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Late bonus pushes Messer to Bassmaster Open victory at Harris Chain of Lakes
LEESBURG, Fla. — Two weeks ago, Matt Messer wondered how he would pay for his 2024 tournament entry fees. But winning the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Harris Chain of Lakes [Sunday] completely changed that outlook. After leading Day 1 with 24 pounds, 6 ounces, the Warfield angler added a second-round total of 15-7 and…
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Matt Messer notches third place Bassmaster Opens finish at Lake Eufaula
EUFAULA, Okla. — Martin County native Matt Messer made fishing the St. Croix Bassmaster Opens at Lake Eufaula in Oklahoma look easy Thursday-Saturday. He landed a three-day total of 47 pounds, 2 ounces for a third-place finish, earning him $17,310. Starting with 13-8 on Day 1, Messer caught 22-10 on Day 2, a bag anchored…
