This Ross Barnett Reservoir event marks a turning point in this season for the Bassmaster Elite Series.
The previous two tournaments were held with the bass in all spawning phases at Toledo Bend and Lake Okeechobee. The spawn—with exception of the shad spawn—will unlikely be a factor for the winner here.
“The playing field is leveled,” declared Aaron Martens.
Indeed. Sight fishing is out. The Rez is fishing small and being stingy. The weather will be a contributing factor. The forecast calls for winds gusting up to 30 mph on Friday and Saturday. Heavy rain follows on Championship Sunday.
Whatever works today will be subject to change tomorrow, and the next day.
“This will be one of those grind-it-out kind of weeks,” said James Elam.
“A fly by the seat of your pants kind of week,” added Dave Lefebre.