Angler of the Year points, the intense heat and just plain anticipation have the pros anxious to start the Elite Series Capital Clash.
The Bassmaster Elite Series tour always opens local bass anglers' eyes to new possibilities, wherever it goes.
"It seems like destiny," said Thliveros, a six-time BASS winner. "This victory and defending this title are the hallmark of my career."
John Murray enjoying his fans and his time at the Bassmaster Memorial on Oneida Lake, since it does not effect his AOY standings.
"This is one of the most awesome days in my whole life," Evers said of the final day. "This is unbelievable.
Here's what the Elite Series anglers had to say about their second day on Lake Erie.
Ultimately, it was here earlier this week on Lake Erie that Suhr learned the new technique that would forge a tournament win.
So a bunch of pro bass fishermen were playing Texas hold 'em in a Buffalo hotel room and, lo and behold, a fishing tournament broke out.
Skeet Reese's runner-up finish propelled him past Kevin VanDam and into the lead in the Angler of the Year standings.
With the2007 Elite Series season entering the stretch run, anglers can start looking more clearly at their place in the Angler of the Year standings.