Not all of the anglers have a marshall in the boat due to a shortage of those officials this week.
Dustin Connell is on that list. He is fishing solo.
Photographer Garrick Dixon just messaged me that Connell could be a leader. Garrick watched him catch a solid keeper, and Stetson Blaylock also told him that Connell has a sack.
Stand by. We will do our best to confirm the above.
Either way, an important note to this developing storyline is Connell’s position on the Toyota Bassmaster Rookie of the Year race. Going into this tournament he led the ROY standings with 527 points, ahead of second place angler Jamie Hartman by 4 points.