{"id":4467,"date":"2024-03-13T09:43:45","date_gmt":"2024-03-13T15:43:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/americanbassanglers.com\/news\/?p=4467"},"modified":"2024-05-23T10:09:14","modified_gmt":"2024-05-23T16:09:14","slug":"michael-holly-craven-take-the-win-on-santee-cooper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/americanbassanglers.com\/news\/index.php\/2024\/03\/13\/michael-holly-craven-take-the-win-on-santee-cooper\/","title":{"rendered":"Michael & Holly Craven take the win on Santee Cooper"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

On March 9th in Cross, SC, Michael and Holly Craven from Walterboro, SC, emerged victorious in the South Carolina Division of the American Couples Series. Launching from Black\u2019s Camp on Santee Cooper Lake, the Cravens managed to secure a win with a total catch of five bass weighing 21.13 pounds, highlighted by a 6.64-pound bass. Their win awarded them a $500 prize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Cravens attributed their success to a strategic focus on pre-spawn fish in the lower lake, targeting specific areas despite challenging weather conditions. They utilized a variety of baits, including spinnerbaits, chatterbaits, and lipless crankbaits to navigate the high winds and muddy waters, eventually moving to the upper lake after maximizing their catch in the lower lake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tom and Missy Bancroft secured second place with a catch of five bass totaling 20.02 pounds, earning them $325. Their strategy involved using a mix of swimbaits, swim jigs, and wacky rigged senkos, primarily fishing in the upper lake near Crappy Neck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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David and Sharon Murdaugh took third place with a total weight of 17.40 pounds from five bass, netting them $150. The Murdaughs found success fishing grass patches around the Crappy Neck area, primarily using a green pumpkin speed vibe worm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Special accolades for the biggest bass caught were awarded to Sharon Murdaugh for the Ladies Biggest Bass at 5.95 pounds and Michael Craven for the Men\u2019s Biggest Bass at 6.64 pounds, each receiving $65.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The event also featured a G-Line $100 Bounty awarded to the Cravens for using a G-Line Lithium Battery in their trolling motor, and a Berkeley Outdoors $50 Smallest Limit Award given to Tim and Tracy Gamble for their 11.61-pound catch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The tournament appreciated the support of its sponsors, which allowed for additional prize drawings for teams. The next tournament for the South Carolina Division is scheduled for March 23rd at Santee Cooper Lakes, launching from Black\u2019s Camp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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