April 25 - Gunpowder River , Dundee Launch
Our 2nd tournament of the year brought high air and water temps but a low fish count. With water temps in some areas as high as 70 degrees(25 degree water temp change in 10 days), the fish seemed to be in shock or at least a negitive feeding mood based on the overall angler response.
Winning the Tx and lunker honors was Sean Geerlof with 1 spinnerbait fish from the Seneca Creek out of the grass weighing 2.61lbs.
Coming in 2nd place was Lou Croce with 1 fish as well. His fish went 2.40lbs that came from the Elk river.
| | # of Fish | Weight | Lunker | Place | Points |
| Sean | 1 | 2.61 | 2.61 | 1 | 52.61 |
| Lou | 1 | 2.41 | --- | 2 | 51.40 |
| Stan | 1 | 1.89 | --- | 3 | 49.89 |
| George | 0 | --- | --- | 4 | 39.00 |
| Billy | 0 | --- | --- | 4 | 39.00 |
| Teddy | 0 | --- | --- | 4 | 39.00 |
| Dave | 0 | --- | --- | 4 | 39.00 |
| Kevin | 0 | --- | --- | 4 | 39.00 |
| Eli | 0 | --- | --- | 4 | 39.00 |
| Dave C | 0 | --- | --- | 4 | 39.00 |
Saturday - May 16th - Nanticoke River, Seaford Town Ramp
Coming into this tornament Sean geerlof was just behind Stan Horne in the lead for angler of the year but a good day on Broad Creek changed all of that.
The day started out slow for Sean with 1 keeper in the livewell at 12:30. The next hour turned that around quickly landing 5 keepers in the boat including a 4.06lb largemouth that ended up as lunker for the day. A total weight of 8.45lbs was enough for his 2nd win in a row and a seat on top the the AOY race.
Lou Croce's 4 fish was enough to land him in 2nd place and a move from 5th to 3rd in the race for AOY. Louie's 4 fish weighing 5.84 lbs were caught while fishing for spawning fish in Broad Creek.
| | # of Fish | Weight | Lunker | Place | Points |
| Sean | 5 | 8.45 | 4.06 | 1 | 58.45 |
| Louie | 4 | 5.84 | ---- | 2 | 54.84 |
| Kevin | 2 | 2.94 | ---- | 3 | 50.94 |
| Stan | 2 | 1.59 | ---- | 4 | 48.59 |
| Mike | 1 | 1.21 | ---- | 5 | 47.21 |
| Billy | 0 | ---- | ---- | 6 | 37 |
| George | 0 | ---- | ---- | DNF | 0 |
Saturday - June 20th - Northeast River, Anchor Marine
A small field does not translate to small bags. With only 3 boats and 4 anglers fishing our 4th tournament of the season, the anglers brought in the most combined weight of the season.
The day started out nice but then the skys opened up on all anglers on the Upper Bay. This did not stop Sean from a season best bag of fish, and lunker to go along with his 3rd win in a row. His bag weighing 13.9lbs including the days lunker weighing 3.55lbs was enough to put him over the top.
Lou Croce's 4 fish was enough to land him in 2nd place. Louie's 4 fish weighing a respectable 11.91 lbs keeps him at shooting distance of AOY.
| | # of Fish | Lunker | Weight | Place | Points |
| Sean | 5 | 3.55 | 13.9* | 1 | 63.9 |
| Louie | 4 | ---- | 11.91 | 2 | 60.9 |
| Billy | 4 | ---- | 6.53 | 3 | 54.5 |
| Joe | 2 | ---- | 3.56* | 4 | 50.56 |
* Dead Fish Penalty of .25lbs per fish
Saturday - July 11th - Nanticoke River, Seaford Town Ramp
Making a strong move on the AOY Standings board on this day was Lou Croce.
The only one of 7 guys who was able to put together a good bag was Lou Croce. His bag weighing 11.20lbs which included the days lunker of 3.74lbs was plenty to beat the rest of the field on this day.
In second place was Louie's rider Joe Morganto who weighed in 1 fish for 1.04lbs.
| | # of Fish | Lunker | Weight | Place | Points |
| Lou | 5 | 3.74 | 11.20 | 1 | 61.20 |
| Joe | 1 | ---- | 1.04 | 2 | 50.04 |
| Billy | 1 | ---- | 1.02 | 3 | 49.02 |
| Stan | 1 | ---- | .95 | 4 | 47.95 |
| Sean | 1 | ---- | .91 | 5 | 46.91 |
| Matt | 0 | ---- | ---- | 6 | 36 |
| Chris | 0 | ---- | ---- | 6 | ---- |
Saturday - August 15th - Sassfrass River, Duffy's Marina
2 new members hit it big on the Sassafras by bringing in 1st and 2nd place.
After covering most of the upper bay in his Triton, Kevin Tussy found the right fish to give him his first win in the Delco Bass Club. His 4 fish came in at 10.07lbs which also included a 3.80lb Largemouth to win lunker honors.
In second place was another new member named Matt Padden with a bag of 3 fish weighing 4.60lbs. Great job guys!!!
| | # of Fish | Lunker | weight | Place | Points |
| Kevin | 4 | 3.80 | 10.07 | 1 | 60.07 |
| Matt | 3 | ---- | 4.60 | 2 | 53.60 |
| Stan | 1 | ---- | 2.09 | 3 | 50.09 |
| Eric(guest | 1 | ---- | 1.7 | 4 | ---- |
| John | 1 | ---- | .87 | 5 | 47.87 |
| Sean | 0 | ---- | ---- | 6 | 37 |
Saturday - September 5th - Northeast River, Anchor Marine
Firmilar names top the list of winners today on the North East River.
Billy Allison Put together his second win of the season. Billy weighs in a Limit of bass weighing 11.08lbs which moves him very close to the top 2 places in the AOY race.
In second place was "Mr Second Place" Louie Croce. With his bag of bass weighing 10.67lbs he collects his 4th Runner up award to go with his win and put him in great position going into the last 3 tournaments.
Coming in with lunker honors was our last tournament runner up Matt Padden. This 3.95lb LargeMouth gives him his first Lunker of the season
| Angler | # of Fish | Weight | Lunker | Place | Points |
| Billy | 5 | 11.08 | ---- | 1 | 61.08 |
| Louie | 5 | 10.67 | ---- | 2 | 59.67 |
| Stan | 5 | 10.46 | ---- | 3 | 58.46 |
| Matt | 3 | 7.39 | 3.95 | 4 | 54.39 |
| Dave | 2 | 4.76 | ---- | 5 | 50.76 |
| Sean | 2 | 3.57 | ---- | 6 | 48.57 |
| Joe | 0 | ---- | ---- | 7 | 38 |
| Kevin | 0 | ---- | ---- | 7 | 38 |
Saturday - October 3rd - Nanticoke River, Seaford Town Ramp
The AOY race just got tight after the fish were weighed on the Nanticoke River.
When the day thought to be a bust just 24 hrs earlier(based on weather), Lou Croce turned it into a lead in the AOY race. Late in the day Louie landed his limit fish and gave him enough to pass the leader of the AOY race Sean Geerlof.
Louies 5 fish limit weighing 6.47lbs included the tournament lunker weighing 1.78lbs and his second win this season.
In second place was Sean Geerlof with his bag of 4 fish weighing 4.11lbs.
| Angler | # of Fish | Weight | Lunker | Place | Points |
| Louie | 5 | 6.47 | 1.78 | 1 | 56.47 |
| Sean | 4 | 4.11 | ---- | 2 | 53.11 |
| Stan | 2 | 2.65 | ---- | 3 | 50.65 |
| Joe | 1 | 1.55 | ---- | 4 | 48.55 |
| Chris(Guest) | 0 | ---- | ---- | 5 | ---- |
Sunday - October 18th - Northeast River, Anchor Marine
Lou Croce adds some distance on the rest of the field in the race for AOY after posted his 3rd win this season.
After moving rescheduling the October 18th North East Tx to this day due to weather. We got some pretty impressive weather anyway. Dealing with 40 mph winds blowing up the bay producing 4 footers rolling up the North East River may anglers took shelter in the no wake zone and many cuts located around the launch area. The tough conditions were well worth it for one angler who bags a season heavyweight bag and a win.
Lou Croce's limit weighing 14.6lbs was plenty to over come the closest angler. He also puts even more distance between the rest of the field looking for the AOY title for 2009
In second place Kevin Tussy weighing in a good bag of 4 fish weighing 9.53lbs
Lunker honors go to Ted Natale weighing in a days best 3.93lb Largemouth
| | # of Fish | Weight | Lunker | Place | Points |
| Louie | 5 | 14.60 | ---- | 1 | 64.60 |
| Kevin | 4 | 9.53 | ---- | 2 | 58.53 |
| Stan | 5 | 8.55 | ---- | 3 | 56.55 |
| Sean | 4 | 7.44 | ---- | 4 | 54.44 |
| Teddy | 1 | 3.93 | 3.93 | 5 | 49.93 |
| Joe | 2 | 2.87 | ---- | 6 | 47.87 |
| Billy | 2 | 2.28 | ---- | 7 | 46.28 |
| Ed | 0 | ---- | ---- | 8 | 36 |
Saturday - October 31st and November 1st- Northeast River, Anchor Marine
Another windy and rainy tournament hits the Delco anglers.
In only his second tournament with the Delco Bass Club, Ed Thayer wins top honors.
After weighing a limit of bass on day one including the day 1 lunker, Ed found himself in third place with a weight of 10.66lbs. Leading day 1 was Louie Croce weighing 11.86lbs of largemouth and in second was Stan Horne who's limit weighed 10.85lbs.
Day 2 started out wet but less windy in North East, MD but the fight for Classic Champ was fierce. Stan Horne weighs in a bag of 10.28lbs for a total of 21.13lbs and claims 3rd place. Stan also takes lunker honors for day 2 weighing a 3.04lb largemouth. Lou Croce weighs in with 9.91lbs and just passes Stan with a total weight of 21.77lbs to take 2nd place. With Louies 2nd place finish he locks up 1st place in the battle for AOY.
Even after having engine problems in the morning Ed Thayer comes in and weighs the largest bag of the tournament. His bag of 12.18lbs and a total weight of 22.84lbs gave him just enough to put him over the top of 2009's AOY Lou Croce to win the 2009 Classic.
Classic winner Ed Thayer holding the day 1 lunker weighing 3.17lbs
On the left is Lou Croce in 2nd place and on the right is Stan Horne who took 3rd place and holding the day 2 lunker weighing 3.04lbs
CONGRATS TO ALL!!
| | Day 1 # of Fish | Day 1 Weight | Day 1 Lunker | Day 2 # of Fish | Day 2 Weight | Day 2 Lunker | Total Fish | Total Weight | Place | Points |
| Ed | 5 | 10.66 | 3.17 | 5 | 12.18 | ---- | 10 | 22.84 | 1 | 72.84 |
| Louie | 5 | 11.86 | ---- | 5 | 9.91 | ---- | 10 | 21.77 | 2 | 70.77 |
| Stan | 5 | 10.85 | ---- | 5 | 10.28 | 3.04 | 10 | 21.13 | 3 | 69.13 |
| Billy | 4 | 9.17 | ---- | 5 | 10.33 | ---- | 9 | 19.50 | 4 | 66.13 |
| Sean | 3 | 6.76 | ---- | 5 | 6.67 | ---- | 8 | 13.43 | 5 | 59.43 |
| Matt | 3 | 4.19 | ---- | 3 | 6.51 | ---- | 6 | 10.70 | 6 | 55.70 |