Marshals: Day 1 St. Lawrence

Things are getting busy for Chris Lane, more culling.
Things are getting busy for Chris Lane, more culling.
Small cull after long drought for Scroggins.
Small cull after long drought for Scroggins.
One more cull for Pirch.
One more cull for Pirch.
David Williams working hard and still catching fish.
David Williams working hard and still catching fish.
Josh Bertrand scooping a keeper into the boat.
Josh Bertrand scooping a keeper into the boat.
Howell going strong till the end.
Howell going strong till the end.
Aaron Martens working on culling.
Aaron Martens working on culling.
A beautiful Smallmouth! And another cull! Looking like he will have a good sack!
A beautiful Smallmouth! And another cull! Looking like he will have a good sack!
Another 4-pounder for Ehrler.
Another 4-pounder for Ehrler.
Culling 3-pounders is a good day for Kelly Jordon
Culling 3-pounders is a good day for Kelly Jordon
Day 1 conditions toughen as afternoon wind picks up on the river.
Day 1 conditions toughen as afternoon wind picks up on the river.
Another chunk for Boyd Duckett.
Another chunk for Boyd Duckett.
Paul Mueller cradled this beauty of a 4+ pounder in to fill his bag...
Paul Mueller cradled this beauty of a 4+ pounder in to fill his bag…
...Now on the hunt for some culls.
…Now on the hunt for some culls.
Mark Menendez is culling and that makes for a happy basser.
Mark Menendez is culling and that makes for a happy basser.
The wind has increased substantially. We're catching the fringe of storms moving past us south. No rain, but heavy skies. Luke Clausen has culled all his morning fish. Still looking for a kicker.
The wind has increased substantially. We’re catching the fringe of storms moving past us south. No rain, but heavy skies. Luke Clausen has culled all his morning fish. Still looking for a kicker.
Jesse Wiggins with a acrobatic 5-pounder St. Lawrence beauty.
Jesse Wiggins with a acrobatic 5-pounder St. Lawrence beauty.
Another fish to add to the weight as Keith Combs gets to cull another smaller one.
Another fish to add to the weight as Keith Combs gets to cull another smaller one.
Aaron Martens with a nice 3 plus pounder.
Aaron Martens with a nice 3 plus pounder.
Britt Myer adding another solid 4-pounder to the box. Slowly upgrading!
Britt Myer adding another solid 4-pounder to the box. Slowly upgrading!
No. 4 for Chris Lane.
No. 4 for Chris Lane.
Murray catches  number ten, another very healthy Smallmouth. Murray stated
Murray catches number ten, another very healthy Smallmouth. Murray stated “This is why I love fishing here. The quality of the fish are unbelievable.”
Combs hooks another one. The day looks a little brighter.  Keith Combs gets to cull again after catching this one.
Combs hooks another one. The day looks a little brighter. Keith Combs gets to cull again after catching this one.
Brandon Lester with another nice small mouth.
Brandon Lester with another nice small mouth.
Second keeper of the day for Chris Lane.
Second keeper of the day for Chris Lane.
Marty Robinson definitely feels the long run was worth it with this second upgrade.
Marty Robinson definitely feels the long run was worth it with this second upgrade.
Morizo Shimizu brings a nice one aboard.
Morizo Shimizu brings a nice one aboard.
David Williams can catch fish and big ones too.
David Williams can catch fish and big ones too.
A quick move pays off even faster for Randy Howell.
A quick move pays off even faster for Randy Howell.
Nothing tugs like a smallmouth. Boyd Duckett putting this one into the livewell.
Nothing tugs like a smallmouth. Boyd Duckett putting this one into the livewell.
Despite the few leaps Paul Mueller managed to land this smallie for his 4th fish.  One more to fill the tank and a few culls needed to bulk up the pot.
Despite the few leaps Paul Mueller managed to land this smallie for his 4th fish. One more to fill the tank and a few culls needed to bulk up the pot.
James Niggemeyer with a nice bucket on the St. Lawrence.
James Niggemeyer with a nice bucket on the St. Lawrence.
Another good upgrade for Snowden. A Green and brown fish in the livewell
Another good upgrade for Snowden. A Green and brown fish in the livewell
Bill Lowen continues to upgrade with some St. Lawrence giants.
Bill Lowen continues to upgrade with some St. Lawrence giants.
Ashley adds one more to the livewell.
Ashley adds one more to the livewell.
Vinson catching some real nice fish today.
Vinson catching some real nice fish today.
Gary Klein continues to cull up. He has made two more culls in the past few minutes including this nice looking St. Lawrence River smallmouth.
Gary Klein continues to cull up. He has made two more culls in the past few minutes including this nice looking St. Lawrence River smallmouth.
Brian Snowden with a beautiful green fish.
Brian Snowden with a beautiful green fish.
Cliff's biggest perch ever.  Wrong species but a huge fish.
Cliff’s biggest perch ever. Wrong species but a huge fish.
That's the right species and better size.  Cliff culls another small bass.
That’s the right species and better size. Cliff culls another small bass.
Let the culling commence for Mark Davis on the St. Lawrence River with this nice three pound addition to his Skeeter livewell.
Let the culling commence for Mark Davis on the St. Lawrence River with this nice three pound addition to his Skeeter livewell.
Britt Myers adding a 3 1/2-pounder to the box and culling out.
Britt Myers adding a 3 1/2-pounder to the box and culling out.
Monster Smallmouth for fish #7 for Murray. Things are looking up today for Day 1.
Monster Smallmouth for fish #7 for Murray. Things are looking up today for Day 1.
We haven't been off the grid, just a 45 minute ride and searching for upgrades. Long dry spell then this nice cull just happened.
We haven’t been off the grid, just a 45 minute ride and searching for upgrades. Long dry spell then this nice cull just happened.
Mark Daniel Jr. is culling and starting to find the right ones.
Mark Daniel Jr. is culling and starting to find the right ones.
Cliff Pace landed a solid 3 pound smallie.
Cliff Pace landed a solid 3 pound smallie.
Sweet catch for Vinson. Love the action! Pretty calm waters and very slight wind.  Suns out to stay today!
Sweet catch for Vinson. Love the action! Pretty calm waters and very slight wind. Suns out to stay today!
Ehrler boating a good 3 pounder...
Ehrler boating a good 3 pounder…
...and getting bigger! Now boating a 4 1/2-pounder.
…and getting bigger! Now boating a 4 1/2-pounder.
No. 5 is a kicker for Robbie Latuso.
No. 5 is a kicker for Robbie Latuso.
Luke Clausen is culling, but would like to be bumping up by pounds instead of ounces. Beautiful day in the neighborhood though. Very little wind and I'm guessing mid 70's for temp.
Luke Clausen is culling, but would like to be bumping up by pounds instead of ounces. Beautiful day in the neighborhood though. Very little wind and I’m guessing mid 70’s for temp.
David Fritts hosts one more in the boat.
David Fritts hosts one more in the boat.
Gary Klein culls a smaller one with this decent fish.
Gary Klein culls a smaller one with this decent fish.
Kelly Jordon fights his 5th fish of the day. Quick limit and the bite should only heat up!
Kelly Jordon fights his 5th fish of the day. Quick limit and the bite should only heat up!
“Little guy!” exclaimed Mark Davis as he was reeling in his fifth catch of the day at 9am but having that limit sure put a smile on his face.
Which one needs to go?
Which one needs to go?
Howell is on them!
Howell is on them!
Another to add to his catches this morning!  Hope to see a lunker today!
Another to add to his catches this morning! Hope to see a lunker today!
Another nice catch by Cliff Prince.
Another nice catch by Cliff Prince.
Bernei Schultz boating a nice one.
Bernei Schultz boating a nice one.
Murray breaks the ice and boats this nice pound and a half largemouth.
Murray breaks the ice and boats this nice pound and a half largemouth.
Mark Menendez knows how to start right, this beauty would anchor anybody's stringer, a near 6-pounder.
Mark Menendez knows how to start right, this beauty would anchor anybody’s stringer, a near 6-pounder.
Brent Ehrler with five!
Brent Ehrler with five!
Jason Williamson with his limit. Lots of work to do, but also lots of time left to do it. One good fish in the box, so he's hoping to cull a several. And as I'm writing this he's going to start culling as he's fighting a decent one.
Jason Williamson with his limit. Lots of work to do, but also lots of time left to do it. One good fish in the box, so he’s hoping to cull a several. And as I’m writing this he’s going to start culling as he’s fighting a decent one.
Morizo Shimizu  hauls in another.  Four fish in the boat.
Morizo Shimizu hauls in another. Four fish in the boat.
Cliff Prince adding to his Day 1 total.
Cliff Prince adding to his Day 1 total.
Murray boats No. 5 , largemouth are liking him today. You can see the relief in his face, with five in the live well.
Murray boats No. 5 , largemouth are liking him today. You can see the relief in his face, with five in the live well.
Murray is smiling now as he boated No. 6. Now he's culling his first of the day.
Murray is smiling now as he boated No. 6. Now he’s culling his first of the day.
Britt Myers says
Britt Myers says “starting to cull ounces now”, as he boats fish after fish trying to find the big ones!
Mark Daniels Jr.boats his 3rd and biggest fish of the day at 9 a.m.
Mark Daniels Jr.boats his 3rd and biggest fish of the day at 9 a.m.
Chad Pipkens keeps a steady pace towards a solid Day 1 sack.
Chad Pipkens keeps a steady pace towards a solid Day 1 sack.
No. 4 in the boat...
No. 4 in the boat…
..bigger ones are biting. Casey Ashley with a limit.
..bigger ones are biting. Casey Ashley with a limit.
First spot and first keeper in the boat for Paul Mueller.
First spot and first keeper in the boat for Paul Mueller.
Cliff Prince adding to his livewell.
Cliff Prince adding to his livewell.
Nice St. Lawrence smallie, caught by Brandon Lester.
Nice St. Lawrence smallie, caught by Brandon Lester.
Mark Davis with his first smallmouth of the day after a long run.
Mark Davis with his first smallmouth of the day after a long run.
A 4.25-pounder for Jess Wiggins.
A 4.25-pounder for Jess Wiggins.
Five in the boat for Marty Robinson. Last one was a lengthy battle with some tense moments at the boat. Now for upgrades!
Five in the boat for Marty Robinson. Last one was a lengthy battle with some tense moments at the boat. Now for upgrades!
Luke Clausen, after bending the rod on two that didn't get in the boat, just landed a fat chunk that looks to be about 2 3/4-pounder.  Hopefully there are so more cooperators ready for a boat ride.
Luke Clausen, after bending the rod on two that didn’t get in the boat, just landed a fat chunk that looks to be about 2 3/4-pounder. Hopefully there are so more cooperators ready for a boat ride.
Tim Horton with a nice 3-pounder!
Tim Horton with a nice 3-pounder!
No. 2 for Robbie Latuso, a solid keeper.
No. 2 for Robbie Latuso, a solid keeper.
Randy Howell with a solid start.
Randy Howell with a solid start.
Feisty 4-pounder for Mark Davis and his second fish of the day on the mighty St. Lawrence River.
Feisty 4-pounder for Mark Davis and his second fish of the day on the mighty St. Lawrence River.
Keith's lands the second fish into the boat right after he gets his first.
Keith’s lands the second fish into the boat right after he gets his first.
Casey Ashley on the board.
Casey Ashley on the board.
First fish of the morning for Greg Vinson. He's hoping for many great catches today.
First fish of the morning for Greg Vinson. He’s hoping for many great catches today.
Mark Daniels Jr. prepares to boat his second fish of the day.
Mark Daniels Jr. prepares to boat his second fish of the day.
Keeper No. 2 for Chad Pipkens.
Keeper No. 2 for Chad Pipkens.
Robinson's third keeper, nothing crazy yetbut Marty has a steady bite going.
Robinson’s third keeper, nothing crazy yetbut Marty has a steady bite going.
Terry Scroggins with a limit.
Terry Scroggins with a limit.
Cliff Crochet trying to find his Marshal.
Cliff Crochet trying to find his Marshal.
David Williams on the board!
David Williams on the board!
Jason Williamson breaking the ice with a surprise largemouth. Small but on the board.
Jason Williamson breaking the ice with a surprise largemouth. Small but on the board.
Solid start for Marty Robinson...
Solid start for Marty Robinson…
...within five minutes of first cast.
…within five minutes of first cast.
Dustin Connell on the board.
Dustin Connell on the board.
Jason Williamson with another keeper, this one a smallie about three and a half pounds.
Jason Williamson with another keeper, this one a smallie about three and a half pounds.
Mark Daniels Jr. boats his first fish of the day.
Mark Daniels Jr. boats his first fish of the day.
Robbie Latuso connects early with his first fish of the morning.
Robbie Latuso connects early with his first fish of the morning.