A talented field of 40 were not able to break the strangle hold Brian Cramer has on the TOC Grapevine Regional. With 26 points separating first and second place, it was a Texas-size country beat-down. There is so much good I could say about Brian, but I’ll just leave it at this: It’s obvious he’s been working hard to develop his skills.

Thomas Cooprider held steady through the four disciplines to finish second. No one will out-work Coop heading to the Finals. And with third and fourth place finishes at the finals under his belt, he’s a player.

James Crawford finished third and will be a contender at Dogwood. I was very impressed with James. He’s cool under pressure and has a world of talent. If all the new blood is as good as James, we’re gonna have fun in September.

I have to mention Jeff Patterson. He’s a return competitor who has been close before, but this year he tied for third and missed his invitation by the tiebreaker—over-all time. Keep pluggin’ away, Jeff. It’ll happen for ya.

The Grapevine Bass Pro Shops was a great host, and the competition was strong. I’m already looking forward to a return trip in 2010.

—John Davis

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from Flyfish_fox wrote 23 weeks 2 days ago

A 26 point lead among that level of competition is huge. I think Mr. Cramer is gunning for a win at the finals.

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from Flyfish_fox wrote 23 weeks 2 days ago

A 26 point lead among that level of competition is huge. I think Mr. Cramer is gunning for a win at the finals.

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