
Day One leaders Tanner Cooper and Memo Nunez make a move early.

A look at one of the baits that New Mexico State used this week.

Like most anglers on Amistad, NMS used bottom baits to catch most of their fish this week.



NMS used red hooks with their worms this week and kept the bait drenched in scent. Subtle difference in their bait choice and presentation made the difference.

NMS mixed in a Carolina Rig throughout the day.

Cooper loads up early.

Swing and a miss. This is what it looks like when you expect a lot on the end of the line and get nothing.

Cooper rebounds and hooks up on the next cast.

Nunez readies the net.

Another for Cooper.

Cooper sticks a quality fish later in the morning.

Nunez getting in on the action.

Nunez takes a nice fish to the well.

Cooper tries to capitalize on a quality bite.

Cooper tries to capitalize on a quality bite.

In the net!

Giving the viewers a close-up for ESPNU.


Another look at some of the baits on NMSâs deck.

Another look at some of the baits on NMSâs deck.

Brother and partner Jesse Scarafiotti scurries to get the fish netted.

Itâs about time!â