Monroe and Crews turn a corner

By Pete Robbins
Bassmaster.com

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — California’s Ish Monroe and Virginia’s John Crews entered the Ramada Champion’s Choice in 80th and 82nd, respectively, in the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year race, atypical positions for the two road roommates and multiple-time Bassmaster Classic qualifiers.

Crews hasn’t made a top twelve since the 2007 Major here at Oneida and hasn’t finished higher than 33rd in Elite Series competition this year. Likewise, Monroe hasn’t finished higher than 35th this year, although his last twelve cut came slightly more recently than Crews’ — last May at Lake Murray.