Bennion and Buckholdt Secure Division Points Title
Jonathan Arale and Christian Santos notched a win during the Istokpoga division’s ninth and final event of the season on September 7th, their third victory on the season. Arale and Santos topped a 15 boat field with an 18.04 pound, 5 bass limit. The duo also took Big Bass honors with a 6.12 pound kicker.
With the close of the final event of the season for the Istokpoga division, Will Bennion and DJ Buckholdt secured the division points title, putting them in contention to compete for the Fitzgerald Fishing Team of the Year at the 2025 Blazer Boats Xtreme Bass Series Championship presented by Mercury Marine and Visit Central Florida Sports.
Top 5
| Place | Team | Big Fish | Total Weight | Winnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jonathan Arale & Christian Santos | 6.12 | 18.04 | $810.00 |
| 2 | Steve Burlington & David Carrington | 16.58 | $280.00 | |
| 3 | Raymond Burdine & Rex Burdine | 14.60 | $180.00 | |
| 4 | Jamie Stephens & Justin Whidden | 14.45 | ||
| 5 | David Keen & Terry Nesbitt | 3.30 | 13.70 |
Event Totals
Number of Fish Weighed: 55
Number of Limits Weighed: 11
Total Weight (lbs): 143.72
Average Bag Weight (lbs): 9.58
Event Photos
About Xtreme Bass Series
The Xtreme Bass Series is the largest grassroots bass tournament trail across Florida, featuring 13 divisions and 117 events throughout the 2025 season. Anglers can compete in close-to-home events on local bodies of water, keeping costs down and affording them the opportunity to compete in the end of season championship. Teams who compete in 7 of 9 events in one division, or 8 events in a combination of divisions will qualify for the end of season championship event. The 2025 Championship will be held October 23-25 on the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes at Camp Mack.
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