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On Day 3, David Hooper of Oxford, AL landed an impressive 8.59 bass during the 7-8am hour at the BassSplashBig tournament! This marked David’s first-ever fishing tournament, making it a thrilling debut. He endured a tense wait until the 1-2pm hour ended to secure his victory.

John Ellender of Lake Charles, LA set the standard early with a massive 9.31 bass during the 7-8am hour on Day 1! This incredible catch crowned him the Overall WINNER of the 2024 BassSplashBig Fall Shootout and marked a personal best for John.

The 38th Annual BassSplashBig on Lake Fork, presented by Don Hampton of The Fisherman’s Guide News, delivered thrilling action with the theme “Lake Fork’s Lines To Get Hooked On!” Tim Law clinched the title with an impressive 9.85 bass, stealing the show at this iconic event.

Watch this video to learn how we measure your bass at the BassSplashBig on Lake Fork. As a slot lake, Lake Fork has specific rules for largemouth bass fishing. The slot limit is 16 to 24 inches, meaning any bass within this range must follow the designated regulations.