The WON Bass U.S. Open began this morning at Lake Mead, Nev. Nearly 150 boats will participate. For BassFans who haven't followed the U.S. Open over the years, here's a rundown of past winners.
1981 Greg Hines (4-day event, pro-on-pro draw)
1982 Rich Tauber
1983 Rick Clunn
1984 Jeff Munson
1985 Mike Folkestad
1986 Rick Clunn
1987 Larry Hopper
1988 Gary Klein
1989 Larry Ward
1990 Byron Velvick
1991 No tournament
1992 No tournament
1993 Pat Donoho (3-day event, shared weight begins)
1994 Kevin Wiggins
1995 Gary Yamamoto
1996 Byron Velvick
1997 John Murray
1998 Marcus Clouse
1999 John Murray
2000 Dave Gliebe
2001 Mike Folkestad
2002 Mike Folkestad
2003 John Kerr
2004 Aaron Martens
2005 Aaron Martens
