Angler Rankings for Potomac River

An angler must have fished at least 2 qualifying events between May 18, 2011 and May 18, 2013 to be included in this list. You can also change the criteria that goes into this ranking by increasing/decreasing the mininum number of events, increasing or decreasing the years covered, or including/excluding different levels of events.

The ranking includes 18 events.

Events included in this ranking

Date Name Tour Tournament
Apr 27, 2013 ABA Bassmaster Weekend Series - Maryland Division, Potomac River, Marbury, MD ABA Bassmaster Weekend Series ABA Bassmaster Weekend Series Qualifier - Maryland Division
Apr 20, 2013 FLW Bass Fishing League - Shenandoah Division, Potomac River, Marbury, MD FLW Bass Fishing League FLW Bass Fishing League Qualifier - Shenandoah Division
Apr 13, 2013 FLW Bass Fishing League - Northeast Division, Potomac River, Marbury, MD FLW Bass Fishing League FLW Bass Fishing League Qualifier - Northeast Division
Mar 23, 2013 ABA Bassmaster Weekend Series - Maryland Division, Potomac River, Marbury, MD ABA Bassmaster Weekend Series ABA Bassmaster Weekend Series Qualifier - Maryland Division
Sep 22, 2012 FLW Bass Fishing League - Shenandoah Division, Potomac River, Marbury, MD FLW Bass Fishing League FLW Bass Fishing League Qualifier - Shenandoah Division
Sep 19, 2012 The Bass Federation Mid-Atlantic Division Championship - Potomac River, Marbury, MD The Bass Federation The Bass Federation Mid-Atlantic Division Championship
Sep 15, 2012 ABA Bassmaster Weekend Series - Maryland Division, Potomac River, Marbury, MD ABA Bassmaster Weekend Series ABA Bassmaster Weekend Series Qualifier - Maryland Division
Sep 6, 2012 FLW Northern Everstart, Potomac River, Marbury, MD FLW Everstart Series FLW Northern Everstart Series Qualifier
Jul 21, 2012 ABA Bassmaster Weekend Series - Maryland Division, Potomac River, Marbury, MD ABA Bassmaster Weekend Series ABA Bassmaster Weekend Series Qualifier - Maryland Division
Jun 30, 2012 ABA Bassmaster Weekend Series - Maryland Division, Potomac River, Marbury, MD ABA Bassmaster Weekend Series ABA Bassmaster Weekend Series Qualifier - Maryland Division
Jun 23, 2012 FLW Bass Fishing League - Shenandoah Division, Potomac River, Marbury, MD FLW Bass Fishing League FLW Bass Fishing League Qualifier - Shenandoah Division
Jun 2, 2012 FLW Bass Fishing League - Northeast Division, Potomac River, Marbury, MD FLW Bass Fishing League FLW Bass Fishing League Qualifier - Northeast Division
May 17, 2012 FLW Bass Fishing League - All-American, Potomac River, National Harbor, MD FLW Bass Fishing League FLW Bass Fishing League All-American
May 17, 2012 FLW Tour, Patomac River, National Harbor, MD FLW Tour FLW Tour Major Qualifier
Apr 28, 2012 ABA Bassmaster Weekend Series - Maryland Division, Potomac River, Marbury, MD ABA Bassmaster Weekend Series ABA Bassmaster Weekend Series Qualifier - Maryland Division
Mar 17, 2012 ABA Bassmaster Weekend Series - Maryland Division, Potomac River, Marbury, MD ABA Bassmaster Weekend Series ABA Bassmaster Weekend Series Qualifier - Maryland Division
Sep 29, 2011 FLW Northern Everstart, Potomac River, Marbury, MD FLW Everstart Series FLW Northern Everstart Series Qualifier
Jun 2, 2011 FLW Tour, Potomac River, National Harbor, MD FLW Tour FLW Tour Open Qualifier
Rank Name City State Points
1. Lance Vick Mineola TX 956.799
2. Bryan Schmitt Deale MD 948.754
3. Cory Johnston Peterborough ON 945.337
4. David Dudley Lynchburg VA 933.518
5. Michael Williamson Fort Smith AR 927.900
6. Douglas Pierce Falling Waters WV 923.282
7. Clifford Pirch Payson AZ 916.667
8. Michael Belter Reidsville NC 915.000
9. Dave Lefebre Erie PA 911.565
10. Darrell Stevens Roseland VA 908.251
11. Richard Haber Linthicum MD 905.000
12. Gabriel Scott Ruckersville VA 903.676
13. Jamie Hartman Newport NY 902.878
14. Luke Clausen Spokane WA 899.306
15. Ron Shuffield Bismarck AR 883.783
16. William (Bill) Kramer Gaithersburg MD 867.670
17. Mickey Pettry Manassas VA 866.553
18. Shinichi Fukae Palestine TX 860.499
19. Matt Greenblatt Port Saint Lucie FL 859.554
20. Wesley Harris Rustburg VA 854.762
21. Jerrod Lloyd Vineland NJ 852.490
22. Brett Page King George VA 840.392
23. Mike McDonald Randleman NC 834.328
24. John Vanore Mullica Hill NJ 832.032
25. Allan Engelmeyer Severn MD 823.006
26. Joe Zombek Scranton PA 821.368
27. Micah Frazier Newnan GA 814.066
28. Bryan Thrift Shelby NC 809.437
29. Matt Stoupa Colonial Heights VA 806.625
30. Daniel Gray Butler PA 805.812
31. Tom Tarasoff Kingston ON 805.512
32. Stetson Blaylock Benton AR 803.105
33. Ryan Harrell Roanoke Rapids NC 802.143
34. Robert Grike Dumfries VA 782.915
35. Wesley Strader Spring City TN 782.884
36. Jonathon Guins Wendell NC 770.000
37. Rodney Mosley Woodbridge VA 769.418
38. Mike Hoskings Spotsylvania VA 760.500
39. John Hutchins Warrenton VA 760.021
40. Cody Pike Powhatan VA 759.286
41. Derek Yasinski Senoia GA 755.923
42. Brandon Gray Bullock NC 751.429
43. Barton Wines Marshall VA 747.138
44. Robert Wedding Welcome MD 742.590
45. Otis Darnell Linden VA 738.577
46. Bill Day Frankfort KY 737.950
47. Jodey Bruce Selinsgrove PA 735.795
48. Ron Wolfarth Oakboro NC 735.601
49. Chris Johnston Peterborough ON 734.411
50. Bryan Elrod Mechanicsville VA 730.000
51. Randall Tharp Gardendale AL 728.350
52. William (Billy) Shelton La Crosse VA 726.040
53. Craig Dowling Franklin TN 725.491
54. Joe Spano Scranton PA 717.809
55. Ricky Windsor Huntingtown MD 716.404
56. Vic Vatalaro Kent OH 714.461
57. James Caruso Millersville MD 714.286
58. Randy Yarnall Womelsdorf PA 713.193
59. Ronnie Baker Providence Forge VA 712.160
60. David Hooker Stafford VA 703.879
61. Justin Lucas Guntersville AL 702.411
62. Gary Yamamoto Palestine TX 699.755
63. Bo Grosvenor Forest VA 699.286
64. Scott Suggs Bryant AR 697.304
65. Edwin Jackson Marshall VA 697.199
66. Tom Belinda Hollidaysburg PA 696.933
67. Keith Monson Harrodsburg KY 689.951
68. Daniel Jeffers Stevensville MD 688.977
69. Jim Tutt Longview TX 686.887
70. Gary Marean Manassas VA 685.709
71. Randy Blaukat Joplin MO 682.802
72. William (Bill) Barlow West Grove PA 682.767
73. Dennis McNeal Stafford VA 682.454
74. Todd (Allen) Langford Ashburn VA 682.048
75. Richard Owen Chester VA 680.402
76. Richard Allen Westminster MD 679.383
77. Michael Draper Glen Burnie MD 677.580
78. Pat Loewy Bowie MD 677.522
79. Bill Chapman Salt Rock WV 673.827
80. Danny Moffat White Plains MD 671.741
81. Phillip Vanderveer Roanoke VA 670.000
82. James (Jim) Tyson Middletown PA 668.281
83. Ricky Powell Midlothian VA 667.857
84. Laurence Moeller Leonardtown MD 667.138
85. David Wilder Middle River MD 665.003
86. Scott Martin Clewiston FL 663.399
87. Richard Newton Stafford VA 661.455
88. Ben Cluster Spring Grove PA 661.225
89. John Voyles Petersburg IN 659.353
90. Joseph Johnson Woodbine MD 656.254
91. Jonathan Newton Rogersville AL 656.046
92. Joshua Wagy Dewitt VA 655.873
93. Moo Bae West Friendship MD 655.134
94. Jerry Gray Glen Allen VA 653.237
95. Chris Flint Potsdam NY 652.176
96. Augustine (Joe) Pagan Stafford VA 651.695
97. Robert Parmer Linden PA 650.363
98. Darrel Robertson Jay OK 650.327
99. Mark Rose West Memphis AR 649.101
100. Lester (Les) King Owings MD 641.573
101. Jason Law Egg Harbor NJ 639.999
102. Kevin Kane Woodbridge VA 639.539
103. Daniel Rodriguez Monkton MD 639.395
104. Jim Moynagh Carver MN 636.643
105. Thanh Le Lake Havasu City AZ 636.234
106. Peter Thliveros Saintt Augustine FL 635.213
107. Marc Wagy Dewitt VA 634.286
107. William (Bill) Hamilton Huntington MD 634.286
109. Charlie Reed Gloucester VA 631.563
110. Kyle Mabrey Mccalla AL 630.924
111. Lenny Baird Stafford VA 629.865
112. Adrian Avena Vineland NJ 628.825
113. Chris Baumgardner Gastonia NC 624.901
114. Mike Hicks Goochland VA 621.995
115. John Lorenzo Kane PA 621.784
116. Nick Gainey Charleston SC 621.602
117. Chad Morgenthaler Coulterville IL 619.690
118. Aaron Hastings Middletown MD 619.575
119. Anthony Ebel Davidsonville MD 619.179
120. Justin Thompson Woodbridge VA 614.474
121. Doug Larson Suffolk VA 613.862
122. Rick McFaul Rosedale MD 613.214
123. Jeffrey Ware Rixeyville VA 612.711
124. Brian Laclair Denton MD 612.186
125. Kenny Kash Indian Head MD 610.952
126. Terry Olinger The Plains VA 609.774
127. Ronnie Tookes Waldorf MD 609.762
128. Chris Atwell Mechanicsville VA 608.404
129. Brent Ehrler Redlands CA 606.618
130. Ray Scheide Dover AR 606.209
131. George Acord Lancaster PA 605.882
132. Adam Janerella Jersey Shore PA 605.714
133. Lewis Jenkins Waldorf MD 605.000
134. Ishama Monroe Hughson CA 604.780
135. Andy Morgan Dayton TN 602.737
136. Lin Gan Bowie MD 601.379
137. Michael (Mike) Phillips Clayton DE 599.636
138. JT Kenney Palm Bay FL 599.588
139. Troy Morrow East Anollee GA 598.652
140. Trevor Knight Magnolia DE 596.799
141. Blake Nick Adger AL 595.793
142. Rodney Hose Lexington Park MD 595.466
143. Christopher Carmell Moyock NC 593.021
144. David Barker Emmitsburg MD 592.346
145. Scott Banton Powhatan VA 590.000
146. Mitchell Camden Rockbridge Baths VA 588.158
147. Rex Johnsonbaugh Altoona PA 585.652
148. Rick Anderson Dover PA 582.931
149. Rick Chenoweth Fredericksburg VA 582.540
150. Billy Micciulla Staten Island NY 577.924
151. Randy Waterman Keysville VA 577.083
152. David Fritts Lexington NC 577.002
153. William Kemp Scotland Neck NC 575.715
154. John Hansen Street MD 574.618
155. Dion Hibdon Sunrise Beach MO 574.347
156. Tom Hicks Richmond VA 574.048
157. Chris Dillow Waynesboro VA 573.433
158. Steve Miller Mechanicsville VA 572.119
159. Philip Hornsby Waldorf MD 569.657
160. Kenneth (Boo) Woods Hazard KY 567.607
161. Jason Wiseman Prince Frederick MD 565.000
162. Frank Ippoliti Mercersburg PA 564.363
163. Steve Wiseman Bryans Rd MD 562.240
164. Michael Hall Annandale VA 561.451
165. Kyle Hoffman Harpers Ferry WV 560.111
166. Charlie Russler Falling Waters WV 559.198
167. James Donegan Leesburg VA 557.744
168. Chip Adams Fredericksburg VA 557.657
169. Rick Tilley Moneta VA 557.228
170. John Sisson Brookville MD 557.108
171. Chad Grigsby Maple Grove MN 555.556
172. Bud Schosger Painted Post NY 555.359
173. Walter (Mike) Snider Mt Airy MD 554.923
174. George Loope Mount Airy MD 552.468
175. Robert Pearson Herndon VA 548.203
176. John McGoey Omemee ON 545.727
177. Brian Sanson Chittenango NY 543.867
178. Brandon Stapleton Temperanceville VA 543.765
179. Jacob Powroznik Prince George VA 543.606
180. Jeff Stoner Wellsville PA 539.911
181. Glenn Browne Ocala FL 538.603
182. Justin Jones Apex NC 538.594
183. Elton Clements Durham NC 538.572
184. Jeff Hippert Hamburg NY 538.491
185. Mark Schafer Williamstown NJ 534.264
186. Robert Montgomery Connelsville PA 532.489
187. Omari Navies Fort Washington MD 532.190
188. Matthew Caffi Fairfax VA 530.951
189. James Pocratsky Uniontown PA 529.453
190. Greg Bohannan Rogers AR 525.735
191. Joseph Thompson Landenberg PA 525.594
192. Chris Petersen Monrovia MD 525.499
193. Brandon Coulter Knoxville TN 524.510
194. James Charlesworth Gainesville VA 523.683
195. James Groome Pittsgrove NJ 522.738
196. Michael Piccolo Langhorne PA 521.676
197. William Bitto King George VA 520.476
198. Spencer Barrow Snow Hill NC 520.000
199. Gary Greenwood Irwin PA 519.756
200. Brett Hite Phoenix AZ 516.953
201. Joseph Fonzi Gasport NY 515.434
202. Jareth Mielec Kearny NJ 513.900
203. Scott Canterbury Springville AL 513.889
204. Jim Sutton Woodbridge VA 513.333
205. John Shumate Finksburg MD 513.010
206. Teddy Carr Locust Grove VA 512.247
207. Mark Robertson Henderson NC 512.143
208. George Perez Laplata MD 512.065
209. Michael Tippett Lexington Park MD 511.151
210. David Andrews Lorton VA 509.286
211. Christiana Bradley Bealeton VA 508.406
212. Ron Tetrick New Windsor MD 507.857
213. Peter O'Donnell Deale MD 506.624
214. Stephen Polli Marbury MD 504.567
215. Patrick Farrall Ellicott City MD 504.279
216. Jeremy Ives Burgaw NC 503.572
217. Jimmy Hayes Fayetteville NC 502.143
218. Ryan Powroznik Prince George VA 501.086
219. William (Joshua) Wich Camden DE 500.303
220. Ronald Zich Springfield VA 499.117
221. George Hutchinson Mullica Hill NJ 498.279
222. Tom Hebb Moneta VA 498.103
223. Jason Tibbetts Centreville VA 497.629
224. Richard (Dick) Berich Hampstead MD 497.271
225. William (Ryan) Abey Church Hill MD 494.961
226. Anthony Gagliardi Prosperity SC 494.894
227. Jason Cordiale Orinda CA 494.077
228. Randy Redden Farmville VA 492.694
229. Christian Thomas Leesburg VA 490.643
230. Jeremy Southerly Fulks Run VA 489.713
231. Robert (Bob) Brody Avoca PA 488.924
232. Jamey Way Tarboro NC 487.857
233. Michael Wilburn Mineral VA 486.967
234. Marc Leone Rohrersville MD 485.425
235. Edward Dustin Fredericksburg VA 484.975
236. Gregg Seal Eldred PA 484.413
237. Tony Woodard Four Oaks NC 482.857
238. Tommy Little Chester VA 479.698
239. Thomas Thompson Falls Church VA 475.424
240. Doug Jenkins Saint Leonard MD 475.128
241. Tom Wolverton Hamiltom NJ 471.855
242. Jess Caraballo Danbury CT 469.671
243. Terry Roberson Williamstown NJ 469.602
244. Brian Bersik Disputanta VA 468.572
245. Ernie Freeman Lothian MD 467.842
246. Jason Berry Nanjemoy MD 465.442
247. Fred Aldridge Brandystation VA 459.980
248. Shad Schenck Waynetown IN 459.355
249. Peter Yanni Gaithersburg MD 458.511
250. Dale Gorrell Quakertown PA 457.313
251. Jay Yelas Corvallis OR 455.678
252. Michael Nelms Fredericksburg VA 455.355
253. Kevin Hawk Guntersville AL 454.453
254. Charlie Renfro Joppa MD 453.926
255. Keith Knutson Stafford VA 453.689
256. Charles Gandee Efland NC 453.572
257. Al Farace Hunt Valley MD 453.562
258. Jeff Williams Moneta VA 452.262
259. Christopher Bertelson Millstone Township NJ 443.940
260. John Cox Debary FL 441.993
261. Phillip Banks Warrenton VA 437.143
262. Daniel Welch New Martinsville WV 433.023
263. C. Shane Burns Durham NC 432.299
264. Paul Georgiou North Potomac MD 431.094
265. Robert Hinds Petersburg VA 430.000
266. Eddie Casey Whiteford MD 429.415
267. Matt Stasiak Pittsburgh PA 427.461
268. David Ludwig Bridgeville DE 425.982
269. Jessie Moore Columbia MD 424.734
270. Brad Rightnour Mingoville PA 418.615
271. Jack Wade Knoxville TN 418.097
272. Robert Halter Upper Marlboro MD 417.845
273. Danny Moffat Saint Charles MD 417.604
274. Kermit Crowder Petersburg VA 416.395
275. Melvin Smitson Baltimore MD 416.332
276. Shawn Hammack Gasburg VA 415.715
277. Bryan Sisk Glenelg MD 414.807
278. Boogie Atkins Greenville VA 414.293
279. Koby Kreiger Okeechobee FL 411.969
280. Donald Haskins Baltimore MD 411.515
281. Jerry Knier Muncy PA 410.926
282. Ken Golub Pittsford NY 409.110
283. Michael Callahan Winchester VA 408.963
284. Sonny Kyle Chesterfield VA 407.381
285. JT Palmore Blackstone VA 406.659
286. Mike Torrissi Hammonton NJ 406.642
287. Bill Duckardt Pittsgrove NJ 403.366
288. Richard Lowitzki St Charles IL 402.982
289. Brett Ewing Waldorf MD 400.444
290. Larry Nixon Bee Branch AR 398.489
291. Raymond Roux Ephrata PA 397.940
292. Ben Burns Vienna VA 397.657
293. Mike Neilson Markham ON 396.172
294. Mike Kaminskas Jackson NJ 394.908
295. Jason Tolliver Bolt WV 392.746
296. Mike Hancin North Franklin CT 391.801
297. Gary Barone State College PA 388.910
298. Christopher Brasher Springs TX 388.685
299. Harold Marietta Hunker PA 382.312
300. Shayne Berlo Fairfax VA 382.143
301. George Lambeth Thomasville NC 381.192
302. Edward Bisaga Franklinville NJ 380.887
303. Thomas Bavaro Joppa MD 380.258
304. Michael Taylor Providence Forge VA 377.008
305. Douglas Luper Alexandria VA 373.485
306. Derik Hudson Hurt VA 372.857
307. Lamont Vernon Warrenton VA 371.162
308. Paul Propst Kearneysville WV 371.002
309. Mark Ward Thomasville PA 370.570
310. Leslie Ivins Pemberton NJ 370.499
311. Dave Robinson Ford City PA 369.789
312. Daniel Murphy Wharton NJ 369.559
313. Brian Peak Wytheville VA 368.639
314. William Johnson Purcellville VA 368.211
315. Joseph Sancho New Windsor NY 367.982
316. Jason Ober Johnstown PA 363.133
317. Keith Joyce Apex NC 362.589
318. Gregory Wilder Brooklyn Park MD 360.295
319. Jacob Weisman Nanjemoy MD 357.378
320. Charles (Lindy) Fullerton Bryans Road MD 354.888
321. John Bonn Linthicum MD 354.722
322. Robert Vogelsang Jessup MD 353.210
323. John Gaertner Stafford VA 352.732
324. Flash Butts Roanoke Rapids NC 346.429
325. Howard Hammonds Westport NY 342.825
326. Christopher Murphy Warrenton VA 342.768
327. Jeremy Taylor Ruther Glen VA 341.375
328. Tim McDonald Prestonsburg KY 338.235
329. Art Vengels Bensalem PA 336.079
330. George Cochran Hot Springs AR 333.333
331. Steve Deguzis Bristol CT 320.218
332. Richard Heath Rockville VA 319.717
333. Arnold Duck Williamsport PA 318.826
334. Bruce Ring Front Royal VA 315.219
335. Russell Davis Pilesgrove NJ 311.804
336. Andrew Dick Wilmington DE 311.736
337. Jim Townsend Philadelphia PA 307.524
338. Anthony Clark Hyattsville MD 306.489
339. Kenneth Pena Columbia MD 304.830
340. Richard Favire Winfield Park NJ 301.454
341. Scott Johnson Bath PA 299.933
342. James Bailey Warrenton VA 297.380
343. Vince Troiano Crosswicks NJ 297.250
344. Brantley Peoples Raleigh NC 290.715
345. Marvin Moses Fredericksburg VA 289.549
346. James Hironimus Harrisburg PA 283.065
347. Brian Aungst Pine Grove PA 281.569
348. Dennis Gaske Sykesville MD 278.200
349. Nick Larson Ball Ground GA 276.552
350. Dan Kuczinski Severn MD 274.617
351. Benjamin Clark Smithfield VA 268.572
352. Eric Foltin Lebanon PA 267.096
353. David Robinson Ford City PA 263.901
354. Paul Kimball Glastonbury CT 263.625
355. Payden Hibdon Sunrise Beach MO 258.579
356. George Martin Little Valley NY 255.650
357. Jay Keith Camden SC 251.634
358. Robert Baker Uniontown PA 248.638
359. Robert Smith Bound Brook NJ 248.445
360. Patrick Gazzara Egg Harbor NJ 248.279
361. Gary Bailey Baltimore MD 247.044
362. Ronald Martinez Valley View OH 243.204
363. James Kloos Monroe Twp NJ 242.471
364. Bob Izumi Milton ON 241.272
365. Rodney Bailey Aberdeen MD 239.133
366. Harold Miller Washington PA 238.477
367. George Short Baltimore MD 237.017
368. Daniel McGinnis Lansdowne ON 230.551
369. Monte Atkins Greenville VA 221.523
370. Jerry Staggs Raleigh NC 221.429
371. Joe Didomenico Lindenwold NJ 219.645
372. Ron Farren Hughesville MD 218.631
373. Michael Durbak Woodbourne NY 217.047
374. Glenn Chappelear Acworth GA 200.572
375. Mark Ward Thomasville PA 195.907
376. David Everhart Kearneysville WV 190.073
377. Kris Johnson Montross VA 188.612
378. Jason Christie Park Hill OK 187.092
379. Michael Downes Mechanicsville VA 184.851
380. Peter Bates Wallingford CT 179.064
381. Gregory Ledwell White Marsh MD 173.812
382. Mike Surman Boca Raton FL 171.773
383. Garry Woodruff Candia NH 171.145
384. Bob Rose Vernon NJ 170.680
385. Erik Anderson Ruther Glen VA 170.115
386. Burley Warf Moneta VA 168.033
387. Chris Caravan Pottsville PA 166.443
388. Carl Hughes Morgantown WV 165.905
389. Elzie Dorman Charlottesville VA 165.291
390. Daryl Biron South Windsor CT 160.233
391. John Trask Jay ME 152.662
392. John Barrett Blackwood NJ 152.504
393. Morris Dickens Manassas VA 147.143
394. Red Moore Graham NC 142.848
395. Michael Ertel Manahawkin NJ 142.418
396. Jason Stacy Virginia Beach VA 138.125
397. John Campbell Richmond VA 130.083
398. John Hagaman Egg Harbor City NJ 126.603
399. James(Jimmy) Taylor Ruther Glen VA 121.161
400. Charlie Ingram Santa Fe TN 100.286
401. Gerard Pinto Spencer MA 95.525
402. Wilbur Jefferies Bountiful UT 91.115
403. Woody Henyan Campbell NY 90.172
404. Ken Baumgardner Monongahela PA 79.832

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