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Kansan Brent Chapman finishes in 19th
Two other Kansans, Kingsley and Sprague remain in top 200
State Farm 2003 BassFan.com World Rankings
VanDam Again No. 1 In World After 2003 Season

The 2003 tour regular seasons and championships are over, and once again Kevin VanDam remains the No. 1-ranked angler in the world.

It would be tough to find anyone to whom that was a big surprise since VanDam is and has been fishing at a pace that is so far above his peers it's a little scary: This is the third straight year (the State Farm-BassFan World Rankings are only 3 years old) that VanDam has been the best in the world and he's never relinquished the No. 1 spot.

At one point during the season it looked like he would be overtaken. In April and May, VanDam posted his two worst finishes since mid-March (87th at the Clear Lake Bassmaster and 38th at the Lake Hamilton Bassmaster) and had just a 3 1/2-point lead in World Rankings points over Alton Jones. Jay Yelas was about 5 1/2 points away, and he and Jones were among those vying for BASS Angler of the Year.

But in the next five tour events, including both league championships, VanDam had three Top 10 finishes, a Top 20 and a 34th while Jones and Yelas didn't fish as well (or in some cases at all, on the FLW Tour). As a result, VanDam is back almost to where he started the season in the rankings, and now enjoys a double-digit points lead over No. 2-ranked Kelly Jordon though it should be noted that VanDam's points lead, while still large, has dropped significantly (almost 8 points) from the start of the season.

After the tour regular seasons were over, he said: "This was probably the toughest year for me for several reasons. Weather-wise it was a real tough season to fish. We had a lot of abnormal conditions at the places we went, and at every Bassmaster event this year it rained.

"It also was tough competing in both tours for all the events (15 possible events, from Florida to California). It was physically and mentally probably more mentally taxing. I have a routine I like to go through to be prepared for a tournament, and it takes time. But this year we had no rest period, no time to get set for the next one.

"And when you have a wife and two young kids at home wondering where dad is, that doesn't make it any easier," he noted. "So this season I didn't have the focus I normally have. It was the worst season I've ever had."

How does it feel being the No. 1 angler in the world? Does he feel any pressure to stay there?

"I really don't," VanDam said. "I just go out and try to win every time. Sometimes I miss the mark by a long way, which would hurt your standing in the world rankings, but I'm not really focused on that. You can't let that change the way you fish.

"Winning tournaments is a lot more important than where you're ranked, and the reality is that it's hard to win. Only one guy out of 175 guys will win every time we go out there, and if you start fishing conservatively you're not going to get there.

"At the beginning of my career I worried about cashing a check," he noted. "That helps you with the year-end standings, but it doesn't help you on the money list, that's for sure. Now I'm more mature, I guess, so I can take chances and take a shot at winning."

He reiterated that "most of the time you're going to fail. But occasionally the moon and the stars line up and it's your turn."

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MOVEMENT AFTER THE FLW CHAMPIONSHIP

Following are the State Farm-BassFan World Rankings as updated after the 2003 FLW Championship on the James River. Bear in mind that FLW Tour anglers again have two championships in their scores (since the 2001 FLW Championship was cancelled) and some movement will occur because of that. Notable items:

> Kevin VanDam is No. 1 in the world for the second straight year. That means he has been fishing better than his peers for 4 consecutive years.

> Along with VanDam, Kelly Jordon was the only angler in the Top 5 to fish the FLW Championship, which likely helped him climb into the No. 2 slot.

> Tommy Biffle is back in the Top 10 at 7th.

> FLW Championship winner David Dudley has been gradually moving up in the rankings, and his win helps him crack the Top 10. He's now ranked 8th in the world.

> Clark Wendlandt is back in the Top 15 at 15th.

Also: As with every rankings update, counterintuitive movement can occur. This can be due to several factors, including: the tournament results dropped from 2 years ago (if applicable); and how anglers above and below an angler are fishing/adding/dropping.

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START OF SEASON VS. END OF SEASON

Top 10 in the World

Start of Season

1. Kevin VanDam Kalamazoo, MI 156.440

2. Mark Davis Mt. Ida, AR 136.980

3. Aaron Martens Castaic, CA 131.035

4. Larry Nixon Bee Branch, AR 129.902

5. Rick Clunn Ava, MO 126.560

6. Mike Wurm Hot Springs, AR 122.379

7. Clark Wendlandt Cedar Park, TX 121.370

8. Alton Jones Waco, TX 120.238

9. Dean Rojas Lk. Havasu City, AZ 119.386

10. Tim Horton Muscle Shoals, AL 118.564

End of Season (current)

1. Kevin VanDam Kalamazoo, MI 148.204

2. Kelly Jordon Mineola, TX 136.017

3. Alton Jones Waco, TX 133.12

4. Gary Klein Weatherford, TX 128.786

5. Jay Yelas Tyler, TX 124.354

6. Tim Horton Muscle Shoals, AL 119.679

7. Tommy Biffle Wagoner, OK 117.077

8. David Dudley Manteo, NC 116.099

9. Mark Davis Mt. Ida, AR 115.581

10. Dustin Wilks Enfield, NC 115.059

Notable:

> The most consistent (consistently high-finishing) pros in the world for at least the last 2 years are Kevin VanDam, Alton Jones, Tim Horton and Mark Davis.

> Anglers who started the season ranked in the Top 20 and who are still there include Gary Klein (was 18th), Jay Yelas (was 12th), Clark Wendlandt (was 7th, now 15th), Mike Wurm (was 6th, now 17th) and Brent Chapman (was 14th, now 19th).

> Texas still dominates the Top 10 with three anglers, but for the first time ever North Carolina has two anglers in the Top 10.

Biggest Moves Up

2. Kelly Jordon (from 23rd)

7. Tommy Biffle (from 28th)

8. David Dudley (from 59th)

10. Dustin Wilks (from 42nd)

11. Zell Rowland (from below 100)

13. Greg Hackney (from 49th)

14. Edwin Evers (from 65th)

16. Kenyon Hill (from 56th)

18. Dan Morehead (from 57th)

21. Ron Shuffield (was 90th)

22. Wesley Strader (was 80th)

24. Mark Menendez (was 68th)

38. Shaw E. Grigsby, Jr. (was 89th)

40. Andy Morgan (was 88th)

Notable:

> The higher an angler gets in the rankings, the tougher it is to move up because everyone around you is fishing well.

> Rowland, who had the biggest jump, came "from below 100" as the rankings only went to 100 at the start of the season. Now the Top 200 anglers in the world are ranked.

Biggest Falls

25. Dean Rojas (was 9th)

28. Aaron Martens (was 3rd)

29. Larry Nixon (was 4th)

35. Bud Pruitt (was 13th)

45. Davy Hite (was 19th)

47. David Walker (was 15th)

57. Rick Clunn (was 5th)

Notable:

> Rojas, Martens, Nixon, Hite and Clunn all two-tour pros did poorly on the Bassmaster Tour this year.

> Pruitt started off the season well and was ranked in the Top 10 at one point, but bottomed out at the end.

> Walker wasn't as consistent as Pruitt, but followed a similar path. Three finishes below 100th and one 99th didn't help.

Best Debuts

The best debuts on the rankings, meaning the pros who accumulated 2 years' worth of tour finishes this year, are:

12. John Murray Phoenix, AZ Skeeter/Mercury

33. Roger Boler Slidell, LA Skeeter/Yamaha

41. Andre Moore Scottsdale, AZ Ranger/Evinrude

43. Mike Hawkes Sabinal, TX Nitro (no motor sponsor)

51. Harmon Davis Marlow, OK Ranger/Yamaha

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State Farm-BassFan.com World Rankings -- Final 2003

(all fields separated by 5 spaces)

Rank Name Hometown WR Points

1. Kevin VanDam Kalamazoo, MI 148.204

2. Kelly Jordon Mineola, TX 136.017

3. Alton Jones Waco, TX 133.120

4. Gary Klein Weatherford, TX 128.786

5. Jay Yelas Tyler, TX 124.354

6. Tim Horton Muscle Shoals, AL 119.679

7. Tommy Biffle Wagoner, OK 117.077

8. David Dudley Manteo, NC 116.099

9. Mark Davis Mt. Ida, AR 115.581

10. Dustin Wilks Enfield, NC 115.059

11. Zell Rowland Montgomery, TX 113.852

12. John Murray Phoenix, AZ 113.622

13. Greg Hackney Oak Ridge, LA 112.623

14. Edwin Evers Mannsville, OK 112.334

15. Clark Wendlandt Cedar Park, TX 112.049

16. Kenyon Hill Norman, OK 111.700

17. Mike Wurm Hot Springs, AR 110.587

18. Dan Morehead Paducah, KY 109.341

19. Brent Chapman Shawnee, KS 109.200

20. Roland Martin Clewiston, FL 109.047

21. Ron Shuffield Bismarck, AR 108.992

22. Wesley Strader Spring City, TN 107.406

23. Todd Auten Gastonia, NC 106.314

24. Mark Menendez Paducah, KY 105.942

25. Dean Rojas Grand Saline, TX 103.687

26. Skeet Reese Auburn, CA 103.532

27. Todd Faircloth Jasper, TX 103.218

28. Aaron Martens Castaic, CA 102.777

29. Larry Nixon Bee Branch, AR 102.461

30. Gerald Swindle Hayden, AL 102.402

31. Bill Chapman Salt Rock, WV 102.228

32. John Sappington Wyandotte, OK 101.618

33. Roger Boler Slidell, LA 101.510

34. David Wharton Sam Rayburn, TX 101.443

35. Bud Pruitt Spring, TX 101.191

36. Peter Thliveros Jacksonville, FL 101.142

37. Randy Howell Trussville, AL 100.179

38. Shaw E. Grigsby, Jr. Gainesville, FL 99.548

39. Jeff Kriet Ardmore, OK 99.275

40. Andy Morgan Dayton, TN 98.753

41. Andre Moore Scottsdale, AZ 98.357

42. Paul Elias Pachuta, MS 97.710

43. Mike Hawkes Sabinal, TX 97.256

44. Keith Williams Conway, AR 95.869

45. Davy Hite Prosperity, SC 95.114

46. Scott R. Martin Clewiston, FL 94.818

47. David Walker Sevierville, TN 94.779

48. Pat Fisher Stone Mntn., GA 94.763

49. Alvin Shaw State Road, NC 94.636

50. Tom Mann, Jr. Buford, GA 94.353

51. Harmon Davis Marlow, OK 93.976

52. Rob Kilby Hot Springs, AR 92.955

53. Robert Lee Angels Camp, CA 92.910

54. Dion Hibdon Stover, MO 92.244

55. Stanley Mitchell Fitzgerald, GA 92.025

56. Wes Thomas Hanover, IN 91.705

57. Rick Clunn Ava, MO 91.430

58. Rick Lillegard Atkinson, NH 90.634

59. Ish Monroe Phoenix, AZ 89.974

60. Michael Iaconelli Woodbury Hts., NJ 89.440

61. Gary Yamamoto Mineola, TX 89.372

62. George Cochran Hot Springs, AR 88.977

63. Takahiro Omori Emory, TX 88.682

64. Chris Elliott Raleigh, NC 88.490

65. Elton Luce, Jr. Nederland, TX 87.817

66. Sam Newby Pocola, OK 87.654

67. Mike Surman Boca Raton, FL 87.572

68. Kevin Wirth Crestwood, KY 86.164

69. Terry Bolton, Jr. Paducah, KY 85.424

70. Bernie Schultz Gainesville, FL 85.083

71. Jim Bitter Fruitland Park, FL 83.910

72. Chris Baumgardner Gastonia, NC 83.872

73. Guido Hibdon Gravois Mills, MO 83.617

74. Steve Kennedy Auburn, AL 83.551

75. Joel G. Richardson Kernersville, NC 83.380

76. Tommy Stiles McMinnville, TN 83.140

77. Randy Blaukat Lamar, MO 82.620

78. Jim Moynagh Carver, MN 82.416

79. Shad Schenck Waynetown, IN 82.394

80. Jimmy Millsaps Canton, GA 82.268

81. Roger Crafton Boca Grande, FL 81.816

82. Dale Teaney Williamsburg, OH 81.601

83. Anthony Gagliardi Prosperity, SC 81.310

84. Mickey Bruce Buford, GA 81.046

85. Tracy Adams Wilkesboro, NC 80.596

86. Joe Thomas Milford, OH 80.417

87. Wesley Burnett Hot Springs, AR 79.557

88. O.T. Fears III Sallisaw, OK 78.964

89. Stephen Browning Hot Springs, AR 78.922

90. Randy Alexander London, KY 78.619

91. Randall Hutson Washburn, MO 78.050

92. Donald Eaton Covington, GA 77.803

93. David Fritts Lexington, NC 77.766

94. Darrel Robertson Jay, OK 77.688

95. Jim Tutt Longview, TX 77.258

96. Kevin Vida Clare, MI 77.246

97. Mark Pack Mineola, TX 76.832

98. Dalton Bobo Northport, AL 76.511

99. Brian Snowden Springfield, MO 76.394

100. Ken Cook Meers, OK 76.210

101. John Crews, Jr. Jetersville, VA 76.194

102. Jack L. Wade Knoxville, TN 76.115

103. Allen Armour Norcross, GA 75.479

104. Jack A. Gadlage Logandale, NV 75.318

105. Ray Sedgwick Cross, SC 75.180

106. Curt Lytle Suffolk, VA 74.783

107. Craig Powers Rockwood, TN 74.174

108. Mark Goines Shady Point, OK 73.892

109. Ben Matsubu Mineola, TX 73.888

110. Danny Kirk Bartow, GA 73.158

111. Chip Harrison, Jr. Bremen, IN 73.151

112. Koby Kreiger Osceola, IN 72.998

113. Mike Auten Benton, KY 72.904

114. Dwayne Horton Knoxville, TN 71.989

115. Mike McClelland Springdale, AR 71.881

116. Denny Brauer Camdenton, MO 71.172

117. David Cooke Davidson, NC 70.686

118. J.T. Kenney Frostburg, MD 70.453

119. Stacey D. King Reeds Spring, MO 70.146

120. Kotaro Kiriyama New Milford, NJ 69.818

121. Ken Strickland Oak Ridge, NC 69.611

122. Chris Daniels Clayton, NC 69.151

123. Frank Scalish Cleveland, OH 68.590

124. Guy Eaker Cherryville, NC 68.526

125. Sandy Melvin Boca Grande, FL 68.517

126. Jack Bell Kane, PA 68.402

127. Chuck Economou Redington Bch., FL 67.990

128. Danny Correia Marlboro, MA 67.937

129. Marty Stone Linden, NC 67.835

130. Brett Hite Phoenix, AZ 67.479

131. Tony Couch Buckhead, GA 66.902

132. Jeffrey Thomas Broadway, NC 66.268

133. Rick Morris Virginia Beach, VA 65.390

134. Scott Rook Little Rock, AR 65.107

135. Mark Tyler Concord, CA 65.037

136. Tommy Martin Hemphill, TX 63.846

137. Warren Wyman Castaic, CA 63.707

138. Yusuke Miyazaki Mineola, TX 63.569

139. Pete Gluszek Franklinville, NJ 62.766

140. Mark Rizk Redding, CA 62.272

141. Robert Beatty Clermont, FL 61.541

142. Mark Rose Marion, AR 61.404

143. Frank Ippoliti Mt. Airy, MD 60.929

144. Jim Nolan Bull Shoals, AR 60.600

145. Kim Stricker Howell, MI 60.556

146. Keith Green Arkadelphia, AR 60.443

147. Charles Ingram Santa Fe, TN 60.191

148. Joel Baker Talala, OK 59.741

149. Mark Rogers Naples, FL 59.487

150. Carl Svebek III Sam Rayburn, TX 59.020

151. Chad Brauer Osage Beach, MO 58.887

152. Ricky Shumpert Lexington, SC 58.673

153. Terry Baksay Monroe, CT 57.841

154. Steve Daniel Clewiston, FL 56.113

155. Aaron A. Hastings Boonsboro, MD 55.645

156. David Lauer South Bend, IN 55.493

157. Mark Hardin Canton, GA 54.979

158. Greg Pugh Cullman, AL 54.270

159. Jerry Williams Conway, AR 54.224

160. Cecil Kingsley Lawrence, KS 54.120

161. Tom Burns Carbondale, IL 53.980

162. Terry Segraves Kissimmee, FL 53.586

163. Johnny McCombs Mount Olive, AL 53.492

164. Eric Holt Galena, MO 53.213

165. Mark Tucker Kirkwood, MO 52.814

166. Sam Swett Covington, LA 52.772

167. Rick Gasaway Kennesaw, GA 52.560

168. Johnny Lesesne Blue Ridge, GA 52.549

169. Jimmi Leuthner Vernon, VT 52.306

170. Tim Loper Terry, MS 51.491

171. Jim Murray, Jr. Arabi, GA 51.117

172. Marty Fourkiller Cyril, OK 50.124

173. Charlie Hartley Grove City, OH 49.818

174. Charlie Youngers Oviedo, FL 49.720

175. Carl Maxfield Summerville, SC 49.128

176. Eddie Woody N. Little Rock, AR 48.976

177. Jim Carnell Muskogee, OK 48.223

178. Randy Dearman Onalaska, TX 48.161

179. Roger Schofield Killen, AL 48.105

180. Doug Garrett Cabot, AR 47.596

181. Greg Carpenter Royal, AR 47.298

182. Darren Wolf Longview, TX 46.617

183. Rickie Harp Cottondale, AL 46.102

184. Gerald Gostenik Dearborn, MI 45.927

185. Shane Allman Sam Rayburn, TX 45.888

186. Tom Dolin Palatine Bridge, NY 45.572

187. Mark Sabbides Bastrop, LA 45.367

188. Robert Karbas, Jr. Wake Forest, NC 45.197

189. Mike Hicks Richmond, VA 44.392

190. Michael Johnson Talking Rock, GA 44.315

191. Ralph Laster, Jr. Camdenton, MO 44.233

192. Jeff Magee Mendenhall, MS 43.915

193. Jimmy Houston Cookson, OK 43.476

194. Art Ferguson III St. Clair Shores, MI 41.859

195. James Sprague Kansas City, KS 41.852

196. Sean Stickler Ft. Lauderdale, FL 39.783

197. Scott Browning Franklin, NC 39.758

198. Tim Sainato Branson, MO 38.666

199. Glen Chappelear Acworth, GA 38.230

200. John Sisemore Farmington, AR 37.981

Kansan Brent Chapman still in 12th
Two other Kansans, Kingsley and Sprague remain in top 200
State Farm 2003 BassFan.com World Rankings
VanDam continues as No. 1-Ranked Angler
after Classic

Following are the State Farm-BassFan World Rankings as updated after the Bassmaster Classic championship in New Orleans, La.

A few notes on movement:

> Kevin VanDam remains No. 1 even though he loses his Classic win from 2 years ago in the formula (the World Rankings use a rolling 2 years of data). However, his 15-point margin from before the Classic shrinks to less than half of that. To be caught in the rankings, he will have to stop being the most consistent high-finisher in the world, or someone else will have to surpass him.

> Alton Jones and Kelly Jordon were 2nd and 3rd in the world before the Classic, and are still there. But Jones finished 7th at the Classic to Jordon's 24th, which contributes to an increase in the points between them.

> Jay Yelas' points actually increase vs. his points before the Classic, but Gary Klein moves past him into 4th, in part due to Klein's 2nd-place finish (Yelas finished 19th at the Classic).

> Dustin Wilks and Zell Rowland crack the Top 10 for the first time.

> In part on the strength of a good end of the season, Kenyon Hill climbs from 26th to 14th in the world.

> Classic winner Mike Iaconelli jumps from 83rd in the world to 57th.

Calculation Notes

> Do not expect massive shifts in the rankings. The Classic receives a lot of hype, but statistically it is a tour championship. That means it receives more weight in the rankings formula than a regular-season event, nothing more.

> It will look like more Bassmaster Tour pros are in the higher slots simply because the FLW Championship hasn't been held yet.

> Some pros might move more than others after the Classic because they now have two Classics in their data whereas before they had just one (i.e., they didn't fish in the 2001 Classic, but did fish 2002 and 2003), and vice versa.

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State Farm-BassFan.com World Rankings

1 Kevin VanDam Kalamazoo, MI 146.655

2 Alton Jones Waco, TX 139.305

3 Kelly Jordon Mineola, TX 134.102

4 Gary Klein Weatherford, TX 133.344

5 Jay Yelas Tyler, TX 128.906

6 Tim Horton Muscle Shoals, AL 123.742

7 Mark Davis Mt. Ida, AR 122.078

8 John Murray Phoenix, AZ 118.701

9 Dustin Wilks Raleigh, NC 118.147

10 Zell Rowland Montgomery, TX 116.637

11 Mike Wurm Hot Springs, AR 116.519

12 Brent Chapman Shawnee, KS 115.811

13 Edwin Evers Mannsville, OK 115.528

14 Kenyon Hill Norman, OK 114.225

15 Tommy Biffle Wagoner, OK 114.119

16 Roland Martin Clewiston, FL 114.085

17 Greg Hackney Oak Ridge, LA 109.298

18 Ron Shuffield Bismarck, AR 109.24

19 Dan Morehead Paducah, KY 108.927

20 Clark Wendlandt Cedar Park, TX 108.302

21 Mark Menendez Paducah, KY 107.922

22 Gerald Swindle Hayden, AL 107.537

23 David Dudley Manteo, NC 106.669

24 Skeet Reese Auburn, CA 106.531

25 Bud Pruitt Spring, TX 105.94

26 Todd Faircloth Jasper, TX 105.854

27 Dean Rojas Grand Saline, TX 104.751

28 Peter Thliveros Jacksonville, FL 104.666

29 Wesley Strader Spring City, TN 104.518

30 David Wharton Sam Rayburn, TX 104.349

31 Roger Boler Slidell, LA 104.119

32 Shaw E. Grigsby, Jr. Gainesville, FL 102.947

33 Aaron Martens Castaic, CA 102.831

34 Randy Howell Trussville, AL 102.153

35 John Sappington Wyandotte, OK 101.837

36 Larry Nixon Bee Branch, AR 101.793

37 Davy Hite Prosperity, SC 101.552

38 Jeff Kriet Ardmore, OK 101.362

39 Bill Chapman Salt Rock, WV 101.266

40 Pat Fisher Stone Mntn., GA 98.7

41 Andre Moore Scottsdale, AZ 96.957

42 Andy Morgan Dayton, TN 96.303

43 Tom Mann, Jr. Buford, GA 95.499

44 Scott R. Martin Clewiston, FL 95.256

45 Robert Lee Angels Camp, CA 94.926

46 David Walker Sevierville, TN 94.891

47 Wes Thomas Hanover, IN 94.593

48 Todd Auten Gastonia, NC 94.49

49 Rick Clunn Ava, MO 94.326

50 Takahiro Omori Emory, TX 94.281

51 Paul Elias Pachuta, MS 93.835

52 Dion Hibdon Stover, MO 93.559

53 Ish Monroe Phoenix, AZ 92.889

54 Kevin Wirth Crestwood, KY 92.886

55 Keith Williams Conway, AR 92.194

56 Mike Hawkes Sabinal, TX 91.481

57 Michael Iaconelli Woodbury Hts., NJ 91.465

58 Gary Yamamoto Mineola, TX 91.113

59 Alvin Shaw State Road, NC 90.961

60 Sam Newby Pocola, OK 90.104

61 Bernie Schultz Gainesville, FL 90.102

62 Chris Elliott Raleigh, NC 90.079

63 Elton Luce, Jr. Nederland, TX 89.727

64 Rob Kilby Hot Springs, AR 88.04

65 Stanley Mitchell Fitzgerald, GA 87.038

66 Chris Baumgardner Gastonia, NC 86.911

67 Rick Lillegard Atkinson, NH 86.79

68 George Cochran Hot Springs, AR 86.559

69 Harmon Davis Marlow, OK 86.451

70 Jim Bitter Fruitland Park, FL 85.793

71 Mike Auten Benton, KY 85.192

72 Mike Surman Boca Raton, FL 84.772

73 Guido Hibdon Gravois Mills, MO 84.667

74 Tommy Stiles McMinnville, TN 84.421

75 Dale Teaney Williamsburg, OH 83.964

76 Steve Kennedy Auburn, AL 83.551

77 Joel G. Richardson Kernersville, NC 83.419

78 Tracy Adams Wilkesboro, NC 83.309

79 Joe Thomas Milford, OH 83.177

80 O.T. Fears III Sallisaw, OK 83.084

81 Terry Bolton, Jr. Paducah, KY 82.894

82 Roger Crafton Boca Grande, FL 82.603

83 Stephen Browning Hot Springs, AR 82.422

84 David Fritts Lexington, NC 81.555

85 Randy Blaukat Lamar, MO 81.428

86 Mickey Bruce Buford, GA 81.081

87 Kevin Vida Clare, MI 80.659

88 Brian Snowden Springfield, MO 80.515

89 Jack L. Wade Knoxville, TN 79.975

90 Jim Moynagh Carver, MN 79.791

91 Ken Cook Meers, OK 79.406

92 Anthony Gagliardi Prosperity, SC 79.385

93 Dalton Bobo Northport, AL 79.165

94 Jack A. Gadlage Logandale, NV 79.031

95 Jim Tutt Longview, TX 78.746

96 Randy Alexander London, KY 78.619

97 Mark Pack Mineola, TX 78.582

98 Randall Hutson Washburn, MO 78.05

99 Ray Sedgwick Cross, SC 77.953

100 Donald Eaton Covington, GA 77.803

101 Darrel Robertson Jay, OK 77.688

102 Ben Matsubu Mineola, TX 77.521

103 Curt Lytle Suffolk, VA 76.498

104 Craig Powers Rockwood, TN 76.274

105 Allen Armour Norcross, GA 76.24

106 Kotaro Kiriyama New Milford, NJ 76.079

107 Danny Kirk Bartow, GA 75.285

108 Mike McClelland Springdale, AR 74.972

109 Jimmy Millsaps Canton, GA 74.918

110 Shad Schenck Waynetown, IN 74.694

111 Wesley Burnett Hot Springs, AR 74.657

112 Chip Harrison, Jr. Bremen, IN 74.614

113 Mark Goines Shady Point, OK 73.892

114 Koby Kreiger Osceola, IN 73.653

115 Frank Scalish Cleveland, OH 73.497

116 Denny Brauer Camdenton, MO 73.244

117 Stacey D. King Reeds Spring, MO 73.148

118 Chuck Economou Redington Bch., FL 72.292

119 Guy Eaker Cherryville, NC 72.067

120 Dwayne Horton Knoxville, TN 71.989

121 J.T. Kenney Frostburg, MD 71.123

122 Danny Correia Marlboro, MA 70.416

123 Marty Stone Linden, NC 70.359

124 Brett Hite Phoenix, AZ 70.301

125 Scott Rook Little Rock, AR 69.911

126 Ken Strickland Oak Ridge, NC 69.611

127 David Cooke Davidson, NC 69.461

128 John Crews Jetersville, VA 69.308

129 Chris Daniels Clayton, NC 69.151

130 Tommy Martin Hemphill, TX 68.772

131 Sandy Melvin Boca Grande, FL 68.517

132 Jack Bell Kane, PA 68.402

133 Warren Wyman Castaic, CA 68.386

134 Tony Couch Buckhead, GA 68.208

135 Mark Tyler Concord, CA 67.779

136 Yusuke Miyazaki Mineola, TX 67.198

137 Pete Gluszek Franklinville, NJ 67.142

138 Rick Morris Virginia Beach, VA 67.016

139 Jeffrey Thomas Broadway, NC 66.58

140 Mark Rizk Redding, CA 65.632

141 Keith Green Arkadelphia, AR 64.374

142 Kim Stricker Howell, MI 64.061

143 Mark Rose Marion, AR 62.692

144 Robert Beatty Clermont, FL 61.541

145 Frank Ippoliti Mt. Airy, MD 60.929

146 Chad Brauer Osage Beach, MO 60.849

147 Jim Nolan Bull Shoals, AR 60.6

148 Mark Rogers Naples, FL 60.433

149 Charles Ingram Santa Fe, TN 60.412

150 Steve Daniel Clewiston, FL 60.00

151 Joel Baker Talala, OK 59.741

152 Tom Burns Carbondale, IL 59.533

153 Terry Baksay Monroe, CT 59.29

154 Carl Svebek III Sam Rayburn, TX 59.02

155 Ricky Shumpert Lexington, SC 58.673

156 Aaron A. Hastings Boonsboro, MD 57.058

157 Mark Tucker Kirkwood, MO 56.687

158 Terry Segraves Kissimmee, FL 55.818

159 David Lauer South Bend, IN 55.493

160 Greg Pugh Cullman, AL 54.695

161 Johnny Lesesne Blue Ridge, GA 54.486

162 Mark Hardin Canton, GA 54.439

163 Jerry Williams Conway, AR 54.224

164 Cecil Kingsley Lawrence, KS 54.12

165 Sam Swett Covington, LA 53.502

166 Johnny McCombs Mount Olive, AL 53.492

167 Eric Holt Galena, MO 53.213

168 Carl Maxfield Summerville, SC 53.108

169 Tim Loper Terry, MS 52.889

170 Rick Gasaway Kennesaw, GA 52.56

171 Jimmi Leuthner Vernon, VT 52.306

172 Charlie Youngers Oviedo, FL 52.232

173 Jim Murray, Jr. Arabi, GA 51.879

174 Charlie Hartley Grove City, OH 51.731

175 Marty Fourkiller Cyril, OK 51.605

176 Randy Dearman Onalaska, TX 50.529

177 Doug Garrett Cabot, AR 50.201

178 Darren Wolf Longview, TX 49.529

179 Gerald Gostenik Dearborn, MI 49.268

180 Eddie Woody N. Little Rock, AR 48.976

181 Jim Carnell Muskogee, OK 48.223

182 Jeff Magee Mendenhall, MS 48.051

183 Roger Schofield Killen, AL 47.844

184 Greg Carpenter Royal, AR 47.298

185 Tom Dolin Palatine Bridge, NY 47.26

186 Rickie Harp Cottondale, AL 47.143

187 Mike Hicks Richmond, VA 47.052

188 Mark Sabbides Bastrop, LA 46.85

189 Michael Johnson Talking Rock, GA 46.769

190 Shane Allman Sam Rayburn, TX 45.888

191 Robert Karbas, Jr. Wake Forest, NC 45.197

192 Ralph Laster, Jr. Camdenton, MO 44.233

193 Art Ferguson III St. Clair Shores, MI 43.817

194 Jimmy Houston Cookson, OK 43.743

195 James Sprague Kansas City, KS 41.852

196 Tim Sainato Branson, MO 39.862

197 Sean Stickler Ft. Lauderdale, FL 39.783

198 Scott Browning Franklin, NC 39.758

200 Glen Chappelear Acworth, GA 38.23

Kansan Brent Chapman holds on to 12th
Two other Kansans, Kingsley and Sprague remain in top 200
2003 BassFan.com World Rankings
VanDam is No. 1-Ranked Angler Again
Going Into Classic Championship

NEW ORLEANS, La., July 22, 2003 -- For an amazing third straight year, Kalamazoo, Mich.'s Kevin VanDam is the No. 1-ranked angler in the world going into the Bassmaster Classic championship tournament, which will be held here next week.

Because the statistical State Farm-BassFan.com World Rankings use a rolling two years of tournament data, that means VanDam -- who is called the Tiger Woods of bass fishing -- has been fishing substantially better than his peers for four straight years. But this season was more difficult for him than the others, and at one point it looked like he might be caught in the rankings.

"This was probably the toughest year for me for several reasons," he said. "Weather-wise it was a real tough season to fish. We had a lot of abnormal conditions at the places we went, and at every Bassmaster event this year it rained. It was the Gore-Tex season.

"It also was tough competing in both tours for all the events (15 possible events, from Florida to California). It was physically and mentally -- probably more mentally -- taxing. I have a routine I like to go through to be prepared for a tournament, and it takes time. But this year we had no rest period, no time to get set for the next one.

"And when you have a wife and two young kids at home wondering where dad is, that doesn't make it any easier. So this season I didn't have the focus I normally have. It was the worst season I've ever had."

"Worst" is a relative term when it comes to VanDam. He finished 14th in the BASS points, and finished 22nd in the FLW Tour points though he only fished five of the six events. Also, in the last eight tournaments of the season, he had six Top 20 finishes, three of which were Top 10s.

"I just go out to do the best I can," he said about his No. 1 ranking. "This year, because of the weather and the schedule, I was fortunate that I didn't have any really bad tournaments. Also, the rankings are based over the last couple of years and last year was a pretty solid year for me. That's probably what carried me this year."

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A popular question is why Jay Yelas, the reigning Classic champ and current BASS Angler of the Year, isn't No. 1 in the State Farm-BassFan.com World Rankings. Right now he is third, behind VanDam and Texas' Alton Jones. Following are some quick statistical notes on the matter, followed by Yelas feelings on the matter.

Statistical Notes

> Titles reflect performance, but don't tell the whole story.

> Right now, because the rankings use a rolling two years of data, both VanDam (2001 Classic winner) and Yelas (2002 Classic winner) have a Classic win counted in their world rankings points.

> This year Yelas was first in the BASS points and VanDam was 14th. Last year VanDam was second in the points (for the third year in a row) and Yelas was 27th. On the FLW Tour, this year VanDam finished 22nd in the points and Yelas finished 157th. Last year Yelas was first in the points, but VanDam was second.

> VanDam had six Top 20 finishes in the last eight tour events, and Yelas had three. Yelas also had a terrible finish (119th) at the second-to-last tour event of the season (the Kentucky Lake FLW) and didn't fish the last event (the Wheeler FLW).

> Bear in mind that the rankings are over a rolling two years, so there is a slight lag in some movement. Whether that means Yelas will move up in the future remains to be seen.

Yelas Statement

"I've talked to a lot of fans who wanted to know why I'm not ranked No. 1, but I think the rankings are dead on. I didn't have a spectacular year last year. I just had a spectacular tournament (the Classic) last year, and some good, solid fishing this year. And I ended up winning (BASS) Angler of the Year by a very small margin. Kevin and Alton have had higher average finishes than me. This year I bombed out on the FLW Tour, and last year I won FLW Angler of the Year and just did mediocre on the Bassmaster Tour. That's why I'm down a little in the rankings."

About the Rankings

The State Farm-BassFan.com World Rankings are the only statistical world rankings of professional fishermen, and are the sport's official rankings thanks to their endorsement by the Professional Anglers Association, the player's association of professional bass fishermen. The rankings are based on angler performance on the Bassmaster and FLW tours. These are the top tours in the sport and attract the top fishermen. The BassFan.com methodology ensures that anglers who fish only one tour are not at a disadvantage versus anglers who fish both tours. Rather, anglers who fish more events (or both tours) have more chances to move up or down than anglers who fish fewer events.

New Jersey-based BassFan LLC provides the world's only daily coverage of professional fishing. Its website, BassFan.com, receives more traffic than any other fishing website in the world, and is home to the State Farm-BassFan.com World Rankings.


State Farm-BassFan.com World Rankings

1. Kevin VanDam Kalamazoo, MI 147.967

2. Alton Jones Waco, TX 132.655

3. Kelly Jordon Mineola, TX 131.652

4. Jay Yelas Tyler, TX 127.331

5. Gary Klein Weatherford, TX 123.544

6. Mark Davis Mt. Ida, AR 121.378

7. Tim Horton Muscle Shoals, AL 119.192

8. John Murray Phoenix, AZ 116.426

9. Tommy Biffle Wagoner, OK 115.782

10. Mike Wurm Hot Springs, AR 115.206

11. Edwin Evers Mannsville, OK 114.741

12. Brent Chapman Shawnee, KS 113.361

13. Dustin Wilks Raleigh, NC 113.335

14. Bud Pruitt Spring, TX 112.152

15. Clark Wendlandt Cedar Park, TX 111.189

16. Zell Rowland Montgomery, TX 108.937

17. Dan Morehead Paducah, KY 108.927

18. Roland Martin Clewiston, FL 108.573

19. Dean Rojas Grand Saline, TX 107.901

20. Ron Shuffield Bismarck, AR 107.490

21. Aaron Martens Castaic, CA 107.381

22. David Wharton Sam Rayburn, TX 106.974

23. David Dudley Manteo, NC 106.669

24. Larry Nixon Bee Branch, AR 105.905

25. Skeet Reese Auburn, CA 105.831

26. Kenyon Hill Norman, OK 104.950

27. Todd Faircloth Jasper, TX 104.716

28. Greg Hackney Oak Ridge, LA 103.873

29. David Walker Sevierville, TN 102.941

30. Gerald Swindle Hayden, AL 102.200

31. John Sappington Wyandotte, OK 101.837

32. Mark Menendez Paducah, KY 101.709

33. Roger Boler Slidell, LA 101.669

34. Robert Lee Angels Camp, CA 101.401

35. Bill Chapman Salt Rock, WV 101.266

36. Wesley Strader Spring City, TN 100.668

37. Pat Fisher Stone Mntn., GA 98.700

38. Shaw E. Grigsby, Jr. Gainesville, FL 98.397

39. Randy Howell Trussville, AL 98.128

40. Peter Thliveros Jacksonville, FL 97.229

41. Paul Elias Pachuta, MS 97.072

42. Gary Yamamoto Mineola, TX 96.975

43. Andre Moore Scottsdale, AZ 96.957

44. Rick Clunn Ava, MO 96.863

45. Andy Morgan Dayton, TN 96.303

46. Jeff Kriet Ardmore, OK 96.287

47. Davy Hite Prosperity, SC 96.214

48. Scott R. Martin Clewiston, FL 95.256

49. Takahiro Omori Emory, TX 94.981

50. Tom Mann, Jr. Buford, GA 94.974

51. Kevin Wirth Crestwood, KY 94.811

52. Wes Thomas Hanover, IN 94.593

53. Todd Auten Gastonia, NC 94.490

54. Dion Hibdon Stover, MO 93.559

55. Keith Williams Conway, AR 92.194

56. Ish Monroe Phoenix, AZ 91.489

57. Mike Hawkes Sabinal, TX 91.481

58. Alvin Shaw State Road, NC 90.961

59. Sam Newby Pocola, OK 90.104

60. Bernie Schultz Gainesville, FL 90.102

61. Chris Elliott Raleigh, NC 90.079

62. Chris Baumgardner Gastonia, NC 89.886

63. George Cochran Hot Springs, AR 89.446

64. Elton Luce, Jr. Nederland, TX 88.502

65. Rob Kilby Hot Springs, AR 88.128

66. Rick Lillegard Atkinson, NH 88.103

67. O.T. Fears III Sallisaw, OK 87.284

68. Stanley Mitchell Fitzgerald, GA 87.038

69. Harmon Davis Marlow, OK 86.451

70. Stephen Browning Hot Springs, AR 85.660

71. Jim Bitter Fruitland Park, FL 85.093

72. Mike Surman Boca Raton, FL 84.772

73. Guido Hibdon Gravois Mills, MO 84.667

74. David Fritts Lexington, NC 84.005

75. Dale Teaney Williamsburg, OH 83.964

76. Steve Kennedy Auburn, AL 83.551

77. Joel G. Richardson Kernersville, NC 83.419

78. Tracy Adams Wilkesboro, NC 83.309

79. Joe Thomas Milford, OH 83.177

80. Terry Bolton, Jr. Paducah, KY 82.894

81. Roger Crafton Boca Grande, FL 82.603

82. Randy Blaukat Lamar, MO 82.478

83. Michael Iaconelli Woodbury Hts., NJ 82.015

84. Tommy Stiles McMinnville, TN 81.796

85. Mickey Bruce Buford, GA 81.081

86. Kevin Vida Clare, MI 80.659

87. Brian Snowden Springfield, MO 80.515

88. Jack A. Gadlage Logandale, NV 79.906

89. Jim Moynagh Carver, MN 79.791

90. Ken Cook Meers, OK 79.406

91. Anthony Gagliardi Prosperity, SC 79.385

92. Kotaro Kiriyama New Milford, NJ 79.229

93. Dalton Bobo Northport, AL 79.165

94. Jim Tutt Longview, TX 78.746

95. Randy Alexander London, KY 78.619

96. Mark Pack Mineola, TX 78.582

97. Randall Hutson Washburn, MO 78.050

98. Ray Sedgwick Cross, SC 77.953

99. Donald Eaton Covington, GA 77.803

100. Darrel Robertson Jay, OK 77.688

101. Ben Matsubu Mineola, TX 77.521

102. Mike Auten Benton, KY 76.617

103. Craig Powers Rockwood, TN 76.274

104. Allen Armour Norcross, GA 76.240

105. Scott Rook Little Rock, AR 75.861

106. Jack L. Wade Knoxville, TN 75.600

107. Danny Kirk Bartow, GA 75.285

108. Mike McClelland Springdale, AR 74.972

109. Jimmy Millsaps Canton, GA 74.918

110. Shad Schenck Waynetown, IN 74.694

111. Wesley Burnett Hot Springs, AR 74.657

112. Chip Harrison, Jr. Bremen, IN 74.614

113. Dwayne Horton Knoxville, TN 74.089

114. Frank Scalish Cleveland, OH 74.022

115. Mark Goines Shady Point, OK 73.892

116. Marty Stone Linden, NC 73.422

117. Koby Kreiger Osceola, IN 73.303

118. Denny Brauer Camdenton, MO 73.244

119. Stacey D. King Reeds Spring, MO 73.148

120. Chuck Economou Redington Bch., FL 72.904

121. Danny Correia Marlboro, MA 72.253

122. Tommy Martin Hemphill, TX 72.184

123. Guy Eaker Cherryville, NC 72.067

124. J.T. Kenney Frostburg, MD 71.123

125. Brett Hite Phoenix, AZ 70.301

126. Ken Strickland Oak Ridge, NC 69.611

127. David Cooke Davidson, NC 69.461

128. John Crews Jetersville, VA 69.308

129. Chris Daniels Clayton, NC 69.151

130. Mark Tyler Concord, CA 68.566

131. Sandy Melvin Boca Grande, FL 68.517

132. Jack Bell Kane, PA 68.402

133. Warren Wyman Castaic, CA 68.386

134. Tony Couch Buckhead, GA 68.208

135. Curt Lytle Suffolk, VA 67.748

136. Yusuke Miyazaki Mineola, TX 67.198

137. Pete Gluszek Franklinville, NJ 67.142

138. Rick Morris Virginia Beach, VA 67.016

139. Keith Green Arkadelphia, AR 66.737

140. Jeffrey Thomas Broadway, NC 66.580

141. Mark Rizk Redding, CA 65.632

142. Kim Stricker Howell, MI 64.061

143. Mark Rose Marion, AR 62.692

144. Robert Beatty Clermont, FL 61.541

145. Frank Ippoliti Mt. Airy, MD 60.929

146. Chad Brauer Osage Beach, MO 60.849

147. Jim Nolan Bull Shoals, AR 60.600

148. Mark Rogers Naples, FL 60.433

149. Charles Ingram Santa Fe, TN 60.412

150. Steve Daniel Clewiston, FL 60.000

151. Joel Baker Talala, OK 59.741

152. Tom Burns Carbondale, IL 59.533

153. Terry Baksay Monroe, CT 59.290

154. Carl Svebek III Sam Rayburn, TX 59.020

155. Ricky Shumpert Lexington, SC 58.673

156. Aaron A. Hastings Boonsboro, MD 57.058

157. Mark Tucker Kirkwood, MO 56.687

158. Terry Segraves Kissimmee, FL 55.818

159. David Lauer South Bend, IN 55.493

160. Greg Pugh Cullman, AL 54.695

161. Johnny Lesesne Blue Ridge, GA 54.486

162. Mark Hardin Canton, GA 54.439

163. Jerry Williams Conway, AR 54.224

164. Cecil Kingsley Lawrence, KS 54.120

165. Sam Swett Covington, LA 53.502

166. Johnny McCombs Mount Olive, AL 53.492

167. Carl Maxfield Summerville, SC 53.283

168. Eric Holt Galena, MO 53.213

169. Tim Loper Terry, MS 52.889

170. Rick Gasaway Kennesaw, GA 52.560

171. Jimmi Leuthner Vernon, VT 52.306

172. Charlie Youngers Oviedo, FL 52.232

173. Jim Murray, Jr. Arabi, GA 51.879

174. Charlie Hartley Grove City, OH 51.731

175. Marty Fourkiller Cyril, OK 51.605

176. Randy Dearman Onalaska, TX 50.529

177. Doug Garrett Cabot, AR 50.201

178. Darren Wolf Longview, TX 49.529

179. Gerald Gostenik Dearborn, MI 49.268

180. Eddie Woody N. Little Rock, AR 48.976

181. Jim Carnell Muskogee, OK 48.223

182. Jeff Magee Mendenhall, MS 48.051

183. Roger Schofield Killen, AL 47.844

184. Greg Carpenter Royal, AR 47.298

185. Tom Dolin Palatine Bridge, NY 47.260

186. Rickie Harp Cottondale, AL 47.143

187. Mike Hicks Richmond, VA 47.052

188. Mark Sabbides Bastrop, LA 46.850

189. Shane Allman Sam Rayburn, TX 45.888

190. Robert Karbas, Jr. Wake Forest, NC 45.197

191. Ralph Laster, Jr. Camdenton, MO 44.233

192. Art Ferguson III St. Clair Shores, MI 43.817

193. Jimmy Houston Cookson, OK 43.743

194. Michael Johnson Talking Rock, GA 43.269

195. James Sprague Kansas City, KS 41.852

196. Tim Sainato Branson, MO 39.862

197. Sean Stickler Ft. Lauderdale, FL 39.783

198. Scott Browning Franklin, NC 39.758

199. Kevin Kartesz Ludlow, PA 38.366

200. Glen Chappelear Acworth, GA 38.230



Kansan Brent Chapman slips to 12th from 10th
Two other Kansans, Kingsley and Sprague remain in top 200
2003 BassFan.com World Rankings
June 25, 2003 -
Following are the State Farm-BassFan World Rankings as updated after last week's FLW Tour event on Wheeler Lake. (Editors: Please refer to the rankings as the State Farm-BassFan.com World Rankings or the STATE FARM BassFan.com World Rankings. Thank you.)

Notable items:

> Kevin VanDam is once again comfortably in the No. 1 slot after a 4th-place finish at Wheeler. That was his third Top 10 finish in a row, and second Top 10 finish out of the last three. He continues to outfish his peers, and for an amazing third straight year will be the No. 1-ranked angler heading into the BASSMASTERS Classic.

> Alton Jones and Jay Yelas sat out the Wheeler event and paid the price in the rankings. Kelly Jordon, who had been ranked 4th, gained on his fellow Texans and Skeeter/Yamaha pros. While Jones missed the last two FLW events and Yelas finished low at Kentucky Lake and didn't fish Wheeler, Jordon finished about 100 places higher than Yelas at Kentucky Lake and was 17th at Wheeler. In part because of that, he moves past Yelas in the rankings into 3rd and is a mere point behind Jones, in 2nd.

> Gary Klein, who has been alternating bad finishes with Top 20 finishes, hangs on to 5th.

> Thanks in part to a 2nd at Wheeler, Tim Horton moves back into the Top 10 in 7th (he had been 16th).

> Tommy Biffle finished 10th at Wheeler and also climbs back into the Top 10, in 9th (he was 15th).

> FLW Angler of the Year Dan Morehead didn't fish well at Wheeler, but moves up 8 spots to 17th.

> Wheeler winner Aaron Martens climbs from 39th to 21st.
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STATE FARM BassFan.com World Rankings

1 Kevin VanDam Kalamazoo, MI 147.967
2 Alton Jones Waco, TX 132.655
3 Kelly Jordon Mineola, TX 131.652
4 Jay Yelas Tyler, TX 127.331
5 Gary Klein Weatherford, TX 123.544
6 Mark Davis Mt. Ida, AR 121.378
7 Tim Horton Muscle Shoals, AL 119.192
8 John Murray Phoenix, AZ 116.426
9 Tommy Biffle Wagoner, OK 115.782
10 Mike Wurm Hot Springs, AR 115.206
11 Edwin Evers Mannsville, OK 114.741
12 Brent Chapman Shawnee, KS 113.361
13 Dustin Wilks Raleigh, NC 113.335
14 Bud Pruitt Spring, TX 112.152
15 Clark Wendlandt Cedar Park, TX 111.189
16 Zell Rowland Montgomery, TX 108.937
17 Dan Morehead Paducah, KY 108.927
18 Roland Martin Clewiston, FL 108.573
19 Dean Rojas Grand Saline, TX 107.901
20 Ron Shuffield Bismarck, AR 107.490
21 Aaron Martens Castaic, CA 107.381
22 David Wharton Sam Rayburn, TX 106.974
23 David Dudley Manteo, NC 106.669
24 Larry Nixon Bee Branch, AR 105.905
25 Skeet Reese Auburn, CA 105.831
26 Kenyon Hill Norman, OK 104.950
27 Todd Faircloth Jasper, TX 104.716
28 Greg Hackney Oak Ridge, LA 103.873
29 David Walker Sevierville, TN 102.941
30 Gerald Swindle Hayden, AL 102.200
31 John Sappington Wyandotte, OK 101.837
32 Mark Menendez Paducah, KY 101.709
33 Roger Boler Slidell, LA 101.669
34 Robert Lee Angels Camp, CA 101.401
35 Bill Chapman Salt Rock, WV 101.266
36 Wesley Strader Spring City, TN 100.668
37 Pat Fisher Stone Mntn., GA 98.700
38 Shaw E. Grigsby, Jr. Gainesville, FL 98.397
39 Randy Howell Trussville, AL 98.128
40 Peter Thliveros Jacksonville, FL 97.229
41 Paul Elias Pachuta, MS 97.072
42 Gary Yamamoto Mineola, TX 96.975
43 Andre Moore Scottsdale, AZ 96.957
44 Rick Clunn Ava, MO 96.863
45 Andy Morgan Dayton, TN 96.303
46 Jeff Kriet Ardmore, OK 96.287
47 Davy Hite Prosperity, SC 96.214
48 Scott R. Martin Clewiston, FL 95.256
49 Takahiro Omori Emory, TX 94.981
50 Tom Mann, Jr. Buford, GA 94.974
51 Kevin Wirth Crestwood, KY 94.811
52 Wes Thomas Hanover, IN 94.593
53 Todd Auten Gastonia, NC 94.490
54 Dion Hibdon Stover, MO 93.559
55 Keith Williams Conway, AR 92.194
56 Ish Monroe Phoenix, AZ 91.489
57 Mike Hawkes Sabinal, TX 91.481
58 Alvin Shaw State Road, NC 90.961
59 Sam Newby Pocola, OK 90.104
60 Bernie Schultz Gainesville, FL 90.102
61 Chris Elliott Raleigh, NC 90.079
62 Chris Baumgardner Gastonia, NC 89.886
63 George Cochran Hot Springs, AR 89.446
64 Elton Luce, Jr. Nederland, TX 88.502
65 Rob Kilby Hot Springs, AR 88.128
66 Rick Lillegard Atkinson, NH 88.103
67 O.T. Fears III Sallisaw, OK 87.284
68 Stanley Mitchell Fitzgerald, GA 87.038
69 Harmon Davis Marlow, OK 86.451
70 Stephen Browning Hot Springs, AR 85.660
71 Jim Bitter Fruitland Park, FL 85.093
72 Mike Surman Boca Raton, FL 84.772
73 Guido Hibdon Gravois Mills, MO 84.667
74 David Fritts Lexington, NC 84.005
75 Dale Teaney Williamsburg, OH 83.964
76 Steve Kennedy Auburn, AL 83.551
77 Joel G. Richardson Kernersville, NC 83.419
78 Tracy Adams Wilkesboro, NC 83.309
79 Joe Thomas Milford, OH 83.177
80 Terry Bolton, Jr. Paducah, KY 82.894
81 Roger Crafton Boca Grande, FL 82.603
82 Randy Blaukat Lamar, MO 82.478
83 Michael Iaconelli Woodbury Hts., NJ 82.015
84 Tommy Stiles McMinnville, TN 81.796
85 Mickey Bruce Buford, GA 81.081
86 Kevin Vida Clare, MI 80.659
87 Brian Snowden Springfield, MO 80.515
88 Jack A. Gadlage Logandale, NV 79.906
89 Jim Moynagh Carver, MN 79.791
90 Ken Cook Meers, OK 79.406
91 Anthony Gagliardi Prosperity, SC 79.385
92 Kotaro Kiriyama New Milford, NJ 79.229
93 Dalton Bobo Northport, AL 79.165
94 Jim Tutt Longview, TX 78.746
95 Randy Alexander London, KY 78.619
96 Mark Pack Mineola, TX 78.582
97 Randall Hutson Washburn, MO 78.050
98 Ray Sedgwick Cross, SC 77.953
99 Donald Eaton Covington, GA 77.803
100 Darrel Robertson Jay, OK 77.688
101 Ben Matsubu Mineola, TX 77.521
102 Mike Auten Benton, KY 76.617
103 Craig Powers Rockwood, TN 76.274
104 Allen Armour Norcross, GA 76.240
105 Scott Rook Little Rock, AR 75.861
106 Jack L. Wade Knoxville, TN 75.600
107 Danny Kirk Bartow, GA 75.285
108 Mike McClelland Springdale, AR 74.972
109 Jimmy Millsaps Canton, GA 74.918
110 Shad Schenck Waynetown, IN 74.694
111 Wesley Burnett Hot Springs, AR 74.657
112 Chip Harrison, Jr. Bremen, IN 74.614
113 Dwayne Horton Knoxville, TN 74.089
114 Frank Scalish Cleveland, OH 74.022
115 Mark Goines Shady Point, OK 73.892
116 Marty Stone Linden, NC 73.422
117 Koby Kreiger Osceola, IN 73.303
118 Denny Brauer Camdenton, MO 73.244
119 Stacey D. King Reeds Spring, MO 73.148
120 Chuck Economou Redington Bch., FL 72.904
121 Danny Correia Marlboro, MA 72.253
122 Tommy Martin Hemphill, TX 72.184
123 Guy Eaker Cherryville, NC 72.067
124 J.T. Kenney Frostburg, MD 71.123
125 Brett Hite Phoenix, AZ 70.301
126 Ken Strickland Oak Ridge, NC 69.611
127 David Cooke Davidson, NC 69.461
128 John Crews Jetersville, VA 69.308
129 Chris Daniels Clayton, NC 69.151
130 Mark Tyler Concord, CA 68.566
131 Sandy Melvin Boca Grande, FL 68.517
132 Jack Bell Kane, PA 68.402
133 Warren Wyman Castaic, CA 68.386
134 Tony Couch Buckhead, GA 68.208
135 Curt Lytle Suffolk, VA 67.748
136 Yusuke Miyazaki Mineola, TX 67.198
137 Pete Gluszek Franklinville, NJ 67.142
138 Rick Morris Virginia Beach, VA 67.016
139 Keith Green Arkadelphia, AR 66.737
140 Jeffrey Thomas Broadway, NC 66.580
141 Mark Rizk Redding, CA 65.632
142 Kim Stricker Howell, MI 64.061
143 Mark Rose Marion, AR 62.692
144 Robert Beatty Clermont, FL 61.541
145 Frank Ippoliti Mt. Airy, MD 60.929
146 Chad Brauer Osage Beach, MO 60.849
147 Jim Nolan Bull Shoals, AR 60.600
148 Mark Rogers Naples, FL 60.433
149 Charles Ingram Santa Fe, TN 60.412
150 Steve Daniel Clewiston, FL 60.000
151 Joel Baker Talala, OK 59.741
152 Tom Burns Carbondale, IL 59.533
153 Terry Baksay Monroe, CT 59.290
154 Carl Svebek III Sam Rayburn, TX 59.020
155 Ricky Shumpert Lexington, SC 58.673
156 Aaron A. Hastings Boonsboro, MD 57.058
157 Mark Tucker Kirkwood, MO 56.687
158 Terry Segraves Kissimmee, FL 55.818
159 David Lauer South Bend, IN 55.493
160 Greg Pugh Cullman, AL 54.695
161 Johnny Lesesne Blue Ridge, GA 54.486
162 Mark Hardin Canton, GA 54.439
163 Jerry Williams Conway, AR 54.224
164 Cecil Kingsley Lawrence, KS 54.120
165 Sam Swett Covington, LA 53.502
166 Johnny McCombs Mount Olive, AL 53.492
167 Carl Maxfield Summerville, SC 53.283
168 Eric Holt Galena, MO 53.213
169 Tim Loper Terry, MS 52.889
170 Rick Gasaway Kennesaw, GA 52.560
171 Jimmi Leuthner Vernon, VT 52.306
172 Charlie Youngers Oviedo, FL 52.232
173 Jim Murray, Jr. Arabi, GA 51.879
174 Charlie Hartley Grove City, OH 51.731
175 Marty Fourkiller Cyril, OK 51.605
176 Randy Dearman Onalaska, TX 50.529
177 Doug Garrett Cabot, AR 50.201
178 Darren Wolf Longview, TX 49.529
179 Gerald Gostenik Dearborn, MI 49.268
180 Eddie Woody N. Little Rock, AR 48.976
181 Jim Carnell Muskogee, OK 48.223
182 Jeff Magee Mendenhall, MS 48.051
183 Roger Schofield Killen, AL 47.844
184 Greg Carpenter Royal, AR 47.298
185 Tom Dolin Palatine Bridge, NY 47.260
186 Rickie Harp Cottondale, AL 47.143
187 Mike Hicks Richmond, VA 47.052
188 Mark Sabbides Bastrop, LA 46.850
189 Shane Allman Sam Rayburn, TX 45.888
190 Robert Karbas, Jr. Wake Forest, NC 45.197
191 Ralph Laster, Jr. Camdenton, MO 44.233
192 Art Ferguson III St. Clair Shores, MI 43.817
193 Jimmy Houston Cookson, OK 43.743
194 Michael Johnson Talking Rock, GA 43.269
195 James Sprague Kansas City, KS 41.852
196 Tim Sainato Branson, MO 39.862
197 Sean Stickler Ft. Lauderdale, FL 39.783
198 Scott Browning Franklin, NC 39.758
199 Kevin Kartesz Ludlow, PA 38.366
200 Glen Chappelear Acworth, GA 38.230

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