TOPWATER TEAM MEMBER WINS ANGLER OF THE YEAR!

Congrats to TEAM TOPWATER member, Josh Bertrand on winning ANGLER OF THE YEAR for the Bassmasters Central Opens and qualifying for the Elite Series. Hard work and dedication pays off!

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!

BRANDON PALANIUK of TEAM TOPWATER day 1 first place at Bull Shoals

BULL SHOALS, AK -- Brandon Palaniuk was the last angler to launch his boat for the Bassmaster Elite Series TroKar Quest on Bull Shoals Lake in Mountain Home, Ark., today, and he was the last to weigh-in, but his Day 1 finish was first with a catch of 21 pounds, 9 ounces. That included the Carhartt Big Bass of the day, a 5-pound, 11-ounce largemouth.

Palaniuk will take the lead at launch tomorrow, but he started Day 1 with some trepidation.

“Being the last boat out, I was a little bit nervous about where I was going to start,” Palaniuk said. “I ran to the first place, and I didn’t really have anything going. I started jumping around. The next spot I went to, I caught one about 3 pounds. I was still thinking and deciding if I was doing the right thing and then at the next spot, I pulled up and caught that 5-11 and then a 5 ½-pounder. Then I knew I was doing the right deal, and just ground it out all day.”

Using a technique he found in practice fishing, Palaniuk boated the five bass that put him in the lead, including mostly fat prespawners.

“I’m running around, covering a lot of water, fishing a lot of different stuff. Just kind of junk fishing so far, which is kind of a scary deal but I’m hoping it will hold up,” Palaniuk said.
In taking the first day lead, Palaniuk hopes that momentum will carry through the tournament.

“It’s huge; it’s everything,” Palaniuk said. “In this sport it’s so mental. Once you catch that first big one, it lets you know you’re kind of doing the right thing. Then you catch another big one, and it kind of compounds. It gives you that much more confidence to keep doing the same thing throughout the day.”

Palaniuk said the second round Friday may require a different approach. Conditions were sunny and calm today, and he saw improved water clarity from practice days. But with rain coming in and temperatures dropping overnight, he plans to make adjustments as he goes.

“When I caught that big one today, I wasn’t real calm, I was jacked up,” Palaniuk said. “But it’s important to stay calm so you can make those adjustments. You can’t be really bull headed and stubborn and try to make something work when it’s not.”

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 Rages ON!

TEAM TOPWATER continues to Rage On! Congratulations to Tommy Jonovich and Josh Bertrand for winning the MBC Super Teams tournament held on November 12, 2011 at Lake Pleasant with a total weight of 13.26lbs getting them checks totaling $1,441! Beating the field by over 8lbs on a tough day on the water! These guys seem unstoppable! This is like Tommy and Josh's 4th 1st place winning in the last 6 weeks!
US Anglers Choice on Roosevelt Lake was a great tournament for us too- with the BIG STICK John Murray winning first place and new Team Topwater member Scott Owens following him in 6th place.

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!

FLETCHER SHRYOCK MAKES THE ELITES!!

He did it!! Team Topwater's Fletcher Shryock made the Bassmaster Elite's by placing 9th overall in the Northern Opens! We are so proud and extend a special congratulations to Fletcher for his hard work!!

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!!