Christie surprised to be here

No one will be more surprised than Jason Christie if he hangs on to finish second in this tournament, as he’s currently listed on BASSTrakk.

“I cannot believe I’m in the Top 12, based on the practice I had,” Christie said Saturday. “Plus I’ve really only got two small areas, and I haven’t seen a four-pounder all week.”

Christie entered this event just hoping to finish high enough to maintain his place in the AOY standings and stay in the cut for a GEICO Bassmaster Classic berth. Consider it mission accomplished for Christie, who was 10th in the AOY standings entering the day