Marshals: Day 1 Lake Dardenelle

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Kieth Combs has stayed calm under tough fishing conditions and managed to put together a decent bag. This guy has ice in his veins.
Kieth Combs has stayed calm under tough fishing conditions and managed to put together a decent bag. This guy has ice in his veins.
Terry Scroggins making every cast count. #wegot5
Terry Scroggins making every cast count. #wegot5
Saved the best for last. Robinson catches his first two keepers of the day at his last stop!
Saved the best for last. Robinson catches his first two keepers of the day at his last stop!
Jesse Wiggins sixth fish culled he's smallest fish.
Jesse Wiggins sixth fish culled he’s smallest fish.
Aaron Martens puts keeper 5 in the boat. Jim Warner
Aaron Martens puts keeper 5 in the boat.
Jim Warner
Culling time again for Russ Lane. He may have stumbled on to something here.
Culling time again for Russ Lane. He may have stumbled on to something here.
Took longer than he planned but Jacob Wheeler now has his 5th keeper. Now time for a couple
Took longer than he planned but Jacob Wheeler now has his 5th keeper. Now time for a couple “Big Green Mama’s” to cull with. Jacob now has around 9-pounds.
Just lost a 4 plus pounder but this one will definitely help. 3.25-pounder. Gets Jacob close to 12 pounds which he would have taken to start the day.
Just lost a 4 plus pounder but this one will definitely help. 3.25-pounder. Gets Jacob close to 12 pounds which he would have taken to start the day.
Tyler Carriere sets the hook on a quick second fish.
Tyler Carriere sets the hook on a quick second fish.
Matt Lee culls up with a 2.5-pounder,
Matt Lee culls up with a 2.5-pounder,
Britt Myers says he has four fish. Grinding away.
Britt Myers says he has four fish. Grinding away.
Klein grinding it out for No. 4.
Klein grinding it out for No. 4.
Klein continues to battle the muddy water and gets No. 5.
Klein continues to battle the muddy water and gets No. 5.
Brock Mosley with number 5 in the box. It has been a grind all day.
Brock Mosley with number 5 in the box. It has been a grind all day.
High Five! Five fish in the boat for Adrian Avena, now looking to cull the smaller ones.
High Five! Five fish in the boat for Adrian Avena, now looking to cull the smaller ones.
Jesse Wiggins third keeper.
Jesse Wiggins third keeper.
David Williams with No. 4.
David Williams with No. 4.
David Fritts with his fourth keeper.
David Fritts with his fourth keeper.
Matt Herren has five!! Culling time is about to begin.
Matt Herren has five!! Culling time is about to begin.
No. 4 for Bradley Roy. He seems to be in more of a groove now.
No. 4 for Bradley Roy. He seems to be in more of a groove now.
Picking up some weight! Another 3-pounder for Terry Scroggins.
Picking up some weight! Another 3-pounder for Terry Scroggins.
3-pounder to up grade for Kriet.
3-pounder to up grade for Kriet.
Four down and one to go for Todd Faircloth to have a limit.
Four down and one to go for Todd Faircloth to have a limit.
After a slow start and a trip to the service yard, Bill Lowen has four fish in the boat.
After a slow start and a trip to the service yard, Bill Lowen has four fish in the boat.
John Murray loads up on a solid fish to get his limit...
John Murray loads up on a solid fish to get his limit…
...then John Murray digs for a good cull fish.
…then John Murray digs for a good cull fish.
Adrian Avena wading through the short fish to get his 2nd keeper of the day...
Adrian Avena wading through the short fish to get his 2nd keeper of the day…
..He's starting to get them figured out after his 3rd keeper...
..He’s starting to get them figured out after his 3rd keeper…
...on a roll with his 4 keeper in the boat.
…on a roll with his 4 keeper in the boat.
Matt Lee fighting his fifth fish and it's a nice one.
Matt Lee fighting his fifth fish and it’s a nice one.
Four in the well for Alton Jones Jr.
Four in the well for Alton Jones Jr.
Shane Lineberger boat flips No. 5. Marser.hal Joe Park
Shane Lineberger boat flips No. 5.

Marser.hal Joe Park

Morizo Shimizu just culled with this 2 1/2-pounder. Now has right at 11 3/4 total pounds.
Morizo Shimizu just culled with this 2 1/2-pounder. Now has right at 11 3/4 total pounds.
Hartman just landed his fifth and used his favorite cull tag.
Hartman just landed his fifth and used his favorite cull tag.
No. 3 for Elam. A solid 3-pounder.
No. 3 for Elam. A solid 3-pounder.
Terry Scroggins finally boated No. 3.
Terry Scroggins finally boated No. 3.
Steve Kennedy has made a move that's producing.
Steve Kennedy has made a move that’s producing.
Shaw Grigsby with his first keeper...
Shaw Grigsby with his first keeper…
...and his second fish.
…and his second fish.
Time to cull...
Time to cull…
...ones got to go for Russ Lane.
…ones got to go for Russ Lane.
David Williams No. 2 in the box, grinding it out.
David Williams No. 2 in the box, grinding it out.
And with that, Russ Lane has a limit!
And with that, Russ Lane has a limit!
John Murray lands keeper No. 4.
John Murray lands keeper No. 4.
Greg Vinson starts to cull.
Greg Vinson starts to cull.
McClelland hooked up to No. 5! Limit met, time to cull...
McClelland hooked up to No. 5! Limit met, time to cull…
...the time is now, McClelland is culling.
…the time is now, McClelland is culling.
Matt Lee with his fourth fish. He is gaining confidence and momentum.
Matt Lee with his fourth fish. He is gaining confidence and momentum.
Clifford Pirch has boated keeper No. 4...
Clifford Pirch has boated keeper No. 4…
...and No. 5 on back to back casts.
…and No. 5 on back to back casts.
Ott DeFoe with a mega cull.
Ott DeFoe with a mega cull.
John Murray has his third fish of the morning.
John Murray has his third fish of the morning.
Things are starting to pick up for Russ Lane, No. 4 is in the boat.
Things are starting to pick up for Russ Lane, No. 4 is in the boat.
Seth Feider boats first keeper but he's catching lots of shorts.
Seth Feider boats first keeper but he’s catching lots of shorts.
Clifford Pirch with 3rd keeper.
Clifford Pirch with 3rd keeper.
Keeper No. 2 for Alton Jones Jr.
Keeper No. 2 for Alton Jones Jr.
Todd Faircloth with No. 2 , he's figuring out.
Todd Faircloth with No. 2 , he’s figuring out.
Paul Elias with his third keeper of the day, looks to be around a 3-pounder.
Paul Elias with his third keeper of the day, looks to be around a 3-pounder.
Jeff Kriet wondering what do they want?
Jeff Kriet wondering what do they want?
Apparently Kriet found the right thing.
Apparently Kriet found the right thing.
Matt Lee sets the hook on keeper No. 2...
Matt Lee sets the hook on keeper No. 2…
...and swings in No. 3.
…and swings in No. 3.
Russ Lane hooked up but will he measure...
Russ Lane hooked up but will he measure…
....just short.
….just short.
Jamie Hartman with fish No. 3, he's found lucrative water in the last bit.
Jamie Hartman with fish No. 3, he’s found lucrative water in the last bit.
Shane Lineberger with a big thumbs up for No. 3.
Shane Lineberger with a big thumbs up for No. 3.
Clifford Pirch with keeper No. 2.
Clifford Pirch with keeper No. 2.
No. 1 in the box for Todd Faircloth.
No. 1 in the box for Todd Faircloth.
One more and McClelland is culling!
One more and McClelland is culling!
Shane Lineberger shows out for the camera boat with keeper No. 4.
Shane Lineberger shows out for the camera boat with keeper No. 4.
After fighting through the short fish, John Murray boats his first keeper.
After fighting through the short fish, John Murray boats his first keeper.
David Williams had slow start to the day but boated a good first keeper.
David Williams had slow start to the day but boated a good first keeper.
Russ Lane has No. 3, a solid 3-pound. Patience paid off.
Russ Lane has No. 3, a solid 3-pound. Patience paid off.
Three in the box for Jeff Kriet.
Three in the box for Jeff Kriet.
Shane Lineberger with No. 2 in the boat.
Shane Lineberger with No. 2 in the boat.
Boats moving out here in every direction. We assume they are trying to locate some fish.
Boats moving out here in every direction. We assume they are trying to locate some fish.
JVD with No. 3 and it's a big one his day is looking up.
JVD with No. 3 and it’s a big one his day is looking up.
Mark Davis adds a kicker 3 plus pounds. So far a fun day.
Mark Davis adds a kicker 3 plus pounds. So far a fun day.
Jesse Wiggins first bass for 2-pounds.
Jesse Wiggins first bass for 2-pounds.
Drew Benton showing off a nice keeper.
Drew Benton showing off a nice keeper.
Fish No. 2 is a rod bender for Jamie Hartman on a grind of a morning.
Fish No. 2 is a rod bender for Jamie Hartman on a grind of a morning.
No. 3 for Jared Lintner is a good chunk! Break in the clouds was a break from the cloudy slow lull.
No. 3 for Jared Lintner is a good chunk! Break in the clouds was a break from the cloudy slow lull.
Keeper No. 2 for Jonathon VanDam.
Keeper No. 2 for Jonathon VanDam.
Marty Robinson keeps on fishing as this local kayaker goes by. A lot of boats sharing water already this morning.
Marty Robinson keeps on fishing as this local kayaker goes by. A lot of boats sharing water already this morning.
Paul Elias getting things started with his first keeper of the day.
Paul Elias getting things started with his first keeper of the day.
A good 2 plus pounder for Brent Chapman.
A good 2 plus pounder for Brent Chapman.
Chris Lane started the day off slow with a little fellow but promptly improved the weight with a 4-pounder in the livewell
Chris Lane started the day off slow with a little fellow but promptly improved the weight with a 4-pounder in the livewell
Shane Lineberger gets a keeper to get on the Day 1 board.
Shane Lineberger gets a keeper to get on the Day 1 board.
It's been a slow start today for Mark Daniels, Jr. but he finally broke the ice with a couple keepers.
It’s been a slow start today for Mark Daniels, Jr. but he finally broke the ice with a couple keepers.
Adrian's first fish not measuring up, still hunting for his first keeper.
Adrian’s first fish not measuring up, still hunting for his first keeper.
That will make 5 for Mr. Ike!
That will make 5 for Mr. Ike!
Scott Rook with a 30 inch.....snake! It bit hard!
Scott Rook with a 30 inch…..snake! It bit hard!
Back to back for No. 3.
Back to back for No. 3.
Mark Davis catches a double...
Mark Davis catches a double…
...then catches another one this one is 2-pounds! He has five in the tank.
…then catches another one this one is 2-pounds! He has five in the tank.
First fish of the day for Jonathon VanDam
First fish of the day for Jonathon VanDam
Bradley Roy sticks No. 1 in the live well.
Bradley Roy sticks No. 1 in the live well.
First fish for Jeff Kriet.
First fish for Jeff Kriet.
Aaron Martens on the board.
Aaron Martens on the board.
Gerald Swindle working his first keeper into the boat.
Gerald Swindle working his first keeper into the boat.
Literally within seconds of the sun coming thru the fog, Morizo Shimizu lands a 3 1/2-pounder.
Literally within seconds of the sun coming thru the fog, Morizo Shimizu lands a 3 1/2-pounder.
James Elam with a 2-08-pounder on a frog.
James Elam with a 2-08-pounder on a frog.
No. 2 for McClelland and liking the pattern!
No. 2 for McClelland and liking the pattern!
No. 1 in the boat for Alton Jones Jr.
No. 1 in the boat for Alton Jones Jr.
No. 1 for Terry
No. 1 for Terry “Big Show” Scroggins.
David Fritts still rocking the flasher. Says
David Fritts still rocking the flasher. Says “they’re more accurate”.
Ike is on the board!
Ike is on the board!
A true Arkansas River Cadillac!
A true Arkansas River Cadillac!
Britt Myers with the first keeper in the boat.
Britt Myers with the first keeper in the boat.
Brandon Coulter getting the morning started!
Brandon Coulter getting the morning started!
No 2 going on a boat ride with Ike.
No 2 going on a boat ride with Ike.
Getting ready for the Friday morning blast off.
Getting ready for the Friday morning blast off.
Okeechobee Elite winner Timmy Horton awaiting morning blast off here at Lake Dardanelle.
Okeechobee Elite winner Timmy Horton awaiting morning blast off here at Lake Dardanelle.
Keith Combs game face.
Keith Combs game face.
Morizo Shimizu is ready to go. Big Momma awaits.
Morizo Shimizu is ready to go. Big Momma awaits.
Getting the boats lined up for live well checks and take off.
Getting the boats lined up for live well checks and take off.
Seth Feider doing bass interview getting ready for blast off. He says he has only caught a very few fish during prefishing.
Seth Feider doing bass interview getting ready for blast off. He says he has only caught a very few fish during prefishing. “It is going to be a grind”.
Matt Lee Flying down the Arkansas river.
Matt Lee Flying down the Arkansas river.
Matt Herren has his 1st keeper.
Matt Herren has his 1st keeper.
Three hours from home and Mike McClelland has No. 1 in the boat and a little confidence.
Three hours from home and Mike McClelland has No. 1 in the boat and a little confidence.