Day 4 weigh-in

Mother Nature was no match for the great crowd in Orange, Texas, or a relentless Chris Lane at the Bassmaster Elite at Sabine River Presented by STARK Cultural Venues.

Martens on the water

Follow along with Aaron Martens as he takes on the fourth and final day of the Bassmaster Elite at Sabine River.

Two more pounds for Martens

We exited the bayou and ended up in an open area where Aaron Martens just caught his 4th, a solid (for Sabine) 2-pounder. Looks like he was using a drop...

Martens in the bayou

Aaron Martens has entered the bayou and we follow. He's pitching into some real primordial stuff, dodging branches and rubbing against stumps. Some people emerge from the swamp and Martens discusses how purple...

Aaron’s not looking

We asked Aaron Martens if he is checking BASSTrakk. He said that he likes that he can, but isn't looking. He's looking for two more fish instead.

Aaron’s end

This is where Aaron found number three, and he's settling in to find two more. He must be seeing a bed back there, because he ain't moving.

Martens takes over

Aaron Martens found No. 3.   Not a big one, but should put him at the top of BASSTrakk once it gets recorded. We don't have the best angle on...

Martens working the banks

Aaron Martens is working the bank and a small island not 100 feet from the shore. He's still throwing a spinnerbait. He has two, but got them before we showed...

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...

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