Martens with two in the boat

Aaron Martens also had the idea to start close to the takeoff site. According to B.A.S.S. photographer Seigo Saito, he already has two in the boat. Guess his gamble paid...

Taylor Bayou high and rolling

Our put-in spot below the Highway 73 bridge on Taylor Bayou looks considerably different than it did yesterday. You could walk on dry ground to the two wooden docks located...

Decisions boggle the mind

It seems like it's always something. We did have a short delay. But now everyone is on their way.   But from our perspective, what's worse is Chris Lane and...

Lane stays close, for now

The leader is within sight of take-off. Chris Lane decided not to hit up the spot he's been at the whole tournament, and instead to try something that worked for...

A sense of excitement

Yesterday we were all a little excited because the prospect of no fog looked very real. Having a full day on the water would be something new and wonderful.  ...

One-rod Rook hanging tough

Scott Rook has kept it simple while moving near the top of the leaderboard this week. He's using one rod, hoping to catch 10 pounds a day. He caught 10-9...

Kernan’s Day 1 catch DQed

Mike Kernan’s Day 1 catch was disqualified due to a violation of Bassmaster Elite Series rules — in this case for fishing in private waters.

Dry and thankful

Back on dry land and thankful after spending the morning under a petroleum pipeline in a thunderstorm. Didn't see a fish getting caught, but that doesn't mean someone isn't catching...

Water hyacinth on the move

All this rain has put a whole bunch of water hyacinth on the move. This photo was taken at the highway 73 bridge near Taylor Bayou, where Shaw Grigsby, Aaron...

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