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Sheri Glasgow Wins Toyota Women’s Bassmaster Tour Angler of the Year Top 12 in Points Qualify for Women’s Bassmaster Tour Championship
SHREVEPORT, La. – It has been a long time coming, as Oklahoma’s Sheri Glasgow has remained a front-runner since March to take the crowning title of the Mercury Marine Women’s Bassmaster Tour presented by Triton Boats.
 Glasgow, of Muskogee, Okla., is the 2007 Toyota Women’s Bassmaster Tour Angler of the Year. For her efforts, she takes home a 2008 Toyota Tundra.
“It’s one of the highest honors a person can have. The emotions of winning this award are crazy. You can do well in individual tournaments and be consistent all year long, but to be the point’s leader at the end of the year is a hard thing to do,” Glasgow said.
Glasgow came into the season finale on Louisiana’s Red River 129 points ahead of Arkansas’ Tammy Richardson. Glasgow finished third in the final WBT tournament of the season; her total for the three-day event was 28 pounds, 0 ounces, enough to keep at bay both Richardson and Pam Martin-Wells of Georgia.
“Any girl is capable of showing up and winning these tournaments and it’s a struggle everyday you compete. I wasn’t looking at the whole season together; I was looking at each tournament specifically. I had to break it down per day and mentally that made it seem easier. Being versatile enough each day to make changes was key,” she said.
Glasgow has remained at the top of the standings since her win in March at Lake Dardanelle – in Richardson’s home state – and has finished in the top five at each event this season.
At Dardanelle, Glasgow’s winning weight was 46 pounds, 1 ounce. In the season opener at Texas’ Lake Amistad, she finished third, behind winner Juanita Robinson of Texas and Pam Martin-Wells of Georgia. Richardson won the third Tour stop, at Alabama’s Lake Guntersville, while Glasgow finished fifth, and Glasgow finished second to Arkansas’ Lucy Mize in the fourth event, on Kentucky Lake.
“I’ve been enormously blessed this year and it’s almost hard to put into words what it’s like,” Glasgow said of her productive season. “I’m not sure it’s sunk in yet. I’m relieved it’s over and honored that ESPN and BASS have given us this opportunity.”
Glasgow also finished second in the WBT Championship in February on Lake Mitchell out of Birmingham, Ala. Martin-Wells, Glasgow’s closest competitor for Angler of the Year throughout this season’s action, won that event.
While competing for the Toyota Women’s Bassmaster Tour Angler of the Year title, WBT anglers also were trying to qualify for the Women’s Bassmaster Tour Championship, set for February 2008 on South Carolina’s Lake Keowee. Only the top 12 pros and 12 co-anglers in the points standings were invited to compete in the showdown, which coincides with the Bassmaster Classic at Lake Hartwell out of Greenville, S.C.
Anglers who qualified along with Glasgow for the championship: defending champion Martin-Wells; Arkansas’ Lucy Mize, who won the fourth event of the season; Arizona’s Audrey McQueen; Texas’ Juanita Robinson, who won the season opener; Arkansas’ Tammy Richardson; Louisiana’s Judy Wong; 2006 Toyota Women’s Bassmaster Tour Angler of the Year Dianna Clark; Tennessee’s Cindy Hill; Arkansas’ Penny Berryman; Kentucky’s Secret York and Ohio’s Marcia Rubin.
“I’m really looking forward to the championship and it’s an honor to be associated with the Bassmaster Classic. Last year was the first time, but I don’t think this year will feel any different; it’s going to be a wow for everyone. We’ve all tried so hard to get there. I’m excited to go and anxious to have that date roll around.”
Co-anglers who’ll join the pros at the championship include Texas’ Karol Whitehurst; Oklahoma’s Kala; Texas’ Laura Elkins; Ohio’s Debbie Pegoli; Washington’s Bonnie Ward; Georgia’s Kim Stapp; Louisiana’s Cheryl Holloway; Arkansas’ Dianne Kegley; Massachusetts’s Colleen McKay; Texas’ Angie Everitt and Virginia’s Barbara Gaskins.
Boater Points after Red River, Shreveport, La. Ending 09-22-2007, Day 3-------------------------------------------
Place Name St Pts
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1 Sheri Glasgow Okla. 1480
2 Pam Martin-Wells Ga. 1344
3 Lucy Mize Ark. 1253
4 Audrey McQueen Ariz. 1248
5 Juanita Robinson Texas 1245
6 Tammy Richardson Ark. 1220
7 Judy Wong La. 1214
8 Dianna Clark Tenn. 1206
9 Cindy Hill Tenn. 1194
10 Penny Berryman Ark. 1173
11 Secret York Ky. 1162
12 Marcia Rubin Ohio 1107
13 Kathi Hurst Miss. 1105
14 Mary Hencken N.C. 1096
15 Lynda Gessner Mo. 1090
15 Christiana Bradley Va. 1090
17 Karla Bullard Texas 1081
18 Patti Campbell Texas 1064
19 Laura Gober Ga. 1060
20 Jan Heavener Ark. 1055
21 Tammie Muse Ark. 1051
22 Lisa Sternard Tenn. 1048
23 Kay Pennington La. 1021
24 Robinette Fox Ark. 994
25 Robin Babb Texas 991
25 Kathy Womack Ala. 991
27 Teri Neal Ga. 982
28 Emily Shaffer Tenn. 970
29 Mary DiVincenti La. 965
30 Lisa Johnson Ga. 963
31 Jamie Patrick Ga. 960
32 Linda Sands Ala. 956
33 Betty Stahl Ala. 938
34 Angie Douthit Fla. 933
35 Jo Dee Lake Ala. 923
36 Debra Hengst Texas 907
37 Michelle Armstrong N.C. 904
37 Marsha Gipson Ark. 904
39 Debra Petrowski Texas 893
39 Sarah Augustine La. 893
41 Rhonda Pope Ga. 889
42 Deanie Tate Ark. 874
43 Joan Davis Ind. 863
44 Madeline Smith Ark. 850
45 Diane Phillips 848
46 Becky McKinney Fla. 828
47 Kandie Candelaria Texas 813
48 Susan Gregory Miss. 811
49 Sandi Karnes Texas 808
50 Kali Weatherford Texas 789
51 Christie Thomas Ala. 782
52 Linda Redford Mo. 775
53 Tanya Kreuzer Ariz. 762
54 Helen Gordon Texas 756
55 Tami Kashiwabara Japan 747
56 Ann Wells Ill. 727
57 Cindy Van Horn Texas 721
58 Kris McClendon Texas 710
59 Cindy Caperton Tenn. 705
60 Cheryl LaLumandier Mo. 696
61 Kristy Darby Ark. 695
62 Sue Parrish Ind. 683
63 Kelley Shepherd Colo. 678
64 Melanie Rockey Ga. 669
65 Rhonda Usery Ark. 658
66 Robin McFarlane Texas 653
67 Christena Baugh Ark. 618
68 Bonnie Johnson Texas 610
68 Lori Masters Tenn. 610
70 Laura Heflin Kan. 599
71 Rose Ellis Ala. 589
72 Laura Moore Texas 577
73 Robin Lefler Va. 567
74 Keri Schieber Ga. 562
75 Kimberlee Striker Ala. 544
75 Lisa Craig Texas 544
77 Kellie Skelton N.M. 505
78 Melinda Mize-Hooper Ark. 501
79 Karen Elkins Ala. 481
80 Kathy Cater Texas 476
81 Mickie Wolfinbarger Mo. 473
82 Darla Bardelli Ariz. 466
83 Billie Jaynes Texas 453
84 Kathy Magers Texas 431
85 Lila Bass Texas 421
86 Pam Pope 410
87 Pat White Texas 388
88 Sandy Sherred Pa. 372
89 Kathy Riley Miss. 364
90 Pam Ridgle 363
91 Janet Parker Texas 362
92 Cheryl Spencer Okla. 350
93 Danalee Lofton Ark. 335
94 Donna Newberry Ark. 327
95 Mary Croft Va. 309
96 Cheryl Allen Texas 307
97 Wanda Malmsbury Mo. 284
97 Jen Carroll Texas 284
99 Debbie Kemp Texas 278
100 Sammie Denyes Fla. 276
101 Robyn Gist Tenn. 267
102 Joan Craig Ark. 257
103 Connie Buckner Ala. 254
104 Jennifer Stelly La. 252
105 Gail Criswell Texas 229
105 Denise White Ohio 229
107 Dana Davis Ala. 207
108 Sharon Waldo Ark. 191
109 Laurie Cork La. 179
110 Susan Hand Ala. 168
111 Linda Walker Ark. 167
112 Sue Crochet La. 163
113 Tommie Domingue Texas 157
114 Debbie Blanchard Ariz. 144
115 Marilyn Biszmaier Ky. 141
116 Debra Cunningham Ariz. 139
117 Sandra Vise La. 131
118 Judy Vancanneyt Ala. 130
119 Janet Tucker Ohio 129
120 Carolyn Poole Fla. 117
121 Violette Sesco Fla. 114
122 Cheryl Crafton Ky. 113
123 Paula Alexander Ga. 109
124 Julie Jacobson Wisc. 99
125 Louise Howard Ala. 0
125 Teresa Poole Mo. 0
125 Toni Corpe Calif. 0
125 Dorothy T'Kindt Ind. 0
125 Sharri Brazzel Ariz. 0
125 Kathryn Ealey Ala. 0
125 Bonnie Katke Mo. 0
125 Judy Antle Ky. 0
Non-Boater Points After Red River, Shreveport, La. Ending 09-22-2007, Day 3-------------------------------------------
Place Name St Pts
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1 Jan Hudson Ark. 1298
2 Karol Whitehurst Texas 1297
3 Kala Wright Okla. 1274
4 Laura Elkins Texas 1232
5 Debbie Pegoli Ohio 1165
6 Bonnie Ward Wash. 1155
7 Kim Stapp Ga. 1143
8 Cheryl Holloway La. 1142
9 Dianne Kegley Ark. 1127
10 Colleen McKay Mass. 1114
11 Angie Everitt Texas 1112
12 Barbara Gaskins Va. 1107
13 Kim Martin Ind. 1105
14 Susan Dameron Tenn. 1084
15 Angela Mitchell Canada 1065
16 Brenda Bates Texas 1040
16 Cheryl Bowden Texas 1040
18 Robertina Filburn Ky. 1035
19 Diane Smith Ga. 1029
20 Sherry Melton Tenn. 1020
21 Bertha Cavakis Ark. 1008
22 Lesa Brown Ark. 1005
23 Crystal Langston Ala. 1000
23 Sharon Withers Texas 1000
25 Elizabeth Sanders Miss. 987
26 Linda Berry N.C. 986
27 Lora Simison Ind. 920
28 Kim McGuffey Texas 904
29 Brenda Reeves Texas 898
30 Sarah Busby La. 893
31 Gail Wood 876
32 Brenda Carson Okla. 847
33 Monica Altman N.C. 842
34 Donna Prado Texas 828
35 Nancy Oliver La. 800
36 Denese Freeman Okla. 785
37 Shirley Jordan Ark. 775
38 Susan Wild D.C. 759
39 Dianna Fanning Ark. 756
40 Robbie Hartline Mo. 724
41 Kim Tucker Ala. 717
42 Vickie Jeffries Ohio 708
43 Tracy Doty Texas 694
44 Charlotte Frazier Texas 687
45 Bridget Allen Pa. 669
46 Linda Thomas Okla. 668
47 Robin Kolton Texas 665
48 Vicki Henderson Ark. 657
49 Heather Sullivan Ala. 653
50 De Lynn Montez Mo. 648
51 Sharon Rushton Mo. 645
52 Jada Tidmore Ala. 637
53 Barbara Ferge Tenn. 603
54 Julie Garriety Texas 594
55 Marilu Ives Ark. 583
56 Debra Cook Ala. 576
57 Esther Turner Tenn. 573
58 Lisa Skelley Tenn. 569
59 Tabitha Rudd Ala. 566
60 Carilyn Hill Okla. 548
61 Sharon McEwen Pa. 547
62 Tammie Ply Ark. 537
63 Linda Bald Texas 530
64 Maggie Robledo Texas 519
65 Linda Owens Miss. 517
66 Trish Atkinson Mass. 516
67 Toni Mode Ore. 502
68 Linda Keithley Mo. 467
69 Phyllis Free Ga. 466
70 Mary Lipka Mo. 462
71 Pam Anthony Tenn. 454
72 Jennifer Helgren Ill. 452
73 Trish Levitt N.M. 402
74 Teresa Lolley Ala. 401
74 Kim Petrowski Texas 401
76 Marsha Betz Texas 400
77 Holly Tuyls Mich. 397
78 Beverly Graham Texas 388
79 Shawn Conner Ind. 367
80 Vickie Lesiker Texas 362
81 Melissa Bond N.M. 350
82 Barbie Hagler Texas 341
83 Renee Brisendine N.C. 330
84 Kateena Thomas Ga. 327
85 Leanne Snowden Mich. 325
86 Sharon Gentry Mo. 322
87 Julie Shivers Texas 305
88 Virginia Buckner Ala. 300
89 Donna Newberry Ark. 280
90 Tracy Bailey Texas 278
91 Patsy Mcdaniel Ala. 264
92 Becky Burt Ark. 254
93 Sharon Lawson Tenn. 248
94 Mary James Ark. 245
94 Bonnie Betts Mo. 245
96 Karen Williams Mo. 244
97 Tina Newman Tenn. 239
97 Teresa Morris Tenn. 239
99 Annette Clark Tenn. 237
100 Kris Hunter Texas 235
101 Jennifer Nevans Tenn. 233
102 Lisa Diehl Pa. 225
103 Leslie Anderson Mo. 217
104 Shely Lee Texas 207
105 Judith Hart Texas 196
106 Angela Dechau Mo. 195
107 Pamela Rodden Texas 193
108 Glenda Jackson Nev. 192
109 Sandra Dillon Ark. 189
109 Dana Beavers Ala. 189
111 Judy Pate La. 187
112 Kristin Eaton Ala. 186
113 Janet Bieda N.C. 184
114 Dee Barger Ala. 183
115 Kim Stevenson Mo. 179
116 Karen Hall Ky. 177
117 Kay Harmon Texas 175
118 Tracy Pace Texas 173
119 Vicki Hester Ala. 171
120 Sandy Jeane Texas 170
121 Lillian Gutierrez Texas 167
121 Agnes Leblanc La. 167
123 Heather Thode Ill. 162
124 Jeannette Thompson Texas 161
124 Cathy Smith La. 161
126 Darla Mcintosh Fla. 157
126 Janet Barefoot Miss. 157
128 Beverly Dickson Ark. 154
129 Sylvia Graham Ind. 153
130 Summer Stephens Ga. 151
131 Brenda Botica La. 149
131 Beverly Nelson Mich. 149
133 Stephanie Archie Tenn. 145
134 Stacy Zhelesnik N.J. 144
135 Carolyn Voyles Texas 142
135 Sheretta Sweeney Texas 142
137 Kristy Darby Ark. 139
138 Sabrina Sivley Ala. 137
139 Edwina Harper Texas 135
139 Mary Miday Fla. 135
141 Carol Boykin Ind. 125
142 Janet Frerich Texas 111
143 Keri Schieber Ga. 0
143 Mary Croft Va. 0
143 Lila Bass Texas 0
143 Sue Freeman Md. 0
143 Deborah Woodrow Ohio 0
143 Tracy Richardson Ala. 0
143 Joellen Dennison Tenn. 0
143 Kathy Hughes Ind. 0
143 Lesli Lively Texas 0
143 April Lacy Texas 0
143 Nora Finks S.C. 0
143 Andrea Studensky-Berr Texas 0
143 Julia Reynolds Mo. 0
143 Carolyn Poole Fla. 0
143 Delorse Mote Ohio 0
143 Sylvia Hudson Fla. 0
143 Joyce Austin Ky. 0
143 Sugar Walker Ala. 0
143 Patti Harland Ala. 0
143 Vanessa Seay Va. 0
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 Profiles of the 24 women who competed in the first Woman's Bassmaster Tour ClassicAngler #1, Dianna ClarkBumpus Mills, Tennessee
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Co-angler #1, Bonnie Ward Women’s Bassmaster Tour anglers that have a spouse or travel companion are always quick to thank them for their support. For Bonnie Ward it is no different when she speaks about her husband Doug. Bonnie is a very quiet and frankly shy person. Her demeanor seems an unlikely one to find in a tough competitive sport. She finds her strength in the support of Doug and the rest of her family. It is a love story really. I have observed them some over the years and notice how Doug is content to travel with Bonnie across the nation pursuing her ‘hobby’. His years of support and love are reaping rewards or rather awards in the Women’s Bassmaster Tour. Bonnie won the tournament at Neely Henry and earned the co-angler of the year award.
So, how did an angler from the state of Washington make the decision to enter the Women’s Bassmaster Tour? “My husband, Doug, was the major influence. I would have waited one more year, but when this tour was announced he felt it would be a mistake not to fish the inaugural season.” Bonnie Ward says, “He was right!”
Bonnie started out trout fishing at about eight years old. She has been fishing for bass about fourteen years, she says “quitting for one reason or another but always coming back to it because I absolutely love this sport”. She has been tournament fishing about nine years but this is the first tournament trail she has been able to fish the entire year and devote time to.
When she decided to fish the trail it was with the thought that they would drive to all the tournaments. Keep in mind Bonnie is from Snohomish, Washington. For the premier event at Lewisville in the fall of 2005 she says, “We geared up with the intent of driving to all of the tournaments. About halfway there, I knew that was not going to happen. I was heartbroken, but had to be realistic. Maybe someday”.
To wish her luck, her sister Bobbie or Doug, will hide cards of support in her tackle box. She says, “It means a lot to me and I can’t tell you how many times I have discovered and opened the card and words of encouragement are just what I need at that very moment. My Mom has made me a couple of fishing shirts so ‘she can be with me in the boat’, that kind of encouragement feels great”.
Finishing in first place on the co angler side was not easy, highlights include: 1st Place at Neely Henry Lake, Tied for 2nd Place at Bull Shoals Lake. Bonnie explains what contributed to her success. “My go to bait this year has definitely been Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits 4” Senko. I caught the majority of my fish this year on the Senko and the Kreature. The inaugural tournament on Lake Neely Henry was most responsible for helping me qualify for the championship. I drew out on day one with Donna Newberry, with whom I had fished before, so I knew we would have a good day. I had gotten on to the Senko during practice and told her so she took me to some water that she had that fit what I had learned pre-fishing. We both caught fish. I was tied for second at the end of day one. I had never been in that position before so I was very, very nervous. The second day I drew out with Sherrie Brubaker who was great at keeping me calm and believing in myself. Day three I drew out with Tammy Richardson. We had both been fishing the very same kind of water but we were fishing it a bit differently. We made the decision to run through her first stretch one more time and things started changing. She had one more similar area she had found in practice. We stopped there on the way back to some water in which I had confidence and that’s where everything changed. We both started throwing Senko’s and the fish were responsive. It was fun and a dream come true. I caught all but two of my fish over the three days on a Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits 4” Green Pumpkin & Watermelon Laminate 4” Senko, 10 pound Sugoi Fluorocarbon line spooled on a Shimano Sustain Reel, which was mounted on a G. Loomis BCR852 Senko rod. I would cast the Senko against a rock wall or riprap bank and let it fall slowly.”
She also gives credit to her friends when asked if another competitor contributed to her success. “Absolutely! I was invited by Carolyn Poole, Jan Heavener, Marsha Gipson, and Judy Wong to pre-fish or practice with them. It makes a huge difference to get out there on the water and try to figure out what is going on, even as a non-boater. I am well aware boaters are not obligated to afford us this opportunity. I am extremely grateful to each of these ladies for the opportunity, the friendship, and the education. I had the good fortune to draw out with some great ladies this season and I learned something new from everyone with whom I was fortunate enough to fish. I drew out with Shelly Perry and Katrina DeHaven at the Bull Shoals tournament. I could not have had greater draws as both partners were determined that I would catch a fish to insure I stay in the top 12. I can’t begin to tell you how flattered and appreciative I was. I will never forget what all these ladies have done for me.”
Bonnie admits winning the first tournament gave her the boost she needed to start season. “It gave me a reason to believe in myself. My husband, friends, and family have always believed in me.” As I mention earlier, Bonnie is quite shy. She would like to take this opportunity to thank those who mean so much to her. “Public speaking is not my strong suit so I want to take this opportunity to thank Mercury Marine and Triton Boats for sponsoring the WBT; Kathy Magers for working so hard to put this all together; BASS and ESPN for making a series just for us ladies; and the phenomenal staff who have worked with us all season long; and all those who were so supportive and showed up in the mornings to see the top six anglers and co-anglers off and were there for every weigh-in to cheer their fellow competitors on. What class! We all made some great memories. I want to thank my Mom and Dad, Pat & Bob Johnson, for buying me my first rod, reel, and jar of eggs not knowing from where this desire to fish was coming or why, yet never questioning, just supporting one more desire in a long list and continuing that support my whole life; Jan and Charles Heavener who keep my tackle for me and simplify the flying process immensely; my sister, Bobbie Bugbee, who thinks my love for fishing is the greatest and practiced and pre-fished with me at Lake Dardanelle; and my ever-supportive husband, Doug, who makes all this possible for me, sends me out with last minute words of encouragement and a kiss, and can’t wait to hear about my day on the water when I get back to shore, and always keeps me laughing!”
Well, Bonnie has many memorable moments to look back on. She says, “I would have not even dared dream so big for myself. This has been a thrill and an honor. Memorable moments would include the inaugural win, seeing my husband for the first time when he made his way back stage after that win, Lurch telling me I was the Co-Angler of the Year, and being made to feel so special by so many of the ladies”.
The male anglers Bonnie admires most are Rick Clunn and one of my personal favorites, Hank Parker. She says, “Rick Clunn because he is always thinking. I think his ability to reason and his knowledge of bass is incredible. I also admire Hank Parker for his fishing abilities and the way he has drawn people to this sport.
There are several female anglers she respects. “I admire Chris Houston. I think she is not only a great angler but also a great ambassador to the sport of bass fishing. I admire is Sugar Ferris, founder of Bass’n Gal, I can’t imagine the obstacles she must have come up against starting and promoting a ladies circuit. I don’t know that any of us would have had the opportunity we had this past year had it not been for Kathy Magers and I know she was a great angler and another great ambassador of this sport for many years. Of course, there are many great ladies to be admired, and many reasons to admire them in the WBT.”
Typical of how considerate she is of others, she has a last thank you. “Thanks to my husband, Doug; my sister, Bobbie and her husband, Guy; my Mom and Dad, Pat and Bob Johnson. That is my immediate family and support system. Our good friend, Bob Cone, he keeps everything going on the home front while Doug and I are at these tournaments. Jordon and the rest of the staff at Three Rivers Marine in Woodinville who take extra special care of me, special orders and all. They are all a great support team and I couldn’t do it without each and every one of them.”
Angler #2, Tammy Richardson Tammy Richardson who has fished as long as she can remember says, “I love to fish. I love competition and when I heard about the Women’s Bassmaster Tour, I knew I wanted to be part of it.”
Tammy became more than a participant; she rocked the stage with her bags of fish and down to the wire finishes. What a competitor she is. Having honed her skills on Lake Degray in Arkansas, and competing in WBFA, Anglers Choice, and Trader Bills Team Tour for the past sixteen years fishing she was ready for the WBT.
Her highlights included winning the Inaugural event on Neely Henry in Alabama, then winning the coveted ESPY award, winning the tournament at Bulls Shoals Lake and finishing in second place in the Angler of the Year Standings.
Tammy worked hard, often practicing seven to ten days prior to the official practice days. Her primary technique was flipping. What tournament does Tammy consider most responsible for helping her qualify for the championship? “Neely Henry, I was flipping a green pumpkin, and black with red flake, tube. I had ¼ oz Tru Tungsten weight, and 15 lb. Big game Trilene line. This worked the first two days. Due to rain and the weather being much muddier, the tube was not working as well on the final day. I switched to a 4” green pumpkin senko, fishing weightless. I was pitching to the main river bank. She gives credit to her co-angler on Neely Henry for helping her on the last day. “My co-angler, Bonnie Ward, was fishing the green pumpkin senko; she is the person who put me onto this bait.”
To prepare for the upcoming championship she is doing her homework, which includes studying the lake and making sure all of her equipment is ready. “I focus on being prepared, fishing hard, and doing the best I can do. Win or loose I have to know I did those three things or I can’t be satisfied with my performance.”
Tammy enjoys camping and spending time with her family. She says to unwind, “nothing is more relaxing and peaceful than watching a sunrise or sunset on the water. It’s like the world is at its calmest at that moment”.
Tammy does not have a lucky charm, but does have a tee shirt that says JESUS that she likes to wear on tournament days. Tammy is a member of the Women’s Fellowship of Christian Anglers (FOCAS),
Although she does not have an individual male angler she admires she says, “I have watched some of these guys fish for a long time. I am a huge fan of several of them. I am up on Saturday mornings watching Bassmasters, and if I am gone I record it. No one is more excited to see these guys at the events than me”.
Asked if she had a female angler she admired she says this question was the most difficult to answer. “It’s all the women that have fished for years competitively and represented women and the love for the sport. It is too hard to pick just one. I am currently fishing against Judy Wong, Penny Berryman, and Lucy Mize. These ladies are great examples of lady anglers, I admire each of them and I am proud to have made their acquaintance.”
Tammy says she has enjoyed getting to know several of the ladies that fish the WBT. “When I speak to ladies about joining us and fishing the WBT, I tell them what a great group we have. I have never met so many people who are part of a competition and yet so eager and willing to help others. The majority of the women try very hard to make our new members feel welcome.”
Was there anything different or special that went on during the tournament season? Yes, the ESPYS. Being nominated for that award was an honor, but to win it made me realize how much support there is for women’s fishing. Thanks to every one who voted.
Tammy and her husband, Bobby Richardson, live at Amity Arkansas. She has three sons, Christopher Richardson age 18, Dustin Holmes age 13, Austin Holmes age 11. She is an LPN, licensed x-ray tech, and phlebotomist. She attended Henderson State University, Qupaw Nursing School.
Her thanks go to her family, “I’m so blessed to have their support. Thanks to BASS and ESPN for the tour, also gives her thanks to a special lady who has brought so many positive things to women’s fishing, Kathy Magers. Thanks to Deb Wilkinson, Bruce Mathis, and all the BASS staff for a great job with the WBT this year.”
Tammy Richardson is sponsored by Triton Boats, Right Bite Baits, Berkley and G-Loomis.
Co-Angler #2, Mary Croft Her daughter, Taylor Croft, is the most important person in Mary Croft’s life. She expresses how much her daughter’s love and support means to her. It is also evident how important her family is to her. Mary says it was her family that influenced her to compete in the Women’s Bassmaster Tour. It is her family that encourages and supports her in her endeavors, as she says, “her all the way”.
Mary’s home body of water is Smith Mountain Lake. She lives at Bedford Virginia and works for Advance Auto as a Switcher/Driver. She also enjoys collecting baseball cards, shooting her bow and likes to unwind by going to the lake.
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