Marshals: Day 1 on Conroe

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Take a look from inside the Elites boats from the Marshals on Day 1 of the 2017 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK'S Sporting Goods.
Take a look from inside the Elites boats from the Marshals on Day 1 of the 2017 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods.
Just when you think the day is winding down, BOOM!! Monroe made the right adjustments and is applying his trade on these Texas waters. Looking for more sisters to take to downtown Houston!
Just when you think the day is winding down, BOOM!! Monroe made the right adjustments and is applying his trade on these Texas waters. Looking for more sisters to take to downtown Houston!
Duckett catches 6-pounder.
Duckett catches 6-pounder.
Ryan Lavigne culling.
Ryan Lavigne culling.
Steve Kennedy finally rounds it out with the magic number five. . Plenty of time left for more.
Steve Kennedy finally rounds it out with the magic number five. . Plenty of time left for more.
After a long drought of nothing but dinks, Jesse has just added two, 2-pounders. This look of determination has been on his face all day.
After a long drought of nothing but dinks, Jesse has just added two,
2-pounders. This look of determination has been on his face all day.
Williamson really grinding now. Wind has really picked up. Thankful for Power Poles.
Williamson really grinding now. Wind has really picked up. Thankful for Power Poles.
Another cull for Justin Lucas
Another cull for Justin Lucas
That makes three for Elam.
That makes three for Elam.
Back in the game! Steve Kennedy shows relentless pursuit that pays off in a fat 5-pounder! Start of a roll?
Back in the game! Steve Kennedy shows relentless pursuit that pays off in a fat 5-pounder! Start of a roll?
Williamson is covering a lot of water and utilizing a variety of baits. Action definitely picking up.
Williamson is covering a lot of water and utilizing a variety of baits. Action definitely picking up.
Bradley Roy has fill his limit.
Bradley Roy has fill his limit.
Elam with a 6+ pounder.
Elam with a 6+ pounder.
Just as it starts sprinkling, Herren fills out his limit with another 5-pounder.
Just as it starts sprinkling, Herren fills out his limit with another 5-pounder.
Bradley Roy another one in the bucket.
Bradley Roy another one in the bucket.
Best fish of the day for Ish comes from Lake Conroe! I think she said something about wanting a ride to downtown Houston!
Best fish of the day for Ish comes from Lake Conroe! I think she said something about wanting a ride to downtown Houston!
College qualifier, John Garrett with a keeper.
College qualifier, John Garrett with a keeper.
Justin Lucas with a cull.
Justin Lucas with a cull.
Howell still looking for his first keeper. This one didn't measure up.
Howell still looking for his first keeper. This one didn’t measure up.
Hartley has settled into a backwater area and brought five fish into the boat. Unfortunately only two have made the 16 inch size limit for the ride to Minute Maid Park this afternoon.
Hartley has settled into a backwater area and brought five fish into the boat. Unfortunately only two have made the 16 inch size limit for the ride to Minute Maid Park this afternoon.
Boat? We don't need no stinken boat! Fans keeping it simple today.
Boat? We don’t need no stinken boat! Fans keeping it simple today.
Drew Benton adding another to the box.
Drew Benton adding another to the box.
Monroe lands fifth keeper of the day and now working to cull up!! No 5 in the box!
Monroe lands fifth keeper of the day and now working to cull up!! No 5 in the box!
2nd keeper for Omori.
2nd keeper for Omori.
Montgomery puts his second keeper in the box.
Montgomery puts his second keeper in the box.
After a short move, Herren puts No. 3 in the boat. A solid 3-pounder.
After a short move, Herren puts No. 3 in the boat. A solid 3-pounder.
Jesse Wiggins long awaited number one
Jesse Wiggins long awaited number one
First keeper of the day, nice 5-pounder for Jason Williamson
First keeper of the day, nice 5-pounder for Jason Williamson
Third keeper a nice 3 1/2 lb for Randall Tharp.
Third keeper a nice 3 1/2 lb for Randall Tharp.
Bill Lowen adding a nice one to the boat
Bill Lowen adding a nice one to the boat
Bradley Roy moving up the ladder
Bradley Roy moving up the ladder
Alton Jones Jr. with good fish for No. 3
Alton Jones Jr. with good fish for No. 3
KVD fans!
KVD fans!
Herren just put his second fish in the box: a solid 5-pounder.
Herren just put his second fish in the box: a solid 5-pounder.
Monroe picks off a
Monroe picks off a “fry guarding” short fish. Now, where’s mama???
Strader with a pig
Strader with a pig
Steve Kennedy hauled this 4-pounder over two branch hang-ups to score again.
Steve Kennedy hauled this 4-pounder over two branch hang-ups to score again.
Monroe picks up No. 3 and is starting to put a pattern together. Several swing and misses lead him to dialing in on his third keeper of the day. I'm loving the music!
Monroe picks up No. 3 and is starting to put a pattern together. Several swing and misses lead him to dialing in on his third keeper of the day. I’m loving the music!
Wesley Strader nails a big 'un.
Wesley Strader nails a big ‘un.
Alton Jones Jr. with a good start
Alton Jones Jr. with a good start
Lee digs deep to get that first bass...
Lee digs deep to get that first bass…
... and boom! Skunk outta da boat!
… and boom! Skunk outta da boat!
Justin Lucas with a nice one for No. 3
Justin Lucas with a nice one for No. 3
A Conroe keeper for Hartley's first fish of the day
A Conroe keeper for Hartley’s first fish of the day
Second keeper for Hamilton after making his way through a couple of short fish.
Second keeper for Hamilton after making his way through a couple of short fish.
First keeper of the day for Matt Herren.
First keeper of the day for Matt Herren.
Steve Kennedy starts early with a nice 2-1/2 pounder. More to come.
Steve Kennedy starts early with a nice 2-1/2 pounder. More to come.
Justin Lucas with No. 2
Justin Lucas with No. 2
Justin Lucas catches a nice one to start the day.
Justin Lucas catches a nice one to start the day.
Duckett working his second keeper to the boat...
Duckett working his second keeper to the boat…
...happy to be working toward a limit.
…happy to be working toward a limit.
Boyd Duckett on the board
Boyd Duckett on the board
Skylar Hamilton with his very first Bassmaster Classic fish
Skylar Hamilton with his very first Bassmaster Classic fish
Omori caught his first keeper.
Omori caught his first keeper.
Jordan starting his day after a teeth-rattlin' ride
Jordan starting his day after a teeth-rattlin’ ride
First cast for Hank Cherry
First cast for Hank Cherry
Familiar sight: Randy Howell fishing bridges at the Classic
Familiar sight: Randy Howell fishing bridges at the Classic
Charlie Hartley getting the last details handled before takeoff
Charlie Hartley getting the last details handled before takeoff
Getting ready to take off on Day 1
Getting ready to take off on Day 1
Dave Mercer interviewing the living flag
Dave Mercer interviewing the living flag
Alton Jones Jr. ready for his first Classic
Alton Jones Jr. ready for his first Classic
Flanked at the morning boat lineup by former Classic champions Kevin VanDam and Casey Ashley, Nation qualifier Timothy Klinger appears cool as a cucumber and ready to do what needs to get done today.
Flanked at the morning boat lineup by former Classic champions Kevin VanDam and Casey Ashley, Nation qualifier Timothy Klinger appears cool as a cucumber and ready to do what needs to get done today.
Ready to start the 2017 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK'S Sporting Goods.
Ready to start the 2017 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods.