I was struck by many of the lofty predictions at last night’s anglers’ meeting, especially coming from a bunch that generally poor-mouths their prospects before a tournament. But this one from Justin Lucas stood out: “I don’t think it’s going to take 20 pounds a day to get (a top 50 check), but I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s 19-something. There’s too many 4-pounders biting. It’s crazy.”
It took Alton Jones Jr. about 30 minutes to put three of those 4-pounders in the boat today. Jones has the early lead, according to BASSTrakk, with four bass weighing 15 pounds, 6 ounces. His bag includes a 4-6, a 4-1 and a 4-0.
Think about Lucas’ comment. It might take a 5-bass limit of 4-pound smallmouth bass – two days in a row – just to make the Top 50 cut. And, as Jones has quickly demonstrated this morning, Lucas’ comment has some merit.
This should be fun.