La Crosse: Marshals’ picks

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The regular season finale of the 2016 Bassmaster Elite Series season is in La Crosse, Wisconsin at the Mississippi River. The last time we visited here was in 2013 and who better to ask when it comes to input on a fishery than the local anglers. This week 107 marshals will ride along with the pros so I took a moment to see who they thought would win and how much it would take to claim the victory. Here is what some said:
The regular season finale of the 2016 Bassmaster Elite Series season is in La Crosse, Wisconsin at the Mississippi River. The last time we visited here was in 2013 and who better to ask when it comes to input on a fishery than the local anglers. This week 107 marshals will ride along with the pros so I took a moment to see who they thought would win and how much it would take to claim the victory. Here is what some said:
Marshal Eric Johnston chose Greg Hackney to take the title with 61 pounds, 2 ounces.
Marshal Eric Johnston chose Greg Hackney to take the title with 61 pounds, 2 ounces.
Tony Doyle took Ott DeFoe with a whopping total of 84 pounds, 6 ounces.
Tony Doyle took Ott DeFoe with a whopping total of 84 pounds, 6 ounces.
Another early vote for Greg Hackney as Jay Cukla thinks 71-4 gets it done.
Another early vote for Greg Hackney as Jay Cukla thinks 71-4 gets it done.
Barry Thompson thinks Kevin VanDam will claim his third regular season win this year.
Barry Thompson thinks Kevin VanDam will claim his third regular season win this year.
Eric Howell thinks Keith Combs will close the gap in the Angler of the Year standings with a win this week.
Eric Howell thinks Keith Combs will close the gap in the Angler of the Year standings with a win this week.
George Rottman was the first of many to pick Brandon Palaniuk to avenge his DQ in 2013 and take home the win.
George Rottman was the first of many to pick Brandon Palaniuk to avenge his DQ in 2013 and take home the win.
Another pick for Kevin VanDam as Ron Wolf this 58-6 is good enough to take the win.
Another pick for Kevin VanDam as Ron Wolf this 58-6 is good enough to take the win.
Brandon Stevens picks Mike Iaconelli with 58-6 as well.
Brandon Stevens picks Mike Iaconelli with 58-6 as well.
Marshal Andy G picks Brandon Palaniuk to take the win this week.
Marshal Andy G picks Brandon Palaniuk to take the win this week.
As you can see, Brandon Palaniuk is a very popular pick this week given his big time weight after two days in 2013. Marshal Tom Brown thinks 58-6 is the right weight this week.
As you can see, Brandon Palaniuk is a very popular pick this week given his big time weight after two days in 2013. Marshal Tom Brown thinks 58-6 is the right weight this week.
Stephen Wayne thinks Aaron Martens will win this week with just under 70 pounds.
Stephen Wayne thinks Aaron Martens will win this week with just under 70 pounds.
Big fish Bobby Lane gets picked to win by Ron Kneber.
Big fish Bobby Lane gets picked to win by Ron Kneber.
Paul Herron goes with Palaniuk and a 16-pound average to win after four days.
Paul Herron goes with Palaniuk and a 16-pound average to win after four days.
Not so fast says James Mastain as he picks Todd Faircloth to take the win. He is also a former winner here the first time the Elite Series came to La Crosse.
Not so fast says James Mastain as he picks Todd Faircloth to take the win. He is also a former winner here the first time the Elite Series came to La Crosse.
Jeff Thompson puts his vote in for Aaron Martens around the 62-pound mark.
Jeff Thompson puts his vote in for Aaron Martens around the 62-pound mark.
John Wood puts his vote of confidence in Brandon Palaniuk to regain his magic here.
John Wood puts his vote of confidence in Brandon Palaniuk to regain his magic here.
Another vote for BP, but Jake Bland thinks it'll take 18 1/2 pounds per day to win.
Another vote for BP, but Jake Bland thinks it’ll take 18 1/2 pounds per day to win.
Marshal Doug Bear thinks Jacob Powroznik will get it done. J-Proz currently sits in 5th in the Toyota Angler of the Year standings.
Marshal Doug Bear thinks Jacob Powroznik will get it done. J-Proz currently sits in 5th in the Toyota Angler of the Year standings.
Jon King thinks James Elam will pull off a victory, his first Elite Series title, here this week.
Jon King thinks James Elam will pull off a victory, his first Elite Series title, here this week.
Luke Welch takes the ever-consistent Bill Lowen.
Luke Welch takes the ever-consistent Bill Lowen.
Bill Olsen slips in a sneaky pick as Brent Ehrler is coming off a great event at the Potomac River and could fair well here this week.
Bill Olsen slips in a sneaky pick as Brent Ehrler is coming off a great event at the Potomac River and could fair well here this week.
Jack Stein joins the KVD pickers as he thinks the massive rain the area received could play into VanDam's strengths.
Jack Stein joins the KVD pickers as he thinks the massive rain the area received could play into VanDam’s strengths.
Even though Casey Ashley lost some of his practice time due to being stuck on a sandbar, Chuck Everette has faith in the 2015 Classic Champion.
Even though Casey Ashley lost some of his practice time due to being stuck on a sandbar, Chuck Everette has faith in the 2015 Classic Champion.
Tim T thinks KVD is a wise choice and 71 pounds is right where it should end up.
Tim T thinks KVD is a wise choice and 71 pounds is right where it should end up.
Greg Elsen is going with The Prodigy Brandon Palaniuk.
Greg Elsen is going with The Prodigy Brandon Palaniuk.
Todd Cudo thinks A-Mart will knock out another win.
Todd Cudo thinks A-Mart will knock out another win.
Troy Rebeck thinks Minnesota native Seth Feider will punch out a victory this week. Feider needs a win if he wants a shot at the AOY Championship on his home body of water in Mille Lacs Lake.
Troy Rebeck thinks Minnesota native Seth Feider will punch out a victory this week. Feider needs a win if he wants a shot at the AOY Championship on his home body of water in Mille Lacs Lake.
Brent Chapman receives a vote from Randy Oppermann.
Brent Chapman receives a vote from Randy Oppermann.
Luke Bialka takes Feider as well and thinks the Mississippi River could be just what the second-year pro needs.
Luke Bialka takes Feider as well and thinks the Mississippi River could be just what the second-year pro needs.
Rich Hall is one of the last marshals to cast a vote for Brandon Palaniuk to win.
Rich Hall is one of the last marshals to cast a vote for Brandon Palaniuk to win.
Lee Courtney thinks Gerald Swindle will knock out a win and the Angler of the Year title this week on the Mississippi River.
Lee Courtney thinks Gerald Swindle will knock out a win and the Angler of the Year title this week on the Mississippi River.
Steven Corpstein rounds out the marshals that we asked and it's fitting that the final vote was for Brandon Palaniuk. Of the 32 marshals asked, 9 chose BP.
Steven Corpstein rounds out the marshals that we asked and it’s fitting that the final vote was for Brandon Palaniuk. Of the 32 marshals asked, 9 chose BP.