MANTEO ANGLER ONLY 12 POINTS BACK IN FLW CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS.(SPORTS)

From: The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) | Date: February 23, 2003 | Copyright information

Byline: LEE TOLLIVER THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT

After two events in the FLW professional bass fishing tour, David Dudley of Manteo is holding his own.

Dudley is sixth in the points and well on his way to qualifying for the Jacob's Cup event on the James River in September.

The Jacob's Cup is the FLW's equivalent to the more prestigious Bassmasters Classic. But the FLW Tour is far superior in terms of winnings. The Jacob's champion will take home a half-million dollars. The Classic winner gets $165,000 and a $35,000 bass boat.

Dudley has 367 points ? one shy of fifth ...

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