Final rumble at Ross Barnett

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The final day of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open at Ross Barnett started with an amazing sunrise as the Top 12 anglers headed out to battle for a win.
The final day of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open at Ross Barnett started with an amazing sunrise as the Top 12 anglers headed out to battle for a win.
I ran to a popular area and found 6 pros there to start their final day.
I ran to a popular area and found 6 pros there to start their final day.
Stephen Browning started the day in 5th.
Stephen Browning started the day in 5th.
Second place Bradley Burns and Sixth place Luke Palmer was in the area too.
Second place Bradley Burns and Sixth place Luke Palmer was in the area too.
Bradley Burns
Bradley Burns
Luke Palmer
Luke Palmer
Blake Betz set the hook and then went in for the fish he had hooked.
Blake Betz set the hook and then went in for the fish he had hooked.
It was around 5 pounds he said.
It was around 5 pounds he said.
But it got off around some reed stems.
But it got off around some reed stems.
Betz started the final day in 4th place.
Betz started the final day in 4th place.
Drew Benton was also around the area.
Drew Benton was also around the area.
Burns opted to leave and was the first to do so.
Burns opted to leave and was the first to do so.
Drew Benton
Drew Benton
Luke Palmer
Luke Palmer
Former High School National Champion Alex Heintze was one of the Top 12 co-anglers this week. He caught a short and released it back into Ross Barnett.
Former High School National Champion Alex Heintze was one of the Top 12 co-anglers this week. He caught a short and released it back into Ross Barnett.
Heintze's pro was Allan Nail.
Heintze’s pro was Allan Nail.
Benton idles out of the shallow area.
Benton idles out of the shallow area.
I found the Day 2 leader Ken Iyobe and he had 2 fish when I saw him.
I found the Day 2 leader Ken Iyobe and he had 2 fish when I saw him.
Keeper number three was a good one.
Keeper number three was a good one.
Iyobe had a 5-fish limit when I left him and needed another upgrade or two to feel confident he could win.
Iyobe had a 5-fish limit when I left him and needed another upgrade or two to feel confident he could win.