Stage 1-
BAIRD SCORES BIG IN THE KICK OFF OF THE OFS 22' SERIES
With the top 7 averaging over 13" of fish for each of their 3 catches, some really good totals were given. 550 inches of fish were submitted but there would only be 1 true winner! Joshua Baird, the self proclaimed "Dayton Metro Smallmouth Slayer", caught 51.25" of fish to claim the win. His totals included 16.25 for his SMALLEST of the 3 fish. The GMR is his castle and he surely defended it well. Finishing second was Tim Smith with 50.75" followed by Bryan Slaton's impressive 50" even. Standings are as follows with totals:
1 51.25 Josh Baird 100
2 50.75 Tim Smith 99
3 50 Bryan Slaton 98
4 42.75 David Craig 97
5 42.25 Matt Wesley 96
6 42 Ross Holbrook 95
7 40.75 Travis Lakes 94
8 40 Ben Smith 93
9 39.5 Pete Ziehler 92
10 35.5 Ralph Evans 91
11 34 Paul Denu85
11 33.75 Ben Burton 85
11 28.5 Marvin Reynolds 85
11 20.25 Tony Herald 85
11.5 Austin Stumbo 85
11 10.75 Justin Demongone 85
12 0 Cole Ward 80
12 0 Josh Nelson 80
12 0 Russ Morris 80
12 0 Mike Morris 80
dnf Charles Brannam
dnf Everett Sheets
dnf Darwin Justice
dnf Rick Bowyer
dnf Ricky Bowyer
With the top 7 averaging over 13" of fish for each of their 3 catches, some really good totals were given. 550 inches of fish were submitted but there would only be 1 true winner! Joshua Baird, the self proclaimed "Dayton Metro Smallmouth Slayer", caught 51.25" of fish to claim the win. His totals included 16.25 for his SMALLEST of the 3 fish. The GMR is his castle and he surely defended it well. Finishing second was Tim Smith with 50.75" followed by Bryan Slaton's impressive 50" even. Standings are as follows with totals:
1 51.25 Josh Baird 100
2 50.75 Tim Smith 99
3 50 Bryan Slaton 98
4 42.75 David Craig 97
5 42.25 Matt Wesley 96
6 42 Ross Holbrook 95
7 40.75 Travis Lakes 94
8 40 Ben Smith 93
9 39.5 Pete Ziehler 92
10 35.5 Ralph Evans 91
11 34 Paul Denu85
11 33.75 Ben Burton 85
11 28.5 Marvin Reynolds 85
11 20.25 Tony Herald 85
11.5 Austin Stumbo 85
11 10.75 Justin Demongone 85
12 0 Cole Ward 80
12 0 Josh Nelson 80
12 0 Russ Morris 80
12 0 Mike Morris 80
dnf Charles Brannam
dnf Everett Sheets
dnf Darwin Justice
dnf Rick Bowyer
dnf Ricky Bowyer
STAGE 2-
NAPRA NEWS: BAIRD edges Brannam to win Stage 2
The second stage of the Ohio Fishing Series, presented by Cast Cray Outdoors, Big Hammer Lures, Palmer's Custom Baits, and Bubbakoo's Burritos, was a mixed bag of totals, weather, and fishing conditions. Josh Baird scored 50" of fish including two over 17" to claim the victory. Charles Brannam scord 49" for a close second followed by Bryan Slaton (48") in one of the closest stages in NAPRA history.
The next weekend for the OFS will be June 10th to 12th. Best of luck anglers!
TOTALS for Stage 2
Pete Ziehler 27.75
Ben Burton 43.75
Travis Lakes 36
Ralph Evans 0
Justin Demongone 39.75
Matt Wesley 0
David Craig 46
Charles Brannam 49
Cole Ward 0
Austin Stumbo (DNR/FISH)
Everett Sheets 47.5
Bryan Slaton 48
Josh Baird 50
Darwin Justice 0
Paul Denu DNF
Josh Nelson (DNR/FISH)
Russ Morris 24.5
Mike Morris 42
Tim Smith 41.25
Ross Holbrook 38.75
Ben Smith 39.75
Rick Bowyer DNF
Ricky Bowyer DNF
Marvin Reynolds 45.5
STANDINGS AFTER 2 STAGES (TOP 12 TO COPPLE CUP)
1 200 Josh Baird
2 196 Bryan S
3 193 David C
4 191 Tim Smith
5 180 Ross Holbrook
180 M Reynolds
6 179 Ben B
179 Travis L
7 178 Ben Smith
177 Pete Z
8 176 Justin D
176 Matt W
9 173 Mike Morris
10 165 Ralph E
15 165 Cole W
165 Russ Morris
11 99 Charles B
12 97 Everett S
13 91 Paul Denu
14 85 Tony H
15 85 Austin S
16 80 Darwin J
17 80 Josh Nelson
18 0 Rick Bowyer
19 0 Bill Douglas
20 0 Ricky Bowyer
STAGE 3-
NAPRA Breaking News: Bowyer Finds Water and Fish to Claim OFS #3
Rick Bowyer found fish on a very flooded and rough weekend for the Ohio Fishing Series to claim the 3rd Stage. His 50.75" included an 18.5", 17", and 15.5" to claim his first NAPRA career victory. With 44K square miles of Ohio and 3300 streams in Ohio the trick was find what wasn't flooded, beat the rains and get fish. Rick surely did that! Finishing second was Ross Holbrook with 48" of fish followed by Josh Baird's 41.75" of fish.
NAPRA would like to thank sponsors Cast Cray Outdoors, Village Idiot Bait Co., Lee's Chicken - Miami Valley, and Pro-Cure Bait Scents for sponsoring the 3rd stage.
Results of anglers: NAME/FISH/ PTS
Ben Burton 0/ 80
Pete Ziehler 15.25// 92
Travis Lakes (DNF)
Ralph Evans 15/ 91
Justin Demongone 11/ 85
Matt Wesley 30.25/ 93
David Craig 38.75/ 96
Tony Herald 11.5/ 85
Charles Brannam 0/ 80
Cole Ward 0/80
Austin Stumbo (DNF)
Everett Sheets 12.5/ 90
Bryan Slaton 35.5/ 95
Josh Baird 41.75/ 98
Darwin Justice (DNF)
Paul Denu 39.5/ 97
Josh Nelson (DNF)
Russ Morris (DNF)
Mike Morris (DNF)
Tim Smith 33.75/ 94
Ross Holbrook 48/ 99
Ben Smith 0/85
Rick Bowyer 50.75/ 100
Ricky Bowyer 0/80
Marvin Reynolds 0/80
Standings after stage 3 (TOP 12 to COPPLE CUP)
1 298 Josh Baird
2 291 Bryan Slaton
3 289 David Craig
4 285 Tim Smith
5 279 Ross Holbrook
6 269 Matt Wesley and Pete ZIehler
7 263 Ben Smith
8 261 Justin Demongone
9 260 Marvin Reynolds
10 259 Ben Burton
11 256 Ralph Evans
12 240 Cole Ward
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13 188 Paul Denu
13 187 Everett Sheets
14 179 Travis Lakes and Charles Brannam
15 173 Mike Morris
16 170 Tony Herald
17 165 Russ Morris
18 100 Rick Bowyer
19 85 Austin Stumbo
20 80 Ricky Bowyer and Josh Nelson
Rick Bowyer found fish on a very flooded and rough weekend for the Ohio Fishing Series to claim the 3rd Stage. His 50.75" included an 18.5", 17", and 15.5" to claim his first NAPRA career victory. With 44K square miles of Ohio and 3300 streams in Ohio the trick was find what wasn't flooded, beat the rains and get fish. Rick surely did that! Finishing second was Ross Holbrook with 48" of fish followed by Josh Baird's 41.75" of fish.
NAPRA would like to thank sponsors Cast Cray Outdoors, Village Idiot Bait Co., Lee's Chicken - Miami Valley, and Pro-Cure Bait Scents for sponsoring the 3rd stage.
Results of anglers: NAME/FISH/ PTS
Ben Burton 0/ 80
Pete Ziehler 15.25// 92
Travis Lakes (DNF)
Ralph Evans 15/ 91
Justin Demongone 11/ 85
Matt Wesley 30.25/ 93
David Craig 38.75/ 96
Tony Herald 11.5/ 85
Charles Brannam 0/ 80
Cole Ward 0/80
Austin Stumbo (DNF)
Everett Sheets 12.5/ 90
Bryan Slaton 35.5/ 95
Josh Baird 41.75/ 98
Darwin Justice (DNF)
Paul Denu 39.5/ 97
Josh Nelson (DNF)
Russ Morris (DNF)
Mike Morris (DNF)
Tim Smith 33.75/ 94
Ross Holbrook 48/ 99
Ben Smith 0/85
Rick Bowyer 50.75/ 100
Ricky Bowyer 0/80
Marvin Reynolds 0/80
Standings after stage 3 (TOP 12 to COPPLE CUP)
1 298 Josh Baird
2 291 Bryan Slaton
3 289 David Craig
4 285 Tim Smith
5 279 Ross Holbrook
6 269 Matt Wesley and Pete ZIehler
7 263 Ben Smith
8 261 Justin Demongone
9 260 Marvin Reynolds
10 259 Ben Burton
11 256 Ralph Evans
12 240 Cole Ward
---- (above cut line)
13 188 Paul Denu
13 187 Everett Sheets
14 179 Travis Lakes and Charles Brannam
15 173 Mike Morris
16 170 Tony Herald
17 165 Russ Morris
18 100 Rick Bowyer
19 85 Austin Stumbo
20 80 Ricky Bowyer and Josh Nelson
STAGE 4-
NAPRA NEWS: Baird beats field and Rain!
Josh Baird, the leader in the club house heading into the Cast Cray Outdoors Ohio Fishing Series #4 decided that the rain wouldn't stifle his fishing and he surely proved it with yet another victory. His 48.25" three fish total gained him another victory and great prizes from @Cast Cray, White Castle, and others.
His totals included an 18.75" pig of a fish! Way to go. Ross Holbrook finished 2nd via tiebreaker over Charles Brannam (3rd).
Fourth in the event was the NW Ohio's own Tim Smith with 42.75 inches of fish.
Totals and standings:
Ben Burton (did not report)
Pete Ziehler 35.75
Travis Lakes 39
Ralph Evans 0
Justin D (did not report)
Matt Wesley 14.75
David C. 41.25
Tony H (did not report)
Charles B 45
Austin S (did not report)
Everett S (did not report)
Bryan Slaton (did not report)
Josh Baird 48.25
Darwin J (did not report)
Paul Denu 9.75
Josh Nelson (did not report)
Russ Morris (did not report)
Mike Morris (did nor report)
Tim Smith 42.75
Ross Holbroook 45
Ben Smith 0
Rick Bowyer 28
Marvin Reynolds 41
Josh Baird, the leader in the club house heading into the Cast Cray Outdoors Ohio Fishing Series #4 decided that the rain wouldn't stifle his fishing and he surely proved it with yet another victory. His 48.25" three fish total gained him another victory and great prizes from @Cast Cray, White Castle, and others.
His totals included an 18.75" pig of a fish! Way to go. Ross Holbrook finished 2nd via tiebreaker over Charles Brannam (3rd).
Fourth in the event was the NW Ohio's own Tim Smith with 42.75 inches of fish.
Totals and standings:
Ben Burton (did not report)
Pete Ziehler 35.75
Travis Lakes 39
Ralph Evans 0
Justin D (did not report)
Matt Wesley 14.75
David C. 41.25
Tony H (did not report)
Charles B 45
Austin S (did not report)
Everett S (did not report)
Bryan Slaton (did not report)
Josh Baird 48.25
Darwin J (did not report)
Paul Denu 9.75
Josh Nelson (did not report)
Russ Morris (did not report)
Mike Morris (did nor report)
Tim Smith 42.75
Ross Holbroook 45
Ben Smith 0
Rick Bowyer 28
Marvin Reynolds 41
STAGE 5-
LAKES DOMINATES OHIO FISHING LEAGUE #5 / COPPLE CUP FIELD SET
Travis Lakes caught a very impressive 50" event to win the last event of the 2022 OFS Season. His big bass was 18.5". Finishing in the top 5 were Josh Baird (47.25"), David Craig (43.5), Rick Bowyer (42.25) and Matt Wesley (41.5)
Results and your 2022 Copple Cup field
#5
1 Travis Lakes 50. 100pts
2 Josh Baird 47.25. 99pts
3 David Craig 43.5 98 pts
4 Ricky Bowyer 42.25 97 pts
5 Matt Wesley 41.5 96 pts
6 Marvin Reynolds 41 95 pts
7 Pete Ziehler 39.75 94 pts
8 Paul Denu 39.25 93pts
9 Charles Brannam 39 92 pts
10 Ben Burton 38,5 91 pts
11 on (earning 85 pts)
Ralph Evans 32.5
Justin Demongone 36
Tony Herald 34.5
Bryan Slaton 34.75
Tim Smith 34.75
Ross Holbrook 21.25
YOUR 2022 COPPLE CUP FIELD (TOP 12 IN PTS)
1 497 Josh Baird
2 483 David Craig
3 467 Tim Smith
4 Ross Holbrook
5 456 Pete Ziehler and Matt Wesley
6 450 Marvin Reynolds
7 421 Ralph Evans
8 376 Bryan Slaton
9 373 Travis Lakes
10 369 Rick Bowyer and Charles Brannam
** NAPRA CEO INVITE 358 Paul Denu
Travis Lakes caught a very impressive 50" event to win the last event of the 2022 OFS Season. His big bass was 18.5". Finishing in the top 5 were Josh Baird (47.25"), David Craig (43.5), Rick Bowyer (42.25) and Matt Wesley (41.5)
Results and your 2022 Copple Cup field
#5
1 Travis Lakes 50. 100pts
2 Josh Baird 47.25. 99pts
3 David Craig 43.5 98 pts
4 Ricky Bowyer 42.25 97 pts
5 Matt Wesley 41.5 96 pts
6 Marvin Reynolds 41 95 pts
7 Pete Ziehler 39.75 94 pts
8 Paul Denu 39.25 93pts
9 Charles Brannam 39 92 pts
10 Ben Burton 38,5 91 pts
11 on (earning 85 pts)
Ralph Evans 32.5
Justin Demongone 36
Tony Herald 34.5
Bryan Slaton 34.75
Tim Smith 34.75
Ross Holbrook 21.25
YOUR 2022 COPPLE CUP FIELD (TOP 12 IN PTS)
1 497 Josh Baird
2 483 David Craig
3 467 Tim Smith
4 Ross Holbrook
5 456 Pete Ziehler and Matt Wesley
6 450 Marvin Reynolds
7 421 Ralph Evans
8 376 Bryan Slaton
9 373 Travis Lakes
10 369 Rick Bowyer and Charles Brannam
** NAPRA CEO INVITE 358 Paul Denu
