Marshals pick Cayuga champ

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Every Elite Series event Marshals ride along with pros and document their day, they also are valuable as they know the lake better than most because of their local knowledge. Bassmaster.com was interested to see who the Marshals' winning picks would be for Cayuga and the first vote is for Mike Iaconelli to win with 70 pounds total for four days. Rick Best of Fulton, N.Y., thinks that is a wise choice.
Every Elite Series event Marshals ride along with pros and document their day, they also are valuable as they know the lake better than most because of their local knowledge. Bassmaster.com was interested to see who the Marshals’ winning picks would be for Cayuga and the first vote is for Mike Iaconelli to win with 70 pounds total for four days. Rick Best of Fulton, N.Y., thinks that is a wise choice.
Shawn Best of Fulton, N.Y., went with Justin Lucas to win with 65 pounds.
Shawn Best of Fulton, N.Y., went with Justin Lucas to win with 65 pounds.
Mike Breed of Cortland, N.Y., thinks this could set up well for Iaconelli and about 72-10 sounds like a good four-day total.
Mike Breed of Cortland, N.Y., thinks this could set up well for Iaconelli and about 72-10 sounds like a good four-day total.
The first vote for Edwin Evers comes from Lee Witter of Blossvale, N.Y.
The first vote for Edwin Evers comes from Lee Witter of Blossvale, N.Y.
Don't think that Charles Hasty's small handwriting is a lack of confidence in his pick, because he's going with Kevin VanDam to take the title with over 76 pounds.
Don’t think that Charles Hasty’s small handwriting is a lack of confidence in his pick, because he’s going with Kevin VanDam to take the title with over 76 pounds.
The first vote for Elite Series rookie Adrian Avena is cast by David Caroballo, who hails from Weidman, Mich.
The first vote for Elite Series rookie Adrian Avena is cast by David Caroballo, who hails from Weidman, Mich.
Another vote for Mike Iaconelli as Chris Buttigieg thinks 63 pounds will get it done.
Another vote for Mike Iaconelli as Chris Buttigieg thinks 63 pounds will get it done.
California native Jared Lintner gets a vote from Lenny Salvatore.
California native Jared Lintner gets a vote from Lenny Salvatore.
Richard Weiland of Cicero, N.Y., not only thinks Jacob Powroznik will notch another Top 12 at Cayuga, but also take the win.
Richard Weiland of Cicero, N.Y., not only thinks Jacob Powroznik will notch another Top 12 at Cayuga, but also take the win.
Craig Taylor marshaled at the St. Lawrence River in 2015 and is back for another week. He thinks Chris Zaldain will find magic once again at Cayuga.
Craig Taylor marshaled at the St. Lawrence River in 2015 and is back for another week. He thinks Chris Zaldain will find magic once again at Cayuga.
Gerald Swindle gets a vote of confidence from Ken Sheldon of Fulton, N.Y. It would be Swindle's first Elite Series win.
Gerald Swindle gets a vote of confidence from Ken Sheldon of Fulton, N.Y. It would be Swindle’s first Elite Series win.
Another vote is in the books for Edwin Evers as Chris French of Fulton, N.Y., thinks over 78 pounds will be enough.
Another vote is in the books for Edwin Evers as Chris French of Fulton, N.Y., thinks over 78 pounds will be enough.
Trevor Topken of Allendale, N.J., thinks Jacob Powroznik will slam the door on another Elite Series win.
Trevor Topken of Allendale, N.J., thinks Jacob Powroznik will slam the door on another Elite Series win.
Last, but not least, Greg Hackney gets a vote from Aaron Carter of Bartlesville, Okla. If Hackney were to win it would be the second year in a row that the BASSFest champ won back-to-back tournaments.
Last, but not least, Greg Hackney gets a vote from Aaron Carter of Bartlesville, Okla. If Hackney were to win it would be the second year in a row that the BASSFest champ won back-to-back tournaments.