Day 2 on Wheeler with Lefebre and Co.

Day 2 started on Lake Wheeler and the first angler we found was Rookie of the Year leader Drew Benton.
Day 2 started on Lake Wheeler and the first angler we found was Rookie of the Year leader Drew Benton.
Benton struggled on Day 1 of this event and found himself in 82nd after catching 9-3.
Benton struggled on Day 1 of this event and found himself in 82nd after catching 9-3.
He hooked up with a quick keeper on topwater.
He hooked up with a quick keeper on topwater.
And brings it aboard. This was his second keeper of the morning.
And brings it aboard. This was his second keeper of the morning.
It's not big, but its his second.
It’s not big, but its his second.
He continues to pick apart the shoreline cover.
He continues to pick apart the shoreline cover.
Dave Lefebre was deeper in the creek fishing down the shoreline.
Dave Lefebre was deeper in the creek fishing down the shoreline.
Lefebre started his day in 3rd place after catching 18-12 on Day 1.
Lefebre started his day in 3rd place after catching 18-12 on Day 1.
He was still sitting on zero as we approached an hour of fishing.
He was still sitting on zero as we approached an hour of fishing.
Lefebre hooked up as he passed in front of us.
Lefebre hooked up as he passed in front of us.
He gains leverage on the fish and swings in a great keeper to start his morning.
He gains leverage on the fish and swings in a great keeper to start his morning.
This is a great start to his day. This one was over four pounds.
This is a great start to his day. This one was over four pounds.
No cull tag needed for this one.
No cull tag needed for this one.
Just a few minutes later he was hooked up again as he rode the brief wave of momentum.
Just a few minutes later he was hooked up again as he rode the brief wave of momentum.
This one jumps in front of the boat and thrashes side-to-side.
This one jumps in front of the boat and thrashes side-to-side.
Lefebre battles this one at the boat.
Lefebre battles this one at the boat.
The fish comes up to jump as Lefebre prepares to swing it.
The fish comes up to jump as Lefebre prepares to swing it.
Another big bite for the Elite Series newcomer to start his day.
Another big bite for the Elite Series newcomer to start his day.
Based on the gills of this bass...it won't need a cull tag either.
Based on the gills of this bass…it won’t need a cull tag either.
Lefebre is pleased with his morning because he didn't get any of his Day 1 morning big bites in the boat.
Lefebre is pleased with his morning because he didn’t get any of his Day 1 morning big bites in the boat.
He is jacked up from those two bites that he takes a second to show his elation with the cameraman Rick Mason.
He is jacked up from those two bites that he takes a second to show his elation with the cameraman Rick Mason.
Lefebre gets back to work as he looks to fill his limit.
Lefebre gets back to work as he looks to fill his limit.
Number three isn't as big, but it is early.
Number three isn’t as big, but it is early.
His third keeper goes in the livewell. He rotated between multiple baits throughout the morning.
His third keeper goes in the livewell. He rotated between multiple baits throughout the morning.
Back to work for the Rapala pro.
Back to work for the Rapala pro.
Lefebre hooks up very fast and boats a small fish. After measuring it he deposits it in the livewell.
Lefebre hooks up very fast and boats a small fish. After measuring it he deposits it in the livewell.
He has numerous types of cover to fish, but he knows there are some specific sweet spots.
He has numerous types of cover to fish, but he knows there are some specific sweet spots.
Like on Day 1, Casey Scanlon comes running into the creek.
Like on Day 1, Casey Scanlon comes running into the creek.
While Lefebre watches on...
While Lefebre watches on…
He fishes into an enclosed pocket of brush. While back there he boated a small keeper.
He fishes into an enclosed pocket of brush. While back there he boated a small keeper.
After filling his limit he says it's time to make a move. He heads back to his starting area in the creek.
After filling his limit he says it’s time to make a move. He heads back to his starting area in the creek.
Lefebre and Scanlon talk for a moment.
Lefebre and Scanlon talk for a moment.
Lefebre has a lot of confidence in his area. He works his way around a bend in the shoreline...
Lefebre has a lot of confidence in his area. He works his way around a bend in the shoreline…
And he disappears behind the brush, but I notice he is jumping around. He's hooked up again.
And he disappears behind the brush, but I notice he is jumping around. He’s hooked up again.
I could hear the fish thrashing as we worked to get around the corner.
I could hear the fish thrashing as we worked to get around the corner.
You can tell by the head on this fish that it was a good one.
You can tell by the head on this fish that it was a good one.
And Lefebre confirms it.
And Lefebre confirms it.
He fishes deeper into this narrow creek.
He fishes deeper into this narrow creek.
And quickly brings aboard another fish that will cull for him.
And quickly brings aboard another fish that will cull for him.
Then he takes a moment to hydrate...
Then he takes a moment to hydrate…
And retie.
And retie.
Then he gets back to work.
Then he gets back to work.
A couple minutes later he pulls the trolling motor and relocates in his creek.
A couple minutes later he pulls the trolling motor and relocates in his creek.
We saw Hank Cherry along the main lake as he battled the growing waves.
We saw Hank Cherry along the main lake as he battled the growing waves.
Cherry was chunking and winding and fishing how he knows best.
Cherry was chunking and winding and fishing how he knows best.
He crashes down in the waves.
He crashes down in the waves.
Cherry keeps working down the bank as he tried to get a reaction bite.
Cherry keeps working down the bank as he tried to get a reaction bite.
He leans over the side of the boat to unhook a freshwater drum.
He leans over the side of the boat to unhook a freshwater drum.
We cruise by Jordan Lee who was fishing deeper than everyone we had seen so far.
We cruise by Jordan Lee who was fishing deeper than everyone we had seen so far.
Kevin VanDam flies by us on the way to his next spot. He was 5th at the start of the day.
Kevin VanDam flies by us on the way to his next spot. He was 5th at the start of the day.
VanDam was struggling as he had a disastrous morning.
VanDam was struggling as he had a disastrous morning.
Gerald Swindle was fishing nearby.
Gerald Swindle was fishing nearby.
And he hooked up soon after.
And he hooked up soon after.
This fish took him around the back of the boat.
This fish took him around the back of the boat.
Swindle swings a drum aboard his Triton.
Swindle swings a drum aboard his Triton.
VanDam was on the move to get his day turned in the right direction.
VanDam was on the move to get his day turned in the right direction.
Swindle was doing well given his rough morning.
Swindle was doing well given his rough morning.
He jumped off numerous fish as well as having numerous mechanical issues.
He jumped off numerous fish as well as having numerous mechanical issues.
Mike Iaconelli is trimmed up and flying into this creek.
Mike Iaconelli is trimmed up and flying into this creek.
As soon as Swindle fished an area for a few minutes he was on the move again looking for active fish.
As soon as Swindle fished an area for a few minutes he was on the move again looking for active fish.
This event has been called a junk fisherman's dream and maybe that is why Swindle is excelling.
This event has been called a junk fisherman’s dream and maybe that is why Swindle is excelling.
He noted catching multiple fish on numerous baits throughout the first two days so far.
He noted catching multiple fish on numerous baits throughout the first two days so far.
Swindle caught over 14 pounds on Day 2 and moved up to 12th.
Swindle caught over 14 pounds on Day 2 and moved up to 12th.
Mike Iaconelli was just across the creek and was doing well after his Day 1 start.
Mike Iaconelli was just across the creek and was doing well after his Day 1 start.
Iaconelli moves from one point to another in search of some more fish.
Iaconelli moves from one point to another in search of some more fish.
He was fishing fast and covering water in his area.
He was fishing fast and covering water in his area.
Ike ended Day 2 in 17th place, but during the morning he lost multiple fish.
Ike ended Day 2 in 17th place, but during the morning he lost multiple fish.
While we were with him he lost another and was shocked of how he couldn't keep them hooked up.
While we were with him he lost another and was shocked of how he couldn’t keep them hooked up.
So he bites his line to retie his bait.
So he bites his line to retie his bait.
We changed areas and saw Matt Lee cruising by with some extra people in his boat. He recently saved them from their capsized boat. To read more check out the event here: http://www.bassmaster.com/blog/lee-life-saver-0
We changed areas and saw Matt Lee cruising by with some extra people in his boat. He recently saved them from their capsized boat. To read more check out the event here: http://www.bassmaster.com/blog/lee-life-saver-0
He ran by after dropping off the boaters as he headed to another spot.
He ran by after dropping off the boaters as he headed to another spot.
He was fishing in close proximity to his brother Jordan Lee. Jordan hooked up moments after they started fishing.
He was fishing in close proximity to his brother Jordan Lee. Jordan hooked up moments after they started fishing.
The big fish begins to jump out in front of Jordan's boat.
The big fish begins to jump out in front of Jordan’s boat.
Jordan stays composed as it gets airborne.
Jordan stays composed as it gets airborne.
Lee takes a seat as he gets ready to land the kicker.
Lee takes a seat as he gets ready to land the kicker.
Jordan Lee grabs the big fish...
Jordan Lee grabs the big fish…
But as he brings it over the side of the boat it thrashes and slips from his grasp...
But as he brings it over the side of the boat it thrashes and slips from his grasp…
A quick recovery allows Lee to grab the big bass once again.
A quick recovery allows Lee to grab the big bass once again.
That'll help the cause!
That’ll help the cause!
He continues to fish as he looks to upgrade.
He continues to fish as he looks to upgrade.
He takes a moment to retie his bait.
He takes a moment to retie his bait.
Matt Lee keeps chunking and winding looking to upgrade. He finished 59th at Wheeler.
Matt Lee keeps chunking and winding looking to upgrade. He finished 59th at Wheeler.
Jordan Lee ended the day with close to 16 pounds and is in 24th overall heading into the weekend.
Jordan Lee ended the day with close to 16 pounds and is in 24th overall heading into the weekend.