Great Lakes Bass Fishing Forum

ROGERSVILLE, Ala. - Before the week began Zack Birge of Blanchard, Okla., couldn't have imaged the way things would ultimately play out for him. At just 23 years old, Birge was able to climb his way to the top of the standings in the Rayovac FLW Series Championship here on Wheeler Lake against some of the biggest names in tournament fishing. His catch of 47 pounds over the three days of competition was enough to secure him the title by 7 pounds and give him a $50,000 payday as well as a berth in the 2015 Forrest Wood Cup.