Last practice with Williams

Bassmaster.com heads out with Elite Series rookie David Williams on the final day of practice for the Diet Mtn Dew Bassmaster Elite at Lake Guntersville.

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Bassmaster.com heads out with Elite Series Rookie David Williams on the final day of practice for the Diet Mtn Dew Bassmaster Elite on Lake Guntersville.
Bassmaster.com heads out with Elite Series Rookie David Williams on the final day of practice for the Diet Mtn Dew Bassmaster Elite on Lake Guntersville.
It was a foggy morning on Lake Guntersville.
It was a foggy morning on Lake Guntersville.
But once the sun came out, the fog was burned off quickly.
But once the sun came out, the fog was burned off quickly.
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Williams is checking new areas today in hopes of finding more fish. He moves from his starting location soon after.
Williams is checking new areas today in hopes of finding more fish. He moves from his starting location soon after.
After moving, Williams hooks up.
After moving, Williams hooks up.
Not a Guntersville giant, but a very solid fish for the North Carolina pro.
Not a Guntersville giant, but a very solid fish for the North Carolina pro.
Everything looks like it should hold a fish at Lake Guntersville.
Everything looks like it should hold a fish at Lake Guntersville.
Even bridges are bass magnets as Randy Howell showed the world after his Bassmaster Classic win on this very body of water.
Even bridges are bass magnets as Randy Howell showed the world after his Bassmaster Classic win on this very body of water.
Pollen covers the water this morning.
Pollen covers the water this morning.
Williams is on the hunt.
Williams is on the hunt.
Searching for new water at every stop.
Searching for new water at every stop.
Any kind of structure could hold a giant, so it’s best to try it all.
Any kind of structure could hold a giant, so it’s best to try it all.
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Another kind of fisherman is hanging around Williams’ area.
Another kind of fisherman is hanging around Williams’ area.
This one has to eat to survive and it looks like it has a hefty meal this morning.
This one has to eat to survive and it looks like it has a hefty meal this morning.
The bird is one happy camper.
The bird is one happy camper.
Soon after, Williams is a happy camper as he hooks up.
Soon after, Williams is a happy camper as he hooks up.
“This is a better one,” says Williams.
“This is a better one,” says Williams.
This one is trying to get away.
This one is trying to get away.
It’s a fighter.
It’s a fighter.
Boom, that’s a game changer.
Boom, that’s a game changer.
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All smiles for Williams this morning.
All smiles for Williams this morning.
Back you go. He hopes to catch that one sometime this week.
Back you go. He hopes to catch that one sometime this week.
2014 Classic Champ, Randy Howell, drives by.
2014 Classic Champ, Randy Howell, drives by.
Soon after leaving, Howell returns.
Soon after leaving, Howell returns.
Williams keeps plugging away.
Williams keeps plugging away.
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Howell isn’t far away.
Howell isn’t far away.
Chunk and wind.
Chunk and wind.
Williams was greeted with bugs and pollen on this final day.
Williams was greeted with bugs and pollen on this final day.
And his Mercury felt it as well.
And his Mercury felt it as well.
Howell is all smiles. He is probably reminiscing about winning the Super Bowl of bass fishing on this lake.
Howell is all smiles. He is probably reminiscing about winning the Super Bowl of bass fishing on this lake.
David Williams got off on the right foot to start his Elite Series season. After a 16th place finish at the Sabine River, he is right where he wants to be in the AOY standings.
David Williams got off on the right foot to start his Elite Series season. After a 16th place finish at the Sabine River, he is right where he wants to be in the AOY standings.
One more cast…
One more cast…
…then he changes areas and sees fellow Elite anglers.
…then he changes areas and sees fellow Elite anglers.
Chad Pipkens was in this new area.
Chad Pipkens was in this new area.
Williams decides to re-rig before fishing this area.
Williams decides to re-rig before fishing this area.
He hooks up!
He hooks up!
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But he isn’t happy because it isn’t a keeper. Don’t need those this week.
But he isn’t happy because it isn’t a keeper. Don’t need those this week.
Numerous locals were out enjoying the great weather.
Numerous locals were out enjoying the great weather.
Charlie Hartley wasn’t far away either, chunking and winding as well.
Charlie Hartley wasn’t far away either, chunking and winding as well.
Time for some lunch before moving spots.
Time for some lunch before moving spots.
2014 Rookie of the Year, Jacob Powroznik, drives by. Williams hopes to be the 2015 ROY.
2014 Rookie of the Year, Jacob Powroznik, drives by. Williams hopes to be the 2015 ROY.
Imagine how many fish swim around that massive tree.
Imagine how many fish swim around that massive tree.
Williams briefly picks it apart.
Williams briefly picks it apart.
Alabama residents do it right! Instead of lounge chairs around the fire, they bring couches.
Alabama residents do it right! Instead of lounge chairs around the fire, they bring couches.
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This local has a nice one on board.
This local has a nice one on board.
Williams keeps working. The bright skies are giving shade to the docks and laydowns.
Williams keeps working. The bright skies are giving shade to the docks and laydowns.
On cue, Williams hooks up.
On cue, Williams hooks up.
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It’s a fighter...
It’s a fighter…
...and an acrobat.
…and an acrobat.
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Solid keeper for Williams. A limit of those wont win this event, but it certainly could get him paid.
Solid keeper for Williams. A limit of those wont win this event, but it certainly could get him paid.
All smiles.
All smiles.
Last cast before heading in.
Last cast before heading in.
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Williams was happy with how his final day of practice went. He put pieces to his puzzle and should have an idea of what he wants to do.
Williams was happy with how his final day of practice went. He put pieces to his puzzle and should have an idea of what he wants to do.
Thanks for letting us ride along today. Good luck this week!
Thanks for letting us ride along today. Good luck this week!