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Tampa Bay Bassmasters is a ”one man” bass tournament club based out of Wesley Chapel, FL.

10/03/2026

Harris was a real tough bite, everyone was struggling to put something together. Despite that Bob Stringer is on a roll and has won three in a row. He was flipping grass to catch his limit weighing 8.05lbs.In second place, Adam Dehlinger weighed in 6.51lbs and big fish of 3.73lbs. He was throwing jerk baits in shallow water to catch his fish. In third place, Justin Mitko had 5.16lbs. He was pitching worms into tree lines to catch his fish.

Next stop: Clermont Chain on October 24, 2026

08/08/2026

In first place, Bob Stringer had 13.02 pounds with a 7.11 pound big fish. He caught his fish punching hydrilla mats, with his big fish on a soft jerk bait. In second place, John Guthrie had 7.36 pounds. He caught his fish flipping. In third, Darrell "Pickerel" Munday had 5 pounds even. He was also flipping into hydrilla mats to catch his fish.

Next tournament has been moved to Lake Griffin out of Herlong Park.

Next stop: Lake Griffin on August 29, 2026

07/07/2026

This was the first time our club has had a tournament on Lake Pierce. Fishing was a bit tough compared to Friday according to those who went early. In first place, Kevin Edwards had 11.48 pounds. he was swimming worms on the grass edges to catch his fish. In second, Steve Mitko had 10.02 pounds with a big fish of 4.20. He was throwing chatter baits in offshore grass to catch his fish. Third place was James Howard with 9.09 pounds. He was throwiing worms in patches of submerged grass to catch his fish.

Next stop: Floral City on July 25, 2026

06/05/2026

Harris provided a tough but close day for most of the field. John Guthrie had a 11.23lbs limit to secure 1st place. He was flipping lily pads to catch his fish. In second place, Bob Stringer had 8.87lbs. Bob was throwing moving baits around docks to catch his fish. Third place was Kenny Britt, he was throwing chatter baits and flipping. And our big bass of the tournament was caught by Kevan Brown, weighing 7.69lbs, he was flipping a beaver to catch it.

05/07/2026

Winter Haven did not provide the big weights, but the top 3 were still a close finish. In his first tournament since the first one of the year, Kevin Edwards came in first place. Kevin had 10.79 pounds he caught by flipping docks and throwing jerk baits . In second, Darrell "Pickerel" Munday had 10.22 pounds with a 4.05 pound big bass of the tournament. Darrell was finesse fishing docks. In third, John had 9.28 pounds. He was flipping reeds to catch his fish.

04/08/2026

Lake Apopka was a tough bite for all this time around. In first place with the only limit of the tournament was Richard Dunham with 12.03lbs and a 4.77 pound big bass of the tournament. He caught his winning bag and big fish on worms and glide baits. In second place was Darrell "Pickerel" Munday, he had 3 fish for 6lbs even. Darrell was throwing spinnerbaits and chatterbaits. In third was John Guthrie, John had 3 fish for 4.68lbs. John caught his fish flipping reeds.

Next stop is the Winter Haven Chain on April 25.

02/24/2026

It was a fun day on Lake Toho, we fished without exemptions which by FWC rules we could keep one fish over 16" which kept culling fish interesting and the weights close.

Darrell "Pickerel" Munday came in first place with 14.46lbs and a 8.53lb big bass of the tournament. He was throwing jerk baits along grass edges to catch his fish. Charles Dehlinger was second, with 12.27 pounds anchored by a 7.60 kicker. Charles was throwing topwater. Third place was Bob Stringer with 11.03 pounds. Bob was bed fishing to catch his fish.

Next Stop: Lake Apopka on March 28, 2026.

02/09/2026

Next Tournament on Lake Toho: Feb 21 🚨
That’s next weekend!

We’re also looking for new members — whether you’re a seasoned angler or just getting into bass fishing. Come fish with a great group and get involved.

Interested? Drop a comment or send us a message!

01/22/2026

January, Lake Parker Newsletter.

Lake Parker was tough for most, with only the top 3 catching their limit. In first place was Richard with 17.80lbs anchored by a 7.55lbs kicker. Richard was throwing chatterbaits in offshore grass and flipping pads. In second, with 17.76lbs and the big fish of the tournament at 8.27lbs is Darrell. He caught his fish flipping pads. In third was John with 10.74. John was pitching pads and reeds to catch his fish.

Next Stop: Lake Toho on February 21, 2026.

01/05/2026

Our 2026 Schedule!

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Address

Wesley Chapel, FL
33543

Telephone

(813) 714-6488

Website

http://www.tampabaybassmasters.com/

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