BAITWRX Big Bass Bash, presented by AFTCO
Lake of the Ozarks: April 20-21, 2024
What a weekend it was at the 2024 BaitWrx Spring Big Bass Bash, presented by Aftco. Anglers from across the country made their way to central Missouri to take part in one of the largest amateur based fishing tournaments in the country.
Over $335,000 in guaranteed cash and prizes was on the line, including a massive $100,000 top prize to the lucky angler that landed the heaviest bass of the event. The Big Bass Bash also pays hundreds of bi-hourly payouts throughout the weekend, 360 to be exact, totaling over $144,000. Plus, numerous $500 exact weights, a Phoenix Boat drawing, $5,000 food drive drawing..and much more.
We want to thank each and every one of you that attended this event and we hope you had a great time making memories at Lake of the Ozarks. Thank you to all of our amazing sponsors, local businesses and supporters, Tri-County Lodging Association, and the Parks & Conservation department that help make this event possible. We also want to thank our entire staff that work tirelessly to ensure everything runs smoothly and efficiently. We couldn’t do it without all of you!
TINSLEY LANDS $100,000 PAYDAY
Shane Tinsley took home the Grand Prize of $100,000 for his 7.63 lb. giant he caught towards the end of the day on Sunday. Shane hooked into this bass around 2pm on the final day of the event, raced over to the Alhonna Resort weigh-in station, got her on the scales where she weighed in at 7.63 lbs.
With his 1st place bi-hourly time slot win, and the 1st place overall prize, Shane took home an astounding $101,500 payday. Congratulations again to Shane Tinsley, your 2024 Big Bass Bash Champion!
Check out the Lake Expo article for in-depth info on Shane’s winning bass…SEE IT HERE
Andy Ladenberger, of Fenton, MO, placed 2nd overall and took home a $20,000 payday. Andy took the lead early on Saturday with a 7.42 lb. bass that he weighed in at the Alhonna Resort weigh-in station, and held that lead until around 2:30pm on Sunday. Andy caught his fish on a spinnerbait on the back corner of a dock, and said it was “pure luck” when that big girl slammed his bait. Congratulations, Andy!
Jason Rehg, of Wright City, MO, landed a $10,000 payday and 3rd Place Overall with this 7.26 bass. Jason weighed in his winning catch at the Red Oak Resort weigh-in station during the 11am-1pm time slot on Saturday. He landed his bass on a black/blue jig while fishing up the Niangua Arm. Congratulations, Jason!
Steven Reynolds, of St. Louis, MO, wrapped up 4th Place Overall and a $5,000 payday with this 7.25 lb. toad he caught on Saturday during the 11am-1pm time slot. Steven weighed in his winning bass at the Point Randall Resort weigh-in station, and reported catching it on a green pumpkin brush hog just a couple coves down from Point Randall Resort. Congratulations, Steven!
1st place in the Ladies Division went to Debra Kloxin of Arkansas City, KS. Debra caught her 6.12 lb. bass up the Glaize Arm on a black/gold buzzbait and weighed it in at the PB2 weigh-in station on Sunday during the 6:30am-9am time slot. That bass landed Debra a cool $2,200. Congratulations, Debra!
Wild River Jerky - Exact Weight Winners:
$500: Chuck Venable – 3.00 lbs.
$500: Bruce O’Brien – 3.00 lbs.
$500: Will Osbum – 4.00 lbs.
$500: Larry Pahl – 3.00 lbs.
$500: Roger Springs – 4.00 lbs.
$500: Grant Garrett – 3.00 lbs.
$500: Dave Schridde – 3.00 lbs.
$500: Ed Smith-Jack – 3.00 lbs.
$500: Scott Finley – 3.00 lbs.
$500: Kyle Swerczek – 3.00 lbs.
$500: Doug Johnson – 4.00 lbs.
$500: John Mugele – 4.00 lbs.
$500: Seth Sines – 3.00 lbs.
$500: Glen Johnson – 4.00 lbs.
3.16 Exact Weight Winner, sponsored by Midwest Land Group, Land Agent - Justin Swast
$1,000: Braydon Pemberton of Jefferson City, MO
Bonus T-Shirt Winners:
$125: Robert Derickson
$125: Jim Schnable
$125: Heath Hogan
$125: Matt Flacke
$125: Craig Cottam
$125: James Ballard
Early Bird Winners:
$500: Ron Roath – Dixon, IL
$500: Michael Jennewein – DeSoto, MO
$500: Tom Casper – Bartlett, IL
$500: Carey Goldberg – Colorado Springs, CO
$500: Michael King – St. Louis, MO
$500: Jesi Sciortino – Pekin, IL
$500: Tim Pohle – St. Peters, MO
$500: Mitchell Goeke – Affton, MO
$500: Wrangler Jesina – Caldwell, KS
$500: Sean Lynch – Oakville, MO
$500: Kaden Abmeyer – Buffalo, MO
$500: Grant Garrett – Camdenton, MO
Phoenix Boat Drawing:
2024 Phoenix 818 Pro with Mercury 150 Pro XS ($45,000 Retail Value)
Winner: Jonathan Pimentel of Camdenton, MO
Hope House - $5,000 Food Drive Drawing
$5,000: Kara Wattunen of Golden Valley, MN
Anglers Port Marine - Big Bass Bash Entry Raffle
Free entries to the 2024 Fall Big Bass Bash
Tom Harmon – DeSoto, MO
Terry Summers – Cedar Hill, MO
Mike Villani – Troy, MO
Brenda Haarmann – Bourbon, MO
James Brock – St. Charles, MO
BaitWrx - Go Cart Drawing
David Schridde of Rogersville, MO ($3,500 Retail Value)
MADD Free Entry Drawing:
Free entry to the 2024 Fall Big Bass Bash
Gary Enlow of Dittmer, MO
Photo Gallery:
Tournament Results:
Total Paid Out (Cash & Prizes)
Top 4 Overall Payouts: $135,000
Bi-Hourly Payouts: $144,000
Phoenix Draw Boat: $45,000
BaitWrx Go-Cart Drawing: $3,500
Early Bird Drawing: $6,000
Exact Weight Payouts: $15,000
Food Drive Drawing: $5,000
Ladies Bonus Payouts: $1,750
Bonus T-Shirt Payouts: $750
Kid’s Division: $1,800
Big Bass Bash Gift Cards (6): $1,200
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Total Paid Out: $359,000
Upcoming Big Bass Bash Events:
Cherokee Casino Big Bass Bash, presented by Black Rain Ordnance
Grand Lake, OK: June 1-2
BaitWrx Fall Big Bass Bash, presented by Black Rain Ordnance
Lake of the Ozarks, MO: October 5-6
Thank you again to everyone that participated in the Big Bass Bash. We hope you all had a great weekend at Lake of the Ozarks. We also want to thank all of our great sponsors and supporters of this event;
BaitWrx, Aftco, Phoenix Boats, Wild River Jerky, Reinhold Electric, Lew’s, Sunline, Gorilla Grip, Bad Boy Mowers, HuxCo Construction, Tri-County Lodging Association, Bassing Bob, Shoreline Boat & RV Repair, Midwest Land Group: Land Agent – Justin Swast, Vinyl Images, BaitCave Customs, Gamakatsu, Crock O Gator, Surdyke Yamaha, Fitz Fishing, Anglers Port Marine, XTow, Lake Ozarks Dumpster Rental, DA Films, Lake Expo, LakeTV, Concord Village Lions Club, BeatDown Outdoors, Purkleen, MADD.
Thanks to our Host Lodging & Weigh-In Stations
