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Rookie of the Year, Co-anglers get hot, and when a woman beats a man
BASS Communications

KISSIMMEE, Fla. — They say it's not over 'til it's over, but the Toyota Rookie of the Year race is pretty much over — no matter what they say.

Derek Remitz did not have the best tournament of his career: finishing 61st with 11 pounds, 6 ounces, but was able to edge out his closest competitor, Casey Ashley, by 22 spots.

Ashley said he was more focused on making the cut for the Classic coming into the tournament, and willl be watching closely the final two days to see where he'll end up in the standings. He started the tournament in 29th place, and there will be a lot of shifting in the ranks.

"It was just tough out there," Ashley said, adding that he didn't feel any added pressure because Rookie of the Year was in reach. "I haven't thought about the rookie race all year. I just let it fall where it wants to."

And he's going to fall just short. Read More

 
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