Aaron Martens became a three-time winner of the WON Bass U.S. Open on Wednesday as he caught a 10.51-pound sack on the final day at Nevada's Lake Mead for a 3-day total of 33.11. The California native, who now resides in Leeds, Ala., also claimed the title in 2004 and '05.
Only Martens and Mike Folkestad have won the Open three times. Two-time winners are Rick Clunn, John Murray, Byron Velvick and Cliff Pirch.
Following the final-day weigh-in, Martens embarked on an arduous trip to Alabama to arrive in time for the start of practice for the first leg of the Toyota Trucks All-Star Week on Friday morning. He was one of four Bassmaster Elite Series pros voted into the 12-angler All-Star field.
Here's a look at the final Top 10:
1. Aaron Martens: 33.11
2. David Peltier: 31.26
3. Shawn Lee: 30.51
4. Boris Antolos: 30.09
5. Gary Klein: 29.85
6. Tim Klinger: 29.19
7. Chris Bozarth: 28.02
8. (tie) Moses Mokuahi: 27.81
8. (tie) John Morrow: 27.81
10. Gary Boyd: 26.60
