Louisiana angler Greg Hackney came into this week’s Busch Beer Bassmaster Elite at Cayuga Lake with a commanding lead in the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year race — and it seemed for a while on Day 1 like he had maintained that lead.
Hackney caught 17 pounds, 8 ounces to land in 36th place, but it was announced after Thursday’s weigh-in that his catch had been disqualified.
“Greg Hackney’s Day 1 catch was disqualified for fishing in an off-limits area,” said B.A.S.S. Tournament Director Trip Weldon. “ There are several of these off-limits areas on Cayuga Lake. These areas were marked and confirmed with law enforcement. Then we took several steps to make the anglers aware of the areas, including posting them at the pre-tournament meeting Wednesday night.”
Hackney could not be reached for comment.
On glacier lakes in New York, state law says all man-made marinas and boat basins are private property. There are 11 such areas on Cayuga.
After the disqualification, Hackney fell from first place to fourth in Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year standings, 37 points behind new leader Gerald Swinde. Jacob Powroznik is second, followed by Takahiro Omori.
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2016 BUSCH BEER Bassmaster Elite at Cayuga Lake 6/23-6/26
Cayuga Lake, Union Springs NY.
(PROFESSIONAL) Standings Day 1
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts
1. Morizo Shimizu Suita, Osaka JAPAN 5 23-06 110
Day 1: 5 23-06
2. Michael Iaconelli Pitts Grove, NJ 5 21-15 109
Day 1: 5 21-15
3. Jacob Powroznik Port Haywood, VA 5 21-14 108
Day 1: 5 21-14
4. Britt Myers Lake Wylie, SC 5 21-03 107
Day 1: 5 21-03
5. Paul Mueller Naugatuck, CT 5 20-09 106
Day 1: 5 20-09
5. Dean Rojas Lake Havasu City, AZ 5 20-09 106
Day 1: 5 20-09
7. Seth Feider Bloomington, MN 5 20-06 104
Day 1: 5 20-06
8. Drew Benton Panama City, FL 5 20-05 103
Day 1: 5 20-05
9. Kotaro Kiriyama Moody, AL 5 20-03 102
Day 1: 5 20-03
10. Dave Lefebre Erie, PA 5 20-02 101
Day 1: 5 20-02
11. Chad Pipkens Lansing, MI 5 20-00 100
Day 1: 5 20-00
11. Kevin VanDam Kalamazoo, MI 5 20-00 100
Day 1: 5 20-00
13. Bobby Lane Jr. Lakeland, FL 5 19-13 98
Day 1: 5 19-13
13. Russ Lane Prattville, AL 5 19-13 98
Day 1: 5 19-13
15. Chad Morgenthaler Reeds Spring, MO 5 19-11 96
Day 1: 5 19-11
15. Keith Poche Pike Road, AL 5 19-11 96
Day 1: 5 19-11
17. Cliff Prince Palatka, FL 5 19-10 94
Day 1: 5 19-10
18. Alton Jones Lorena, TX 5 19-09 93
Day 1: 5 19-09
19. Jonathon VanDam Kalamazoo, MI 5 19-07 92
Day 1: 5 19-07
20. Stephen Browning Hot Springs, AR 5 19-05 91
Day 1: 5 19-05
21. Andy Montgomery Blacksburg, SC 5 19-04 90
Day 1: 5 19-04
22. Jordan Lee Grant, AL 5 19-01 89
Day 1: 5 19-01
23. Jason Christie Park Hill, OK 5 19-00 88
Day 1: 5 19-00
24. Ish Monroe Hughson, CA 5 18-15 87
Day 1: 5 18-15
25. John Crews Jr Salem, VA 5 18-14 86
Day 1: 5 18-14
25. Koby Kreiger Bokeelia, FL 5 18-14 86
Day 1: 5 18-14
27. Aaron Martens Leeds, AL 5 18-11 84
Day 1: 5 18-11
28. Jared Lintner Arroyo Grande, CA 5 18-09 83
Day 1: 5 18-09
29. Takahiro Omori Emory, TX 5 18-06 82
Day 1: 5 18-06
30. Edwin Evers Talala, OK 5 18-01 81
Day 1: 5 18-01
30. Gary Klein Weatherford, TX 5 18-01 81
Day 1: 5 18-01
32. Ott DeFoe Knoxville, TN 5 18-00 79
Day 1: 5 18-00
33. Todd Faircloth Jasper, TX 5 17-13 78
Day 1: 5 17-13
33. Brandon Palaniuk Rathdrum, ID 5 17-13 78
Day 1: 5 17-13
35. Cliff Pace Petal, MS 5 17-10 76
Day 1: 5 17-10
36. Shaw Grigsby Jr. Gainesville, FL 5 17-08 75
Day 1: 5 17-08
37. Bill Lowen Brookville, IN 5 17-07 74
Day 1: 5 17-07
38. Mark Davis Mount Ida, AR 5 17-06 73
Day 1: 5 17-06
38. J Todd Tucker Moultrie, GA 5 17-06 73
Day 1: 5 17-06
40. James Elam Tulsa, OK 5 17-05 71
Day 1: 5 17-05
40. Greg Vinson Wetumpka, AL 5 17-05 71
Day 1: 5 17-05
42. James Niggemeyer Van, TX 5 17-03 69
Day 1: 5 17-03
42. Bradley Roy Lancaster, KY 5 17-03 69
Day 1: 5 17-03
44. Chris Lane Guntersville, AL 5 17-00 67
Day 1: 5 17-00
44. Skeet Reese Auburn, CA 5 17-00 67
Day 1: 5 17-00
44. Gerald Swindle Guntersville, AL 5 17-00 67
Day 1: 5 17-00
47. Hank Cherry Jr Maiden, NC 5 16-15 64
Day 1: 5 16-15
47. Matt Herren Ashville, AL 5 16-15 64
Day 1: 5 16-15
49. Keith Combs Huntington, TX 5 16-15 62
Day 1: 5 16-15
50. Clent Davis Montevallo, AL 5 16-14 61
Day 1: 5 16-14
51. Boyd Duckett Guntersville, AL 5 16-13 60
Day 1: 5 16-13
52. Ken Iyobe Tokoname Aichi JAPAN 5 16-11 59
Day 1: 5 16-11
52. Jason Williamson Wagener, SC 5 16-11 59
Day 1: 5 16-11
54. Brent Chapman Lake Quivira, KS 5 16-10 57
Day 1: 5 16-10
54. Billy McCaghren Jr Mayflower, AR 5 16-10 57
Day 1: 5 16-10
56. Brandon Lester Fayetteville, TN 5 16-09 55
Day 1: 5 16-09
56. Terry Scroggins San Mateo, FL 5 16-09 55
Day 1: 5 16-09
58. Cliff Crochet Pierre Part, LA 5 16-08 53
Day 1: 5 16-08
59. Luke Clausen Otis Orchards, WA 5 16-03 52
Day 1: 5 16-03
60. Dennis Tietje Roanoke, LA 5 16-01 51
Day 1: 5 16-01
61. Fletcher Shryock New Philadelphia, OH 5 16-00 50
Day 1: 5 16-00
62. Josh Bertrand Gilbert, AZ 5 15-13 49
Day 1: 5 15-13
63. Kelley Jaye Dadeville, AL 5 15-12 48
Day 1: 5 15-12
63. David Mullins Mt Carmel, TN 5 15-12 48
Day 1: 5 15-12
63. Randall Tharp Port St. Joe, FL 5 15-12 48
Day 1: 5 15-12
66. Brett Hite Phoenix, AZ 5 15-10 45
Day 1: 5 15-10
67. Rick Clunn Ava, MO 5 15-08 44
Day 1: 5 15-08
68. Randy Howell Guntersville, AL 5 15-07 43
Day 1: 5 15-07
69. Brandon Card Caryville, TN 5 15-06 42
Day 1: 5 15-06
70. Matt Lee Guntersville, AL 5 15-02 41
Day 1: 5 15-02
71. Clifford Pirch Payson, AZ 5 15-01 40
Day 1: 5 15-01
72. Tommy Biffle Wagoner, OK 5 14-15 39
Day 1: 5 14-15
72. Justin Lucas Guntersville, AL 5 14-15 39
Day 1: 5 14-15
74. Brandon Coulter Knoxville, TN 5 14-14 37
Day 1: 5 14-14
74. Marty Robinson Lyman, SC 5 14-14 37
Day 1: 5 14-14
76. Mark Menendez Paducah, KY 5 14-08 35
Day 1: 5 14-08
77. Brent Ehrler Newport Beach, CA 5 14-06 34
Day 1: 5 14-06
77. David Walker Sevierville, TN 5 14-06 34
Day 1: 5 14-06
79. Adrian Avena Vineland, NJ 5 14-05 32
Day 1: 5 14-05
80. Davy Hite Ninety Six, SC 5 14-04 31
Day 1: 5 14-04
80. Steve Kennedy Auburn, AL 5 14-04 31
Day 1: 5 14-04
82. Micah Frazier Newnan, GA 5 14-03 29
Day 1: 5 14-03
82. Chris Zaldain Laughlin, NV 5 14-03 29
Day 1: 5 14-03
84. Shane Lineberger Lincolnton, NC 5 14-00 27
Day 1: 5 14-00
85. Paul Elias Laurel, MS 5 13-14 26
Day 1: 5 13-14
85. Chad Grigsby Maple Grove, MN 5 13-14 26
Day 1: 5 13-14
87. Casey Scanlon Rocky Mount, MO 5 13-13 24
Day 1: 5 13-13
88. Jay Brainard Enid, OK 5 13-10 23
Day 1: 5 13-10
89. Tim Horton Muscle Shoals, AL 5 13-09 22
Day 1: 5 13-09
90. Casey Ashley Donalds, SC 5 13-09 21
Day 1: 5 13-09
91. John Murray Spring City, TN 5 13-08 20
Day 1: 5 13-08
92. Jeff Kriet Ardmore, OK 5 13-07 19
Day 1: 5 13-07
93. Carl Jocumsen Queensland TX AUSTRALIA 5 13-03 18
Day 1: 5 13-03
93. Yusuke Miyazaki Forney, TX 5 13-03 18
Day 1: 5 13-03
95. Brock Mosley Collinsville, MS 5 12-08 16
Day 1: 5 12-08
96. Mike McClelland Bella Vista, AR 5 12-06 15
Day 1: 5 12-06
97. Bernie Schultz Gainesville, FL 5 12-05 14
Day 1: 5 12-05
98. Fabian Rodriguez Ocean City, DE 5 12-01 13
Day 1: 5 12-01
99. Fred Roumbanis Bixby, OK 5 11-10 12
Day 1: 5 11-10
100. Kelly Jordon Flint, TX 5 11-10 11
Day 1: 5 11-10
101. Brian Snowden Reeds Spring, MO 5 11-06 10
Day 1: 5 11-06
102. David Williams Newton, NC 5 11-00 9
Day 1: 5 11-00
103. Brett Preuett Monroe, LA 5 10-13 8
Day 1: 5 10-13
104. Randy Allen Shreveport, LA 5 10-07 7
Day 1: 5 10-07
105. Scott Rook Little Rock, AR 5 10-02 6
Day 1: 5 10-02
106. John Hunter Jr Shelbyville, KY 4 09-12 5
Day 1: 4 09-12
107. Greg Hackney Gonzales, LA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 105 529 1738-00
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105 529 1738-00
By: Helen White, Bassmaster
