Kentucky Lake: Day 2 from the Marshals

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A late upgrade by John Murray.
A late upgrade by John Murray.
Evers with a late afternoon cull
Evers with a late afternoon cull
Brandon Lester with a nice upgrade.
Brandon Lester with a nice upgrade.
John Murray recently added his 6th keeper adding more than a pound. He is still working hard trying to get a big bite.
John Murray recently added his 6th keeper adding more than a pound. He is still working hard trying to get a big bite.

The bite for Wesley Strader has slowed considerably, no keepers the past couple hours. But that just changed with a 4.5-pound keeper that culled a 2.5-pound fish. His total now is close to 18-18 pounds.
The bite for Wesley Strader has slowed considerably, no keepers the past couple hours. But that just changed with a 4.5-pound keeper that culled a 2.5-pound fish. His total now is close to 18-18 pounds.

The morning started off good for Ott DeFoe picking up some good keepers. Then he picked up a good 4-pounder to start tossing the starters back.
The morning started off good for Ott DeFoe picking up some good keepers. Then he picked up a good 4-pounder to start tossing the starters back.
The rain has been good for Keith’s Day 2 bite. He is pushing 19 pounds and is feeling more confident as the morning progresses.
The rain has been good for Keith’s Day 2 bite. He is pushing 19 pounds and is feeling more confident as the morning progresses.
Another upgrade in the livewell for Drew Benton.
Another upgrade in the livewell for Drew Benton.
Morizo Shimizu going to the extreme.
Morizo Shimizu going to the extreme.
A nice limit of fish for Murray.
A nice limit of fish for Murray.
Kyle Monti with a Day 2 keeper.
Kyle Monti with a Day 2 keeper.
Mart Herren has made three quick culls, throwing back 3-pounders at this point to an 18-pound total.
Mart Herren has made three quick culls, throwing back 3-pounders at this point to an 18-pound total.
Morizo Shimizu is all smiles after landing a nice 3-pounder for his third keeper.
Morizo Shimizu is all smiles after landing a nice 3-pounder for his third keeper.
After a dry spell, Bernie Schultz puts number four in the boat-
After a dry spell, Bernie Schultz puts number four in the boat-
Fishing under a bridge can be a unique perspective.
Fishing under a bridge can be a unique perspective.
Aaron Martens lands another keeper and culls up a bit more.
Aaron Martens lands another keeper and culls up a bit more.
It's been a very slow day for Brian Snowden but we did get to see a first for me, a group of black-bellied whistling ducks. They're way out of their normal zip code.
It’s been a very slow day for Brian Snowden but we did get to see a first for me, a group of black-bellied whistling ducks. They’re way out of their normal zip code.

Drew Benton just upgraded his livewell.
Drew Benton just upgraded his livewell.

John Murray with a nice 3-pounder and his 4th keeper. Looking for No. 5 and hoping it is a big one.
John Murray with a nice 3-pounder and his 4th keeper. Looking for No. 5 and hoping it is a big one.

Steve Kennedy with a rainy-day keeper.
Steve Kennedy with a rainy-day keeper.
Cliff Prince with a nice one.
Cliff Prince with a nice one.
No. 5 for Blaylock.
No. 5 for Blaylock.
Stetson Blaylock with three.
Stetson Blaylock with three.
Morizo Shimizu finding some luck after the rain slacks off.
Morizo Shimizu finding some luck after the rain slacks off.
Bill Weidler ties on another bait.
Bill Weidler ties on another bait.
Boyd Duckett with a nice 3 plus pounder.
Boyd Duckett with a nice 3 plus pounder.
Another nice one and more to come for Boyd Duckett.
Another nice one and more to come for Boyd Duckett.
Bill Weidler scores one—over 4 pounds!
Bill Weidler scores one—over 4 pounds!
Steve Browning with a limit on four different baits.
Steve Browning with a limit on four different baits.
Solid 4 1/2-ounder for Boyd Duckett!
Solid 4 1/2-ounder for Boyd Duckett!
After catching a snapping turtle and a sauger—John Murray boats keeper No. 3.
After catching a snapping turtle and a sauger—John Murray boats keeper No. 3.
Chad Pipkens lands yet another impressive keeper.
Chad Pipkens lands yet another impressive keeper.
Jeff Kreit lands keeper No. 2!
Jeff Kreit lands keeper No. 2!
Wesley landed a fish over 3 pounds for a good cull. Total weight now is near 15-pounds. The bite has slowed some since early this morning but the area is still holding fish. His bigger fish look to be pre-spawn.
Wesley landed a fish over 3 pounds for a good cull. Total weight now is near 15-pounds. The bite has slowed some since early this morning but the area is still holding fish. His bigger fish look to be pre-spawn.
Aaron Martens culls up yet again with another nice Kentucky Lake largemouth.
Aaron Martens culls up yet again with another nice Kentucky Lake largemouth.
Matt Herren working hard to make the cut with a 3-pound largemouth to fill his limit, just shy of 14 pounds. 
Matt Herren working hard to make the cut with a 3-pound largemouth to fill his limit, just shy of 14 pounds. 
Matt Herren grinds his way to fish No. 4, appropriately a 4-pounder!!
Matt Herren grinds his way to fish No. 4, appropriately a 4-pounder!!
Morning dock bite seems to have slowed down, but Bernie Schultz is still looking for keeper number four.
Morning dock bite seems to have slowed down, but Bernie Schultz is still looking for keeper number four.
Timmy Horton has culled his smallest fish now for a 4-pounder!  Dialed in.
Timmy Horton has culled his smallest fish now for a 4-pounder!  Dialed in.
Stephen Browning bags his fourth.
Stephen Browning bags his fourth.
Morizo Shimizu struggling to find a keeper.
Morizo Shimizu struggling to find a keeper.
Chad Pipkins scores No. 5!
Chad Pipkins scores No. 5!
Takahiro Omori is on the board!
Takahiro Omori is on the board!
Tyler Carriere is battling the rain with two keepers.
Tyler Carriere is battling the rain with two keepers.
Jonathon VanDam is on the board with a 2-pounder. Starting to see some shad moving around in the area he is fishing.
Jonathon VanDam is on the board with a 2-pounder. Starting to see some shad moving around in the area he is fishing.
Dustin Connell working hard this morning despite the constant rain.
Dustin Connell working hard this morning despite the constant rain.
Chad Pipkins reels in No. 4!
Chad Pipkins reels in No. 4!
Aaron Martens now has a limit!
Aaron Martens now has a limit!
Aaron Martens is making another nice cull with this beautiful bass!
Aaron Martens is making another nice cull with this beautiful bass!
Happy Cinco de Mayo! The aqua here is  as murky as a margarita thanks to this rain. Brian Snowden says
Happy Cinco de Mayo! The aqua here is  as murky as a margarita thanks to this rain. Brian Snowden says “no me gusto” as he searches for his first keeper.
Timmy Horton scores a 7-pounder!
Timmy Horton scores a 7-pounder!
Aaron Martens just caught keeper number seven and culled up again.
Aaron Martens just caught keeper number seven and culled up again.
A battle for Stetson Blaylock to snag No. 2.
A battle for Stetson Blaylock to snag No. 2.
No. 1 for Stetson Blaylock!
No. 1 for Stetson Blaylock!
Number three is a 4-pound largemouth for Matt Lee.
Number three is a 4-pound largemouth for Matt Lee.
No. 2 for Matt Lee!  It’s wet out here!
No. 2 for Matt Lee!  It’s wet out here!
Skylar Hamilton is reeling in every species this morning!
Skylar Hamilton is reeling in every species this morning!
Skylar Hamilton whacking them—16-17 pounds!
Skylar Hamilton whacking them—16-17 pounds!
Matt Herren one step closer to making the cut with fish—No. 2.
Matt Herren one step closer to making the cut with fish—No. 2.
Aaron Martens now has a limit!
Aaron Martens now has a limit!
Aaron Martens makes a nice upgrade to his livewell with this fish!
Aaron Martens makes a nice upgrade to his livewell with this fish!
Wesley Strader has been on a solid bite all morning. He just made his first cull of the day moving him to just over 13-pounds.
Wesley Strader has been on a solid bite all morning. He just made his first cull of the day moving him to just over 13-pounds.
After a slow start, Matt Lee brings in this nice smallmouth.
After a slow start, Matt Lee brings in this nice smallmouth.
No. 2 for Stephen Browning.
No. 2 for Stephen Browning.
Bernie Schultz scores a solid catch.
Bernie Schultz scores a solid catch.
Bernie Schultz is up and running.
Bernie Schultz is up and running.
Matt Herren gets on the board with his first fish of the day,  a nice 3 1/2-pound largemouth!!
Matt Herren gets on the board with his first fish of the day,  a nice 3 1/2-pound largemouth!!
Randy Sullivan’s 4th is a good 4-pounder.
Randy Sullivan’s 4th is a good 4-pounder.
Brent Chapman lands a 4-pounder!
Brent Chapman lands a 4-pounder!
Fish No. 1 for John Murray. 
Fish No. 1 for John Murray. 
Tim Horton has a solid start with just shy of 13 pounds.
Tim Horton has a solid start with just shy of 13 pounds.
Jeff Kreit is off to a fast start, first cast and a keeper is in the boat.
Jeff Kreit is off to a fast start, first cast and a keeper is in the boat.
Randy Sullivan’s second of the day!
Randy Sullivan’s second of the day!
Randy Sullivan’s first of the day!
Randy Sullivan’s first of the day!
Stephen Browning on the board.
Stephen Browning on the board.
Hank Cherry pulls in a nice smallmouth.
Hank Cherry pulls in a nice smallmouth.
Wesley Strader scores early with a solid 2 -pound keeper followed up by a 3-pounder. He is on a good bite early this morning.
Wesley Strader scores early with a solid 2 -pound keeper followed up by a 3-pounder. He is on a good bite early this morning.
Steve Kennedy starting his day.
Steve Kennedy starting his day.
Brent Chapman experiencing a wet start to today.
Brent Chapman experiencing a wet start to today.
Aaron Martens adds No. 2 to the live well! A great start!
Aaron Martens adds No. 2 to the live well! A great start!
Aaron Martens adds one to the live well!
Aaron Martens adds one to the live well!
Decision time for Matt Herren.... left or right?
Decision time for Matt Herren…. left or right?
Aaron Martens is on the board on his first cast!
Aaron Martens is on the board on his first cast!
So…. you want to be an Elite Series angler?  Hope you own a rain suit.
So…. you want to be an Elite Series angler?  Hope you own a rain suit.
Aaron Martens can relax and fish his game today, because he finally found his a Seal Skin socks!
Aaron Martens can relax and fish his game today, because he finally found his a Seal Skin socks!