Marshals: Day 1 Ross Barnett

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Koby Kreiger caught number No. 4 and No. 5 within the last hour and has now hooked into this nice one to cull out a 14 inch fish.
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Koby Kreiger caught number No. 4 and No. 5 within the last hour and has now hooked into this nice one to cull out a 14 inch fish.

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Ryan Wilson

The long run pays off for Ott DeFoe with two good culls.
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The long run pays off for Ott DeFoe with two good culls.

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Crochet trying to get that kicker.
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Crochet trying to get that kicker.

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Chance Young

Time for the Cajun Baby to start culling!
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Time for the Cajun Baby to start culling!

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Chance Young

Luke Clausen's good deed for the day. Although fishing has been a grind, while looking for the fifth keeper of the day, Luke frees a bird from a fishing line.
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Luke Clausen's good deed for the day. Although fishing has been a grind, while looking for the fifth keeper of the day, Luke frees a bird from a fishing line.

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Justin Ketteringham

No. 7 for the day and a great cull. 4-pounds. Awesome fish!
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No. 7 for the day and a great cull. 4-pounds. Awesome fish!

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Joel Ross

Morizo 1st keeper, not big mama but little sister will do for now.
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Morizo 1st keeper, not big mama but little sister will do for now.

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Drew Benton with a nice upgrade.
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Drew Benton with a nice upgrade.

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Charlie Laird

After toying with his emotions a few times, J Lee finally got this one in the boat. So he's culling again.
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After toying with his emotions a few times, J Lee finally got this one in the boat. So he's culling again.

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Aimee Fitzhugh

Tommy Biffle just caught his 5th bass now looking for a few big ones to get rid of three 1-pounders.
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Tommy Biffle just caught his 5th bass now looking for a few big ones to get rid of three 1-pounders.

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Lawson Tilghman

Fletcher Shryock has a limit. He is cleaning up the deck of the boat. Then going to try to get a big one.
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Fletcher Shryock has a limit. He is cleaning up the deck of the boat. Then going to try to get a big one.

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Jake Bagwell

Another good upgrade in the works for Feider.
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Another good upgrade in the works for Feider.

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Ish Monroe culling up again, ounces count.
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Ish Monroe culling up again, ounces count.

Photo: David Fontenot

Culling begins for Poche...
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Culling begins for Poche...

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That's a limit for Chris Lane, now to start culling!!
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That's a limit for Chris Lane, now to start culling!!

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Klein has a limit. Now it's time to start culling!
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Klein has a limit. Now it's time to start culling!

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Lee Means

That makes a limit for Bradley Roy!
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That makes a limit for Bradley Roy!

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Wow another 4-pound cull for Marty Robinson
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Wow another 4-pound cull for Marty Robinson

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Look at what Scott Rook found at the Rez. Maybe it's his lucky charm.
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Look at what Scott Rook found at the Rez. Maybe it's his lucky charm.

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A grind. Fishing around legends such as Randall Tharp, Timmy Horten, and Greg Hackney (with others in and out) makes it mentally tough when your engine is broke down and your stuck on three fish. What do you do in that situation? You put your head down
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A grind. Fishing around legends such as Randall Tharp, Timmy Horten, and Greg Hackney (with others in and out) makes it mentally tough when your engine is broke down and your stuck on three fish. What do you do in that situation? You put your head down and fish. You try and put the legends out of your head....you keep your game face on...and you just FISH!

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal John Kerr

Seth Feider upgrading his catch
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Seth Feider upgrading his catch

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Raphael French

The move to this area has paid off for Prince. Four keepers in less than an hour. Now that he has a limit,
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The move to this area has paid off for Prince. Four keepers in less than an hour. Now that he has a limit, "it's time to run to where the big ones live".

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal JD Long

Jordan Lee has started culling...
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Jordan Lee has started culling...

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...
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...

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Aimee Fitzhugh

Randall Tharp made the comment that he liked that flip, then set the hook on his fifth keeper! He's relaxed and talking confident.
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Randall Tharp made the comment that he liked that flip, then set the hook on his fifth keeper! He's relaxed and talking confident.

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Ted Pearce

First keeper for Alton Jones Jr. A little over a pound. A long time coming.
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First keeper for Alton Jones Jr. A little over a pound. A long time coming.

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The bite has slowed for John Murray. He has left his starting spot in search of more bass. Working a long shoreline with matter vegetation hoping the sun will peak out.
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The bite has slowed for John Murray. He has left his starting spot in search of more bass. Working a long shoreline with matter vegetation hoping the sun will peak out.

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Preston Blackwell

Drew Benton with another nice keeper.
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Drew Benton with another nice keeper.

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Charlie Laird

After catching a few shorts and having a few come unbuttoned at the boat (three or so) Hite has a limit.
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After catching a few shorts and having a few come unbuttoned at the boat (three or so) Hite has a limit.

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Justin Leet

Third cull for Robinson.
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Third cull for Robinson.

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Mike Wright

That makes five for Lowen.
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That makes five for Lowen.

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Bradley Sartain

A solid 4-pounder. It's been a slow start, but a clutch catch for Morgenthaler!
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A solid 4-pounder. It's been a slow start, but a clutch catch for Morgenthaler!

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Michael Foshee

Bobby Lane with another big upgrade. 4-pounds on this one. Pushes limit to 16-17 pounds with a good bit of fishing time left.
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Bobby Lane with another big upgrade. 4-pounds on this one. Pushes limit to 16-17 pounds with a good bit of fishing time left.

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Carl Sandberg

Crews loads the boat with 3-pound plus to make a nice cull.
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Crews loads the boat with 3-pound plus to make a nice cull.

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Michael Suggs

Prince lands No. 3 and No. 4 on back-to-back casts...
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Prince lands No. 3 and No. 4 on back-to-back casts...

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal JD Long

...fising a spnner bait in some shallow grass.
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...fising a spnner bait in some shallow grass.

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal JD Long

Keeper bites are slow but Britt Myers is grinding to put a limit together. Lost his hat on the ride down.
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Keeper bites are slow but Britt Myers is grinding to put a limit together. Lost his hat on the ride down.

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Daniel Mahaffey

Four for Roy.
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Four for Roy.

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Chris Lane getting it done!! No. 4 on the way to five!
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Chris Lane getting it done!! No. 4 on the way to five!

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Terry Smith

Gary Klein's 4th keeper. His fish are getting better. He's been fishing the same area all morning. He says he knows the quality fish are here.
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Gary Klein's 4th keeper. His fish are getting better. He's been fishing the same area all morning. He says he knows the quality fish are here.

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Lee Means

Brandon with a nice keeper.
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Brandon with a nice keeper.

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Alton Jones made a small change in his weight total with this 2-pounder. But like he says
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Alton Jones made a small change in his weight total with this 2-pounder. But like he says "if it ain't broke don't break it!" So keep on casting the bigger ones will come with the sun.

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal John Crosby

Getting close to a limit, now just need a
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Getting close to a limit, now just need a "big mamma!"

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Chance Young

Bradley Roy's fish are getting bigger!
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Bradley Roy's fish are getting bigger!

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Drew Benton working on a limit
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Drew Benton working on a limit

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Charlie Laird

Faircloth is culling.
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Faircloth is culling.

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Michael Smith

Marty Robinson going after his second cull of the mourning. Looks like about a 4-pounder .
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Marty Robinson going after his second cull of the mourning. Looks like about a 4-pounder .

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Michael Wright

Kelley Jaye hooked up.
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Kelley Jaye hooked up.

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Sean Reilly

Lowen with No. 4, he's getting some momentum
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Lowen with No. 4, he's getting some momentum

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Bradley Sartain

Faircloth made a short move, and it quickly paid off as he boated a nice one for No. 4.
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Faircloth made a short move, and it quickly paid off as he boated a nice one for No. 4.

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Michael Smith

Immediately following a change in tactics Daniels picks up his 5th keeper.
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Immediately following a change in tactics Daniels picks up his 5th keeper.

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After a slow start, things picked up in a hurry for Dave. The first few bites of the morning were swings and misses... He's boxed a limit and now he's on the hunt for a big one.
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After a slow start, things picked up in a hurry for Dave. The first few bites of the morning were swings and misses... He's boxed a limit and now he's on the hunt for a big one.

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Brandon Crosby

...before a few good ones made their way into the boat...
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...before a few good ones made their way into the boat...

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...He's boxed a limit and now he's on the hunt for a big one.
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...He's boxed a limit and now he's on the hunt for a big one.

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Brandon Crosby

Prince makes a 5 minute run across the lake and a long idle back into a creek. He commented the water is much more muddy than when he was in here during practice. He believes last nights rain is the cause.
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Prince makes a 5 minute run across the lake and a long idle back into a creek. He commented the water is much more muddy than when he was in here during practice. He believes last nights rain is the cause.

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal JD Long

Mark Daniels Jr. is culling. He's got an area to himself and he's making the most of it.
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Mark Daniels Jr. is culling. He's got an area to himself and he's making the most of it.

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal

4 lb start for Mueller
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4 lb start for Mueller

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Allen Joyner

After a few short fish and some short strikes, Murray boats back to back keepers...
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After a few short fish and some short strikes, Murray boats back to back keepers...

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Preston Blackwell

...Fish are coming up busting the top every now and then. ten or so boats the area at his first stop of the morning.
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...Fish are coming up busting the top every now and then. ten or so boats the area at his first stop of the morning.

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Preston Blackwell

No. 5 for Randy Howell. 1lb 8 oz
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No. 5 for Randy Howell. 1lb 8 oz

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Joel Ross

A limit for Robinson...
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A limit for Robinson...

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Michael Wright

...and now culling.
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...and now culling.

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Michael Wright

Do you see them? How many do you see?
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Do you see them? How many do you see?

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Terry Smith

Lowen with No. 3. Conditions have definitely changed with the over night storm with several short strikes but he's starting to gain some confidence
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Lowen with No. 3. Conditions have definitely changed with the over night storm with several short strikes but he's starting to gain some confidence

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Bradley Sartain

When asked if his legs were cold Prince replied
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When asked if his legs were cold Prince replied "I want to put some pants on so bad but don't want to take the time to do it."

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal JD Long

David Fritts just landed a nice chunk for keeper No. 4.
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David Fritts just landed a nice chunk for keeper No. 4.

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No. 2 for Casey Ashley
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No. 2 for Casey Ashley

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal JD Dillinger

Mark Davis with a toad. Third fish in the boat.
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Mark Davis with a toad. Third fish in the boat.

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal David Patterson

Lefebre rounding out the limit in a big way!
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Lefebre rounding out the limit in a big way!

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Brandon Crosby

Bites are picking up for Pipkens. Still pounding the banks targeting a surface bite...
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Bites are picking up for Pipkens. Still pounding the banks targeting a surface bite...

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Jode Holden

...Still cloudy but west wind increasing. 4 1/2 pounds on three fish.
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...Still cloudy but west wind increasing. 4 1/2 pounds on three fish.

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Jode Holden

No. 4 to be culled later.
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No. 4 to be culled later.

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal David Fontenot

Third keeper for Gary Klein.
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Third keeper for Gary Klein.

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Lee Means

On the board. After catching several short fish David Fritts is on the board with keeper #1
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On the board. After catching several short fish David Fritts is on the board with keeper #1

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Mark Daniels fourth keeper comes just shortly after he looses a big fish at the boat.
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Mark Daniels fourth keeper comes just shortly after he looses a big fish at the boat.

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Matt Herren starting to cull.
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Matt Herren starting to cull.

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Russ Lane, looking for an upgrade, with an atypical catch... Perhaps he saved this one from the jaws of a Barnett gator.
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Russ Lane, looking for an upgrade, with an atypical catch... Perhaps he saved this one from the jaws of a Barnett gator.

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Ryan Theel

Mark Menendez Moving up with another 3-pounder.
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Mark Menendez Moving up with another 3-pounder.

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Elizabeth Moree

Three in the box for Faircloth as the wind begins to pick up.
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Three in the box for Faircloth as the wind begins to pick up.

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Michael Smith

Drew Benton with a nice keeper.
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Drew Benton with a nice keeper.

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Charlie Laird

Another upgrade with this 2lb 2oz fish that's number eight for the day.
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Another upgrade with this 2lb 2oz fish that's number eight for the day.

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal John Crosby

Things are starting to heat up in the 13 fishing boat.
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Things are starting to heat up in the 13 fishing boat.

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Brandon Cosby

Chris Lane No. 3.
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Chris Lane No. 3.

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Terry Smith

Randall Tharp has been persistent, staying with his plan. He commented that he really felt good about where he is fishing and with the current conditions. Then he sets the hook on this nice 4-pounder. He has swapped between rods but continues to go bac
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Randall Tharp has been persistent, staying with his plan. He commented that he really felt good about where he is fishing and with the current conditions. Then he sets the hook on this nice 4-pounder. He has swapped between rods but continues to go back to his original game plan.

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Ted Pearce

First keeper, 2-pounder. One short and a few misses up to this point.
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First keeper, 2-pounder. One short and a few misses up to this point.

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Justin Keet

After striking out on the jetty, Prince eases into the adjacent neighborhood...
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After striking out on the jetty, Prince eases into the adjacent neighborhood...

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal JD Long

...So far the only action in here is from geese showing no respect for residents' landscaping.
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...So far the only action in here is from geese showing no respect for residents' landscaping.

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Mark Daniel Jr. gets keeper No. 2 just a few cast after his first keeper.
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Mark Daniel Jr. gets keeper No. 2 just a few cast after his first keeper.

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Culling before 8:am pretty good day. These were back to back cast...
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Culling before 8:am pretty good day. These were back to back cast...

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal John Crosby

...and Alton said that this one would be the first one that he would cull and the next cast he did just that with a 2lb 2oz one
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...and Alton said that this one would be the first one that he would cull and the next cast he did just that with a 2lb 2oz one

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal John Crosby

Fish No. 5 for Bobby Lane was the right one. 5-pounder. Limit right around 14 1/2-pounds at 8 am. He is on to something.
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Fish No. 5 for Bobby Lane was the right one. 5-pounder. Limit right around 14 1/2-pounds at 8 am. He is on to something.

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Carl Sandberg

Chris Lane with second keeper.
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Chris Lane with second keeper.

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Terry Smith

This gator surprised the poop out of Ish Monroe when he decided to take a bite from his frog. Ish never saw it coming.
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This gator surprised the poop out of Ish Monroe when he decided to take a bite from his frog. Ish never saw it coming.

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal David Fontenot

Latuso boats No. 2, maybe his decision to stay and fish rather than go in for repairs may pay off!
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Latuso boats No. 2, maybe his decision to stay and fish rather than go in for repairs may pay off!

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal John Kerr

Broken trolling motor cable has Aaron Martens in a bind. Headed to ramp.
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Broken trolling motor cable has Aaron Martens in a bind. Headed to ramp.

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Ken McDonald

John Crews working on a limit with No. 3 in the livewell.
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John Crews working on a limit with No. 3 in the livewell.

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Michael Suggs

David Walker adds another to the live well.
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David Walker adds another to the live well.

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Rodney Gray

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Marty Robinson lands his fourth fish of the morning, it's a 3-pounder

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Alton Jones second keeper is a squeaker.

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal John Crosby

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Nice Toad. A 3-pounder for Matt Herren as he gets dialed in.

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The fish is long enough for Kelly Jordon, 2 1/2-pounds but his scale shows 2-pounds.

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Kentaro Amagai

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Scott Rook can quit holding his breath now. No. 5 is real nice one.

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First stop, cloudy with a light mist, Chad Pipkens landed his first surface bite in a pinch point between some lily's upriver. Solid pound and quarter is in the well!

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Jode Holden

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Randy Howell setting the hook...

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...on his first keeper...

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...a nice 3lb fish.

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Joel Ross

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Alton's third keeper is a weaker if he had caught it a week earlier it wouldn't have been a keeper. 1lb 12oz.

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal John Crosby

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A front moved through just after dark last night making the water a little dirtier than usual in places. It's cloudy and overcast with a nice breeze out of the WNW and cooler than it has been, although the water temperature is roughly the same. Should clear up later in the morning.

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Jeffrey Ray

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Menendez with four.

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Bobby Lane off to a good start on day 1 this morning with fish #2 in the boat. One he calls 2 1/2 pounds

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Carl Sandberg

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Faircloth on the board with a solid No. 1.

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Michael Smith

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Make that No. 3 for Bobby Lane, 3-pounds. He seems to be on to something.

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Carl Sandberg

No. 4 for Mark Menendez, a 3-pounder.
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No. 4 for Mark Menendez, a 3-pounder.

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Elizabeth Moree

The Rez fishing small. Five boats are working this relatively small area over.
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The Rez fishing small. Five boats are working this relatively small area over.

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal John Kerr

Fish No. 3 for Howell, 1lb 2 oz.
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Fish No. 3 for Howell, 1lb 2 oz.

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Joel Ross

Mark Daniels Jr. puts first keeper in the boat after a couple of short fish. He's not saying much but did say the water is quite dirtier then it had been.
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Mark Daniels Jr. puts first keeper in the boat after a couple of short fish. He's not saying much but did say the water is quite dirtier then it had been.

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Gary Klein's first keeper of the morning.
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Gary Klein's first keeper of the morning.

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Lee Means

The bite is on for Prince, just not the right size.
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The bite is on for Prince, just not the right size.

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Ott DeFoe with keeper No. 2.
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Ott DeFoe with keeper No. 2.

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First fish on a overcast drizzling morning for Ish Monroe.
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First fish on a overcast drizzling morning for Ish Monroe.

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal David Fontenot

Second cast nets Alton Jones 3+ pounder.
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Second cast nets Alton Jones 3+ pounder.

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal John Crosby

Scott Rook fish No. 2 and it's a nice one.
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Scott Rook fish No. 2 and it's a nice one.

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Crews lands his first keeper.
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Crews lands his first keeper.

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Michael Suggs

Cliff Prince expects day 1 to
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Cliff Prince expects day 1 to "be a grind" and is prepared to throw a little bit of everything.

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal JD Long

Changing baits makes a difference for Darrell Ocamica
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Changing baits makes a difference for Darrell Ocamica

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Frank McPhail

Another short one for Prince.
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Another short one for Prince.

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal JD Long

Nice keeper for Chapman.
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Nice keeper for Chapman.

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Mark Whitty

Watch out for Mark Menendez.
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Watch out for Mark Menendez.

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Elizabeth Moree

John crews prepare for a great day on Ross Barnett.
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John crews prepare for a great day on Ross Barnett.

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Michael Suggs

Almost time to blast off here at Ross Barnett.
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Almost time to blast off here at Ross Barnett.

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Michael Suggs

Mark Menedez and Bill Lowen shooting the bull before take off.
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Mark Menedez and Bill Lowen shooting the bull before take off.

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Elizabeth Moree

Second keeper for Coulter.Want more Marshal photos?
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Second keeper for Coulter. Want more Marshal photos? "Marshals: Day 1 Part 2"

Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Jeremy Burns

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