11-08
87. Preston Johnson Rice Lake, Wisc. 10 18-03 101
Day 1: 5 9-04 Day 2: 5 8-15
88. Jimmie Murphy Ocala, Fla. 10 18-02 99
Day 1: 5 8-03 Day 2: 5 9-15
89. Jimmy Liao Saint Augustine, Fla. 10 18-01 97
Day 1: 5 11-11 Day 2: 5 6-06
90. Sandy Melvin Boca Grande, Fla. 10 18-01 95
Day 1: 5 6-12 Day 2: 5 11-05
91. Rodney Allen Carmel, Ind. 10 17-14 93
Day 1: 5 10-07 Day 2: 5 7-07
92. Mark Trousdale Rogersville, Ala. 10 17-14 91
Day 1: 5 8-03 Day 2: 5 9-11
93. Steven Wisdom Sterrett, Ala. 10 17-14 89
Day 1: 5 8-11 Day 2: 5 9-03
94. Timmy Horton Muscle Shoals, Ala. 10 17-08 87
Day 1: 5 9-05 Day 2: 5 8-03
95. Jeremy Prouty Vero Beach, Fla. 10 17-04 85
Day 1: 5 5-12 Day 2: 5 11-08
96. Allen Duke Port St Joe, Fla. 10 17-02 83
Day 1: 5 7-05 Day 2: 5 9-13
97. Pam Martin-Wells Bainbridge, Ga. 10 17-02 81
Day 1: 5 9-10 Day 2: 5 7-08
98. Thomas Little Chester, Va. 9 17-01 79
Day 1: 5 12-00 Day 2: 4 5-01
99. John Kremer Sanford, Fla. 10 17-00 77
Day 1: 5 9-12 Day 2: 5 7-04
100.Jeff Fitts Keystone Heights, Fla. 10 17-00 76
Day 1: 5 8-09 Day 2: 5 8-07
101.Jelani Hennessey Bowling Green, Va. 10 16-14 75
Day 1: 5 7-04 Day 2: 5 9-10
102.Kevin Pulsifer Cocoa, Fla. 10 16-13 74
Day 1: 5 8-07 Day 2: 5 8-06
103.Tim Ezell Key West, Fla. 9 16-13 73
Day 1: 4 4-13 Day 2: 5 12-00
104.Jim Johnson La Crosse, Wisc. 10 16-11 72
Day 1: 5 8-02 Day 2: 5 8-09
105.Curtis Aker Loganville, Ga. 10 16-10 71
Day 1: 5 9-04 Day 2: 5 7-06
106.James Johnson Hartselle, Ala. 10 16-09 70
Day 1: 5 10-02 Day 2: 5 6-07
107.Jim Hardy Deatsville, Ala. 10 16-09 69
Day 1: 5 7-13 Day 2: 5 8-12
107.Thomas Warren Bolingbrook, Ill. 10 16-09 68
Day 1: 5 7-13 Day 2: 5 8-12
109.Cliff Prince Palatka, Fla. 10 16-09 67
Day 1: 5 8-05 Day 2: 5 8-04
110.Perry Powell Mckinney, Texas 10 16-07 66
Day 1: 5 9-15 Day 2: 5 6-08
111.Roger Bitz Eustis, Fla. 10 16-03 65
Day 1: 5 9-04 Day 2: 5 6-15
112.Patrick Kelly Guntersville, Ala. 10 16-02 64
Day 1: 5 8-04 Day 2: 5 7-14
113.Chris Jackson Guntersville, Ala. 10 16-01 63
Day 1: 5 6-08 Day 2: 5 9-09
114.David Perdue Wirtz, Va. 10 16-01 62
Day 1: 5 7-05 Day 2: 5 8-12
115.John Strider Monroe, N.C. 10 16-01 61
Day 1: 5 8-08 Day 2: 5 7-09
116.Homer Humphreys Minden, La. 10 16-00 60
Day 1: 5 6-09 Day 2: 5 9-07
117.Ronald Ryals Live Oak, Fla. 10 16-00 59
Day 1: 5 8-10 Day 2: 5 7-06
118.Scott Wiley Bay Minette, Ala. 10 15-14 58
Day 1: 5 4-00 Day 2: 5 11-14
119.Randy Elliott Bowie, Md. 10 15-09 57
Day 1: 5 7-03 Day 2: 5 8-06
120.Russell Colwell Baltimore, Md. 10 15-06 56
Day 1: 5 7-15 Day 2: 5 7-07
121.Gene Barnette Town Creek, Ala. 9 15-06 55
Day 1: 4 5-15 Day 2: 5 9-07
122.Ray Brazier Lawrenceburg, Tenn. 9 15-03 54
Day 1: 4 6-01 Day 2: 5 9-02
123.Scott Mcgehee Madison, Miss. 10 15-02 53
Day 1: 5 7-06 Day 2: 5 7-12
124.James Anderson Hialeah, Fla. 9 15-01 52
Day 1: 4 4-13 Day 2: 5 10-04
125.Luke Gritter Kalamazoo, Mich. 8 15-00 51
Day 1: 5 8-04 Day 2: 3 6-12
126.Ken Callahan Hartselle, Ala. 10 14-14 50
Day 1: 5 7-08 Day 2: 5 7-06
127.Landon Lomax Owens Cross Roads, Ala 10 14-13 49
Day 1: 5 5-12 Day 2: 5 9-01
128.Sammy Burks Joplin, Mo. 10 14-11 48
Day 1: 5 6-03 Day 2: 5 8-08
129.Paul Kimball Glastonbury, Conn. 7 14-11 47
Day 1: 2 3-05 Day 2: 5 11-06
130.Mike Prindle Bainbridge, Ga. 10 14-09 46
Day 1: 5 8-07 Day 2: 5 6-02
131.Sam Greer London, Ky. 10 14-08 45
Day 1: 5 9-03 Day 2: 5 5-05
132.Charlie Hill Franklin, Ky. 10 14-08 44
Day 1: 5 7-05 Day 2: 5 7-03
133.Jason Berg Minnetonka, Minn. 10 14-06 43
Day 1: 5 7-00 Day 2: 5 7-06
134.Kyle Kempkers Hamilton, Mich. 10 14-05 42
Day 1: 5 5-13 Day 2: 5 8-08
135.Ron Wolfarth Oakboro, N.C. 10 14-02 41
Day 1: 5 6-03 Day 2: 5 7-15
136.Gary Cronin Mcdonough, Ga. 7 14-02 40
Day 1: 5 10-08 Day 2: 2 3-10
137.Mike Haggerty Hendersonville, Tenn. 9 13-13 39
Day 1: 5 9-02 Day 2: 4 4-11
138.James McMon Columbiana, Ala. 9 13-10 38
Day 1: 4 5-02 Day 2: 5 8-08
139.Brannon Jones Montgomery, Ala. 8 13-07 37
Day 1: 5 9-05 Day 2: 3 4-02
140.Paul Keltner Columbia, Tenn. 9 13-06 36
Day 1: 4 6-00 Day 2: 5 7-06
141.Hiroshi Kojima Athens, Ala. 9 13-02 35
Day 1: 5 8-02 Day 2: 4 5-00
142.Jason Seaton Martinsville, Ind. 8 13-01 34
Day 1: 5 9-15 Day 2: 3 3-02
143.John Condray Dunnellon, Fla. 10 13-00 33
Day 1: 5 5-10 Day 2: 5 7-06
144.Edward Guice Decatur, Ala. 10 12-15 32
Day 1: 5 6-06 Day 2: 5 6-09
145.Thomas Riddle Canton, N.C. 9 12-01 31
Day 1: 4 5-00 Day 2: 5 7-01
146.Bryan Hudgins Orange Park, Fla. 10 12-00 30
Day 1: 5 6-06 Day 2: 5 5-10
147.Scott Mason Mayfield, Ky. 10 12-00 29
Day 1: 5 5-09 Day 2: 5 6-07
148.Bob Eagleston Newberry, Fla. 8 11-04 28
Day 1: 5 7-13 Day 2: 3 3-07
149.Butch Tucker Moultrie, Ga. 9 11-02 27
Day 1: 5 5-10 Day 2: 4 5-08
150.Cecil Douberly Lakeland, Fla. 7 11-00 26
Day 1: 5 8-07 Day 2: 2 2-09
151.Bob Grosso Odessa, Fla. 9 10-12 25
Day 1: 5 6-03 Day 2: 4 4-09
152.Mark Cole Rocky Mount, N.C. 7 10-09 24
Day 1: 5 7-13 Day 2: 2 2-12
153.Steve Hayden Raton, N.M. 7 10-08 23
Day 1: 2 2-02 Day 2: 5 8-06
154.Kyle Walling Fisherville, Ky. 10 10-07 22
Day 1: 5 4-15 Day 2: 5 5-08
155.Chris Anderson Darlington, S.C. 8 10-04 21
Day 1: 5 7-00 Day 2: 3 3-04
156.Teb Jones Hattiesburg, Miss. 9 9-09 20
Day 1: 4 3-13 Day 2: 5 5-12
157.Tony Sapp Dallas, Ga. 7 9-01 19
Day 1: 2 3-07 Day 2: 5 5-10
158.David Burch Jacksonville Beach, Fl 7 9-01 18
Day 1: 5 6-03 Day 2: 2 2-14
159.John Cromwell Arlington, Tenn. 8 8-10 17
Day 1: 5 5-12 Day 2: 3 2-14
160.Ben Quisno Maineville, Ohio 8 8-10 16
Day 1: 3 3-11 Day 2: 5 4-15
161.Bo Bain Cleveland, Tenn. 6 8-10 15
Day 1: 3 4-03 Day 2: 3 4-07
162.Bj Hannah Dyersburg, Tenn. 7 8-07 14
Day 1: 5 6-02 Day 2: 2 2-05
163.John Dacko Ypsilanti, Mich. 7 8-05 13
Day 1: 4 4-08 Day 2: 3 3-13
164.Brian Rufty Berea, Ky. 7 8-04 12
Day 1: 3 2-14 Day 2: 4 5-06
165.Luke Estel Murphysboro, Ill. 5 8-04 11
Day 1: 5 8-04 Day 2: 0 0-00
166.Eric Stong Belle Isle, Fla. 5 8-02 10
Day 1: 5 8-02 Day 2: 0 0-00
167.Larry Rollings Hartsville, S.C. 5 7-11 9
Day 1: 5 7-11 Day 2: 0 0-00
168.James Castillo Decatur, Ala. 4 5-15 8
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 4 5-15
169.James Butler Clarksville, Tenn. 5 5-14 7
Day 1: 5 5-14 Day 2: 0 0-00
170.WM Kooi Earleton, Fla. 5 4-14 6
Day 1: 5 4-14 Day 2: 0 0-00
171.Clifford Dawson Ocala, Fla. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 0 0-00
171.Rusty Pousson Iowa, La. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 0 0-00
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 153 819 1532-05
2 145 787 1502-05
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298 1606 3034-10

2009 Southern Open Wheeler Lake Presented by Oakley NB 04/30-05/02
Lake Wheeler, Decatur Ala.
(NON-BOATER) Standings Day 2

Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$

1. Clarence Pinkerton Grant, Ala. 10 25-10
Day 1: 5 9-12 Day 2: 5 15-14
2. Donald Scott Tupelo, Miss. 10 20-10
Day 1: 5 9-10 Day 2: 5 11-00
3. Jeff Sullivan Frostproof, Fla. 10 20-05
Day 1: 5 9-09 Day 2: 5 10-12
4. Barry Pavia Fruitland Park, Fla. 10 20-02
Day 1: 5 14-02 Day 2: 5 6-00
5. Ed Paul Alabaster, Ala. 10 19-09
Day 1: 5 11-10 Day 2: 5 7-15
6. Clint Sterling Winter Garden, Fla. 10 19-06
Day 1: 5 11-02 Day 2: 5 8-04
7. Stanley James Inman, S.C. 10 18-14
Day 1: 5 8-06 Day 2: 5 10-08
8. Nathan Kawlewski Newburgh, Ind. 8 18-04
Day 1: 3 4-14 Day 2: 5 13-06
9. Lee Boutwell Climax, Ga. 10 18-03
Day 1: 5 8-02 Day 2: 5 10-01
10. Aaron Gengler Lakeland, Fla. 9 18-01
Day 1: 5 7-15 Day 2: 4 10-02
11. Randy Lawrence Pensacola, Fla. 8 17-10
Day 1: 5 9-07 Day 2: 3 8-03
12. Chris Weeks Harvest, Ala. 10 17-08
Day 1: 5 10-00 Day 2: 5 7-08
13. Fabian Rodriguez Ocean City, Md. 10 17-02
Day 1: 5 9-09 Day 2: 5 7-09
14. Lee Clark Decatur, Ala. 10 17-01
Day 1: 5 10-05 Day 2: 5 6-12
15. Ty Story Prattville, Ala. 9 16-11
Day 1: 5 10-13 Day 2: 4 5-14
16. Joseph Damptz Rolling Meadows, Ill. 10 16-05
Day 1: 5 8-09 Day 2: 5 7-12
17. Tyler Berger Worthington, Ohio 10 16-05
Day 1: 5 8-02 Day 2: 5 8-03
18. George Beville Apex, N.C. 10 16-04
Day 1: 5 8-04 Day 2: 5 8-00
19. Michael Mader Linton, Ind. 10 16-04
Day 1: 5 7-08 Day 2: 5 8-12
20. Robert Moodie Tuscaloosa, Ala. 10 16-03
Day 1: 5 7-10 Day 2: 5 8-09
21. Tim Kearns Spanish Fort, Ala. 9 16-01
Day 1: 5 8-15 Day 2: 4 7-02
22. Ike Gray Kissimmee, Fla. 10 15-15
Day 1: 5 8-11 Day 2: 5 7-04
23. Steven Wells Bainbridge, Ga. 9 15-14
Day 1: 4 7-01 Day 2: 5 8-13
24. Larry Inman Greensboro, N.C. 10 15-13
Day 1: 5 7-09 Day 2: 5 8-04
25. Dalton Wilson Houston, Mo. 10 15-12
Day 1: 5 7-03 Day 2: 5 8-09
26. Monty Kirby Sherman, Texas 8 15-11
Day 1: 3 3-09 Day 2: 5 12-02
27. Regan Coffey Richmond, Va. 10 15-10
Day 1: 5 7-11 Day 2: 5 7-15
28. Thomas Henderson Roseland, Fla. 9 15-10
Day 1: 4 8-09 Day 2: 5 7-01
29. Ronnie Getz Lawrenceburg, Ind. 9 15-10
Day 1: 5 8-05 Day 2: 4 7-05
30. Robert Hatfield Morehead, Ky. 10 15-09
Day 1: 5 5-10 Day 2: 5 9-15
31. Michael Bradford Scottsboro, Ala. 10 15-09 213 $147.00
Day 1: 5 5-14 Day 2: 5 9-11
32. Stephen Williams Columbus, Miss. 10 15-06 211 $147.00
Day 1: 5 8-04 Day 2: 5 7-02
33. Brent Cutrer Natchez, Miss. 10 15-06 209 $147.00
Day 1: 5 4-11 Day 2: 5 10-11
34. Stanley Chandler Niceville, Fla. 10 15-03 207 $147.00
Day 1: 5 6-03 Day 2: 5 9-00
35. Doug Hasting Athens, Ala. 10 15-02 205 $147.00
Day 1: 5 7-07 Day 2: 5 7-11
36. William Helton Calhoun, Tenn. 10 14-15 203 $147.00
Day 1: 5 7-11 Day 2: 5 7-04
37. Dwaine Williams Greenup, Ky. 7 14-15 201 $147.00
Day 1: 5 10-07 Day 2: 2 4-08
38. Thomas Stackhouse Decatur, Ala. 10 14-14 199 $147.00
Day 1: 5 7-00 Day 2: 5 7-14
39. John Brodkorb Orange City, Fla. 7 14-13 197 $147.00
Day 1: 2 4-04 Day 2: 5 10-09
40. Ben Todd Pierson, Fla. 10 14-12 195 $147.00
Day 1: 5 8-01 Day 2: 5 6-11
41. Michael Bass Austin, Texas 10 14-12 193 $147.00
Day 1: 5 7-10 Day 2: 5 7-02
42. Tommy Swindle Cleveland, Ala. 10 14-08 191 $147.00
Day 1: 5 7-14 Day 2: 5 6-10
43. Steven Roosen Fort Mill, S.C. 10 14-07 189 $147.00
Day 1: 5 6-05 Day 2: 5 8-02
44. James Draffin Cumming, Ga. 7 14-07 187 $147.00
Day 1: 2 2-10 Day 2: 5 11-13
45. Edward Fye College Park, Ga. 10 14-06 185 $147.00
Day 1: 5 8-05 Day 2: 5 6-01
46. Lee Frye Brooksville, Fla. 9 14-04 183 $147.00
Day 1: 5 7-15 Day 2: 4 6-05
47. Fred Hood Monroe, Ga. 9 14-04 181 $147.00
Day 1: 5 9-08 Day 2: 4 4-12
48. Dennis Hollis Memphis, Tenn. 8 14-03 179 $147.00
Day 1: 3 2-15 Day 2: 5 11-04
49. Jim Barnette Decatur, Ala. 10 14-02 177 $147.00
Day 1: 5 7-09 Day 2: 5 6-09
50. Dan Carrigan Citrus Springs, Fla. 8 14-02 175 $147.00
Day 1: 5 8-03 Day 2: 3 5-15
51. David Johnson Winchester, Tenn. 7 14-01 173
Day 1: 3 6-12 Day 2: 4 7-05
52. Willie Leaver Camden, Tenn. 10 13-15 171
Day 1: 5 6-11 Day 2: 5 7-04
53. Jack MacKenney Melbourne, Fla. 8 13-15 169
Day 1: 5 10-06 Day 2: 3 3-09
54. Michael Russell Tupelo, Miss. 10 13-10 167
Day 1: 5 6-02 Day 2: 5 7-08
55. Jeff Stoner Wellsville, Pa. 10 13-10 165
Day 1: 5 7-13 Day 2: 5 5-13
56. Bill Hutchison Quinton, Ala. 7 13-10 163
Day 1: 4 6-15 Day 2: 3 6-11
57. Marcus Parker Jacksonville, Fla. 10 13-07 161
Day 1: 5 6-14 Day 2: 5 6-09
58. Freddie Chastain Vincent, Ala. 9 13-07 159
Day 1: 4 4-14 Day 2: 5 8-09
59. John Emery Dover, Tenn. 10 13-06 157
Day 1: 5 5-12 Day 2: 5 7-10
60. Harry Potts Ozark, Ala. 10 13-05 155
Day 1: 5 6-10 Day 2: 5 6-11
61. Anthony West Calhoun, Ga. 10 13-04 153
Day 1: 5 7-08 Day 2: 5 5-12
62. Donnie Dodd Guntersville, Ala. 8 13-01 151
Day 1: 5 7-15 Day 2: 3 5-02
63. Kenneth Pfile Indianapolis, Ind. 9 13-00 149
Day 1: 4 5-03 Day 2: 5 7-13
64. Ron Reynolds Hoover, Ala. 8 12-15 147
Day 1: 5 7-01 Day 2: 3 5-14
65. Marc Babicz Harvest, Ala. 10 12-14 145
Day 1: 5 6-14 Day 2: 5 6-00
66. Steven Schmidt Platte Center, Neb. 9 12-14 143
Day 1: 4 5-13 Day 2: 5 7-01
67. Andy Maatman Hamilton, Mich. 10 12-13 141
Day 1: 5 6-06 Day 2: 5 6-07
68. Rick Hawkins Newburgh, Ind. 10 12-12 139
Day 1: 5 6-15 Day 2: 5 5-13
69. Chris Wade Acworth, Ga. 10 12-12 137
Day 1: 5 5-12 Day 2: 5 7-00
70. Joseph Naimo Lititz, Pa. 9 12-11 135
Day 1: 4 6-03 Day 2: 5 6-08
71. Tommy Menefee Ashville, Ala. 6 12-11 133
Day 1: 5 10-11 Day 2: 1 2-00
72. Jeff Cooley Clinton, Ill. 9 12-10 131
Day 1: 5 8-08 Day 2: 4 4-02
73. Jim Russell Dade City, Fla. 7 12-09 129
Day 1: 2 2-07 Day 2: 5 10-02
74. Jeff Campbell Cincinnati, Ohio 10 12-07 127
Day 1: 5 5-06 Day 2: 5 7-01
75. Darrell Hille Springfield, Tenn. 9 12-01 125
Day 1: 5 6-02 Day 2: 4 5-15
76. Jonathan Barnette Jasper, Ala. 10 12-00 123
Day 1: 5 6-05 Day 2: 5 5-11
77. Will Butler Oneonta, Ala. 8 12-00 121
Day 1: 5 7-15 Day 2: 3 4-01
78. Stanley Stewart Arab, Ala. 9 11-15 119
Day 1: 5 6-10 Day 2: 4 5-05
79. Steve Swiantek Cedar Hill, Tenn. 9 11-12 117
Day 1: 5 5-02 Day 2: 4 6-10
80. Gregory Don Griffin Sumter, S.C. 5 11-12 115
Day 1: 1 4-06 Day 2: 4 7-06
81. Tony Price Ashland, Ky. 7 11-11 113
Day 1: 4 5-01 Day 2: 3 6-10
82. Cj Shaver Westerville, Ohio 6 11-11 111
Day 1: 1 1-01 Day 2: 5 10-10
83. Ken Smith Lula, Ga. 9 11-10 109
Day 1: 5 6-11 Day 2: 4 4-15
84. Daren McDermott Saint Cloud, Fla. 8 11-10 107
Day 1: 5 7-07 Day 2: 3 4-03
85. David Eden Adams, Tenn. 8 11-09 105
Day 1: 4 6-02 Day 2: 4 5-07
86. Marvin Stith Piscataway, N.J. 8 11-06 103
Day 1: 5 7-03 Day 2: 3 4-03
87. Ray Strider Matthews, N.C. 9 11-03 101
Day 1: 5 5-14 Day 2: 4 5-05
88. Ronnie Green Tampa, Fla. 8 11-03 99
Day 1: 3 4-09 Day 2: 5 6-10
89. Jon Jezierski Troy, Mich. 9 11-02 97
Day 1: 5 7-01 Day 2: 4 4-01
90. Monte Warren Spruce Pine, Ala. 9 11-02 95
Day 1: 5 5-09 Day 2: 4 5-09
91. Ryan Scott Owensboro, Ky. 8 11-01 93
Day 1: 4 4-14 Day 2: 4 6-03
92. Lee Grizzard Middlesex, N.C. 8 10-14 91
Day 1: 5 7-12 Day 2: 3 3-02
93. Alan Blondino Rustburg, Va. 6 10-14 89
Day 1: 1 1-13 Day 2: 5 9-01
94. Cody Braden Florence, Ala. 8 10-12 87
Day 1: 5 7-09 Day 2: 3 3-03
95. Danny Clark Cleveland, Tenn. 7 10-12 85
Day 1: 5 8-11 Day 2: 2 2-01
96. John Moon Brookeland, Texas 7 10-11 83
Day 1: 5 6-12 Day 2: 2 3-15
97. Kenny Sammons Pinetta, Fla. 8 10-08 81
Day 1: 3 2-09 Day 2: 5 7-15
98. Ryan Lapine Kalamazoo, Mich. 5 10-04 79
Day 1: 3 4-13 Day 2: 2 5-07
99. Stacy Crews Madison, Ala. 8 10-03 77
Day 1: 5 6-02 Day 2: 3 4-01
100.Brad Smead Decatur, Ala. 7 10-03 76
Day 1: 4 6-08 Day 2: 3 3-11
101.Earnie Jones Dalzell, S.C. 7 10-02 75
Day 1: 4 6-03 Day 2: 3 3-15
102.Jimmy Hayes Fayetteville, N.C. 7 9-14 74
Day 1: 2 2-01 Day 2: 5 7-13
103.Wes Hood Annandale, Va. 7 9-13 73
Day 1: 2 2-10 Day 2: 5 7-03
104.Danny Lea Columbia, Tenn. 8 9-12 72
Day 1: 5 5-08 Day 2: 3 4-04
105.Timothy Curran Huntsville, Ala. 6 9-07 71
Day 1: 5 8-04 Day 2: 1 1-03
106.George Barefield Hoover, Ala. 7 9-06 70
Day 1: 2 2-00 Day 2: 5 7-06
107.William Beekman East Quogue, N.Y. 8 9-04 69
Day 1: 3 2-10 Day 2: 5 6-10
108.Dylan Freeze Blanchester, Ohio 8 9-04 68
Day 1: 4 4-12 Day 2: 4 4-08
109.Tony Haymon Penney Farms, Fla. 6 9-03 67
Day 1: 5 8-02 Day 2: 1 1-01
110.JL Cogburn Wauchula, Fla. 7 9-02 66
Day 1: 2 1-09 Day 2: 5 7-09
111.Edward Knight Magnolia, Del. 6 9-01 65
Day 1: 4 5-11 Day 2: 2 3-06
112.Brian Fuller Prattville, Ala. 7 9-00 64
Day 1: 2 2-11 Day 2: 5 6-05
113.David Nickle Greenville, Ky. 7 8-15 63
Day 1: 2 1-10 Day 2: 5 7-05
114.David Laflamme Winter Garden, Fla. 7 8-15 62
Day 1: 3 3-12 Day 2: 4 5-03
115.Marlon Crowder Tampa, Fla. 9 8-13 61
Day 1: 5 4-15 Day 2: 4 3-14
116.James Rozelle Moncks Corner, S.C. 8 8-10 60
Day 1: 4 4-00 Day 2: 4 4-10
117.Dennis Horne Indian Springs, Ala. 6 8-10 59
Day 1: 5 7-03 Day 2: 1 1-07
118.Anthony Roy Lancaster, Ky. 7 8-07 58
Day 1: 4 4-09 Day 2: 3 3-14
119.Jeff Barrentine Hartselle, Ala. 7 8-06 57
Day 1: 4 4-12 Day 2: 3 3-10
120.Chad Christensen Alpine, Utah 7 8-06 56
Day 1: 5 5-07 Day 2: 2 2-15
121.Kevin Rollins Nashville, Tenn. 7 8-06 55
Day 1: 2 2-13 Day 2: 5 5-09
122.Vincent Johnsey Corinth, Miss. 5 8-06 54
Day 1: 1 2-05 Day 2: 4 6-01
123.Ashley Morgan Falkville, Ala. 5 8-05 53
Day 1: 3 6-04 Day 2: 2 2-01
124.Eugene Stinson Dry Branch, Ga. 5 8-04 52
Day 1: 1 2-10 Day 2: 4 5-10
125.Robert Polishan Douglasville, Ga. 7 8-03 51
Day 1: 3 3-09 Day 2: 4 4-10
126.Michael Roush Mobile, Ala. 5 8-03 50
Day 1: 5 8-03 Day 2: 0 0-00
127.Luke Vierkant Sauk Rapids, Minn. 6 8-00 49
Day 1: 2 1-06 Day 2: 4 6-10
128.Danny Austin Guys, Tenn. 4 7-15 48
Day 1: 2 3-06 Day 2: 2 4-09
129.Jeffrey Childers Toms River, N.J. 6 7-14 47
Day 1: 4 5-01 Day 2: 2 2-13
130.Matthew Bohn Plymouth, Wisc. 7 7-12 46
Day 1: 3 3-09 Day 2: 4 4-03
131.Yoshihiro Ezoe Tuscaloosa, Ala. 6 7-11 45
Day 1: 2 2-06 Day 2: 4 5-05
132.Chris Jeffery Sedan, Kan. 5 7-11 44
Day 1: 2 3-03 Day 2: 3 4-08
133.Jimmy Dudley White, Ga. 7 7-10 43
Day 1: 2 2-01 Day 2: 5 5-09
134.Dean Morris Tavares, Fla. 6 7-05 42
Day 1: 5 6-06 Day 2: 1 0-15
135.Larry Ellis New Johnsonville, Tenn 6 7-05 41
Day 1: 4 3-15 Day 2: 2 3-06
136.Bruce Wagers London, Ky. 6 7-03 40
Day 1: 4 4-12 Day 2: 2 2-07
137.JP Perkins Columbus, Miss. 6 7-01 39
Day 1: 3 3-00 Day 2: 3 4-01
138.Tom Bever Boulder, Colo. 4 7-01 38
Day 1: 1 1-08 Day 2: 3 5-09
139.Wayne Morgan Tifton, Ga. 6 7-00 37
Day 1: 3 4-02 Day 2: 3 2-14
140.Charles Hale Six Mile, S.C. 6 6-14 36
Day 1: 3 3-02 Day 2: 3 3-12
141.Rick Otts Hattiesburg, Miss. 5 6-14 35
Day 1: 1 1-06 Day 2: 4 5-08
142.Matthew Wightman Hoover, Ala. 4 6-14 34
Day 1: 3 5-08 Day 2: 1 1-06
143.Justin Collar Gardendale, Ala. 6 6-10 33
Day 1: 3 3-03 Day 2: 3 3-07
144.Rod Dubose Opelika, Ala. 5 6-08 32
Day 1: 5 6-08 Day 2: 0 0-00
145.John Mccutchan Altamonte Springs, Fla 4 6-08 31
Day 1: 2 2-05 Day 2: 2 4-03
146.Daniel Phillips Lawrenceville, Ga. 5 6-06 30
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 5 6-06
147.Jimmy Beshears Athens, Ala. 6 6-05 29
Day 1: 4 4-03 Day 2: 2 2-02
148.Arthur Carter Elizabethtown, Ky. 5 6-04 28
Day 1: 5 6-04 Day 2: 0 0-00
149.Chuck Thurlow Auburn, Ala. 5 6-03 27
Day 1: 5 6-03 Day 2: 0 0-00
150.Joseph Cobble New Market, Ala. 5 5-11 26
Day 1: 2 2-01 Day 2: 3 3-10
151.Shawn Meade Pinckney, Mich. 3 5-09 25
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 3 5-09
152.John Carter Wabash, Ind. 4 5-02 24
Day 1: 1 1-01 Day 2: 3 4-01
153.Ben Fitzgerald Ocala, Fla. 4 5-01 23
Day 1: 2 1-12 Day 2: 2 3-05
154.Bucky Garner Danville, Ala. 4 4-14 22
Day 1: 4 4-14 Day 2: 0 0-00
155.Richard Scherer Sheboygan Falls, Wisc. 4 4-12 21
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 4 4-12
156.Bart Caudill Harold, Ky. 3 4-05 20
Day 1: 2 3-00 Day 2: 1 1-05
157.JJ Polak Oxford, Ga. 2 4-00 19
Day 1: 2 4-00 Day 2: 0 0-00
158.Tom Whiles Melbourne, Ky. 4 3-14 18
Day 1: 4 3-14 Day 2: 0 0-00
158.Nate Whitt Ashland, Ky. 4 3-14 18
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 4 3-14
160.Eric Wilson Hiram, Ga. 3 3-14 16
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 3 3-14
161.Rocky Brooks Booneville, Miss. 3 3-08 15
Day 1: 2 2-03 Day 2: 1 1-05
162.Mike Sheheane Cullman, Ala. 3 3-07 14
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 3 3-07
163.Bill Sasse Huntsville, Ala. 2 3-02 13
Day 1: 2 3-02 Day 2: 0 0-00
164.Ryan Beaverson Huntsville, Ala. 2 3-00 12
Day 1: 2 3-00 Day 2: 0 0-00
165.John Foster Altamonte Springs, Fla 2 2-10 11
Day 1: 2 2-10 Day 2: 0 0-00
166.Ray Burchfield Casselberry, Fla. 2 1-10 10
Day 1: 2 1-10 Day 2: 0 0-00
167.Lawrence Sifert Scottsdale, Ariz. 1 1-08 9
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 1 1-08
168.William Lowery Farmers, Ky. 1 1-02 8
Day 1: 1 1-02 Day 2: 0 0-00
169.Lisa Talmadge Moody, Ala. 1 0-10 7
Day 1: 1 0-10 Day 2: 0 0-00
170.Pat Rose Trenton, Ga. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 0 0-00
170.Billy Steele Decatur, Ala. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 0 0-00
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 87 638 941-09
2 73 613 950-11
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160 1251 1892-04