Top lures at Mississippi River 2019

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It was no surprise that frogs were the top lures chosen by anglers at the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open on the upper Mississippi River. <p> <em>All captions: Craig Lamb</em>
It was no surprise that frogs were the top lures chosen by anglers at the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open on the upper Mississippi River.

All captions: Craig Lamb

A falling water level meant it would take largemouth and smallmouth to win. That was how Wisconsin angler Devin Teigen won his first B.A.S.S. event. Check out his frog choices and the lures chosen by the top finishers.
A falling water level meant it would take largemouth and smallmouth to win. That was how Wisconsin angler Devin Teigen won his first B.A.S.S. event. Check out his frog choices and the lures chosen by the top finishers.
<b>Jeff Ritter (27-0; 12th) </b><br> Jeff Ritter rotated through a jig and two frogs to match the mood of fish in shallow water areas. Those were a Spro Dean Rojas Bronzeye Frog 65, and a Teckel Sprinkler Frog.
Jeff Ritter (27-0; 12th)
Jeff Ritter rotated through a jig and two frogs to match the mood of fish in shallow water areas. Those were a Spro Dean Rojas Bronzeye Frog 65, and a Teckel Sprinkler Frog.
For deeper fish he used a Gene Larew Biffle Hardhead with 5/0 hook and a Gene Larew Biffle Bug.
For deeper fish he used a Gene Larew Biffle Hardhead with 5/0 hook and a Gene Larew Biffle Bug.
<b>Chandler Stewart (34-15; 11th) </b><br> A Lucky Craft 1.5 Crankbait produced for Chandler Stewart. So did a PowerBait MaxScent The General, rigged on 4/0 VMC Ike Approved Flippin Hook with 1/4-ounce tungsten weight.
Chandler Stewart (34-15; 11th)
A Lucky Craft 1.5 Crankbait produced for Chandler Stewart. So did a PowerBait MaxScent The General, rigged on 4/0 VMC Ike Approved Flippin Hook with 1/4-ounce tungsten weight.
<b>Stephen Caldwell (36-6; 10th) </b><br> A Heddon Zara Spook was a top producer for Stephen Caldwell. So was a Z-Man TRD CrawZ, rigged on 3/0 hook with 3/8-ounce Wicked Weight Motor Bomb.
Stephen Caldwell (36-6; 10th)
A Heddon Zara Spook was a top producer for Stephen Caldwell. So was a Z-Man TRD CrawZ, rigged on 3/0 hook with 3/8-ounce Wicked Weight Motor Bomb.
<b>Colby Cotterill (37-4; 9th) </b><br> Top lures for Colby Cotterill were a Snag Proof Phat Frog, and a Zoom Speed Craw, rigged with 4/0 hook and 1/4-ounce weight.
Colby Cotterill (37-4; 9th)
Top lures for Colby Cotterill were a Snag Proof Phat Frog, and a Zoom Speed Craw, rigged with 4/0 hook and 1/4-ounce weight.
<b>Joseph Hardy (37-11; 8th) </b><br> A discontinued Lucky Craft RC 1.5 crankbait was the top lure for Joseph Hardy.
Joseph Hardy (37-11; 8th)
A discontinued Lucky Craft RC 1.5 crankbait was the top lure for Joseph Hardy.
<b>Kyle Dorsett (38-2; 7th) </b><br> A Reaction Innovations Swamp Donkey, and 1/2-ounce Dirty Jigs Scott Canterbury Flippin’ Jig were top lure choices for Kyle Dorsett.
Kyle Dorsett (38-2; 7th)
A Reaction Innovations Swamp Donkey, and 1/2-ounce Dirty Jigs Scott Canterbury Flippin’ Jig were top lure choices for Kyle Dorsett.
<b>John Engler (40-3; 6th) </b><br> John Engler rotated through a bladed jig, swim jig and soft plastic rig. That choice was a 4.2 Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver with 5/0 hook and 3/16-ounce weight. He also used a Spro Dean Rojas Bronzeye Frog 65.
John Engler (40-3; 6th)
John Engler rotated through a bladed jig, swim jig and soft plastic rig. That choice was a 4.2 Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver with 5/0 hook and 3/16-ounce weight. He also used a Spro Dean Rojas Bronzeye Frog 65.
A 1/2-ounce Omega Custom Tackle Rapture Vibrating Jig with Berkley Havoc Grass Pig was another choice for John Engler. So was a 3/8-ounce Dirty Jigs California Swim Jig with Berkley Havoc Grass Pig.
A 1/2-ounce Omega Custom Tackle Rapture Vibrating Jig with Berkley Havoc Grass Pig was another choice for John Engler. So was a 3/8-ounce Dirty Jigs California Swim Jig with Berkley Havoc Grass Pig.
<b>Cody Bird (41-1; 5th) </b><br> A 6th Sense Crush 50X square bill crankbait was a top producer for Cody Bird. So was a Z-Man Evergreen Chatterbait Jack Hammer with a Lake Fork Boot Tail Magic Shad trailer.
Cody Bird (41-1; 5th)
A 6th Sense Crush 50X square bill crankbait was a top producer for Cody Bird. So was a Z-Man Evergreen Chatterbait Jack Hammer with a Lake Fork Boot Tail Magic Shad trailer.
<b>Daisuke Aoki (42-3; 4th) </b><br> Daisuke Aoki used a Z-Man Evergreen Chatterbait Jack Hammer and two lures offered by his company.
Daisuke Aoki (42-3; 4th)
Daisuke Aoki used a Z-Man Evergreen Chatterbait Jack Hammer and two lures offered by his company.
Those choices were a DSTYLE 3.8-inch Truster, and a DYSTYLE 3.8-inch Mighty Straight worm.
Those choices were a DSTYLE 3.8-inch Truster, and a DYSTYLE 3.8-inch Mighty Straight worm.
<b>Wes Logan (42-4; 3rd) </b><br> A Reaction Innovations Swamp Donkey, and 5/8-ounce Dirty Jigs Scott Canterbury Flippin’ Jig with craw-style trailer were the top lure choices for Wes Logan, along with Ark Invoker Casting Rods.
Wes Logan (42-4; 3rd)
A Reaction Innovations Swamp Donkey, and 5/8-ounce Dirty Jigs Scott Canterbury Flippin’ Jig with craw-style trailer were the top lure choices for Wes Logan, along with Ark Invoker Casting Rods.
<b>Mike Brueggen (42-8; 2nd) </b><br> Mike Brueggen used a 1/4-ounce Kureiji Panic Swim Jig, a Spro Dean Rojas Bronzeye Frog 65, and a Carolina rig.
Mike Brueggen (42-8; 2nd)
Mike Brueggen used a 1/4-ounce Kureiji Panic Swim Jig, a Spro Dean Rojas Bronzeye Frog 65, and a Carolina rig.
To make it he used a Zoom Speed Craw with 3/0 hook and 3/4-ounce weight.
To make it he used a Zoom Speed Craw with 3/0 hook and 3/4-ounce weight.
<b>Devin Teigen (43-3; 1st)</b><br> A Texas rigged worm, swim jig and frog produced best for Devin Teigen. He chose an 8-inch Lake Fork Tackle Worm, rigged on 4/0 hook with 3/8-ounce tungsten weight.
Devin Teigen (43-3; 1st)
A Texas rigged worm, swim jig and frog produced best for Devin Teigen. He chose an 8-inch Lake Fork Tackle Worm, rigged on 4/0 hook with 3/8-ounce tungsten weight.
A 1/4-ounce homemade swim jig with a Gambler Little EZ trailer was another choice. So was a Spro Dean Rojas Bronzeye Frog 65.
A 1/4-ounce homemade swim jig with a Gambler Little EZ trailer was another choice. So was a Spro Dean Rojas Bronzeye Frog 65.