The BassFan World Rankings presented by Tru-Tungsten have been updated to reflect the recent Smith Mt. Bassmaster Elite Series, and Kevin VanDam (surprise) is still the No. 1 ranked angler in the world. But there's a subplot brewing, and here it is.
Skeet Reese's insane hot streak has now helped him move up to 2nd in the world. He trails VanDam by 13 1/2 points. Remember, though, that the Rankings are based on a 2-year rolling cycle, so each time an angler fishes an event, that finish replaces another from 2 years ago. In the newest edition of the Rankings, VanDam dropped a win at the Lewisville Elite 50, and he's about to drop a win from the Wissota Elite 50 and the Pittsburgh Bassmaster Classic. Reese, on the other hand, will next drop a 14th from Wissota, then an 8th from the Classic. Stay tuned.
To view the updated World Rankings, click here.
Also note that the BassFan Rookie of the Year race has been updated. Derek Remitz still leads, but Smith Mt. winner Casey Ashley (3rd) moved up points-wise to better challenge Remitz. FLW Tour rookie Bryan Thrift remains 2nd. To view the Rookie standings, click here.
