If 2014 history is any indication of the future, and so far it is for this tournament, then it will take about 54 pounds to make the top 12 cut for Sunday’s finale.
That’s based solely on this fact: The first two days’ weights this year have matched the 2014 totals from the St. Johns River almost exactly. In 2014, 50th place after two days was 28-14. This year it was 28-12.
However, 12th place after two days in 2014 was 37-3. It was slightly less yesterday – 35-15. So with history as a guide, it will probably take close to 54 pounds to make Sunday’s top 12. It took 54-3 after three days in 2014.