October AOY Points Breakdown
October took the West Coast Bass Anglers east to Parker Strip, Arizona, for the club’s first annual Duel in the Desert. Seven teams faced two days of fishing on the Colorado River, where changing conditions, moving water, and a few unexpected adventures made for a memorable tournament weekend.
Gerald Sowers and Jeff Crosby led the field from wire to wire, finishing with an impressive 30.28 pounds over two days. Frank Schwamborn and Mark Chadeayne finished second with 29.25 pounds, while Dave Mendez and Abraham “GLoomis” rounded out the podium with 26.69 pounds and the tournament’s Day 2 Big Fish.
With the season moving toward its final stretch, October’s results add another important chapter to the Angler of the Year race. Meeting attendance, tournament participation, fish points, Big Fish bonuses, and placement points all contribute to the monthly totals.
👉 Read Parker Strip 2 Day Tournament Recap
📌 Meeting Participation
Attending members earned participation points during October’s club meeting.
| Participation | Points Awarded |
|---|---|
| Meeting Attendance | 10 |
📌 Tournament Participation — Parker Strip
All anglers participating in the Parker Strip tournament earned tournament participation points, including anglers who did not weigh in a fish.
| Participation | Points Awarded |
|---|---|
| Tournament Participation | 10 |
🎣 October AOY Points Breakdown
The table below reflects the October points sheet. Tournament weights and points are shown as recorded, including the existing total for Sherman Wray.
| Angler | Weight | Big Fish | Fish Pts | BF Pts | Place Pts | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Sowers | 30.28 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 20 | 70 |
| Jeff Crosby (Guest) | 30.28 | 4.87 | 30 | 0 | 20 | 60 |
| Frank Schwamborn | 29.25 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 18 | 58 |
| Mark Chadeayne | 29.25 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 18 | 58 |
| David Mendez | 26.69 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 16 | 63 |
| Abraham “GLoomis” (Guest) 🐟 | 26.69 | 5.12 | 27 | 5 | 16 | 58 |
| Dr. Randy Estrada | 23.94 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 14 | 54 |
| Miguel Lizarraga | 23.94 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 14 | 64 |
| Eddie Roblero | 18.05 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 12 | 62 |
| Albert Medina | 18.05 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 12 | 62 |
| Rory Parker | 13.70 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 10 | 48 |
| Dan “Pops” Colgan | 13.70 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 10 | 48 |
| Chris Graciano | 9.66 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 8 | 46 |
| Sherman Wray | 9.66 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 8 | 38 |
Note: Jeff Crosby and Abraham “GLoomis” are listed as guests on the supplied October points sheet. Big Fish points and all monthly totals are retained as recorded.
🔥 October Standouts
- 🏆 Tournament Winners: Gerald Sowers and Jeff Crosby captured the first annual Duel in the Desert with 30.28 pounds over two days. Gerald earned 70 points on the October sheet.
- 🥈 Second Place: Frank Schwamborn and Mark Chadeayne finished with 29.25 pounds, earning 58 points apiece.
- 🥉 Third Place: Dave Mendez and Abraham “GLoomis” brought in 26.69 pounds to round out the podium.
- 🐟 Big Fish: Abraham “GLoomis” caught the Day 2 Big Fish, a 5.12-pound bass, earning five bonus points.
- 📈 Top Recorded Monthly Total: Gerald Sowers leads the October sheet with 70 points, followed by David Mendez with 63 and Miguel Lizarraga with 64. Miguel’s recorded total puts him ahead of David despite the ordering of the supplied sheet.
- 🎣 AOY Race: With another tournament in the books, every meeting, every fish, and every placement continues to matter as the club’s Angler of the Year competition heads toward the final stretch.
The first annual Duel in the Desert delivered a memorable weekend on the Colorado River. Gerald Sowers and Jeff Crosby put together a wire-to-wire performance, while the battle for the remaining podium spots came down to the final day’s catches. Abraham’s 5.12-pound bass helped Team Mendez and GLoomis secure third place, and the rest of the field worked through changing conditions and the usual surprises that make tournament fishing what it is.
October’s points are now on the board, and the AOY race continues. With the season approaching its final stretch, anglers will have to make every remaining opportunity count.
Congratulations to all the anglers who made the trip to Parker. We’ll see everyone at the next meeting.
