Although the ACOE had pulled the lake down considerably in the days leading up to the June 2026 Joe Bass Team Trail Pomme de Terre division sponsored by TNT Quick Stop, a heavy thunderstorm that hit the lake just prior to takeoff and lasted for several hours brought the lake up at an incredible level during the event. Those that had been on a river pattern had to adjust as access to the upper reaches was nearly impossible due to the flotsam coming in with the torrents of water. Those that made the correct changes found their names top of the Window World Leaderboard.
Using years of experience on Pomme de Terre, David Mulkey and Tyler Weaver took top honors with a 17.23 bag. David explained their TNT Quick Stop key to success was dragging worms on mainlake points. He noted their bite was better early during the downpour, with the fish shutting off as the rain dwindled. The padded their winners take by landing the Wilson Logistics big bass of the event, a 5.39 pound largemouth. David and Tyler enjoy the support of Albers Marine, Inc., Motion Fishing and Pro Tungsten..
Paul Redmond and Stephen Goceljak were just behind the leaders with a 16.80 pound stringer. Paul said they leaned on worms and jigs in the bushes to catch their fish. They also noted they did better during the heavy rain as things slowed down when the rain stopped. Paul and Stephen are proud to represent Brute Force Fishing.
Ron Belew and Derek Dace rounded at the top three positions. They brought a limit to the scales that locked in at 16.37 pounds. They also found the early bite to their liking as they fished jigs in the bushes to get bit. They concentrated on the midlake area due to the incoming mud and trash in the upper reaches. Ron and Derek have the backing of Dace Insurance.
Gary Arterberry and Gus Adkinson took the final paying position with a 14.56 limit but added to their take home funds by landing Top Skeeter honors as they fished plastics from Gary’s 2025 ZXR21 Skeeter boat. They also shared they did better after the rains, finding their fish deeper off of mainlake rolloffs.
Thank you Taylor Grubaugh Chevrolet, Buick & GMC for sponsoring the release boat!
LakeWay Resort is a Save-A-Receipt participant for the Pomme de Terre division, so be sure and check them out for accommodations throughout the season.
Bring your empty packages of Rapala, Crush City, Storm, VMC and Suffix with your name and phone number to your next Joe Bass Tournament for a chance at a tackle pack. Drawings are done monthly throughout the tournament season.
Clear Cast marine electronics repair is continuing to support Joe Bass Team Trail. Their support of the Tournament of Champions and Staff Shootout opportunities at the Invitational is paramount to it’s success. SUPPORT their efforts! Be sure and visit their website for details for your repair and setup needs!
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Okay guys and gals we have to pay the launch fees at The Harbor launch ramp. With that said as an incentive to pay YOUR REQUIRED FEES the receipts will be added to the Save A Receipt drawing at the Invitational. The Harbor ramp and restaurant, and campground is now a Save A Receipt sponsor. PAY YOUR LAUNCH FEES PLEASE.
The fourth event of the 2026 Pomme de Terre Division will launch from The Harbor Saturday 8/22 with a 6:00 am takeoff. Like us on Facebook & Instagram then send a Thank you to our sponsors.
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Results
| Place | Team Members | Fish | B/F | TotWgt | Pts | Payout |
| 1 | David Mulkey – Tyler Weaver | 5 | 5.39 | 17.23 | 220 | $1,700.00 |
| 2 | Paul Redmond – Stephen Goceljak | 5 | 4.39 | 16.8 | 219 | $1,040.00 |
| 3 | Ron Belew – Derek Dace | 5 | 4.67 | 16.37 | 218 | $780.00 |
| 4 | Tom Statler – Dillon Statler | 5 | 4.01 | 14.94 | 217 | $322.00 |
| 5 | Gary Arterberry – Gus Adkinson | 5 | 4.96 | 14.56 | 216 | $430.00 |
| 6 | Josh Miller – Ethen Johns | 5 | 3.46 | 14.54 | 215 | |
| 7 | Jonathon Thomas – Jeff Novel | 5 | 3.77 | 14.03 | 214 | |
| 8 | Chris Schiffelbein – Scotty Cavanaugh | 5 | 4.98 | 13.82 | 213 | $110.00 |
| 9 | Greg Becker – Don Thrall | 5 | 4.98 | 13.49 | 212 | |
| 10 | Mark Thompson – Rusty Darnell | 5 | 3.77 | 13.33 | 211 | |
| 11 | Dan Cox – *fished aalone | 5 | 3.69 | 12.16 | 210 | |
| 12 | Will Pierce – Steve Allen | 5 | 11.89 | 209 | ||
| 13 | Scott Hill – Brandon Hill | 5 | 11.44 | 208 | ||
| 14 | Kelly (Bob) Nunn – Jamie Duncan | 5 | 3.66 | 11.21 | 207 | |
| 15 | Zachary Cooley – Brian Mendenhall | 5 | 10.82 | 206 | ||
| 16 | Kent Whitaker – Kevin Snyder | 5 | 3.39 | 9.88 | 205 | |
| 17 | Harlen Harvey – | 5 | 9.54 | 204 | ||
| 18 | Kelly Jones – Roger Satterfield | 5 | 8.09 | 203 | ||
| 19 | Greg Askew – Terry Case | 5 | 7.5 | 202 | ||
| 20 | Scott Neumann – Darrell Williams | 4 | 7.21 | 201 | ||
| 21 | Ted Vick – Justin Mitchell | 3 | 6.36 | 200 | ||
| 22 | Terry Barnett – Rodney Bowersox | 5 | 6.05 | 199 | ||
| 23 | Denis Repa – Alec Repa | 4 | 5.44 | 198 | ||
| 24 | Jerry Addington – Jasper Addington | 0 | 20 | |||
| Earl Horton – | 0 | 20 | ||||
| Adam Procter – Rhett Hill | 0 | 20 | ||||
| John Williams – Jim Williams | 0 | 20 |
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