Elite action on Dardanelle

B.A.S.S. photographers tail Kevin Short, Bill Lowen, Kevin VanDam and more Elite pros on Day 1 at Lake Dardanelle.

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Heavy fog greeted anglers up the lake on Dardanelle on Day 1.
Heavy fog greeted anglers up the lake on Dardanelle on Day 1.
Kevin Short was the first angler we found after the fog cleared.
Kevin Short was the first angler we found after the fog cleared.
Short was happy with the fog because it helped keep him hidden from other anglers.
Short was happy with the fog because it helped keep him hidden from other anglers.
He didn’t stay long as he moved to his next spot. He had four fish early.
He didn’t stay long as he moved to his next spot. He had four fish early.
This masked man is none other than Shaw Grigsby. He hoped we brought good luck because he was having a rough morning.
This masked man is none other than Shaw Grigsby. He hoped we brought good luck because he was having a rough morning.
Bill Lowen fishes a stretch of bank as Kelley Jaye speeds by.
Bill Lowen fishes a stretch of bank as Kelley Jaye speeds by.
Lowen methodically picks apart cover.
Lowen methodically picks apart cover.
It's not long before he hooks up.
It’s not long before he hooks up.
Over and over.
Over and over.
This fish doesn’t want to give up.
This fish doesn’t want to give up.
He’s happy to boat his fourth keeper.
He’s happy to boat his fourth keeper.
This time it’s not so big but it fills out his limit.
This time it’s not so big but it fills out his limit.
Lowen has a small onlooker as he fished.
Lowen has a small onlooker as he fished.
Kevin VanDam is having a tough morning and isn't pleased with his weight when we talked.
Kevin VanDam is having a tough morning and isn’t pleased with his weight when we talked.
Nate Wellman, on the other hand, is all smiles this morning.
Nate Wellman, on the other hand, is all smiles this morning.
I’m not sure if he is a fan of snakes or not, but this little guy was hanging around Wellman.
I’m not sure if he is a fan of snakes or not, but this little guy was hanging around Wellman.
He switches between a handful of baits and isn’t sure why he rigged up 15 rods last night. “I’m only using three,” he reported.
He switches between a handful of baits and isn’t sure why he rigged up 15 rods last night. “I’m only using three,” he reported.
He upgrades and is thrilled with his bag today.
He upgrades and is thrilled with his bag today.
Culling is on the menu.
Culling is on the menu.
Ounces by ounces… but ounces make a big difference.
Ounces by ounces… but ounces make a big difference.
Wellman hooks up again…
Wellman hooks up again…
…but it is a drum.
…but it is a drum.
“Do I start fishing new water, or do I keep hitting my main stuff?” That is the question Wellman is asking himself.
“Do I start fishing new water, or do I keep hitting my main stuff?” That is the question Wellman is asking himself.
Trains cross Lake Dardanelle all day long.
Trains cross Lake Dardanelle all day long.
Fred Roumbanis was on the run bouncing between spots.
Fred Roumbanis was on the run bouncing between spots.
Derek Remitz was running, as well.
Derek Remitz was running, as well.
Terry Scroggins is hitting spots very quickly.
Terry Scroggins is hitting spots very quickly.
Gary Klein passes us for what seems like the 10th time today.
Gary Klein passes us for what seems like the 10th time today.
Scroggins follows suit and moves on.
Scroggins follows suit and moves on.