1ST PLACE FLW FINISH FOR TEAM TOPWATER!

Towpater Team members, John Hutchins and Ben Dziwulski finish in the top of their league in the FLW Everstart Series- John Hutchins takes home the 1st place trophy and Ben comes in close with a strong 4th place finish! We couldn't be happier with our team!

TEAM TOPWATER's Brandon Palaniuk wins the title at Bull Shoals- $100K!

We couldn't be more proud of our team member, Brandon Palaniuk for his deliverance of class, determination and persistence during this tournament. Don Barone interviewed Brandon and spoke of the innate qualities of an Elite Angler- that it truly comes from deep inside- the desire to make every day worthy of a story one could tell their grandchildren. Well, Palaniuk makes his career one filled with honorable stories and experiences. We are proud of this win, it included a hook to the pinkie and a couple of hours in the Emergency Room. Congratulations to our team member, Brandon!

Team Topwater wins again!

TEAM TOPWATER had another great weekend!

Team member, JP Prouty won another tournament on Lake Garcia. The winning weight was 17lbs 11ozs, just one ounce heavier than 2nd place and second place big fish with a 5lb 8oz large mouth!!

TEAM TOPWATER members Tommy Jonovich & Josh Bertrand grab another win along with over $2000 and $250 Cabelas Angler Cash! A day full of wind, hail, and rain these guys still pulled off another victory! Scott Owens took 5th place in the same tournament.

Team Topwater member JP Prouty wins on Lake Garcia!

Team Topwater member JP Prouty wins another- on Lake Garcia with 19lbs 9oz. In this picture he's carrying 7lbs 2oz and 6lbs 4oz. and wearing TC Boat Shorts.

Team Topwater's Dustin King wins ticket to National Championship

Team Topwater's Dustin King just got back from the BASS Weekend Series Regional Championship on the Tensaw River in Mobile, Alabama. He was extremely blessed never seeing the river before to finish in 6th place and get his ticket to the national championship on Lake Santee Cooper in Novermber. We are extremely excited for him to have the opportunity to represent us up there!

Tommy Jonovich of Team Topwater takes another Championship!

Hats off to all the anglers who qualified and fished the 2011 Allstar Team Tournament Championship. There were an average of 78 teams during the 2010-2011 season and 40 of those teams qualified to fish for the $10,000 first place cash prize. The two day tournament started on Apache Lake where the fishing was off the hook! Half the field weighed in 12 pounds or more and there were two 5’s and a heavy 4 for the top three big bass. Josh Bertrand and Tommy Jonovich lead after day one with 16.78 lbs with Joe Denson and Robin Jackson close on their heels with 16.3 lbs. Craig Harris and Raymond Thoma rounded out the top three with 15.75 lbs, including the 5.74 big bass for that day.

Day two was at Roosevelt and every one was anxious to get on the water. After checking in at 4:30am and sharing a cup of coffee and mini muffins, the anglers all headed down to the launch ramp for boat check and the start of the tournament. Those that headed south were hit with a brief but heavy shower. Fishing was definitely tougher on Rosy as only the top ten teams weighed in 12 pounds or more and only the biggest bass of the tournament beat Apache’s big bass. At the end of the day, it was Ken Howden and Gary Understiller with the heaviest weight at 15.66 lbs, but Josh and Tommy stayed consistent and brought 15.36 lbs to the scales. Chad Harvey and Rob Smook came in third for the day with 14.23 lbs. It was Dean Kruezer that landed the 6.11 lb biggest bass of the tournament.

In the end, it was Josh Bertrand and Team Topwater Clothing's Tommy Jonovich’s two day total of 32.14 lbs that won the first place prize. They took home a total of $12,035, including the options winnings. We are so proud of these two young anglers and congratulate them on their talent and ability to be consistent. Their bag contained one of the top three big bass each day. Creston Carroll and Mike Reynolds came up from 5th to 2nd place with a total weight of 29.46 lbs, earning $1,750. Ken Howden and Gary Understiller’s excellent day on Rosy got them to 3rd place overall with 28.73 lbs. They too earned $1,750.

FLETCHER SHYROCK joins TEAM TOPWATER

TOPWATER CLOTHING adds FLETCHER SHYROCK to the OUTSTANDING group of anglers who make up TEAM TOPWATER.

Fletcher Shryock is 25 years old and on March 26th he accomplished what he considered “the unthinkable.” He won the Lake Norman Southern Bass Master Open. This life changing experience is one that many anglers dream of. With a total 49.9 pounds bag, Fletcher set a new Lake Norman 3-Day Tournament record and this got him a spot at the Bassmaster Classic next February at Red River in Louisiana.

He grew up in the small town of Newcomerstown, Ohio. He had the dream of becoming a pro bass fisherman since he can remember as a child and he pursued it heavily. The natural ability came from his childhood- as Fletcher had only fished competitively for two years as an adult before winning the Southern Open at Lake Norman.

At age 13 Fletcher began racing motocross and earned an AMA Pro Motocross/Supercross license in 2006 which he held for three years. He made one Supercross Main Event within the injury filled three years of competition.

We are happy to have him back in one piece and on the water working hard. Topwater Clothing is proud to have Fletcher as part of the team!!

BRENT ANDERSON joins TEAM TOPWATER!!!

Topwater Clothing adds Brent Anderson to TEAM TOPWATER!

Brent Anderson is a tournament angler with over 10 years experience in competition. He is comes from Kingston Springs, Tennessee and was referred to us by one of our team members, Miles “Sonar” Burghoff.

In 2010 Brent competed in the ABA Bassmaster Weekend Series and placed (7) top ten’s, including a 1st . He won 2nd place at National Championship and KY West Division Angler of the Year.

Brent has immersed himself in the fishing industry. He fishes over 30 local and regional tournaments per year, runs over 40 guide trips per year and submits a monthly article to Sportsman’s Digest. With a work ethic like that, he’s landed himself a place in TEAM TOPWATER. Tear it up Brent!!