The more time passes, the more the bass fishing stays the same on the upper Mississippi River, apparently. It certainly stayed the same on Days 1 and 2 this week at La Crosse, despite drastically different weather conditions.
On Day 1, 88 of 107 anglers caught 5-bass limits. A total of 485 bass were weighed-in, averaging 2.52 pounds each.
On Day 2, 87 of 107 anglers caught 5-bass limits. A total of 487 bass were weighed-in, averaging 2.54 pounds each.
Looking back at the 2012 and 2013 Bassmaster Elite Series tournaments here, the 2016 event is shaping up remarkably similarly. Check it out:
| 2012 | 2013 | 2016 | |
| Day 1 leader | 16-8 | 18-4 | 17-10 |
| Day 2 leader | 32-14 | 31-7 | 35-2 |
| Top 50 cut | 25-8 | 23-5 | 24-12 |
| Day 3 leader | 47-11 | 47-12 | —— |
| Top 12 cut | 41-12 | 40-14 | —— |
| Winning wt. | 62-4 | 64-2 | —— |