Justin Lucas is back at the dock, more than two hours prior to his weigh-in time.
The scene is reminiscent of Timmy Horton’s win at the 2007 Bassmaster Elite Series win on Lake Champlain. Horton returned equally as early, ordered delivery pizza, sat at the dock and took in the moment as The Bassmasters TV cameras recorded the action.
“I remember watching that show,” said Lucas.
Lucas wisely returned to the dock for the sake of fish care. His first act was going to the marina store at Smallwood State Park to purchase a bag of ice. He added that to his livewell.
“The last thing I want or need is dead fish,” he added. “I realize it’s a rare deal to come back so early but it’s just as rare what I did this week.”
Lucas said improved water clarity and more current influenced what he believes to be 19 pounds in his livewell.