Froggin’ with Jordan

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Carhartt pro Jordan Lee left the dock on Day 3 of the Plano Bassmaster Elite on the Mississippi River presented by Favorite Fishing in 2nd place overall. Go out on the water with him as he looks to jump into the driver seat.
Carhartt pro Jordan Lee left the dock on Day 3 of the Plano Bassmaster Elite on the Mississippi River presented by Favorite Fishing in 2nd place overall. Go out on the water with him as he looks to jump into the driver seat.
Jordan Lee started the day in 2nd place and was less than 2 pounds behind Ott DeFoe.
Jordan Lee started the day in 2nd place and was less than 2 pounds behind Ott DeFoe.
He had a quick start with one 2 pounder just before we arrived, but he hooked up with number two while we were watching.
He had a quick start with one 2 pounder just before we arrived, but he hooked up with number two while we were watching.
A couple solid fish in the boat for Lee helped ease the day as post-frontal conditions made the morning a little tougher for him.
A couple solid fish in the boat for Lee helped ease the day as post-frontal conditions made the morning a little tougher for him.
With the recent heavy rain, the water was also rising on the Mississippi River, but that didn't stop Lee.
With the recent heavy rain, the water was also rising on the Mississippi River, but that didn’t stop Lee.
La Crosse, Wisconsin and the surrounding areas provided a pristine backdrop for the Elite Series field.
La Crosse, Wisconsin and the surrounding areas provided a pristine backdrop for the Elite Series field.
Keith Poche was in the second flight of anglers at takeoff and he was just making his way down the river into Lee's area. Poche fished throughout the area on Days 1 and 2 as well.
Keith Poche was in the second flight of anglers at takeoff and he was just making his way down the river into Lee’s area. Poche fished throughout the area on Days 1 and 2 as well.
Off in the distance a flock of pelicans gathered on a log.
Off in the distance a flock of pelicans gathered on a log.
Lee soon found out that his spot that held numerous chunky keepers had more non-keepers on Day 3 than expected.
Lee soon found out that his spot that held numerous chunky keepers had more non-keepers on Day 3 than expected.
But with the healthy population of bass in Pools 7, 8 and 9 on the Mississippi River, numbers were never an issue.
But with the healthy population of bass in Pools 7, 8 and 9 on the Mississippi River, numbers were never an issue.
Lee takes a seat and pulls another rod from the locker just in case he needs to try the area with a different bait.
Lee takes a seat and pulls another rod from the locker just in case he needs to try the area with a different bait.
He decided to make a small move and go to his next spot in his rotation.
He decided to make a small move and go to his next spot in his rotation.
Poche opted to start his day on the other side of this grassy area.
Poche opted to start his day on the other side of this grassy area.
According to Poche, ever since he grew out a beard he hasn't missed a cut. He kept that mojo going this week as well.
According to Poche, ever since he grew out a beard he hasn’t missed a cut. He kept that mojo going this week as well.
J. Lee fished this area thoroughly, but had no luck and was still stuck on two keepers.
J. Lee fished this area thoroughly, but had no luck and was still stuck on two keepers.
Another short move was in order.
Another short move was in order.
Lee made a good move as he hooked up just a couple casts at his next spot.
Lee made a good move as he hooked up just a couple casts at his next spot.
This one was a good one and the Bassmaster LIVE viewers were getting their moneys worth as he landed the great keeper on a frog.
This one was a good one and the Bassmaster LIVE viewers were getting their moneys worth as he landed the great keeper on a frog.
A Strike King frog has been a heavy hitter this week for Lee. This 3rd keeper was his best of the morning by far.
A Strike King frog has been a heavy hitter this week for Lee. This 3rd keeper was his best of the morning by far.
He shows cameraman Eric Kaffka and the viewers how fat and solid these fish are on the Mississippi.
He shows cameraman Eric Kaffka and the viewers how fat and solid these fish are on the Mississippi.