Brandon Palaniuk

Palaniuk came up through ranks

Palaniuk, a Federation Nation Angler, who clawed his way into the Elites through the bass fishing clubs and has stayed there by exemplifying the highest tenants of professionalism the last two seasons will likely win this event.

Day Three weigh-in

Clark Reehm was the unlucky Elite in 13th place after Day Three. The field narrows to 12 for the final day of fishing Sunday.

Day Three on Bull Shoals II

B.A.S.S. photographers catch up with Elite Series pros as they battle to make the cut on Day Three of the TroKar Quest on Bull Shoals Lake.

Day Three on Bull Shoals

B.A.S.S. photographers catch up with Elite Series pros as they battle to make the cut on Day Three of the TroKar Quest on Bull Shoals Lake.

Side by side battle

Edwin Evers and Brandon Palaniuk started within shouting distance of each other.

Day Three launch on Bull Shoals

A chilly morning greeted anglers on Day Three of the TroKar Quest.

Searching for a five-pounder

"We're a greedy bunch," Britt Myers said. "In the morning, we're like just give me 14 (pounds). Then we get that and we want 15."

Herren’s Hideout

Photographer James Overstreet and I just caught up with Matt Herren

Bull Shoals Day Two weigh-in

View some of the big bass that made their way across the stage during the Day Two weigh-in on Bull Shoals

Hook sends Palaniuk to the ER

TroKar Quest Day One leader Brandon Palaniuk was forced off the water and to the ER after getting hooked bringing in a 6-pound class fish on Bull Shoals Lake today.