Ott DeFoe is currently leading the final round of the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods, thanks to a pattern he learned from Keith Poche.
Four of the fish in his livewell came from Ft. Loudon Dam Marina, just a few hundred yards from the dam itself. The water is murky, but not ugly, and the temp is 52.5 and climbing.
I’d say it’s as ideal of a location for another cull, or big kicker fish. He’s caught two over 4 pounds and a couple others in the 2+ range. But, it may have given up all it will for today. His larger fish came from the front wall of that front boat house, within 75 yards of the shoreline while slow rolling a bladed jig.
Seems pretty specific.
Regardless, he’s got plenty of good spots along the trip back to Knoxville, and if I were to guess I’d say he’s not totally comfortable yet, but he’s feeling good.
DeFoe ain’t done yet.
