STAGE 1-
NAPRA NEWS: Gardner Catches 2nd Most Total in an Event History/ Scorches Competiton
While some anglers struggled Shaun Gardner crafted an 84.25" bag to win the YUM Elite Stage 1 event on Twin Creek and the lower GMR. His bag included a 19.25 behemoth and really set him up for quite a start in AOY standings as well. Finishing second was Ryan Buckler, the 2023 ROY with a nice 70" bag followed by Dave Craig. Craig was close to Ryan with a 68.75 bag.
Final Results
1st Shaun Gardner 84.25"
2nd Ryan Bucker 70"
3rd Dave Craig 68.25"
4th Aaron Newell 68
5th Bryan Newell 63.75
6th Cole Ward 63
7th PJ Varnadoe 60.5
8th Randall Duff 36.75
9th Dave Schaller 30
10th Pete Ziehler 0
The event was brought to you by DAC Baits, Pradco Outdoor Brands, Big Hammer Lures, Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken - Miami Valley, and 3 Brothers Baits.
The Elite will be back in action May 19th at the confluences of the LMR and Caesar Creek.
While some anglers struggled Shaun Gardner crafted an 84.25" bag to win the YUM Elite Stage 1 event on Twin Creek and the lower GMR. His bag included a 19.25 behemoth and really set him up for quite a start in AOY standings as well. Finishing second was Ryan Buckler, the 2023 ROY with a nice 70" bag followed by Dave Craig. Craig was close to Ryan with a 68.75 bag.
Final Results
1st Shaun Gardner 84.25"
2nd Ryan Bucker 70"
3rd Dave Craig 68.25"
4th Aaron Newell 68
5th Bryan Newell 63.75
6th Cole Ward 63
7th PJ Varnadoe 60.5
8th Randall Duff 36.75
9th Dave Schaller 30
10th Pete Ziehler 0
The event was brought to you by DAC Baits, Pradco Outdoor Brands, Big Hammer Lures, Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken - Miami Valley, and 3 Brothers Baits.
The Elite will be back in action May 19th at the confluences of the LMR and Caesar Creek.
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NAPRA NEWS: Gardner Hotter Than a Firecraker! Wins YUM Elite Stage 2
Well, Mother Nature was trying its best to squelch the hopes of the NAPRA anglers but Shaun Gardner, the ever so positive NAPRA angler, managed enough fish to edge Dave Craig to win the Yum Eltie State 2 presented by Whitty Outdoors LLC, Breezy Bombers, and Swampro Lures. His 70.75" edged Dave's 70.25 for his second win on the season. Rookie PJ Varnadoe was third with an impressive 68.25"
Final results:
1- Shaun Gardner 70.75
2- Dave Craig 70.25
3- PJ Varnadoe 68.25
4- Aaron Newell 58.5 (tie breaker)
5- Randall Duff 58.5
6- Dave Schaller 53.5
7- Pete Ziehler 47
8- Cole Ward 43
9- Bryan Newell 29.5
Well, Mother Nature was trying its best to squelch the hopes of the NAPRA anglers but Shaun Gardner, the ever so positive NAPRA angler, managed enough fish to edge Dave Craig to win the Yum Eltie State 2 presented by Whitty Outdoors LLC, Breezy Bombers, and Swampro Lures. His 70.75" edged Dave's 70.25 for his second win on the season. Rookie PJ Varnadoe was third with an impressive 68.25"
Final results:
1- Shaun Gardner 70.75
2- Dave Craig 70.25
3- PJ Varnadoe 68.25
4- Aaron Newell 58.5 (tie breaker)
5- Randall Duff 58.5
6- Dave Schaller 53.5
7- Pete Ziehler 47
8- Cole Ward 43
9- Bryan Newell 29.5
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STAGE 3-
NAPRA NEWS: Craig King of GMR!
When you hear reports Dave Craig caught a 19.25" fish you know you are in trouble. In today's NAPRA Elite Series, presented by Pradco Outdoor Brands, Bigg-Fish Lures, and Chompers, the anglers battled rain and murky water but didn't disappoint. Craig's 76.25" bested the field and was almost a keeper more than second place angler Aaron Newell. Aaron's 69" included a nice 17" bass. His brother, Bryan Newell finished for the first time in his career in the Top 3 with a nice 62.75" bag.
Results:
1st Dave Craig 76.25
2nd Aaron Newell 69
3rd Bryan Newell 62.75
4th Shaun Gardner 62.5
5th Randall Duff 61.5
6th Jarrod Kalinowski 59.75
7th Pete Ziehler 52.5 (tiebreaker 14.5 vs 14)
8th Dave Schaller 52.5
9th Cole Ward 47.5
10th PJ Varnadoe 39
When you hear reports Dave Craig caught a 19.25" fish you know you are in trouble. In today's NAPRA Elite Series, presented by Pradco Outdoor Brands, Bigg-Fish Lures, and Chompers, the anglers battled rain and murky water but didn't disappoint. Craig's 76.25" bested the field and was almost a keeper more than second place angler Aaron Newell. Aaron's 69" included a nice 17" bass. His brother, Bryan Newell finished for the first time in his career in the Top 3 with a nice 62.75" bag.
Results:
1st Dave Craig 76.25
2nd Aaron Newell 69
3rd Bryan Newell 62.75
4th Shaun Gardner 62.5
5th Randall Duff 61.5
6th Jarrod Kalinowski 59.75
7th Pete Ziehler 52.5 (tiebreaker 14.5 vs 14)
8th Dave Schaller 52.5
9th Cole Ward 47.5
10th PJ Varnadoe 39
STAGE 4-
NAPRA NEWS: Duff Claims His 1st NAPRA Victory! Ward Close Second
In the history of NAPRA the winners circle has always had names like Halley, Fetterman, Craig, and in recent years Newell and Gardner. In todays NAPRA YUM Elite #4 two names not common but well deserved on the pedestal were uttered by the scorekeeper.
Randall Duff battled in a new spot on the Paint Creek system to score 76.5" to win the event. He stated it was a tough win but he truly conquered hitting new waters. Cole Ward topped the big bass board with a 17.5" to bag 74.75" for a close second finish. Dave Craig kept his name near the top in 3rd with 69.25" and now overtook 4th place finisher Shaun Gardner (69.5') to lead the 2024 standings and AOY race.
NAPRA would like to thank event sponsors Thorny Creek Bait & Tackle Co., 8 Fans, Southern Indiana Bait Co., and Penn Station East Coast Subs for providing great prizes.
Results
1st Randall Duff 76.5
2nd Cole Ward 74.75
3rd Dave Craig 69.25
4th Shaun Gardner 69.5
5th Aaron Newell 67.5
6th PJ Varnadoe 55.5
7th Pete Ziehler 50
8th Bryan Newell 40.25
DNF:
Ryan Buckler
Dave Schaller
Jarrod Kalinowski
In the history of NAPRA the winners circle has always had names like Halley, Fetterman, Craig, and in recent years Newell and Gardner. In todays NAPRA YUM Elite #4 two names not common but well deserved on the pedestal were uttered by the scorekeeper.
Randall Duff battled in a new spot on the Paint Creek system to score 76.5" to win the event. He stated it was a tough win but he truly conquered hitting new waters. Cole Ward topped the big bass board with a 17.5" to bag 74.75" for a close second finish. Dave Craig kept his name near the top in 3rd with 69.25" and now overtook 4th place finisher Shaun Gardner (69.5') to lead the 2024 standings and AOY race.
NAPRA would like to thank event sponsors Thorny Creek Bait & Tackle Co., 8 Fans, Southern Indiana Bait Co., and Penn Station East Coast Subs for providing great prizes.
Results
1st Randall Duff 76.5
2nd Cole Ward 74.75
3rd Dave Craig 69.25
4th Shaun Gardner 69.5
5th Aaron Newell 67.5
6th PJ Varnadoe 55.5
7th Pete Ziehler 50
8th Bryan Newell 40.25
DNF:
Ryan Buckler
Dave Schaller
Jarrod Kalinowski
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STAGE 5-
NAPRA NEWS: Duff Does it! Wins Stage 5
The open choice of fishing paid dividends for Randall Duff as he managed a staggering 85.5", second most in NAPRA history, to win the NAPRA Pro Wading YUM Elite Series Stage 5. The event, presented by 8 Fans, 3 Brothers Baits, and Pro-Cure Bait Scents, was great for most anglers as they got the choice to battle when and where they wanted. Final results:
1st Randall Duff 85.5"
2nd Shaun Gardner 84.75"
3rd Aaron Newell 77.75"
4th Bryan Newell 75"
5th Dave Craig 62"
6th Dave Schaller 57.75"
7th Ryan Buckler 55"
8th Pete Ziehler 35.25"
9th Cole Ward 19.5
10th PJ Varnadoe 0"
The open choice of fishing paid dividends for Randall Duff as he managed a staggering 85.5", second most in NAPRA history, to win the NAPRA Pro Wading YUM Elite Series Stage 5. The event, presented by 8 Fans, 3 Brothers Baits, and Pro-Cure Bait Scents, was great for most anglers as they got the choice to battle when and where they wanted. Final results:
1st Randall Duff 85.5"
2nd Shaun Gardner 84.75"
3rd Aaron Newell 77.75"
4th Bryan Newell 75"
5th Dave Craig 62"
6th Dave Schaller 57.75"
7th Ryan Buckler 55"
8th Pete Ziehler 35.25"
9th Cole Ward 19.5
10th PJ Varnadoe 0"
STAGE 6-
NAPRA NEWS: Newell Solves Darby Dilemma
When Central Ohio has a severe drought and the weather is sticky and gloomy, the fish might not aways want to come to the party. Well, Aaron Newell must have had the right recipe for success as he won the NAPRA Pro Wading YUM Elite Stage 6 on the waters of the Darby. The event, brought to you by Rebel Lure Company, 3 Brothers Baits, and Appalachian Baits, was tough for the anglers but a great challenge and fun for all.
Here are the results:
1st Aaron Newell 64.25"
2md Shaun Gardner 54.25"
3rd PJ Varnadoe 47"
4th Dave Craig 29"
5th Pete Ziehler 28.75"
6th Randall Duff 16"
7th Bryan Newell 13"
8th Dave Schaller 12"
Pictured are action shots from today including a 25" sucker caught by Dave Schaller.
The anglers are back on the trail in two weeks at the LMR/Todd's Fork confluences in Morrow, Ohio
When Central Ohio has a severe drought and the weather is sticky and gloomy, the fish might not aways want to come to the party. Well, Aaron Newell must have had the right recipe for success as he won the NAPRA Pro Wading YUM Elite Stage 6 on the waters of the Darby. The event, brought to you by Rebel Lure Company, 3 Brothers Baits, and Appalachian Baits, was tough for the anglers but a great challenge and fun for all.
Here are the results:
1st Aaron Newell 64.25"
2md Shaun Gardner 54.25"
3rd PJ Varnadoe 47"
4th Dave Craig 29"
5th Pete Ziehler 28.75"
6th Randall Duff 16"
7th Bryan Newell 13"
8th Dave Schaller 12"
Pictured are action shots from today including a 25" sucker caught by Dave Schaller.
The anglers are back on the trail in two weeks at the LMR/Todd's Fork confluences in Morrow, Ohio
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STAGE 7-
Forthcoming
