2010 Elite Series Post Season # 2 – Alabama River – Practice – Day Two – II

This album features photos from day two of practice before the 2010 Elite Series post season # 2 Trophy Triumph.

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Gary Klein fishes the rocks and concrete structures at Bouldin Dam on day two of practice.
Gary Klein fishes the rocks and concrete structures at Bouldin Dam on day two of practice.
For Klein fishing on the Alabama River has been brutally tough as he struggles to find a pattern for catching larger bass.
For Klein fishing on the Alabama River has been brutally tough as he struggles to find a pattern for catching larger bass.
Klein boats a small non-keeper.
Klein boats a small non-keeper.
The small bass get tossed back into the Alabama River.
The small bass get tossed back into the Alabama River.
Derek Remitz fishes cover along the bank on day two of practice.
Derek Remitz fishes cover along the bank on day two of practice.
Remitz hooks up and boats a tiny Alabama River bass.
Remitz hooks up and boats a tiny Alabama River bass.
Remitz removes his bait from the small Alabama River bass.
Remitz removes his bait from the small Alabama River bass.
Remitz's pole bends as he hooks up.
Remitz’s pole bends as he hooks up.
Larger than the last, Remitz pulls the bass out of the river.
Larger than the last, Remitz pulls the bass out of the river.
After removing his bait, Derek Remitz tosses a bass back into the river.
After removing his bait, Derek Remitz tosses a bass back into the river.
Remitz makes a move.
Remitz makes a move.
Skeet Reese looks for a spot along the trunks of trees on day two of practice.
Skeet Reese looks for a spot along the trunks of trees on day two of practice.
Skeet Reese
Skeet Reese
Skeet Reese
Skeet Reese
Water slings off the reel as Reese makes a long cast on day two of practice.
Water slings off the reel as Reese makes a long cast on day two of practice.
Skeet boats a small Alabama River bass.
Skeet boats a small Alabama River bass.
Elite Series post season qualifier John Crews was casting to cover when we saw him late on Day Two of practice for theEvan Williams Burbon Trophy Triumph.
Elite Series post season qualifier John Crews was casting to cover when we saw him late on Day Two of practice for theEvan Williams Burbon Trophy Triumph.
Crews was not staying long in each place, but did take out time to give an interview to BASScam.
Crews was not staying long in each place, but did take out time to give an interview to BASScam.
Crews was using his graph to have a closer look at the Alabama River, a popular strategy on the final day.
Crews was using his graph to have a closer look at the Alabama River, a popular strategy on the final day.
When something with interest was found with the imaging electronics, anglers would stop and give the area a few casts. Most were
When something with interest was found with the imaging electronics, anglers would stop and give the area a few casts. Most were “shaking off” the bass if they were using a lure where that was possible.
Elite series pro John Crews will start the first day on the Alabama River in 10th position and looks to move up the board.
Elite series pro John Crews will start the first day on the Alabama River in 10th position and looks to move up the board.
It was back to the graph for Crews who was off the water by 3:00 pm on the final day of practice, and was at the ramp prepping his gear for the ensuing battle for the highly coveted AOY points.
It was back to the graph for Crews who was off the water by 3:00 pm on the final day of practice, and was at the ramp prepping his gear for the ensuing battle for the highly coveted AOY points.
It was no surprise to find Elite pro and postseason qualifier Aaron Martens taking a better look at the Alabama River as well. Martens is known for his ability with electronics to locate the green fish.
It was no surprise to find Elite pro and postseason qualifier Aaron Martens taking a better look at the Alabama River as well. Martens is known for his ability with electronics to locate the green fish.
There was a certain place in the river that really caught his fancy. He gave a BASScam interview and eased back over to what he called,
There was a certain place in the river that really caught his fancy. He gave a BASScam interview and eased back over to what he called, “a very interesting place.”
Martens was constantly watching the screen on his electronics as he was dropping a lure into the mix. Martens starts the final two days of Toyota Tundra Championship Week in fourth place, only 10 points behind leader Skeet Reese.
Martens was constantly watching the screen on his electronics as he was dropping a lure into the mix. Martens starts the final two days of Toyota Tundra Championship Week in fourth place, only 10 points behind leader Skeet Reese.
Patiently Martens would work his lure through the area and got at least one very noticeable bite which he did not hook.
Patiently Martens would work his lure through the area and got at least one very noticeable bite which he did not hook.
With that, Elite pro Aaron Martens was back on the big motor, idling around and looking for more
With that, Elite pro Aaron Martens was back on the big motor, idling around and looking for more “waypoints” to put in his pocket. Keep a close eye on Martens, even Elite pro Gary Klein noticed him as a threat this week.