2024 Cherokee Casino Grove Big Bass Bash, presented by Black Rain Ordnance
Grand Lake, OK: June 1-2, 2024
What a weekend it was at the 2024 Cherokee Casino Grove Big Bass Bash, presented by Black Rain Ordnance. Anglers from across the country made their way to Oklahoma’s, Grand Lake O’ The Cherokees, vying for their shot at the massive $100,000 grand prize for the biggest bass of this event.
We want to thank everyone that participated in this event We hope you all had a great time fishing at Grand Lake and we appreciate all of your support.
Thank you to the Cherokee Casino-Grove, Black Rain Ordnance, Wild River Jerky, Grove Chamber of Commerce, Grove Convention & Tourism Bureau, Hammerhead Marina, Southwinds Marina, McLarty Daniel Chevrolet, Grove Rotary Club, and all of the local businesses and supporters that help make this event possible.
SAVE THE DATE FOR 2025: JUNE 7-8
TORKLESON LANDS $100,000 BASS!
Congratulations to Alex Torkleson, of Coweta, OK, on his huge win at the 2024 Grand Lake Big Bass Bash. Alex weighed in his 6.29 lb. winning bass at the Southwinds Marina weigh-in station during the 10am-12pm time slot on Sunday. He reported catching his winning bass down lake towards the dam on a hair jig in around 20 feet of water.
Alex landed a $100,000 payday for 1st place overall, plus another $1,000 for his time slot win. Congratulations again to Alex Torkleson, your 2024 Grand Lake Big Bass Bash Champion!
Kevin Rich, of Cushing, OK, took 2nd place overall for the event. Kevin weighed in his $15,000 bass at the Southwinds Marina weigh-in station during the 10am-12pm time slot on Sunday.
Kevin caught his fish down lake, dragging a carolina-rig in approximately 13 to 14 feet of water. Congratulations, Kevin, and thank you for fishing the 2024 Grand Lake Big Bass Bash.
3rd Place Overall went to Ronny DeNayer, of Frontenac, KS. Ronny weighed in his 6.19 lb. bass at the Wolf Creek weigh-in station on Sunday during the 10am-12pm time slot.
Ronny reported fishing around the mouth of the Elk River, and caught his $10,000 bass on a soft plastic bait. Congratulations, Ronny!
Rob Greer, of Joplin, MO, took 4th Place Overall for the event. Rob led after Day 1 of the Big Bass Bash, weighing in his 6.18 lb. bass in the first time slot on Saturday at the Wolf Creek weigh-in station. Rob landed a $5,000 payday for his 4th place finish. Congratulations, Rob.
$1,000: 1st Place Ladies Bonus - Terry Buening
WILD RIVER JERKY - EXACT WEIGHT WINNERS
$250: Ronald Smith – 3.00 lbs.
$250: Earl Malone – 4.00 lbs.
$250: Miles McFerron – 4.00 lbs.
$250: Mark Ross – 3.00 lbs.
$250: Glen Lamprecht – 4.00 lbs.
$250: William Simpson – 4.00 lbs.
$250: Dan Ketron – 3.00 lbs.
$250: Devin Mathews – 3.00 lbs.
$250: Eddy May – 3.00 lbs.
$250: Kevin Miller – 3.00 lbs.
EARLY BIRD WINNERS
$250: Andy Baker – Weatherford, OK
$250: Trevis Unger – Benton, KS
$250: Robert Bratton – Owasso, OK
$250: Jace Tatro – Wichita, KS
$250: Tory Daywood – Yutan, NE
$250: Michael Harrell – Chelsea, OK
$250: Eriberto Tejeda – Jimenez – Hollis, OK
$250: Caleb Renner – Anderson, MO
$1,000 BONUS DRAWING AT AWARDS CEREMONY
10 lucky anglers won $100 each at the Awards Ceremony bonus raffle, courtesy of the Big Bass Bash
Photo Gallery:
Tournament Results:
Total Paid Out:
Top 4 Overall Payouts: $130,000
Bi-Hourly Payouts: $66,200
Early Bird Drawing: $2,000
Exact Weight Payouts: $2,500
Ladies Bonus Payouts: $1,750
Bonus T-Shirt Payouts: $375
Kid’s Division: $1,675
Bonus Drawing at Awards Ceremony: $1,000
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Total Paid Out: $205,500
Upcoming Big Bass Bash Event:
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 2024 Grand Lake Big Bass Bash. We hope you all had a great weekend of fishing and fun. We also want to thank all of our great sponsors and supporters of this event;
Cherokee Casino Grove, Black Rain Ordnance, Aftco, Phoenix Boats, Wild River Jerky, Reinhold Electric, Lew’s, Sunline, Gorilla Grip, Bad Boy Mowers, Shoreline Boat & RV Repair, Vinyl Images, BaitCave Customs, Gamakatsu, DA Films, BeatDown Outdoors, Grove Convention & Tourism Bureau, Grove Chamber of Commerce, McLarty Daniel Chevrolet
