1st place winners Eddie Kelly and Robert Crutcher, from St Louis, MO, weighed 3 fish for 8-41 Lbs winning $1,666.00, including Eddie’s big bass money and Eddie’s $250.00 in Ranger Cup Bonus Money. They found fish hitting up the Illinois River and Alton Marina, in about 4 feet of water, using black/blue brush hogs. Eddie is 62 and is retired. Robert is 47 and is a chef. Nameoki Village Marine and 21st Century Bass Club sponsor them. 

2nd place winner Joe Walch, from Arnold, MO, weighed in 4 fish for 6-37 Lbs winning $504.00. Joe caught his fish on black/chart salt craws, flippin creeks and harbors in the Alton Pool area, in shallow water. Joe is 43 and is an AC Tech. 

3rd place winners Chris and Tim Randell, from St Charles, MO, weighed in 3 fish for 5-22 Lbs winning $216.00. They flipped Strike King 3X melon colored craws, around the middle pool area in about 1-3 feet of water. Chris is 44 and is an electrician. Tim is 16 and is a student. Strike King, Pro Craft, Mercury, St Charles Boat & Motors and BWSTA sponsor them. 

David Smith, from House Springs, MO, won second big bass and $120.00 with his 2-88 Lb bass. 

14 boats weighed in 28 fish for 44-70 Lbs. 0-5 fish limits. River level 15.8, water temp 52-62, weather sunny and clear skies, temp 70’s. 26 teams

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