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Justin Locatis

The official sites for the upcoming Bass Pro Shops Lake Havasu Open are now up at

www.basspro.com/lakehavasuopen

www.basspro.com/fishingfestival

and you can mail in your entry or sign up online at www.jmloutdoors.com

Justin Locatis

If you register by April 23, 2012 you will go into a drawing for a Lowrance Elite 4X DSI. Email me at jmloutdoors@gmail.com if you still need an entry form or if you have any questions. I can also be reached at 602-791-0023.

Mail entries to:

JML Outdoors
1359 S. 173rd Lane
Goodyear, AZ 85338

Justin Locatis

Just a reminder there will be an Anglers Choice tournament at Havasu this weekend. You can register at Anderson Toyota Friday night from 4:30 to 6:00pm or you can register Saturday morning at the lake. This is the time of year that anyone can be competitive. Last months Arizona Region USAC event the...

Justin Locatis

We have thought it would be all along, but I now have confirmation that this tournament Nitro owners will be eligible for Nitro rewards money.

Justin Locatis

JG, If there is less than 75 boats which we do not anticipate then the boat will either be downgraded or we will do $10k that will be Bass Pro Shops decision. Kitjack, Below is a copy of my response to you from when you decided to bash Bass Pro Shops and try to make this a USAC vs. WON conflict when...

Justin Locatis

Great news about the Bass Pro Shops Lake Havasu Open May 5-6, 2012! We have now confirmed that with a minimum participation of 75 boats we will be giving away a fully rigged Nitro Z7 with a Mercury Outboard. We wanted to make this event stand out from other tournaments, and also eliminate the local ...

Justin Locatis

Most everyone bed fished in this tournament. Baits all varied as everyone likes something different for site fishing. Most of these guys had a couple days of practice to pinpoint their fish also so when the wind picked up they new where their fish were.

Justin Locatis

Congratulations to Justin Patti and Dustin Robinson for winning the USAC AZ Region Anglers Choice at Lake Havasu today. Justin and Dustin swept the tournament with a total weight of 21.71lbs and a big fish of 6.45. For the sweep the two took home $1985 and a pair of Power Tackle rods with a retail v...

Justin Locatis

I know Monterey has a tournament scheduled for Havasu and at Windsor the same day, however I do not know where they are going to be set up. I will be happy to work with anyone that fishes Monterey that would like to fish USAC. All of us directors that have an event at Havasu this weekend have talked...

Justin Locatis

Just a reminder we will be holding a US Anglers Chocie Arizona Region tournament at Lake Havasu this weekend March 17. Fishing should be unbelieveable. Just look at the weights from last weekends NBW Open. The Arizona Region has been having good boat counts this year. Take these guys plus those that...

Justin Locatis

Congratulations to Terry Rath and Tim Rath on winning todays US Anglers Choice tournament at Lake Havasu. Terry and Tim had a total weight of 21.72lbs which included the days second big fish of 4.88lbs. For the win Terry and Tim took home $1905. Finishing in second place and taking over the lead in ...

Justin Locatis

Congratulations to Justin Patti and Dustin Robinson on smoking the field today at alamo. Justin and Dustin brought in 5 fish that weighed 23.57lbs. Their bag included a 6.40lb largemouth caught by Dustin which was big fish of the tournament and an identical 6.36lb largemouth caught by Justin at the ...

Justin Locatis

Congratulations to Justin Kerr and John Perkins on winning todays US Anglers Choice Tournament on Lake Havasu. Obviously with the upcoming FLW Tournament there was not a lot of talk about what fish were caught on. Justin and John weighed 20.98lbs with 3rd big fish of 4.5lbs. Second place went to Dav...

Justin Locatis

Just a reminder we will be holding our 5th event for the Southern Colorado River Region at Lake Havasu Saturday February 18, 2012. Early registration will be at Anderson Toyota from 4:30 to 6:00pm Friday night. Anyone that signs up at Toyota Friday night will go into a drawing for $50 cash. You can ...

Justin Locatis

With the ongoing talk and use of the Alabama Rig I thought I would contact Arizona Game and Fish to see how their enforcement officers will enforce the Alabama Rig on the Colorado River Lakes being that California has a different regulation than Arizona and Nevada. This is only from Arizona's stand ...

Justin Locatis

We had 20 teams show up this morning with temperatures at take off in the high 30's warming up the mid 60's by weigh-in time. Congratulations to Billy Skinner and Shaun Bailey on smoking the field today with 24.44lbs including the days big fish; a 6.79lb large mouth. For their win the two took home ...

Justin Locatis

First and foremost this event is in no way associated with Anglers Choice. Second as everyone that runs tournaments knows it is extremely difficult to get a permit for Lake Havasu. Bass Pro Shops wanted Lake Havasu due to its central location to the Mesa, Las Vegas, and Rancho stores. I contacted C...

Justin Locatis

Bass Pro Shops and JML Outdoors are pleased to announce the 1st annual Bass Pro Shops Team Open to be held on Lake Havasu May 5-6, 2012. This event is set to be one of the biggest team open tournaments in the west with big prizes and huge payouts. Basic entry will be just $400 per team. More details...

Justin Locatis

Congratulations to Roy Hawk & Mark White on winning the 3rd Southern Colorado River Region tournament of the season. Roy and Mark brought in 20.63lbs to the scales including the days big fish of 5.95lbs. For the win Roy and Mark won $1760. Finsishing in second place on the day was the always tou...

Justin Locatis

A big thank you to the 35 teams that came out to brave the cold and the rain for the third qualifier of the Arizona Region at Roosevelt Lake today. With temperatures in the 40's at take off and warming up to just the low 50's by weigh-in, it was anybodies guess what would happen. As it turns out fis...

Justin Locatis

Just a reminder we will be holding our 3rd qualifier for the season at Lake Havasu this Saturday. Registration will be at Anderson Toyota Friday night from 4:30 to 6:00 or at Windsor Beach Saturday morning. Total All-in is just $260 per team.

Justin Locatis

USAC Havasu results. Photos and Story will follow soon! 1 ROY HAWK MARK WHITE 5 5.11 18.72 $1,680.00 2 BILLY SKINNER SHAUN BAILEY 5 3.27 15.71 $845.00 3 ALAN BLACKMAN RUFUS CASSADAS 5 3.59 14.63 $425.00 4 FRED KRUMSIEK ROYCE KRUMSIEK 5 3.7 14.27 $0.00 5 JUSTIN KERR JOHN PERKINS 5 4.03 14.21 $230.00 ...

Justin Locatis

The second qualifier of the 2011-12 season is this Saturday October 22, 2011. Early sign ups will be at Anderson Toyota Friday night from 4:30 to 6:00 or you can register at Windsor Saturday morning. If you sign up at Toyota you will go into a drawing for $50 courtesty of Anderson Toyota. Also we ar...

Justin Locatis

Congratulations to Dave Mehalechko and Jamie Bialik on winning the second qualifier of the 2011-12 season. Dave and Jamie brought in a limit of bass good for 10.81lbs. For their catch the two brought home $1820. Finishing in second with 10.40lbs was the team of Trent Schurman and John Randall. Trent...

Justin Locatis

Reminder this Saturday is the second qualifier for the USAC Arizona Region at Alamo Lake. Registration will take place Saturday morning starting at 4:30am at the top of the main ramp by the ranger station with take off at safe light. Weigh-ins will begin at 3:00pm. This being a slot lake the 13” min...

Justin Locatis

Weights were down for the first qualifier for the Southern Colorado River Region. Havasu is fishing pretty tough right now as is evident of some really good sticks having a tough day. Finishing in first was the Team of Roy Hawk and Mark White (14.74lbs) also receiving first big fish with a 4.29lb sm...

Justin Locatis

Just a reminder that we will be holding our first qualifier for the Southern Colorado River Region at Lake Havasu on September 17. Registration will be at Anderson Toyota Friday from 4:30 to 6:00pm or at Windsor Ramp Saturday morning Starting at approximately 4:00am.

Justin Locatis

All events are at Lake Havasu.

September 17, 2011 (this is the weekend before the TOC for anyone coming out early to
prefish)
October 22, 2011
November 12, 2012
January 14, 2012
March 3, 2012
April 7, 2012
May 5, 2012

Justin Locatis

http://www.usanglerschoice.net/2007results/2011.asp?Selectvalue=2087 The last tournament of this years Southern Colorado River Region saw 25 boats take to the waters of Lake Havasu. With a 5:00am start time, a 3:00pm check in time for the first flight and near 100 degree temps it was sure to be a lo...

Justin Locatis

Just a reminder we will be holding our final tournament for the Southern Colorado River Region at Lake Havasu this Saturday June 4. We will be giving an extra $2000 away in Angler of the Year money to the top 3 finishing teams in year end points. Come out and see if Justin Kerr and John Perkins can ...

Justin Locatis

Here are the results from todays USAC tournament at Havasu. I will post pictures and story later. 1 BILLY SKINNER SHAUN BAILEY 5 6.4 21.33 $2,020.00 2 CLINT GOODWIN MIKE GOODWIN 5 6.16 20.75 $1,058.00 3 ALAN BLACKMAN RUFUS CASSADAS 5 4.69 18.51 $785.00 4 AL ROBINSON CRAIG MCCOY 5 3.86 18.49 $560.00 ...

Justin Locatis

Just a reminder we will be holding a Southern Colorado River team event on Lake Havasu this Saturday April 2. Early registration will be at Anderson Nissan from 4:30 to 6:00pm Friday night or you can sign up at the lake Saturday morning. ONLY $240 ALL IN. Hope to see you there.

Justin Locatis

The warming weather had all 33 teams excited to hit the water Saturday morning for the fifth qualifier of the Southern Colorado River Region. Needless to say, the smallmouth and quite a few largemouth did not disappoint. Making their way back to the winners circle was the team of Clint and Mike Good...

Justin Locatis

Here is the link to the results from todays tournament. Pictures and story will be up in the next day or too. Thanks to the 33 teams that came out. http://www.usanglerschoice.net/2007results/2011.asp?Selectvalue=2085 1 CLINT GOODWIN MIKE GOODWIN 5 5.37 21.72 $1,864.00 2 RICHARD VISCARRA TOM PARKS 5 ...

Justin Locatis

Just a reminder we will be holding our 5th qualifier for the Southern Colorado River Region this Saturday here on Lake Havasu. Registration will be at Anderson Dodge from 4:30 to 6:00pm Friday night or at Windsor Beach Saturday morning. Total all in is $240. THE SMALLIES ARE UP!!!!!!

Justin Locatis

US Anglers Choice Arizona Region is proud to announce the addition of The Anglers Lodge on Lake Amistad as a sponsor for the 2011 season. Carl and Dianne Wengenroth have teamed up with Kurt Dove of Southwest Texas Bass Guide to give one lucky team a free one night stay at their lodge and a free one ...

Justin Locatis

Here are some pictures from Saturdays tournament.

: Roy Hawk & Mark White 19.62lbs; Hawk&White.JPG (98.76 KiB) Viewed 864 times

: Justin Kerr & John Perkins 18.93lbs; Kerr&Perkins.JPG (101.78 KiB) Viewed 863 times

: Shaun Bailey & Billey Skinner 18.56lbs; Bailey&Skinner.JPG (100.62 KiB) Viewed 862 times

Justin Locatis

The results to todays Anglers Choice tournament at Lake Havasu can be found at the link below. Thank you to all the anglers that came out. Pictures and story will be up sometime tomorrow.

http://www.usanglerschoice.net/2007resu ... value=2084

Justin Locatis

Just to clarify. It had been discussed without using the names Billy Skinner or Shaun Bailey. It was discussed because I had someone ask me prior to the first tournament in September to define "fish" because the rule stated you could not move fish. I called Hutch and asked him for the inte...

Justin Locatis

To Pansy Loser or whoever you are. This rule did not come from me. This rule change came from the corporate office of Anglers Choice. I received the rule change in an email and posted it on here after I took it off of Anglers Choice's website. The minute I receieved the rule in an email I made a pho...

Justin Locatis

Thanks MG but I can't take credit for it. This came from headquarters. Bill did ask me what I thought of it and I told him that I felt it was a good idea in hopes of eliminating the rumors. I just logged onto Anglers Choice's website and it has been changed a step further with us. Below is how the n...

Justin Locatis

Just to remind everyone that there is an Anglers Choice tournment at Havasu this Saturday January 29. We will be doing signups Friday afternoon from 4:30pm to 6:00pm at Anderson Toyota or Saturday morning at Windsor Beach starting at 5:30am. The fishing has been unbelievable up here with multiple 20...

Justin Locatis

I am sure Lynn will post the results as soon as she can, but it took over 18lbs just to get a check at Havasu today. Here is what I remember. 1st Bailey & Skinner 22+ 2nd Kerr & Perkins 20+ 3rd Williams & Simms 20+ 4th Locatis & Locatis 19+ 5th, 6th, and 7th all had 18+ Not sure how ...

Justin Locatis

U.S. Anglers Choice is proud to announce the addition of an Arizona Region to our Pro-Team events. Heading up the Arizona Region will be Justin Locatis. Our Southern Colorado River director and a tournament fisherman himself, Justin brings not only the knowledge of running a tournament but fishing t...

Justin Locatis

Just wanted to let everyone know that if you want to escape the inlaws Anglers Choice will be holding a team tournament at Havasu the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Total entry with options is $240. Sign ups will be from 4:30pm to 6:00pm at Anderson Nissan Friday night or at Windsor Saturday morning. ...

Justin Locatis

The second event for the Southern Colorado River Region saw 31 teams depart out onto the waters of Lake Havasu. Taking top honors of the day with a total weight of 19.21lbs was Roy Hawk & Mark White. The dominant duo took home $1808 for their first place finish. Roy and Mark weren't talking much...

Justin Locatis

Just a reminder that we will be holding our second qualifier for the growing Southern Colorado River Region on November 6, 2010. Registration for this event will be held at Anderson Dodge Chrysler from 4:30 to 6:00pm on Friday November 5 as well as on Saturday morning under the Ramada at Windsor Bea...

Justin Locatis

1 Richard Viscarra Tom Parks 5 7.23 17.7 $2254 2 Gary Williams Mel Williams 5 4.11 17.21 $1150 3 Shaun Bailey Doug Riha 5 4.01 16.88 $727 4 Danny Locatis Andy Becker 5 4.42 16.56 $465 5 Tom Graham Stephen Solper 5 3.91 16.4 $385 6 Billy Wade Aaron Witten 5 5.01 15.36 $542 7 Rick Francis Mike Rooke 5...

Justin Locatis

The angler of the year awards from Anglers Choice is determined at the TOC with all the Anglers of the year from the different divisions competing against each other for those prizes. The CASH angler of the year award that I am referring to is completely seperate from the Angler of the year awards o...

Justin Locatis

Just a reminder we have the first qualifier for the Southern Colorado River Region a week from today Saturday September 11, 2010. Below is what we have to offer our anglers fishing the Southern Colorado River Region this year. Sign ups for the first event will be at Anderson Toyota from 4:30pm to 6:...

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