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Gleason wins Central Open on Toledo Bend

MANY, La. —A big shift in weather conditions and the kindness of a fellow competitor opened the door for local favorite Darold Gleason to show off his home lake’s potential with a 25-pound, 3-ounce catch that yielded a tournament total of 40-2 and delivered a long-awaited win at the Basspro.com Bassmaster Central Open on Toledo Bend Reservoir. After fierce thunderstorms cancelled Thursday’s scheduled second day of competition, the full field competed in today’s final round.

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