Judges: Texas Fest Day 2

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It's a tank, James Elam's last fish of today!
It’s a tank, James Elam’s last fish of today!
A last minute 6-pounder for Chris Groh!
A last minute 6-pounder for Chris Groh!
Drew Benton with one just shy of 4 pounds. Another nice upgrade.
Drew Benton with one just shy of 4 pounds. Another nice upgrade.
Randy Howell’s move paid off as he has filled his limit and dialed into a confidence-boosting pattern. He’s one decent cull away from the 10-12 pounds he believes will get him in the cut.
Randy Howell’s move paid off as he has filled his limit and dialed into a confidence-boosting pattern. He’s one decent cull away from the 10-12 pounds he believes will get him in the cut.
Jeff Kriet went from consternation with his day weight to accepting this 5 plus pounder as an early birthday present to himself.
Jeff Kriet went from consternation with his day weight to accepting this 5 plus pounder as an early birthday present to himself.
Bill Lowen lands another nice cull.
Bill Lowen lands another nice cull.
Jason Williamson lands a toad.
Jason Williamson lands a toad.
Chris Zaldain just fishing for big ones!.
Chris Zaldain just fishing for big ones!.
Darrell Ocamica with 4-pound central Texas beauty!
Darrell Ocamica with 4-pound central Texas beauty!
Finally caught a nice one to help the weight for Brett Hite.
Finally caught a nice one to help the weight for Brett Hite.
With only two small keepers at 11:30 am, Randy Howell is about to make a move. He’s catching shorts at just about every stop.
With only two small keepers at 11:30 am, Randy Howell is about to make a move. He’s catching shorts at just about every stop.
Drew Benton with a 4-13. Made a nice upgrade!
Drew Benton with a 4-13. Made a nice upgrade!
Roy Hawk is culling now!
Roy Hawk is culling now!

Fletcher Shryock with a 5-pounder.
Fletcher Shryock with a 5-pounder.

Robbie Latuso caught a 4.5 lb fish early but has been frustrated by all the sub 14 in fish since. Working to try to find a bigger bite.
Robbie Latuso caught a 4.5 lb fish early but has been frustrated by all the sub 14 in fish since. Working to try to find a bigger bite.

Williamson lands a good one.
Williamson lands a good one.
5-pounder for Mike McClelland.
5-pounder for Mike McClelland.
21 inch, 3lb 10oz skinny girl, Brock Mosley having a good day
21 inch, 3lb 10oz skinny girl, Brock Mosley having a good day
Bill Lowen misses a big one then three minutes later nails a nice 4-pounder.
Bill Lowen misses a big one then three minutes later nails a nice 4-pounder.
Persistence pays off for Adrian Avena. It was a striper morning until this 6-12 gal bit.
Persistence pays off for Adrian Avena. It was a striper morning until this 6-12 gal bit.
Chad Pipkens, first good fish to start the day!
Chad Pipkens, first good fish to start the day!
Steve Kennedy first cast, two fish, same lure!
Steve Kennedy first cast, two fish, same lure!
Bill Lowen quickly bags his second keeper.
Bill Lowen quickly bags his second keeper.
Bill Lowen with his first keeper of Day 2 of Texas Fest.
Bill Lowen with his first keeper of Day 2 of Texas Fest.
Second cast, first small keeper and Jeff Kriet landed more than the fish! Quick surgery and back to business.
Second cast, first small keeper and Jeff Kriet landed more than the fish! Quick surgery and back to business.
Cliff Crochet waiting for the take off...
Cliff Crochet waiting for the take off…
...they are too!
…they are too!
Beautiful breezy morning at Lake Travis take off the second day.
Beautiful breezy morning at Lake Travis take off the second day.