2011 Elite Series Battle on the Bayou: Day Four, Randy Howell

In this photo gallery, you'll find images of Randy Howell as he fishes on Day Four of the 2011 Elite Series Battle on the Bayou on Toledo Bend Reservoir, near Many, Louisiana.

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Randy Howell has spent the whole day fishing within sight of the weigh-in.
Randy Howell has spent the whole day fishing within sight of the weigh-in.
He's fished there mostly late every day. But the number of bites, even small ones like this, kept him close on Sunday.
He’s fished there mostly late every day. But the number of bites, even small ones like this, kept him close on Sunday.
There are a series of humps and channels that set up ideally for jig and Carolina-rig fishing.
There are a series of humps and channels that set up ideally for jig and Carolina-rig fishing.
Howell's boat is full of rods (this is just one side) but he's mainly throwing a jig and a Carolina rig.
Howell’s boat is full of rods (this is just one side) but he’s mainly throwing a jig and a Carolina rig.
About every hour he hooks up with an above-average keeper.
About every hour he hooks up with an above-average keeper.
This one got his heart to racing.
This one got his heart to racing.
It jumps close to the boat and reveals itself to be in the 4-pound class range.
It jumps close to the boat and reveals itself to be in the 4-pound class range.
After a quick wallow on top of the water...
After a quick wallow on top of the water…
The bass gets closer to the boat...
The bass gets closer to the boat…
And Howell swings it in the boat.
And Howell swings it in the boat.
Howell gives a fist pump...
Howell gives a fist pump…
Smiles for the camera...
Smiles for the camera…
And unhooks the 4-pounder.
And unhooks the 4-pounder.
Howell estimates that would give him more than 17 pounds of fish in his livewell.
Howell estimates that would give him more than 17 pounds of fish in his livewell.
He says he needs two more like that to break over the 20-pound hump.
He says he needs two more like that to break over the 20-pound hump.
After a quick cull, Howell readjusts his Carolina-rigged lizard and hits the area again.
After a quick cull, Howell readjusts his Carolina-rigged lizard and hits the area again.
After 15 minutes, he switches hats and buckles his life vest for a quick move.
After 15 minutes, he switches hats and buckles his life vest for a quick move.
A thumbs-up, and he's on his way for a short run about 300 yards away.
A thumbs-up, and he’s on his way for a short run about 300 yards away.
A quick check of his chosen destination and he's up on plane.
A quick check of his chosen destination and he’s up on plane.