FIRST CAST (EXHIBITION)
NAPRA NEWS: NEWELL WINS FIRST CAST
On a very rainy and nasty day Aaron Newell scored 68.75” of fish to win the 2023 First Cast sponsored by FishUSA, Fricker's Miller Lane, Breezy Bombers, and Swampro Lures.
“He conquered the weather and rust over a very talented field.”, stated NAPRA CEO Pete Ziehler. He edged Ryan Buckler ( 65.5”) and last year champ David Craig (62”). The field averaged over 50” on a nasty day.
Thanks to our sponsors and the field is ready for the official start next week at the Big Darby. Incidentally, BOSS Series Pro Mike Cirevello fished for fun but scored a monsterous 19” fish.
Great job guys!
RESULTS
1ST AARON NEWELL 68
2ND SHAUN GARNDER 65.5
3RD DAVID GRAIG 62
4TH RYAN BUCKLER 61
5TH DAVE SCHALLER 59.5
6TH COLE WARD 58
7TH TONY HERALD 57.75
8TH DAVE BIALASZEWSKI 51.5
9TH STEVE ECKSTEN 49.75
10TH RALH EVANS 49.25
11TH PETE ZIEHLER 48
12TH DENNIS SCOTT 29
On a very rainy and nasty day Aaron Newell scored 68.75” of fish to win the 2023 First Cast sponsored by FishUSA, Fricker's Miller Lane, Breezy Bombers, and Swampro Lures.
“He conquered the weather and rust over a very talented field.”, stated NAPRA CEO Pete Ziehler. He edged Ryan Buckler ( 65.5”) and last year champ David Craig (62”). The field averaged over 50” on a nasty day.
Thanks to our sponsors and the field is ready for the official start next week at the Big Darby. Incidentally, BOSS Series Pro Mike Cirevello fished for fun but scored a monsterous 19” fish.
Great job guys!
RESULTS
1ST AARON NEWELL 68
2ND SHAUN GARNDER 65.5
3RD DAVID GRAIG 62
4TH RYAN BUCKLER 61
5TH DAVE SCHALLER 59.5
6TH COLE WARD 58
7TH TONY HERALD 57.75
8TH DAVE BIALASZEWSKI 51.5
9TH STEVE ECKSTEN 49.75
10TH RALH EVANS 49.25
11TH PETE ZIEHLER 48
12TH DENNIS SCOTT 29
STAGE 1- PAINT CREEK
GARDNER DOMINATES STAGE 1 PAINT CREEK
"He's a ball of energy and one heck on angler." stated NAPRA CEO Pete Ziehler as he saw Shaun Gardner come up to his portion of Paint Creek and put on a clinic. "He's dang good and will be a force this year to compete against!" He managed a near NAPRA record 21" bass to secure a 71" total and edge Steve Eckstein (69.25") for the win. Tony Herald finished 3rd with 57.75". The NAPRA pros get a week off and are back on the trail May 7th on the GMR in Sidney.
NAPRA would like to thank its many sponsors including Water Warrior Baits, Red Bead Seasoning, Lurenet.com, and Pap's Beef Jerky for sponsoring the first stage.
RESULTS:
1st Shaun Garnder 71"
2nd Steve Ecksten 69.25"
3rd Tony Herald 57.75"
4th Ryan Buckler 57.25"
5th Ralph Evans 46.25"
6th Pete Ziehler 43.5"
7th Aaron Newell. 42.75"
8th David Craig 18.75"
9th Cole Ward 9.5"
10th Phillip Heald 9"
11th Dennis Bialszewski 0"
DNF
Dennis Scott
William Scott
Dave Schaller
NAPRA would like to thank its many sponsors including Water Warrior Baits, Red Bead Seasoning, Lurenet.com, and Pap's Beef Jerky for sponsoring the first stage.
RESULTS:
1st Shaun Garnder 71"
2nd Steve Ecksten 69.25"
3rd Tony Herald 57.75"
4th Ryan Buckler 57.25"
5th Ralph Evans 46.25"
6th Pete Ziehler 43.5"
7th Aaron Newell. 42.75"
8th David Craig 18.75"
9th Cole Ward 9.5"
10th Phillip Heald 9"
11th Dennis Bialszewski 0"
DNF
Dennis Scott
William Scott
Dave Schaller
STAGE 2- TWIN CREEK
NAPRA NEWS: NEWELL WINS AT TWIN CREEK
When you hear an ice cream truck bell or Christmas carols, it warms you heart! In the NAPRA Elite Series when the words “Twin Creek” are uttered, Aaron Newell’s face lights up like a little toddler on December 25th. Well, today (May 21) was pleasing to Aaron as he scored 78.25” of fish to secure the Stage 2 victory at Twin Creek. His smallest of his 5 keepers was 15.25” so you know he was in for a great day. Also finishing great was David Craig, last year’s AOY, with a super 71” bag for second place. New 2023 AOY Standings leader Steve Eckstein finished third with 69.25”, good for 3rd place. Collectively the field of 12 caught an almost 45” on average on a good day but tough day due to the recent cold front. Three fish caught scored over 17” so you know its just heating up. The field will be back in action for Stage 3 at the GMR Sidney/Piqua locations on June 4th.
NAPRA would like to thank its sponsors of Stage 2 including Rocky Bottom Baits, Pradco Outdoor Brands, Big Hammer Lures, and Lee's Chicken - Miami Valley.
RESULTS
1st Aaron Newell 78.25
2nd David Craig 71
3rd Steve Eckstein 69.25
4th Ryan Bucker 67
5th Tony Herald 55.75
6th Shaun Gardner 53
7th Dave Schaller 52
8th Pete Ziehler 51
9th Phillip Heald 37
10th Cole Ward 21.5 (tiebreaker over)
11th Dave Bialszewski 21.5
12th Ryan Evans 16
When you hear an ice cream truck bell or Christmas carols, it warms you heart! In the NAPRA Elite Series when the words “Twin Creek” are uttered, Aaron Newell’s face lights up like a little toddler on December 25th. Well, today (May 21) was pleasing to Aaron as he scored 78.25” of fish to secure the Stage 2 victory at Twin Creek. His smallest of his 5 keepers was 15.25” so you know he was in for a great day. Also finishing great was David Craig, last year’s AOY, with a super 71” bag for second place. New 2023 AOY Standings leader Steve Eckstein finished third with 69.25”, good for 3rd place. Collectively the field of 12 caught an almost 45” on average on a good day but tough day due to the recent cold front. Three fish caught scored over 17” so you know its just heating up. The field will be back in action for Stage 3 at the GMR Sidney/Piqua locations on June 4th.
NAPRA would like to thank its sponsors of Stage 2 including Rocky Bottom Baits, Pradco Outdoor Brands, Big Hammer Lures, and Lee's Chicken - Miami Valley.
RESULTS
1st Aaron Newell 78.25
2nd David Craig 71
3rd Steve Eckstein 69.25
4th Ryan Bucker 67
5th Tony Herald 55.75
6th Shaun Gardner 53
7th Dave Schaller 52
8th Pete Ziehler 51
9th Phillip Heald 37
10th Cole Ward 21.5 (tiebreaker over)
11th Dave Bialszewski 21.5
12th Ryan Evans 16
STAGE 3- GMR SIDNEY
NAPRA NEWS: Newell Sets Record! Wins Elite #3
Aaron Newell, on the strength of 86 inches shatters Brett Swanson's 81" total that has been on the books since 2016, to claim the YUM Elite Stage 3 on the GMR. The average bag was 71" and quite a massive log jam for second to fifth place. 2023 Rookie Ryan Bucker was second with 78.5" including a 22" hybrid! Third was Ralph Evans with 76" followed by Steve Eckstein's 74".
The Elite field will host Wade War IX next week at Three Creeks Park near Groveport, Ohio.
Thank you to sponsors DAC Baits, Palmer's Custom Baits, lurenet.com, Hemisphere Coffee Roasters, and Big Hammer Lures for sponsoring Stage 3!
Aaron Newell, on the strength of 86 inches shatters Brett Swanson's 81" total that has been on the books since 2016, to claim the YUM Elite Stage 3 on the GMR. The average bag was 71" and quite a massive log jam for second to fifth place. 2023 Rookie Ryan Bucker was second with 78.5" including a 22" hybrid! Third was Ralph Evans with 76" followed by Steve Eckstein's 74".
The Elite field will host Wade War IX next week at Three Creeks Park near Groveport, Ohio.
Thank you to sponsors DAC Baits, Palmer's Custom Baits, lurenet.com, Hemisphere Coffee Roasters, and Big Hammer Lures for sponsoring Stage 3!
WADE WAR 2023
FORTHCOMING
STAGE 4- LMR TAILWATERS
FORTHCOMING
STAGE 5- OPEN FISHING
FORTHCOMING
STAGE 6- LMR LOVELAND
FORTHCOMING
STAGE 7- GMR TIPP/DAYTON
FORTHCOMING
NAPRA CUP
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