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The pre-tournament meeting was packed. We had a good turnout for the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open at Lake St. Clair. I can understand why. The fishing is fantastic here.
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Tournament Director Chris Bowes goes over the rules and partner pairings. We are lucky to have this guy working for us. Also, for the first time ever, the partner pairings were text messaged to each contestant. Very convenient.
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I make plans with my first day partner, Michigan’s John Ling. He was fun to fish with.
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John Ling and I head out on a rainy Day One at Lake St. Clair. We each caught dozens of beautiful smallmouth bass that day.
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Chris Bowes weighs my bass on Day One. Foul weather kept me in my rain gear.
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Fellow Buckeye Kevin Webb, my partner the second day, just before take-off. He is former Air Force. Thanks for serving, Kevin.
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Kevin and I get in line for boat inspection.
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My five bass were all alive after fishing on Day Two. They weighed only 15 pounds, but I enjoyed my final day at St. Clair.
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Chris Bowes and I discussed the great bass fishing and the wonderful facilities at Lake St. Chair when I weighed in.
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My daughter, Valerie, was there to greet me when I came in after Day Two. She’s my biggest fan. I love having her at the Bassmaster Opens. Thanks to Kevin for snapping this shot.
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