at the USA Bassin National Classic

HOOTERS Magazine - Bass Report by Brad D. Wall

Nov/Dec 2007 - Issue 68

Hooters Bass Fishing and lifelong outdoor buddy, Scott Baker, racked up two third-place finishes and a seventh on the USA Bassin National Circuit this year...

...260 teams from 10 states sent top qualifiers to the Classic. Team HOOTERS brought 23.15 lbs. to the scales for a solid third-place finish, including a big bass that weighed 6.2 lbs... Check it out at usabassin.com...

This qualified Scott and myself for the prestigious USA Bassin Classic, held at Douglas Lake in Tennessee. 260 teams from 10 states sent top qualifiers to the Classic. Team HOOTERS brought 23.15 lbs. to the scales for a solid third-place finish, including a big bass that weighed 6.2 lbs. During the tournament we concentrated on our two best patterns in the upper half of the lake.

We fished with three-quarter ounce Carolina rigs in conjunction with hopping heavy worms and jigs down river ledges, drop-offs and deep breaks. We backed up this pattern by keying on schooling fish that would frequently erupt on the surface destroying bait fish. Team HOOTERS had Lucky Craft Sammy’s, trigger ready, for when these fish would break. If we were close enough and got our bait in these busting schools, we would easily hook up every time. Scott and I had a great time and would like to thank Kevin Yeary and the staff of USA Bassin.

HBF also credits the directors of the Ohio divisions, John Johnson, Phil Loudin and James Spader, from which we qualified, wonderful people and a stellar event. Sincere gratitude to John and Cody Apt for their assistance and enthusiasm, as well as the HOOTERS stores of Lexington and Knoxville (Alcoa). Check it out at usabassin.com.

Thanks again to all of HOOTERS Bass Fishing’s fans, family, friends and contributing sponsors.

Fish on!