Judges: Texas Fest Day 1

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Jacob Powroznik showing how it's done on Lake Travis.
Jacob Powroznik showing how it’s done on Lake Travis.
Chad Pipken adding to his weight.
Chad Pipken adding to his weight.
Drew Benton caught his 5p pound 10 ounce, on his third cast this morning. Only one other keeper since then and over 30 short fish. It really hurts when you have to dig out a fish and it’s another short.
Drew Benton caught his 5p pound 10 ounce, on his third cast this morning. Only one other keeper since then and over 30 short fish. It really hurts when you have to dig out a fish and it’s another short.
Jacob Powroznik landing a Lake Travis 6 pounder on Day 1.
Jacob Powroznik landing a Lake Travis 6 pounder on Day 1.
Terry Scroggins with 5-pounder.
Terry Scroggins with 5-pounder.
Tim Horton with a nice keeper to bring in.
Tim Horton with a nice keeper to bring in.
Chad Pipken with another good.
Chad Pipken with another good.
Jeff Kriet with a toad!
Jeff Kriet with a toad!
Brandon Lester with a 5-pounder.
Brandon Lester with a 5-pounder.
Jake Whitaker with No. 4, going up in weight.
Jake Whitaker with No. 4, going up in weight.
Tak bags a limit with a 4lb 3 oz. It's cullin' time.
Tak bags a limit with a 4lb 3 oz. It’s cullin’ time.
Finally a great fish, John Murrays is in business.
Finally a great fish, John Murrays is in business.
Another good fish for Paul Mueller.
Another good fish for Paul Mueller.
Bertrand culling up.
Bertrand culling up.
One for Chad Pipkens.
One for Chad Pipkens.
Walker with an upgrade.
Walker with an upgrade.

McClelland boats No.3.
McClelland boats No.3.
Dustin Connell had a late boat number and hasn’t been feeling well, but the dude’s a warrior. He’s caught three so far, with a 4’10 and a 3’4 leading his bag.
Dustin Connell had a late boat number and hasn’t been feeling well, but the dude’s a warrior. He’s caught three so far, with a 4’10 and a 3’4 leading his bag.
Casey Ashley with another short, trying to get them to grow!
Casey Ashley with another short, trying to get them to grow!
David Walker with a stud!
David Walker with a stud!

Brett Hite getting his tools ready.
Brett Hite getting his tools ready.
Micah Frazier with a 5 plus pounder.
Micah Frazier with a 5 plus pounder.

Cliff Pace with a Lake Travis giant.
Cliff Pace with a Lake Travis giant.
Matt Lee with his Day 1 Judge, James Combs.
Matt Lee with his Day 1 Judge, James Combs.
Bassmaster Judge Holly Keen ready to take off on Day 1 with Chris Zaldain.
Bassmaster Judge Holly Keen ready to take off on Day 1 with Chris Zaldain.
Takahiro Omori waiting for takeoff.
Takahiro Omori waiting for takeoff.
Mike McClelland prepping for fish pounding on Lake Travis.
Mike McClelland prepping for fish pounding on Lake Travis.