For proof that anyone in today’s Top 50 anglers could advance to the Top 12 final, look no further than Todd Faircloth. He started the day in 38th place. But a limit weighing 18-4 this morning has Faircloth in 4th place, according to BASSTrakk, and only 1-6 behind leader Skeet Reese.
Faircloth won’t stay that high in the standings with 18-4 at the end of the day, but he’s got plenty of time to build on that hot start. Faircloth’s five keepers now include the following: 5-0, 4-0, 4-0, 3-0 and 2-12. Twenty-pounds-plus is well within reach.