Fishing Tournament Trail for May 17

The Fishing Tournament Trail reports results of fishing tournaments and notices of upcoming events. To report either, email bfrazee@kcstar.com or call 816-234-4319 before noon on Mondays. For results, please include spellings and hometowns of the first two places and the big-bass winner, with number of fish, weight and winnings.

AT BLUE SPRINGS LAKE: Buddy bass tournament sponsored by Blue Springs Buddy Bass. When: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Takeoff site: Blue Springs Marina. Entry fee: $50 per team.More information: 816-550-5664.

AT LAKE JACOMO: Buddy bass tournament sponsored by the Jacomo Bass Club. When: 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Takeoff site: north boat ramp. Entry fee: $50 per team. More information: 816-878-1996.

AT LONGVIEW LAKE: Buddy bass tournament sponsored by Longview Buddy Bass. When: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Takeoff site: Longview Lake Marina. Entry fee: $50 per team. More information: 816-805-2605.

AT HILLSDALE LAKE: Buddy bass tournament sponsored by Dick’s Wednesday Night Bass Anglers. When: 5:45 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Takeoff site: Jayhawk boat ramp. Entry fee: $40 per team. More information: 913-238-5313.

AT SMITHVILLE LAKE: Buddy bass tournament sponsored by Burton’s Bait and Tackle. When: 6 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. Thursday. Takeoff site: Little Platte boat ramp. Entry fee: $40 per team. More information: 816-532-4659.

AT MILFORD LAKE: Crappie tournaments to benefit the Kansas Chapter of Heroes on the Water. Single Pole Shootout. When: 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Takeoff site: Farnum Ceek boat ramp. Entry fee: $20 per person. More information: 785-220-6404. Regular buddy tournament. When: 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Takeoff site: Farnum Creek boat ramp. Entry fee $40 per team. More information: 785-220-6404.

AT STOCKTON LAKE: American Bass Anglers Division 126 bass tournament. When: 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Registration begins at 4:30 a.m. at the ramp. Takeoff site: Old State Park. Entry fee: $70 per tournament. Fishermen must be members of ABA ($25 per year). More information: 316-644-1454.

INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF BLACK BASS ANGLERS: National Buddy Bass Tournament on Saturday and Sunday at Stockton Lake. 1. Brian Templeton and Scott Ventmiglia, Kansas City, 30.45 pounds $3,000 plus $1,000 Bass Pro gift card. 2. Zac Udock, Pittsburg, Kan., and Todd Woods, San Diego, 26.63 pounds, $1,500. Big bass: Yoan Alvarez, Miami, and Edwin Rivera, Orlando, Fla., 7.61 pounds, $1,000 Bass Pro gift card.

CENTRAL PRO ELITE: Bass tournament Saturday and Sunday at Table Rock Lake. 1. Eric Oliverson, 30.45 pounds, $3,225. 2. Gayle Julian, 36.42 pounds, $1,600. Big bass: Chester Miles, 5.67 pounds, $350.

BURTON’S BAIT AND TACKLE: Buddy bass tournament Sunday at Smithville Lake. 1. Larry Lagsding and Russ Parmer, Omaha, Neb., 5 bass, 17.01 pounds, $900. 2. Dave Biscari, Kansas City, and Jason Fulton, Camden Point, Mo., 5 bass, 15.98 pounds, $700. Big bass: Randy Robinson and Jake Catherell, Smithville, 6.46 pounds, $320.

KENDAL BAILEY MEMORIAL CRAPPIE TOURNAMENT: Buddy crappie tournament Sunday at Truman Lake. 1. Dylan Corbitt, Buckner, and Luke Bailey, Grain Valley, 7 crappies, 9.41 pounds, $227.50. 2. Kent and Kenny Bailey, Grain Valley, 7 crappies, 8.15 pounds, $122.50. Big crappie: Andrea Rowan, Richmond, 1.89 pounds, $80.

BLUE SPRINGS BUDDY BASS: Buddy bass tournament Saturday at Blue Springs Lake. 1. Justin Niccum, Independence, fishing alone, 4 bass, 12.75 pounds, $400. 2. Mike Rogers, Oak Grove, and Tom Yankee, Independence, 4 bass, 12.44 pounds, $260. Big bass: Rogers, 3.90 pounds, $140.

BURTON’S BAIT AND TACKLE: Buddy bass tournament Thursday evening at Smithville Lake. 1. Greg Proffitt and Troy Akers, Kansas City, 4 bass, 11.66 pounds, $290. 2. Rusty Himmelwright and Pat Kissingler, Smithville, 2 bass, 7.52 pounds, $230. Big bass: Proffitt and Akers, 5.71 pounds, $120.

JACOMO BASS CLUB: Buddy bass tournament Wednesday evening at Lake Jacomo. 1. Steve Gwadera, Independence, and Jake Deselle, Grain Valley, 3 bass, 8.58 pounds, $280. 2. Tavish Twiford, Lee’s Summit, and Paul Carr, Grandview, 3 bass, 6.58 pounds, $140. Big bass: Logan Burditt, Lee’s Summit, 4.50 pounds, $80.

This story was originally published May 16, 2016 at 8:55 PM with the headline "Fishing Tournament Trail for May 17."