Palmer off to a good start

Coalgate, Okla., angler seems to feel right at home at Lake Tenkiller. He’s off to a good start with this 3-pound smallmouth bass. Palmer doesn’t have a lot on the line this week, as he’s solidly in the middle of Bassmaster Classic qualifiers, 24th in the latest AOY standings. He made the top 35 cut yesterday in 27th place with a two-day total of 17-11.