Taku Ito started the day in a three-way tie for 22nd place after weighing a 9-pound, 2-ounce five-bass limit on Day 1. He’s caught three keepers early today totaling 4-7. The Japanese angler had quite the rookie season in 2020. He was among the contenders for the Angler of the Year title after an incredible run on the northern smallmouth waters. He finished 23rd in the final AOY standings.