Lowen sittin’ on his magic tree

Lowen is sitting on his magic tree, probably for the last time in this event. The tree has been good to him. He caught most of his weight on Day...

Christie surprised to be here

No one will be more surprised than Jason Christie if he hangs on to finish second in this tournament, as he’s currently listed on BASSTrakk. “I cannot believe I’m in...

A limit for Lowen

Lowen has just finished his limit with another 2-pound class fish. He has better than 10 pounds. But not much better. That will keep him climbing the standings. But he’ll...

Lowen adds a fourth

Lowen has just added his fourth and again it’s just a keeper, not enough to move the needs at this point.But it does add about 1 1/2 pounds to his...

Lowen’s magic tree

Lowen has caught his third keeper and his first from what he’s been calling his “magic tree.” This one not quite 2 pounds but close. Giving him about 7 pounds...

Lucas: one pass, five bass (and a 5-pounder)

One pass, five bass. That’s the morning thus far for Justin Lucas. And he just boated a 5-pounder. Lucas is feeling much better as jet airplanes roar overhead from nearby...

Lowen with No. 2

Lowen has just added number two in the well. This one about 2 pounds plus. Prior to that he caught a snakehead that added a little excitement but for the...

Lucas’ spot warming up and why

Justin Lucas put into the livewell a 3-pounder and pair of 2-pounders to start his day. That’s important for two reasons. Yesterday for him 2 pounders were hard to come...

3-days totals

The big story, literally, on Day 3 was the 6-pound, 11-ounce bass caught by Clifford Pirch. Combined with the fact that three-day leader Justin Lucas totaled “only” 12-15 Saturday instead...

Lowen on the board

Bill Lowen is on the board. He’s just hooked up with his first keeper of the day, a 3-pound class largemouth. That’s sort of a bonus, considering he’s fishing an...