Judges: Texas Fest Day 2

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It's a tank, James Elam's last fish of today!
Photo: Bassmaster Judge Holly Keen - It's a tank, James Elam's last fish of today!
A last minute 6-pounder for Chris Groh!
Photo: Bassmaster Judge Mike Tattaglia - A last minute 6-pounder for Chris Groh!
Drew Benton with one just shy of 4 pounds. Another nice upgrade.
Photo: Bassmaster Judge John Kerf - 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.
Photo: Bassmaster Judge Gwen Reed - 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.
Photo: Bassmaster Judge Rick Moore - 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.
Photo: Bassmaster Judge Ricky Phillips - Bill Lowen lands another nice cull.
Jason Williamson lands a toad.
Photo: Bassmaster Judge Dusty Trimuar - Jason Williamson lands a toad.
Chris Zaldain just fishing for big ones!.
Photo: Bassmaster Judge Bobby Friedrich - Chris Zaldain just fishing for big ones!.
Darrell Ocamica with 4-pound central Texas beauty!
Photo: Bassmaster Judge Gary Robin - Darrell Ocamica with 4-pound central Texas beauty!
Finally caught a nice one to help the weight for Brett Hite.
Photo: Bassmaster Judge Danny Snyder - 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.
Photo: Bassmaster Judge Gwen Reed - 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!
Photo: Bassmaster Judge - Drew Benton with a 4-13. Made a nice upgrade!
Roy Hawk is culling now!
Photo: Bassmaster Judge James Combs - Roy Hawk is culling now!
Fletcher Shryock with a 5-pounder.
Photo: Bassmaster Judge Amy Wisdom - 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.
Photo: Bassmaster Judge Paul Gorzsas - 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.
Photo: Bassmaster Judge Dusty Trimuar - Williamson lands a good one.
5-pounder for Mike McClelland.
Photo: Bassmaster Judge Don Williams - 5-pounder for Mike McClelland.
21 inch, 3lb 10oz skinny girl, Brock Mosley having a good day
Photo: Bassmaster Judge Gary Martz - 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.
Photo: Bassmaster Judge Ricky Phillips - 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.
Photo: Bassmaster Judge Mark Engle - 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!
Photo: Bassmaster Judge - Chad Pipkens, first good fish to start the day!
Steve Kennedy first cast, two fish, same lure!
Photo: Bassmaster Judge - Steve Kennedy first cast, two fish, same lure!
Bill Lowen quickly bags his second keeper.
Photo: Bassmaster Judge Ricky Phillips - Bill Lowen quickly bags his second keeper.
Bill Lowen with his first keeper of Day 2 of Texas Fest.
Photo: Bassmaster Judge Ricky Phillips - 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.
Photo: Bassmaster Judge Rick Moore - 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...
Photo: Bassmaster Judge David Graven - Cliff Crochet waiting for the take off...
...they are too!
Photo: Bassmaster Judge David Graven - ...they are too!
Beautiful breezy morning at Lake Travis take off the second day.
Photo: Bassmaster Judge Rick Moore - Beautiful breezy morning at Lake Travis take off the second day.