Joey Nania has a 12-pound limit of spotted bass early, including a pair of 3 1/4-pounders. “I’ve got to do it with spots today,” Nania said. “I hope I can add a big largemouth to it later.”
The Cropwell, Ala., angler is in good shape to make the Top 25 cut for Sunday’s final. He finished 14th on Day 1 with 16-10. He qualified for the Classic by winning a Central Open last year at Pickwick Lake.