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Thrift the new No. 1

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Get ready for a whole new round of arguments, because after his win Sunday at the FLW Tour Walmart Open, Bryan Thrift has claimed the No. 1 spot in the BassFan World Rankings for the first time in his career. A new edition of the World Rankings was published today.

A few notes:

The BassFan World Rankings are not subjective – they're based on a 2-year statistical formula. However, a new BassFan Poll asks readers who they think should be ranked No. 1. To participate in the poll, visit the homepage – the poll is located below the Dock Talk headlines.

Here's a summary of Thrift's 2-year record that affects his rank:

3/12/2009 -- Table Rock -- 156 boats -- 25th
4/23/2009 -- Norman -- 154 boats -- 67th
5/14/2009 -- Beaver -- 155 boats -- 24th
6/11/2009 -- Kentucky -- 155 boats -- 47th
7/9/2009 -- Champlain -- 146 boats -- 29th
7/30/2009 -- Pittsburgh Cup -- 77 boats -- 9th
3/3/2010 -- Table Rock -- 149 boats -- 4th
3/24/2010 -- Norman -- 146 boats -- 1st
4/21/2010 -- Ft. Loudoun/Tellico -- 140 boats -- 3rd
5/26/2010 -- Ouachita -- 137 boats -- 21st
6/23/2010 -- Guntersville -- 136 boats -- 9th
8/5/2010 -- Lanier Cup -- 78 boats -- 10th
10/1/2010 -- Conroe TTBC -- 50 boats -- 43rd
2/3/2011 -- Okeechobee -- 160 boats -- 38th
3/3/2011 -- Beaver -- 158 boats -- 1st

To view the full World Rankings, click here.

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