Marshals: Day 1 Toledo Bend

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Skylar Hamilton
Skylar Hamilton
Another good one for Poche
Another good one for Poche
Upgrade! Roumbanis made a move and it paid off. Plenty of time to cull out the little ones.
Upgrade! Roumbanis made a move and it paid off. Plenty of time to cull out the little ones.
Darrell Ocamica with a solid 3 lber that will cull! Photo by
Darrell Ocamica with a solid 3 lber that will cull! Photo by
Another upgrade for Jesse Tacoronte.
Another upgrade for Jesse Tacoronte.
Good cull Shane Lineberger.
Good cull Shane Lineberger.
Twelve and a half inch spotted bass are not what Chris Lane is after but at this point anything to fill a limit and gain points.
Twelve and a half inch spotted bass are not what Chris Lane is after but at this point anything to fill a limit and gain points.
David Mullins getting a few bites. Culled one.
David Mullins getting a few bites. Culled one.
David Fritts with his Goliath bass.
David Fritts with his Goliath bass.
Adrian Avena filled his limit at crunch time.
Adrian Avena filled his limit at crunch time.
This one will help Keith Poche.
This one will help Keith Poche.
Since my last post, Brandon has moved around frequently. He caught one bed fish for a couple of ounces and just landed this
Since my last post, Brandon has moved around frequently. He caught one bed fish for a couple of ounces and just landed this “ounces” upgrade. Nothing is coming easy today. Pushing for one quality kicker which would help at the scales.
Jesse Tacoronte with first fish of the day, 2-pound keeper
Jesse Tacoronte with first fish of the day, 2-pound keeper
Lucas adds No. 5.
Lucas adds No. 5.
VanDam with another LA fish.
VanDam with another LA fish.
Bill Lowen with 4th keeper. Getting bigger.
Bill Lowen with 4th keeper. Getting bigger.
Finally a cull for Roumbanis. And by the way what weatherman predicted calm winds today? They were wrong!
Finally a cull for Roumbanis. And by the way what weatherman predicted calm winds today? They were wrong!
Roy with a small upgrade.
Roy with a small upgrade.
After another trip across the Toledo Ocean, Chris Lane immediately hooks up. Right size but wrong species. The struggle continues.
After another trip across the Toledo Ocean, Chris Lane immediately hooks up. Right size but wrong species. The struggle continues.
Wiggins culls again with another one close to four. Things are starting to pick up.
Wiggins culls again with another one close to four. Things are starting to pick up.
Roy close to a limit with keeper No. 4.
Roy close to a limit with keeper No. 4.
Brock Mosley with first fish of the day.
Brock Mosley with first fish of the day.
Another 3.5 pounder off a bed for Dean Rojas.
Another 3.5 pounder off a bed for Dean Rojas.
Kelley Jaye with a 5 lb cull.
Kelley Jaye with a 5 lb cull.
Kelley Jaye with an upgrade.
Kelley Jaye with an upgrade.
Kreit culled with keeper number 6. Creeping up on a decent bag.
Kreit culled with keeper number 6. Creeping up on a decent bag.
Steve Kennedy is culling and adding some good weight.
Steve Kennedy is culling and adding some good weight.
Darrell Ocamica.
Darrell Ocamica.
John Hunter Jr. culling.
John Hunter Jr. culling.
Randy Howell puts his third keeper in the boat.
Randy Howell puts his third keeper in the boat.
A long slow morning for Brandon Lester. Culled up a couple of ounces twice. However, he is still looking for the size Toledo Bend is known for. He's been moving a lot just can't lock in a pattern that's productive.
A long slow morning for Brandon Lester. Culled up a couple of ounces twice. However, he is still looking for the size Toledo Bend is known for. He’s been moving a lot just can’t lock in a pattern that’s productive.
Justin Lucas with a small male off a bed.
Justin Lucas with a small male off a bed.
Fred Roumbanis boats No. 5! He is still looking for a biggun'. Drew Benton came into the same pocket, told BoomBoom he could have the area. Class act. Great to see good sportsmanship first hand on both sides.
Fred Roumbanis boats No. 5! He is still looking for a biggun’.

Drew Benton came into the same pocket, told BoomBoom he could have the area. Class act. Great to see good sportsmanship first hand on both sides.

After five largemouths that measure 13 3/4 inches, Klein catches a 12 inch keeper spot.
After five largemouths that measure 13 3/4 inches, Klein catches a 12 inch keeper spot.
Third keeper for Lowen
Third keeper for Lowen
Things started fast for cliff this morning. Boating a small limit early. That flurry soon ended but it didn't change his composer or game plan. His pace stayed consistent with every cast precise and methodical. As if he knows there is a big bite on the horizon. With no sign on emotion on his face he boat's a 4-pounder for a two pound upgrade. Not long after another big girl (4.5lb). No sweat or change in his pace. Cliff Pace is on pace to make a splash on day one.
Things started fast for cliff this morning. Boating a small limit early. That flurry soon ended but it didn’t change his composer or game plan. His pace stayed consistent with every cast precise and methodical. As if he knows there is a big bite on the horizon. With no sign on emotion on his face he boat’s a 4-pounder for a two pound upgrade. Not long after another big girl (4.5lb). No sweat or change in his pace. Cliff Pace is on pace to make a splash on day one.
No. 3 for Ashley.
No. 3 for Ashley.
Multipurpose tools of the trade for Drew Benton.
Multipurpose tools of the trade for Drew Benton.
No. 4 for Jay Brainard.
No. 4 for Jay Brainard.
Culling for his third time this morning. Sitting around 10-11 pounds.
Culling for his third time this morning. Sitting around 10-11 pounds.
Lefebre squatting to fish worrying about his shadow on a sunny morning. Two in the box.
Lefebre squatting to fish worrying about his shadow on a sunny morning. Two in the box.
Jeff lands keeper No. 4. Almost to a limit.
Jeff lands keeper No. 4. Almost to a limit.
Keith Combs boats first keeper...
Keith Combs boats first keeper…
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No. 3 Jay Brainard.
No. 3 Jay Brainard.
Chris Lane is having a rough morning. He had finally hit a stretch of bank where he is getting bit, but he has lost three good fish and put one short fish in the boat. He's torn with showing them something different or moving. As I was sending that last update, Chris Lane finally put his first keeper in the boat.
Chris Lane is having a rough morning. He had finally hit a stretch of bank where he is getting bit, but he has lost three good fish and put one short fish in the boat. He’s torn with showing them something different or moving.
As I was sending that last update, Chris Lane finally put his first keeper in the boat.
Second fish for Bradley Roy.
Second fish for Bradley Roy.
Greg Vinson caught five with three keepers. His second going in the live well.
Greg Vinson caught five with three keepers. His second going in the live well.
Brian Snowden has caught four bass all around 12 inches still looking for the first keeper. He is pitching wood in creeks with a little craw.
Brian Snowden has caught four bass all around 12 inches still looking for the first keeper. He is pitching wood in creeks with a little craw.
Clent Davis catching 2 in a row...
Clent Davis catching 2 in a row…
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Dean Rojas makes a move across the lake. And he finds a nice 3.5-pounder on a bed that picks up his lure quickly. And he's spotted more.
Dean Rojas makes a move across the lake. And he finds a nice 3.5-pounder on a bed that picks up his lure quickly. And he’s spotted more.
Britt Myers
Britt Myers
Wiggins makes a change from his early morning plan and immediately gets his limit as well as a nice cull with this 4.5-pounder!
Wiggins makes a change from his early morning plan and immediately gets his limit as well as a nice cull with this 4.5-pounder!
Zaldain bags keeper No. 5! Time to cull baby!
Zaldain bags keeper No. 5! Time to cull baby!
Good fish!! 3.8 lbs for Clent Davis.
Good fish!! 3.8 lbs for Clent Davis.
This is the kind Cliff pace is looking for. About 4-pounds.
This is the kind Cliff pace is looking for. About 4-pounds.
John Crews nails a big bass pushing 8lbs!!
John Crews nails a big bass pushing 8lbs!!
Jones with his fourth keeper!
Jones with his fourth keeper!
Out with the kids to watch Jason Christie this morning.
Out with the kids to watch Jason Christie this morning.
Chad Morgenthaler finds his first fish of the day to get things started here in Toledo Bend.
Chad Morgenthaler finds his first fish of the day to get things started here in Toledo Bend.
Keith Combs has yet to catch a keeper, but is steadily plugging a long and staying patient with his bite early on Day 1.
Keith Combs has yet to catch a keeper, but is steadily plugging a long and staying patient with his bite early on Day 1.
Trying to put a couple in early...
Trying to put a couple in early…
...and Jason Christie gets a surprise.
…and Jason Christie gets a surprise.
Shaw Grigsby caught the bed fish he wanted on his first spot
Shaw Grigsby caught the bed fish he wanted on his first spot
Zaldain bagged keeper No. 4.
Zaldain bagged keeper No. 4.
KVD boating his 5th keeper using a jerk bait on a beautiful morning on Toledo Bend
KVD boating his 5th keeper using a jerk bait on a beautiful morning on Toledo Bend
Mark Menendez
Mark Menendez
Dean Rojas is on the board. Fishing topwater in dead calm water just as the sun is coming out.
Dean Rojas is on the board. Fishing topwater in dead calm water just as the sun is coming out.
Brent Chapman with a limit.
Brent Chapman with a limit.
No. 1 for Bradley Roy
No. 1 for Bradley Roy
Casey Ashley with first fish of the day.
Casey Ashley with first fish of the day.
Jeff lands a chunky 3-pounder immediately after catching his first keeper!
Jeff lands a chunky 3-pounder immediately after catching his first keeper!
No. 2 chased down. Lowen loading the box.
No. 2 chased down. Lowen loading the box.
Randy Howell adds a 6-pounder to the boat.
Randy Howell adds a 6-pounder to the boat.
No. 2 in the livewell for Ashley.
No. 2 in the livewell for Ashley.
Brent Chapman. No. 4. A little over 3 lbs. He's working on a limit.
Brent Chapman. No. 4. A little over 3 lbs. He’s working on a limit.
2nd fish for Daniels.
2nd fish for Daniels.
Fish No. 1 for Mark Daniels Jr.
Fish No. 1 for Mark Daniels Jr.
Keeper No. 1 for Alton Jones Jr. at 2.5-pounds.
Keeper No. 1 for Alton Jones Jr. at 2.5-pounds.
Boom, Boom! Two in the boat, Fred's secret Atomic Fireballs and Old Bay Sunflower Seeds!!
Boom, Boom! Two in the boat, Fred’s secret Atomic Fireballs and Old Bay Sunflower Seeds!!
Jay Brainard getting started.
Jay Brainard getting started.
Jeff Kreit breaks the ice with his first keeper.
Jeff Kreit breaks the ice with his first keeper.
Randy Howell getting ready to launch to start the Bassmaster Elite at Toledo Bend presented by Econo Lodge
Randy Howell getting ready to launch to start the Bassmaster Elite at Toledo Bend presented by Econo Lodge
Bill Lowen puts one in the box!
Bill Lowen puts one in the box!

Zaldain with a short fish. Better ones to follow.
Zaldain with a short fish. Better ones to follow.
After a short, cool run and a few casts, David Mullins puts one in the boat!
After a short, cool run and a few casts, David Mullins puts one in the boat!
Early morning on Toledo Bend with Mike McClelland.
Early morning on Toledo Bend with Mike McClelland.
Brandon's first three fish all required a quick measurement. All made it. He is getting a steady bite, still looking for Toledo Bend size.
Brandon’s first three fish all required a quick measurement. All made it. He is getting a steady bite, still looking for Toledo Bend size.
Zaldain with his 2nd bass keeper bass this morning. Things are looking up.
Zaldain with his 2nd bass keeper bass this morning. Things are looking up.