Cory Johnston hanging tough

Cory Johnston is hanging tough in the Toyota Angler of the Year race despite the self-inflicted wound he suffered last week at the St. Lawrence River. Johnston has a limit this morning, which includes this 4 1/2-pound largemouth. He moved up from 35th place on Day 1 to 14th with a 20-pound, 3-ounce bag yesterday.

In the AOY standings based on the Day 2 results, Johnston is 6th, 44 points behind leader Scott Canterbury.