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Texas' Janet Parker out of contention for Bassmaster Elite Series
By djkimmel on Oct 22, 2011 | In Bass Tournaments, BASS Elites, BASS Opens, BASS, Pro Anglers, Central
B.A.S.S. News
BRANSON, Mo. — Janet Parker fell out of contention Friday for a Bassmaster Elite Series berth in 2012.
The bass pro from Little Elm, Texas, finished in 100th place in the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open on Table Rock Lake, knocking her out of the top five in the circuit’s points race. She was aiming to garner a top-5 invitation to turn Elite and become the first female Elite pro in the sport’s history.
Lady luck at Table Rock for Texas' Janet Parker
By djkimmel on Oct 22, 2011 | In BASS Elites, BASS, Pro Anglers
B.A.S.S. News
BRANSON, Mo. — Kevin VanDam has his cookies, Boyd Duckett his red shoes, Ish Monroe his sandwiches. Scratch any superstar fishing pro and you’ll find some sort of lucky charm he or she would not leave home without. Janet Parker of Little Elm, Texas, is no different.
B.A.S.S. Reporter's Notebook: Miller's second chance — squared
By djkimmel on Oct 21, 2011 | In Bass Tournaments, BASS, Bassmaster Classic
B.A.S.S. News
B.A.S.S. Reporter’s Notebook: Miller’s second chance — squared; A walk-through of Walker’s truck; New sponsor for new Elite Series angler Card; and … First lady?
Miller’s second chance — squared: It’s déjà vu this week for 27-year-old Jared Miller: Once again, he’s in position to qualify for the Bassmaster Elite Series.
Fifth in points in the 2011 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open circuit, Miller could earn an Elite Series invitation if he does well at this week’s season finale on Table Rock Lake, Oct. 20-22 out of Branson, Mo.
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The spotlight's on Janet Parker
By djkimmel on Oct 7, 2011 | In BASS Elites, BASS Opens, BASS, Pro Anglers
B.A.S.S. News
B.A.S.S. Reporter’s Notebook: The spotlight’s on Janet Parker; Elite Series Marshal registration opens next week; Shryock almost quit; and … Who will win the Mercury Films Fest?
The spotlight’s on Janet Parker: As the first woman with a rock-solid chance at qualifying for the Bassmaster Elite Series, Janet Parker of Little Elm, Texas, is garnering a lot of media attention.
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Women are making their mark in the Opens
By djkimmel on Mar 8, 2011 | In Bass Tournaments, BASS Opens, BASS, Pro Anglers, Central
B.A.S.S. News
Janet Parker, Lisa Sternard, Jan Heavener, Sabrina Thompson and Debra Hengst are among the former Women’s Bassmaster Tour anglers who now compete in the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open tour.
At last week’s Open on Lewisville Lake in Texas, Parker of Little Elm, Texas, posted a sixth-place finish in a field of 159 pros. She made it into the exclusive Top 12 cut for the final day.
Tucker’s Back!
By djkimmel on Feb 27, 2011 | In Bass Tournaments, BASS Opens, BASS, Central
B.A.S.S. News
Expired insurance policy delays his final day takeoff
LEWISVILLE, Texas — In a squeaker on Texas’ Lewisville Lake, Mark Tucker of St. Louis found 12 pounds and an ounce worth of bass to take home his first B.A.S.S. win, $10,000, a Skeeter/Yamaha boat-and-motor package and a berth in the 2012 Bassmaster Classic. His total after three days was 45-15.
Making his Mark: Tucker produces larger bag to increase lead in Lewisville Central Open
By djkimmel on Feb 26, 2011 | In Bass Tournaments, BASS Opens, Central
B.A.S.S. News
LEWISVILLE, Texas — Despite less-than-ideal conditions, Mark Tucker of St. Louis topped his Day 1 catch that increased his lead and put him in position to win on Lewisville Lake.
Tucker Punch: Former Elite angler forges big bag for Central Open lead on Lewisville
By djkimmel on Feb 25, 2011 | In Bass Tournaments, BASS Opens, BASS, Central
B.A.S.S. News
LEWISVILLE, Texas — Mark Tucker, who spent the last 10 years on the Bassmaster Elite Series, found a cozy, out-of-way place Friday on Lake Lewisville.
The angler from St. Louis snuck 16 pounds, 10 ounces to the scales for the Day 1 lead at the first 2011 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open. With 159 boats, the 29,000-acre lake is fishing small, so Tucker had plenty of company on a day that saw rain showers and clearing with afternoon winds steady at 25 mph.
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