Day 1: Judges gallery

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Casey Ashley
Casey Ashley
Casey Ashley
Casey Ashley
Paul Elias just hung No. 4 on the scales.
Paul Elias just hung No. 4 on the scales.
With 30 minutes to go, DeFoe catches a much needed 6-pounder to put him above 20 pounds for the day.
With 30 minutes to go, DeFoe catches a much needed 6-pounder to put him above 20 pounds for the day.
Late addition helps McClelland. This 4-10 came at 30 minutes to check in.
Late addition helps McClelland. This 4-10 came at 30 minutes to check in.
Jordan Lee brought a little grass on board with this one.
Jordan Lee brought a little grass on board with this one.
Catfish don't count!
Catfish don’t count!
Andy Montgomery swings in one more but no help from a 2-pounder.
Andy Montgomery swings in one more but no help from a 2-pounder.
Shaw Grigsby working hard for this one...
Shaw Grigsby working hard for this one…
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After a run down the lake, Koby Kreiger lands a 4-pounder...
After a run down the lake, Koby Kreiger lands a 4-pounder…
...for a nice upgrade late in the day.
…for a nice upgrade late in the day.
David Williams making an afternoon move. Culling out all fish under 2-pounds.
David Williams making an afternoon move. Culling out all fish under 2-pounds.
Chad Pipkens another nice Sam Rayburn bass.
Chad Pipkens another nice Sam Rayburn bass.
A good one for Morizo Shimizu.
A good one for Morizo Shimizu.
With about 2 hours left, DeFoe is still looking to cull his 2lb 5oz fish. The wind has been steady since mid-morning and it's rough!
With about 2 hours left, DeFoe is still looking to cull his 2lb 5oz fish. The wind has been steady since mid-morning and it’s rough!
A nice 5-pound cull for Robby Latuso.
A nice 5-pound cull for Robby Latuso.
Shaw Grigsby is flawless with back to back catches.
Shaw Grigsby is flawless with back to back catches.
Takahiro Omori lands another.
Takahiro Omori lands another.
Koby Kreiger upgrades from a 2 pounder to a 3.5 pounder...
Koby Kreiger upgrades from a 2 pounder to a 3.5 pounder…
...The sun is out now. But the top water bite continues strong.
…The sun is out now. But the top water bite continues strong.
Another catch for Seth Feider.
Another catch for Seth Feider.
Chad Pipkens just boated a 3.1-pounder.
Chad Pipkens just boated a 3.1-pounder.
Brian Snowden makes a move and makes his first upgrade of the day.
Brian Snowden makes a move and makes his first upgrade of the day.
As usual, Shaw Grigsby is all smiles.
As usual, Shaw Grigsby is all smiles.
Ott DeFoe caught his limit by 8:10 a.m., including a 6lb 9oz fish over 21 inches. The current AOY runner-up has a solid limit for around 16-17 pounds.
Ott DeFoe caught his limit by 8:10 a.m., including a 6lb 9oz fish over 21 inches. The current AOY runner-up has a solid limit for around 16-17 pounds.
Seth Feider's pounds are adding up.
Seth Feider’s pounds are adding up.
Matt Lee with a 5.4-pounder.
Matt Lee with a 5.4-pounder.
Cliff Pirch showing off this awesome bass.
Cliff Pirch showing off this awesome bass.
Bill Lowen showing off one before it's released back into the Sam Rayburn.
Bill Lowen showing off one before it’s released back into the Sam Rayburn.
4-pounder for Matt Lee.
4-pounder for Matt Lee.
Mark Davis with a giant.
Mark Davis with a giant.
They're finally getting bigger for McClelland, after a string of cookie cutters. This one weighed 3 lbs 10 oz on the official scale.
They’re finally getting bigger for McClelland, after a string of cookie cutters. This one weighed 3 lbs 10 oz on the official scale.
Casey Ashley swinging in a morning bite.
Casey Ashley swinging in a morning bite.
Koby Kreiger has filled out his limit and started to cull. With the new catch, weigh, and release process
Koby Kreiger has filled out his limit and started to cull. With the new catch, weigh, and release process “culling” goes very quickly
Mike McClelland has a flurry and outs four in the
Mike McClelland has a flurry and outs four in the “virtual livewell.”
Jared Lintner with No. 5.
Jared Lintner with No. 5.
Mark Menendez On the board with an early morning keeper. Looking to duplicate
Mark Menendez On the board with an early morning keeper. Looking to duplicate
Tyler Carriere upgrading now!
Tyler Carriere upgrading now!
Koby Kreiger with an early morning top water bite.
Koby Kreiger with an early morning top water bite.
Koby Kreiger landing a nice 3.5-pounder
Koby Kreiger landing a nice 3.5-pounder
Tyler Carriere with an limit quick!
Tyler Carriere with an limit quick!
David Williams 1st fish of the morning 2lb 9oz
David Williams 1st fish of the morning 2lb 9oz
Micah Frazier loans a super spook to David Williams.
Micah Frazier loans a super spook to David Williams.
Tyler Carriere and Keith Poche talking strategy before takeoff.
Tyler Carriere and Keith Poche talking strategy before takeoff.
Randall Tharp ready for Day 1 take off.
Randall Tharp ready for Day 1 take off.
Seth Feider passing by the check point.
Seth Feider passing by the check point.
The Elites are in good spirits on Day 1 of the Toyota Bassmaster Texas Fest benefiting the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
The Elites are in good spirits on Day 1 of the Toyota Bassmaster Texas Fest benefiting the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.