DECATUR, Ala. — There was a lot on the line on Day One of the Dixie Duel, and a lot of lines thrown out. Read the best from the Elites.
“This is my home country and it’s time to catch’em.”
– Russ Lane
“I want to win to qualify for the Classic, so I’ve been fishing deep, hoping to bust a big sack.”
– Tommy Biffle
“12 pounds ain’t what it was supposed to be … so these guys lied.”
– Ish Monroe
“These guys caught’em man¸ I thought I would be right up there.”
– Bradley Roy after weighing 14 pounds, 10 ounces
“I caught that 2-pounder early this morning, and knew that put me in the Classic … so I was pretty happy after that.”
– Mike Iaconelli
“VanDam doesn’t seem to stumble.”
– Steve Kennedy
“That’s the biggest stringer I’ve caught since I’ve been here, so I’ve got to keep looking.”
– Rick Clunn
"It’s all about momentum in this sport.”
– Denny Brauer
“After this tournament, my deep water fishing career is over.”
– Dustin Wilks
“I was boat No. 96 this morning and they can whine and cry all they want to…but I’m coming in there like Earnhardt in the morning.”
– Gerald Swindle