Combs’ last stand

Keith Combs started the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year Championship 43 points behind Gerald Swindle for the top spot in the standings, but after two days of competition the door was still open and Combs had a shot to take the title on the final day of the Elite Series season. Follow along as he heads out on Mille Lacs lake in search of a giant bag of smallmouth.
Keith Combs started the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year Championship 43 points behind Gerald Swindle for the top spot in the standings, but after two days of competition the door was still open and Combs had a shot to take the title on the final day of the Elite Series season. Follow along as he heads out on Mille Lacs lake in search of a giant bag of smallmouth.
After struggling to put together enough weight on Day 1 to take advantage of Gerald Swindle's tough day, Combs knew Day 2 and 3 would be crucial.
After struggling to put together enough weight on Day 1 to take advantage of Gerald Swindle’s tough day, Combs knew Day 2 and 3 would be crucial.
Like Day 2, Combs started fast on this final morning and hooked up with a dandy to start his comeback.
Like Day 2, Combs started fast on this final morning and hooked up with a dandy to start his comeback.
Combs said at takeoff that he would need one of those dream days with 30 pounds to be able to truly come all the way back in the standings and shock Swindle.
Combs said at takeoff that he would need one of those dream days with 30 pounds to be able to truly come all the way back in the standings and shock Swindle.
Combs landed a solid smallmouth to start his day. The jig would be the front runner bait for the Texas angler on the final day.
Combs landed a solid smallmouth to start his day. The jig would be the front runner bait for the Texas angler on the final day.