The Roland Martin Marine Center Series Qualifier #2 continues strong with Big Bass and Big Checks
Posted by admin on June 10, 2018
CLEWISTON, FL – With a full field of 142 boats launching out of Roland Martin Marina at safe light, Qualifier #2 of the highest paying team tournament trail in Florida was on.
It didn’t take long after the first flight of teams started bringing limits to the stage to see that it was going to take a hefty sack to take home the $6,000 winner’s check. In fact, if you didn’t have a limit of twenty pounds or more you were headed home without a paycheck.
When the final bag was weighed, the team of Roger Crafton and Todd Schlueter were the 2018 June Qualifier #2 Champions. With 31.39 pounds of Lake Okeechobee largemouth, they took top honors and the winner’s check for $6,000.
“The day started out a little slow,” said Crafton. “We were fishing from East Wall to King’s Bar and caught a lot small fish early but the big ones didn’t come until the last few hours of the day. And we were catching them on a popping frog in bluegill color.”
“Our big fish was 7.72 on the popping frog,” said Schlueter. “We were grinding with a senko and swim jig with nothing to show so we decided to burn some gas and make the run.”
In second place along with Big Bass honors was the team of Harlen Griggs and Skip Simmonds with 29.34 pounds taking home $3,000 and $500 for the U.S. Sugar Big Bass. And just behind in third place with 29.26 pounds was the team of Buck Durrance and Larry Wright taking home $1,800.
Overall, the highest paying team tournament trail in Florida paid out to the top 23 finishing teams. And 22 of those teams had over 22 pounds of Lake Okeechobee largemouth. Big Bass and Big Checks with 100% true payout is what this tournament trail is all about. To get in on the action, make sure and join us in August for Qualifier #3 that all leads up to the Championship in December that awards the top team $20,000. Thanks for joining us and we’ll see you in August – The RMMC Series.
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Fitzgerald Rods adds more $$ to the Winner's Circle
Posted by admin on May 31, 2018
Fitzgerald Rods is offering $500 to the winning team of the June 9th Qualifier that purchases a Fitzgerald Rod from Roland Martin Marine Center.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Fitzgerald Rods is offering a contingency program for the 2nd qualifier of the 2018 Roland Martin Marine Center Series on June 9th. They are offering $500 to the winning team that purchases one Fitzgerald Rod from Roland Martin Marine Center prior to the start of the tournament and with at least one team member wearing a Fitzgerald Rods logo hat or shirt at the tournament. Proof of purchase required since May 1, 2018. As the highest paying team tournament trail in Florida, the Roland Martin Marine Center Series is following the record 2017 season with even more in 2018. Be sure to register for the 2nd Qualifier of the season on June 9, 2018. Pre-Registration deadline is 5pm EST on June 7, 2018. REGISTER NOW
McCraken and Medlin win big at the 2018 Roland Martin Marine Center Series Opener.
Posted by admin on April 29, 2018
The top 21 finishers weigh-in 20-pound plus bags on Lake Okeechobee.
CLEWISTON, FL – The highest paying team tournament trail in Florida charged out of the gate with a bang with a record number of boats and a winning weight of over 30 pounds. That’s how you start a season.
At safelight Saturday, 161 boats took off from Roland Martin Marina in Clewiston under favorable conditions with temperatures expected in the mid eighties for the day. Though the competitors were bunched in some areas, 20-pound limits filled the leaderboard. But it took thirty pounds to win this one.
Lee McCracken and Jim Medlin took home top honors with 30.45 pounds of Lake Okeechobee bass that earned them the big check for $6,000. The payday continued with Ranger Cup paying out $1,000 and Bruiser Baits adding $150 more.
In second place was the team of Ron Yentz and Charlie Cenko that weighed in 28.07 pounds and earned them $3,000. Third place went to the team of Greg Harp and Chris Crow that brought 27.54 pounds to the stage and earned them $2,000.
Paying out to the top 26 places, the Roland Martin Marine Center Series is the highest paying team tournament trail in Florida with 100% true payout. From big checks to the top finishers and big bass rewards to valuable contingency programs and even the top female finisher getting a check from Mary Ann Martin herself, this tournament trail really does give back to the anglers.
The 2018 Roland Martin Marine Center Series season features 4 qualifying events leading to the Championship in December where the winning team takes home $20,000. To get in on the action, make sure you register for the next event today and you just might be the next big winner.
New Pro Products adds to the 2018 RMMC Series winnings
Posted by admin on April 23, 2018
The New Pro Products V-T2 Livewell Ventilation System takes care of the bass in your well while putting money in your pocket.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: New Pro Products is offering a contingency program for the 2018 Roland Martin Marine Center Series season. They are offering $100 to the winning team running New Pro Products V-T2 Livewell Ventilation System. Discover more at NewProProducts.com today.
Fitzgerald Rods is making the 2018 RMMC Series even better!
Posted by admin on April 18, 2018
Fitzgerald Rods is offering $500 to the winning team of the April 28th Qualifier that purchases two Fitzgerald Rods from Roland Martin Marine Center.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Fitzgerald Rods is offering a contingency program for The first qualifier of the 2018 Roland Martin Marine Center Series on April 28th. They are offering $500 to the winning team that purchases two Fitzgerald Rods from Roland Martin Marine Center prior to the start of the tournament and with at least one team member wearing a Fitzgerald Rods hat or shirt at the tournament. Proof of purchase required. As the highest paying team tournament trail in Florida, the Roland Martin Marine Center Series is following the record 2017 season with even more in 2018. Be sure to register for the 1st Qualifier of the season on April 28, 2018. Pre-Registration deadline is 5pm EST on April 26, 2018. REGISTER NOW
Jenkins and McMillan cash in on the record season of the 2017 Roland Martin Marine Center Series
Posted by admin on December 12, 2017
CLEWISTON, Fla — The stage was set for the Championship of the 2017 Roland Martin Marine Center Series. The record big checks were ready. All the prizes and preparations were in place. The pre-championship banquet presented by ARK Rods had all the teams fueled and ready. It was go time.
Then Mother Nature decided she wanted a say in the matter.
Day one of the Championship was cancelled when sunrise was accompanied with rain, wind and lightning. Tournament Director, Mike Krause made the call — it would be a one-day shootout for the Championship.
On Sunday, the 106 teams launched under clear skies and a brisk wind that made for some chilly runs as the teams dashed to their waypoints wrapped in layers of gore-tex, buffs and high hopes.
The south end of Lake Okeechobee was a popular choice with the wind but still others braved the run to the north. It wouldn’t be until 3 p.m. that the winning pattern would be revealed.
Two by two, the teams made it to the stage at the host Roland Martin Marina with M.C. Chris “Peanut” Brill keeping the crowd entertained. Teams took the hot seat in the Ranger Z520c as the weights started to climb. Then when the final fish was weighed, the team of Frank Jenkins and Brandon McMillan were a pound and a half better than the rest.
“I always love competing here,” McMillan said. “This is where it all started for me I’m always excited to come back here and hang out with friends and fish with my buddies.”
“It’s a heck of a feeling,” echoed Jenkins. “I honestly didn’t think it would happen with the weather and we were so jacked up yesterday to go fishing but the right decision was made and we made the right decision to go out and do what we did today.”
With a record payout of $20,000, the team of Jenkins and McMillan are the 2017 Roland Martin Marine Center Series Champions.
In second place, just a pound and half back were the team of Santos Solis Jr. and Mark Lundgren that collected $7,000. And in third place was the father and son team of Brian Prowant and Brice Prowant that took home $4,000. The U.S. Sugar Big Bass of the tournament went to Dillon McMillan with an 8.45 pound Lake Okeechobee bass.
Season-long consistency was awarded to the team of Jared McMillan and Durand Locke with a season total of 83.69 pounds of Lake Okeechobee bass. As the Team Of The Year, ARK Rods is taking care of all their 2018 RMMC Series entry fees.
All in all, over $51,000 in cash and prizes was awarded to the anglers and fans of the Roland Martin Marine Center Series Championship. As the highest paying Team Tournament Trail in Florida, the RMMC Series continues to reward its anglers with a true 100% Payout. Where do we go from here?
“Honestly, I don’t know,” said Tournament Director, Ramon Iglesias. “But I do know you can be sure we’ll work hard to make it better than the year before. And when the last fish is weighed and we award the big check, you can bet we’re already thinking about how to make next season even better.”
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That’s a wrap from Clewiston, FL and the 2017 Roland Martin Marine Center Series. Stay tuned for details on the 2018 season and we wish you all a Happy Holidays and Big Bass in the New Year.
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