Day One on St. Clair II

Multiple pros made lots of moves on Lake St Clair today.

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<p>Kevin VanDam, who is currently in third place for the Toyotoa Bassmaster Angler of the Year race, takes a moment to look over his shoulder as other anglers begin to move very early on Day One.</p>
Kevin VanDam, who is currently in third place for the Toyotoa Bassmaster Angler of the Year race, takes a moment to look over his shoulder as other anglers begin to move very early on Day One.
<p>Greg Vinson is making a long cast.</p>
Greg Vinson is making a long cast.
<p>KVD set the hook with his cranking rod in hand.</p>
KVD set the hook with his cranking rod in hand.
<p>Kevin VanDam swings over a small one.</p>
Kevin VanDam swings over a small one.
<p>KVD is keeping a close eye on his bow sonar/GPS as he dissects the area.</p>
KVD is keeping a close eye on his bow sonar/GPS as he dissects the area.
<p>The big boats are on the move as well today.</p>
The big boats are on the move as well today.
<p>The changing of the tools seems very common this morning. They are having to work for each bite this morning on St. Clair.</p>
The changing of the tools seems very common this morning. They are having to work for each bite this morning on St. Clair.
<p>The drop shot has just made its appearance in KVD’s hands.</p>
The drop shot has just made its appearance in KVD’s hands.
<p>Kevin VanDam is hooked up, and it looks like a keeper.</p>
Kevin VanDam is hooked up, and it looks like a keeper.
<p>He is taking his time with this crankbait fish.</p>
He is taking his time with this crankbait fish.
<p>This is a fighter!</p>
This is a fighter!
<p>He swings it into the boat.</p>
He swings it into the boat.
<p>This is his second keeper of the early morning of Day One.</p>
This is his second keeper of the early morning of Day One.
<p>VanDam gets back to work.</p>
VanDam gets back to work.
<p>The overcast sky continues and Greg Vinson just lands a short fish.</p>
The overcast sky continues and Greg Vinson just lands a short fish.
<p>Back it goes!</p>
Back it goes!
<p>Jonathon VanDam keeps a close eye on his bow unit.</p>
Jonathon VanDam keeps a close eye on his bow unit.
<p>Jonathon VanDam is having some trouble getting a handle on this short fish.</p>
Jonathon VanDam is having some trouble getting a handle on this short fish.
<p>JVD gets back to his spinning gear.</p>
JVD gets back to his spinning gear.
<p>It’s time for a new bait as JVD just missed a fish.</p>
It’s time for a new bait as JVD just missed a fish.
<p>Most anglers use a tacklebox or bag for the baits. JVD just keeps them in his pocket.</p>
Most anglers use a tacklebox or bag for the baits. JVD just keeps them in his pocket.
<p>He is hooked up again. This morning, we only witnessed a few fish catches.</p>
He is hooked up again. This morning, we only witnessed a few fish catches.
<p>Another short fish for JVD.</p>
Another short fish for JVD.
<p>Jeff Kriet is working St. Clair early on Day One.</p>
Jeff Kriet is working St. Clair early on Day One.
<p>Kriet is working at getting back to his spot as the wind builds.</p>
Kriet is working at getting back to his spot as the wind builds.
<p>Jeff Kriet slaps his bait on the surface to remove grass.</p>
Jeff Kriet slaps his bait on the surface to remove grass.
<p>The boat traffic on St. Clair is light on this overcast morning.</p>
The boat traffic on St. Clair is light on this overcast morning.
<p>Cliff Pace takes a minute to re-rig his bait of choice.</p>
Cliff Pace takes a minute to re-rig his bait of choice.
<p>Pace is back in business and slowly makes his way back to his target.</p>
Pace is back in business and slowly makes his way back to his target.
<p>Casey Ashley is also in St. Clair this morning.</p>
Casey Ashley is also in St. Clair this morning.
<p>Jason Williamson is making a move again. Many anglers are running and gunning this morning.</p>
Jason Williamson is making a move again. Many anglers are running and gunning this morning.
<p>VanDam made another move and quickly pulls out another couple of rods.</p>
VanDam made another move and quickly pulls out another couple of rods.
<p>He didn’t stay long. VanDam is back on the move. The sun is beginning to show itself.</p>
He didn’t stay long. VanDam is back on the move. The sun is beginning to show itself.
<p>Cliff Crochet grabs his life vest as we pulled up. He is making another short move.</p>
Cliff Crochet grabs his life vest as we pulled up. He is making another short move.
<p>Bobby Lane has five fish but is looking to upgrade.</p>
Bobby Lane has five fish but is looking to upgrade.
<p>Lane is making some adjustments to his GPS as he works this spot on St. Clair.</p>
Lane is making some adjustments to his GPS as he works this spot on St. Clair.
<p>With the sun making its appearance on Day One, the boat traffic is increasing.</p>
With the sun making its appearance on Day One, the boat traffic is increasing.
<p>Here's a look down one of the many canals of St. Clair.</p>
Here’s a look down one of the many canals of St. Clair.
<p>B.A.S.S. Writer Mark Hicks is my partner again. He is writing one of his last blogs before we pull out and work on the galleries.</p>
B.A.S.S. Writer Mark Hicks is my partner again. He is writing one of his last blogs before we pull out and work on the galleries.