Top 10 FLW Series Western Division anglers set for 2011 Forrest Wood Cup
MINNEAPOLIS — The 2010 FLW Series Western Division Angler of the Year race came down to a two-man showdown at the fourth and final tournament of the season on Lake Roosevelt in Payson, Ariz. In the end, red-hot National Guard pro Brent Ehrler nailed a third-place finish at Roosevelt to beat another one of the hottest young FLW pros on tour, Cody Meyer, with 777 points out of a possible 800.

Ehrler claims elusive FLW Series Western Division Angler of the Year crown
PAYSON, Ariz. – Ever since Keith Espe of New River, Ariz., began tournament bass fishing at the tender age of 16, he had dreamed of winning a major a bass-fishing event. Well, today it finally happened.

Top five FLW Series pros his the open waters of Lake Roosevelt in hopes securing tournament title
PAYSON, Ariz. – As the top five pro finalists departed the Cholla Recreation Site marina shortly after 7 a.m. amidst bluebird skies, sunny conditions and light winds, the remaining competitors had but one thought on their minds – capturing the elusive FLW Series tournament title.

Arizona pro claims top spot at FLW Series Western Division event as top-five cut announced
PAYSON, Ariz. – On the strength of a three-day catch of 35 pounds, 8 ounces, Keith Espe of New River, Ariz., claimed the top spot at the FLW Series event on Lake Roosevelt.

California co-angler captures two FLW Series titles on Lake Roosevelt en route to qualifying for 2011 Forrest Wood Cup
PAYSON, Ariz. – In the end, Jimmy Zanotelli got everything he’d wished for. Heading into the FLW Series event on Lake Roosevelt, Zanotelli was the frontrunner for the FLW Series Western Division Co-angler of the Year title. However, in order to earn that, he’d have to defeat some of the best amateur anglers in the nation.

AOY maneuvering, title chases dominate day three of National Guard FLW Series Western Division competition on Lake Roosevelt
PAYSON, Ariz. – Heading into Friday’s FLW Series competition on Lake Roosevelt, one need not look too far to find a host of compelling storylines which will begin to unfold in earnest throughout the day.

Nevada pro leapfrogs from 12th place to overall lead during second day of FLW Series Western Division competition
PAYSON, Ariz. – Buoyed by a 13-pound, 11-ounce catch, the largest stringer caught all day in the Pro Division, National Guard angler Tim Klinger of Boulder City, Nev., found himself atop the leaderboard at the FLW Series Western Division event on Lake Roosevelt.

FLW Series National Guard Western Division anglers attempt to decipher tricky bass bite on Lake Roosevelt in aftermath of Wednesday’s monsoon-like storm
As the full field departed the Cholla Recreation Site marina shortly after 7 a.m., anglers were greeted by a gorgeous sunrise, bluebird skies and light winds. But while the external weather conditions couldn’t have been more different, anglers weren’t entirely sure what to expect with regard to the bass bite.

California pro overcomes rough weather, tough bass bite to take lead during first day of Western Division competition
PAYSON, Ariz. – Persevering through torrential rains, lightning storms and an extremely difficult bass bite, Jeff Michels of Lakehead, Calif., snared the lead with a 13-pound, 15-ounce catch during the opening day of FLW Series Western Division competition on Lake Roosevelt.

FLW Series Western anglers greeted by heavy rains on day one at Lake Roosevelt
ROOSEVELT, Ariz. — The irony of convening in the Arizona desert only to get soaked by heavy rain on the opening day of FLW Series competition was not lost on the anglers fishing this week on Lake Roosevelt.

Western Division Angler of the Year title on the line
PAYSON, Ariz. – The FLW Series will visit Lake Roosevelt in Payson, Ariz., Sept. 22-25 for the final stop of the National Guard Western Division circuit. Hosted by the Town of Payson, the tournament will feature as many as 300 top bass anglers casting for top awards up to $50,000 in the Pro Division and a Ranger 177TR with a 90 horsepower Evinrude or Yamaha outboard in the Co-angler Division.

California pro Donald Davis pulls out victory at FLW Series event on California Delta
STOCKTON, Calif. – After fishing the California Delta for the past 30 years, Donald Davis of Discovery Bay, Calif., continued to search for his big break. Today, it finally happened. Propelled by a massive four-day catch of 79 pounds, 8 ounces, Davis took home the FLW Series title on the California Delta and walked away with a first-place payday of $46,000.

California pro maintains 4-pound lead heading into the final day of FLW Series Western Division competition on California Delta
STOCKTON, Calif. – Despite the incessantly windy conditions, fickle bass bite and stiff level of competition, Donald Davis of Discovery Bay, Calif., proved once again that he is the angler to beat. Bolstered by a total catch of 59 pounds, 15 ounces, Davis walloped the field and maintained first place in the pro standings for the second consecutive day.

California native wins second FLW Series event of career
STOCKTON, Calif. – Gary Haraguchi of San Jose, Calif., didn’t think he even had a chance. Heading back to weigh-in with only four fish in the boat, Haraguchi was mostly concerned with how his body was holding up after a brutal day of fishing on the windswept waters of the California Delta.

California pro records back-to-back 20-pound stringers to grab commanding lead at FLW Series Western Division event on California Delta
STOCKTON, Calif. – Today Donald Davis made it look easy – almost too easy. After boating a 21-pound, 12-ounce sack in Thursday’s competition, Davis brought his two-day total catch to a whopping 41 pounds, 13 ounces to grab the overall lead at the FLW Series event on the California Delta.

Pro Leon Knight grabs top spot at FLW Series Western Division event, Bruno nets co-angler lead
STOCKTON, Calif. – With a weigh-in stage dominated by anecdotes about how difficult it was to catch quality fish on the California Delta during Wednesday’s opening round of tournament action, Leon Knight of Discovery Bay, Calif., had a completely different story to tell.

Caporuscio defies the odds to take home FLW Series title on Lake Mead
LAS VEGAS – In what almost certainly amounts to one of the most improbable stories of triumph and perseverance in the history of National Guard FLW Series competition, Joseph Caporuscio of Coto de Caza, Calif., overcame a daunting list of obstacles to capture his first-ever FLW Series title on Lake Mead.

This episode of FLW Outdoors Podcast recaps the FLW Series Western event on Lake Mead

Top-five pros put everything on the line during final day of National Guard FLW Series Western Division competition on Lake Mead
LAS VEGAS – After three hard-fought days of intense tournament action, the time has come for FLW Series anglers to figuratively push all of their chips into the center of the table. As the top-five finalists departed Callville Bay Resorts Marina shortly after 7 a.m. Saturday morning, their goals were pretty clear – catch the largest stringer possibly in order to make a run at the Lake Mead tournament title and first-place purse of $56,000.

California pro grabs top spot in Pro Division for second consecutive day at FLW Series Western Division tournament on Lake Mead
LAS VEGAS – Despite another day of strong winds and fickle bites, Justin Kerr of Simi Valley, Calif., managed once again to finish the day in first place heading into Saturday’s all-important finals.

California rookie captures first-place after entering first-ever FLW Outdoors event
LAS VEGAS – There’s an old saying that goes, “Good things come to those who wait.” However, in the case of Roland Andrade, you can throw that slogan right out the window as the rookie defied all expectations this week, capturing a co-angler tournament title after entering the very first FLW Outdoors event of his career.

National Guard FLW Series Western Division pros scramble to qualify for Friday’s top-five cut, co-angler champion to be crowned later today
LAS VEGAS — Heading into the third day of FLW Series competition on Lake Mead, plenty of anglers are still trying to figure out what exactly it takes to have success on this desert lake. As the full field departed Callville Bay Resort and Marina shortly after 7 a.m. Friday morning, anglers are desperately searching for the winning formula in an attempt to move up the leaderboard and qualify for today’s all-important top-five cut.

California pro parlays consistency into first-place finish after second day of FLW Series Western Division tournament action
LAS VEGAS – After coughing up numerous double-digit stringers during Wednesday’s competition, it appeared that Lake Mead would finally lose its reputation as one of the most fickle and stingiest fisheries out West. But what a difference a day makes.

National Guard FLW Series Western Division anglers face a variety of tough choices during second day of tournament action on Lake Mead
LAS VEGAS — As the full contingent of FLW Series anglers departed Callville Bay Resort and Marina shortly after 7 a.m. Thursday morning, the field had plenty to ponder as they hit the open waters of a suddenly bountiful Lake Mead. While Lake Mead has produced plenty of fickle bites in the past and been characterized as a predominant largemouth fishery, that appears to have changed.

Amidst blustery conditions, California native grabs top spot at FLW Series Western Division event with day’s only 16-pound catch
LAS VEGAS – Although the winds blew hard starting in the early afternoon hours, reaching gusts upwards of 25 mph, the rough conditions certainly didn’t affect Kevin Johnson of Valencia, Calif., one bit.