General expectations were that more than half of the 55-man field will turn right after leaving Wolf Creek Park and head toward the clearer water in the river arms of Grand Lake today. There’s a theory that it’s easier to get a bite there, and, for sure, some of the warmest water in the lake is in the Elk River. That’s exactly why some anglers will turn left and head down the lake in the direction of Pensacola Dam.”
You’re going to have to take a number to fish in the Elk River,” said Mark Davis. “It’s clearer and warmer, but I can’t see it happening three days there.”Boat number certainly plays a role this morning.
With an early boat number, undoubtedly some anglers will go to the river arms hoping for a quick limit or a solid Day 1 start to the Classic, and have no plans to return on Saturday or Sunday. This tournament can be won in just about any area of Grand Lake. But the easiest place to start is upstream.