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Lake Winola resident working to becoming pro bass angler

Steve Oleksy out to make a name for himself with Pittsburgh organization

Bass tournament resultsDuke&#8217;s Bass Tournament at Harveys Lake sponsored by the Times Leader on Wednesday, Sept. 16 - Championship with top 30 anglers of the season.- Duane Deno and John Kelley tied with each catching a 3.12 lb. largemouth. CHampionship was decided by length, and Kelley edged Deno 18 inches to 17 1/2.- Shaun Kucharski was Angler of the Year with an overall weight of 25.62 lbs.Suskie Bassmasters Wednesday Night Tournament (Sept. 16, Week 12; 42 anglers with 31 fish weighed in for an average weight of 1.55 lbs.):1. John Centak - 2.42 lbs.2. Chet Williams - 2.21 lbs.3. Jessica Barbose - 2.11 lbs.4. Donn Parsons - 2.09 lbs.5. Rob Rosencrans - 2.08 lbs.Small fish winner: Lynda Rosencrans - .81 lbs.; raffle winner - Larry Fetterhoof2015 Angler of the Year - Rob RosencransChampionship to be held on Sept. 27.PA Bass Casters club tournament at Cowansque Damon Sept. 13; 11 boats faced cloudy, cool conditions with some rain showers. 30 fish brought in for a total weight of 73 lbs.):1. Joe Kosloski and Ken Kosloski - 5 fish, 15.83 lbs.2. Ron Dopko and Tom Braiczyk - 5 fish, 15.65 lbs.3. Ed Fore - 5 fish, 9.41 lbs.4. John Jesso and Steve Jesso - 3 fish, 7.49 lbs.5. Brian Masi and Lance Wren - 3 fish, 6.85 lbs.Lunker - Ron Dopko and Tom Braiczyk - 4.47 lb. largemouth- Next club tournament at Lake Wallenpaupack<style>
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