Josh Kauffman of Marysville, Pennsylvania, won the BFL Northeast Division finale on Chesapeake Bay with 10 bass totaling 33 pounds, 13 ounces over two days. Major League Fishing reported a $3,180 payout for the victory.
Kauffman’s account in the September 21 recap described switching between rocky points and grass as conditions changed. A productive grass area provided key fish, including a late second-day catch he believed helped secure the result.
The tournament completed the division’s five-event qualifying schedule. The official MLF report provides the complete results and the next qualification steps for competitors.