The best of Cayuga (so far)

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Anglers look at the registration board before the Busch Beer Bassmaster Elite on Cayuga Lake. Little did they know one of their own would miss a detail on it and cost him dearly.
Anglers look at the registration board before the Busch Beer Bassmaster Elite on Cayuga Lake. Little did they know one of their own would miss a detail on it and cost him dearly.
Day 1 would have its share of drama.
Day 1 would have its share of drama.
Michael Iaconelli says goodbye to his friends and family and begins his day.
Michael Iaconelli says goodbye to his friends and family and begins his day.
Before launch Chris Zaldain shows off his swimbaits.
Before launch Chris Zaldain shows off his swimbaits.
Steve Bowman had the heart-wrenching job of watching Greg Hackney fish in an off-limits area.
Steve Bowman had the heart-wrenching job of watching Greg Hackney fish in an off-limits area.
Iaconelli began his quest for championship Sunday with a solid Day 1.
Iaconelli began his quest for championship Sunday with a solid Day 1.
Locals and pros found plenty of pickerel this week on Cayuga
Locals and pros found plenty of pickerel this week on Cayuga
Shane Lineberger in action.
Shane Lineberger in action.
Drew Benton is adding to his Rookie of the Year campaign this week.
Drew Benton is adding to his Rookie of the Year campaign this week.
Anglers fish close together in one of Cayuga's community holes
Anglers fish close together in one of Cayuga’s community holes
Fans watch from their porch.
Fans watch from their porch.
Greg Hackney weighs in, later it was determined he was fishing in an off-limits area and his Day 1 catch was disqualified. This eliminated his 40 point lead in the Toyota Angler of the Year standings.
Greg Hackney weighs in, later it was determined he was fishing in an off-limits area and his Day 1 catch was disqualified. This eliminated his 40 point lead in the Toyota Angler of the Year standings.
Greg Vinson brings some help to the weigh-in.
Greg Vinson brings some help to the weigh-in.
Leader on the first day is jovial Japanese angler Morizo Shimizu.
Leader on the first day is jovial Japanese angler Morizo Shimizu.
Day 2 dawns on Cayuga Lake.
Day 2 dawns on Cayuga Lake.
You can't miss Skeet Reese's ride as he puts his boat in for launch.
You can’t miss Skeet Reese’s ride as he puts his boat in for launch.
Adrian Avena's colors are also easy to spot.
Adrian Avena’s colors are also easy to spot.
A new competitor shot to the top of the leaderboard- Brett Hite.
A new competitor shot to the top of the leaderboard- Brett Hite.
Brett hit 'em so hard he stopped and had a pizza party.
Brett hit ’em so hard he stopped and had a pizza party.
But Brett wasn't alone in finding winning fish- Jordan Lee would make his mark on Day 2.
But Brett wasn’t alone in finding winning fish- Jordan Lee would make his mark on Day 2.
Josh Bertrand catches a keeper.
Josh Bertrand catches a keeper.
David Mullins...
David Mullins…
Terry Scroggins watches Morizo Shimizu catch one...
Terry Scroggins watches Morizo Shimizu catch one…
Morizo would have a good day, but not enough to keep him in the lead.
Morizo would have a good day, but not enough to keep him in the lead.
Despite having almost no chance to make up any points, Greg Hackney fished on Day 2 anyway.
Despite having almost no chance to make up any points, Greg Hackney fished on Day 2 anyway.
Day 2 belonged to Jordan Lee.
Day 2 belonged to Jordan Lee.
The top 50 anglers headed out on Saturday, looking to end up in the top 12 to fish on Sunday.
The top 50 anglers headed out on Saturday, looking to end up in the top 12 to fish on Sunday.
Jordan Lee hoped to continue his dominance.
Jordan Lee hoped to continue his dominance.
Jacob Powroznik looking to make a move today, too.
Jacob Powroznik looking to make a move today, too.
A kayaking family has a pretty good view of the action.
A kayaking family has a pretty good view of the action.
Fans watch as the anglers go to work.
Fans watch as the anglers go to work.
Brett Hite watches James Elam get hooked up.
Brett Hite watches James Elam get hooked up.
But Brett would have the better day.
But Brett would have the better day.
Look who snuck up the standings on Day 3- Kevin VanDam.
Look who snuck up the standings on Day 3- Kevin VanDam.
All sizes of
All sizes of “fishing” boats on Cayuga.
Michael Iaconelli found his way into a top 12 after a great Day 3.
Michael Iaconelli found his way into a top 12 after a great Day 3.
Ott DeFoe tried to get into the top 12, but just missed the cut.
Ott DeFoe tried to get into the top 12, but just missed the cut.
Bobby Lane is happy to share the stage with his daughter.
Bobby Lane is happy to share the stage with his daughter.
Jordan Lee would continue his lead going into Day 4, but it was razor thin.
Jordan Lee would continue his lead going into Day 4, but it was razor thin.
The top 12 fish for it all on Championship Sunday.
The top 12 fish for it all on Championship Sunday.
One of these guys will take home the trophy.
One of these guys will take home the trophy.
Dean Rojas puts in on Sunday morning.
Dean Rojas puts in on Sunday morning.
Tounament Director Trip Weldon finds himself on Kevin VanDam's boat during takeoff.
Tounament Director Trip Weldon finds himself on Kevin VanDam’s boat during takeoff.
Kevin and Steve Bowman look like they are about to throw down.
Kevin and Steve Bowman look like they are about to throw down.
Gerald Swindle's secret identity is revealed.
Gerald Swindle’s secret identity is revealed.
Jordan Lee got off to a hot start...
Jordan Lee got off to a hot start…
But he's going to have to go through this guy to get the win.
But he’s going to have to go through this guy to get the win.
Jordan Lee gets a visit from his friend Gerald Swindle in mid morning.
Jordan Lee gets a visit from his friend Gerald Swindle in mid morning.
Still working on finding the right fish.
Still working on finding the right fish.