MDJ: 3-pounder in three minutes

Mark Daniels Jr. pulled up to his spot, the same primary location we’ve watched him on Days 2 and 3, and caught a 3 pounder in the first three minutes of fishing time.

This has to be a giant weight off his shoulders. Backstage yesterday Daniels worried out loud about this area not replenishing. And he talked about searching more widely, if necessary, for new spots. No need, at least for now.

I’ve got to imagine this first fish, caught quickly, is a game changer for his attitude.