Marshals: Day 3 on Grand Lake

Josh Bertrand is slowly culling up. He needs something special to happen in the next hour to have a chance at fishing Sunday.
Josh Bertrand is slowly culling up. He needs something special to happen in the next hour to have a chance at fishing Sunday.
Tommy is really whacking them here in the last 45 min. Another cull up gains a few ounces.
Tommy is really whacking them here in the last 45 min. Another cull up gains a few ounces.
Tommy Biffle gets to cull one of his smaller fish with a fat 3.5 pounder. He's getting there bit by bit.
Tommy Biffle gets to cull one of his smaller fish with a fat 3.5 pounder. He’s getting there bit by bit.
Short move and Randall Tharp catches another one. This one would not help, so gently it goes back.
Short move and Randall Tharp catches another one. This one would not help, so gently it goes back.
A huge late day upgrade for Rojas.
A huge late day upgrade for Rojas.
Josh Bertrand has his first cull.
Josh Bertrand has his first cull.
It’s a party, Marty Robinson sticks No. 5.
It’s a party, Marty Robinson sticks No. 5.
Elam upgrades again.  Two upgrades in two casts.  Sometimes you have to flip them over a rail and walkway.
Elam upgrades again. Two upgrades in two casts. Sometimes you have to flip them over a rail and walkway.
Tommy Biffle wonders where those 5 & 6-pounders are hanging out as he idles to another spot.
Tommy Biffle wonders where those 5 & 6-pounders are hanging out as he idles to another spot.
Jordan Lee with another small one.
Jordan Lee with another small one.
More upgrading for Hawk.
More upgrading for Hawk.
Mark Daniels, Jr. with No. 4.
Mark Daniels, Jr. with No. 4.
Time to start culling!
Time to start culling!
Best kind of culls.
Best kind of culls.
Another big one for Feider.
Another big one for Feider.
I don’t think this is the species we are looking for. Be careful getting that hook out.
I don’t think this is the species we are looking for. Be careful getting that hook out.
The sun is shining on Grand Lake and Stetson Blaylock. After boating one bed fish, he went straight to another fish he found on the second day of practice. He couldn’t get her to bite yesterday, but within mere minutes of pulling up today she’s in the box. He’s on a roll right now.
The sun is shining on Grand Lake and Stetson Blaylock. After boating one bed fish, he went straight to another fish he found on the second day of practice. He couldn’t get her to bite yesterday, but within mere minutes of pulling up today she’s in the box. He’s on a roll right now.
An upgrade for Hawk.
An upgrade for Hawk.
Time to upgrade.  Jesse says it’s time for some 3 pounders to replace the 2 small ones in the box.
Time to upgrade. Jesse says it’s time for some 3 pounders to replace the 2 small ones in the box.
That ones not going to make it to weigh-in.
That ones not going to make it to weigh-in.
Randall Tharp makes a big cull!
Randall Tharp makes a big cull!
Stetson Blaylock found this fish yesterday but it wouldn’t cooperate. He came back today and after working the bed for about 30 minutes it’s gonna take a ride back to Wolf Creek this afternoon.
Stetson Blaylock found this fish yesterday but it wouldn’t cooperate. He came back today and after working the bed for about 30 minutes it’s gonna take a ride back to Wolf Creek this afternoon.
Some of the fans come to watch and cheer a local favorite, Tommy Biffle on.
Some of the fans come to watch and cheer a local favorite, Tommy Biffle on.
Bradley Roy with a nice one.
Bradley Roy with a nice one.
Some of the fans come to watch and cheer a local favorite, Tommy Biffle on.
Some of the fans come to watch and cheer a local favorite, Tommy Biffle on.
This fan sure paid close attention to Alton Jr. Bot sure if he was attempting to provide info but not long after his appearance Alton catches fish number 6 which begins the prior mentioned culling process.
This fan sure paid close attention to Alton Jr. Bot sure if he was attempting to provide info but not long after his appearance Alton catches fish number 6 which begins the prior mentioned culling process.
With 3 fish catches in under 15 minutes, Alton Jr. is beginning to pick up some steam and gain some confidence. This one will cull.
With 3 fish catches in under 15 minutes, Alton Jr. is beginning to pick up some steam and gain some confidence. This one will cull.
Hawk swings in another keeper, it's no help.
Hawk swings in another keeper, it’s no help.
Fish number four for Alton Jr. One more and then it will be time to start the culling process.
Fish number four for Alton Jr. One more and then it will be time to start the culling process.
Jordan is starting to cull up.
Jordan is starting to cull up.
Seth does it again.
Seth does it again.
Now that Mosley has 5 its time to go look for hogs.
Now that Mosley has 5 its time to go look for hogs.
Not a giant, but fish number 3 is in the boat. Alton says it just leaves room for bigger culls later today.
Not a giant, but fish number 3 is in the boat. Alton says it just leaves room for bigger culls later today.
Think it is a good sign when you get rolled up on and Skyped.
Think it is a good sign when you get rolled up on and Skyped.
Pay check Saturday coupled with beautiful weather has the Grand Lake locals out in force to watch the best bass fisherman in the world take on their fishery.
Pay check Saturday coupled with beautiful weather has the Grand Lake locals out in force to watch the best bass fisherman in the world take on their fishery.
Tommy Biffle finally has caught the kind or fish he's been looking for and adds a 5 on toad to the livewell.
Tommy Biffle finally has caught the kind or fish he’s been looking for and adds a 5 on toad to the livewell.
That’s five for Dave. He’d like to cull them all out before the day is thru
That’s five for Dave. He’d like to cull them all out before the day is thru
It’s been a long grind this morning...so far Hank Cherry has landed three squeakers but is confident the big bite will be found.  He says the bite today, for him is like Thursday...no big bites until after 11:00...
It’s been a long grind this morning…so far Hank Cherry has landed three squeakers but is confident the big bite will be found.  He says the bite today, for him is like Thursday…no big bites until after 11:00…
Randall working hard for another one.
Randall working hard for another one.
Randall Tharp catches a good one. Starting to cull in pounds!
Randall Tharp catches a good one. Starting to cull in pounds!
Searched for that big one
Searched for that big one
Randal Tharp adds a couple of ounces. He said, “I would rather be culling pounds.”
Randal Tharp adds a couple of ounces. He said, “I would rather be culling pounds.”
Jordan pulls in No. 5
Jordan pulls in No. 5
Brian Snowden with a nice little chunk to make a limit.
Brian Snowden with a nice little chunk to make a limit.
Elite Pro Randall Tharp strikes a rare pose for a Marshal with fish number five.
Elite Pro Randall Tharp strikes a rare pose for a Marshal with fish number five.
Mark Daniels adds a nice one.
Mark Daniels adds a nice one.
Roy Hawk is on an amazing role with No. 5!
Roy Hawk is on an amazing role with No. 5!
Roy Hawk scores No. 4.
Roy Hawk scores No. 4.
Roy Hawk reels in No. 3.
Roy Hawk reels in No. 3.
Tommy acknowledges a young spectator  and wonders where the 5 and 6 pounders are hanging out.
Tommy acknowledges a young spectator and wonders where the 5 and 6 pounders are hanging out.
Brian Snowden scores No. 4!
Brian Snowden scores No. 4!
Tommy puts another small keeper in the livewell.  Every little bit helps
Tommy puts another small keeper in the livewell.  Every little bit helps
Elite pro Randall Tharp rarely fishes with a spinning rod. It pays off big time today with another four pounder.
Elite pro Randall Tharp rarely fishes with a spinning rod. It pays off big time today with another four pounder.
Tommy Biffle ties on a different bait that he hopes will be the ticket for those bigger bass
Tommy Biffle ties on a different bait that he hopes will be the ticket for those bigger bass
That’s right folks, Randall Tharp actually has a spinning rod in his hands. These pros really would do anything to get to Championship Sunday.
That’s right folks, Randall Tharp actually has a spinning rod in his hands. These pros really would do anything to get to Championship Sunday.
Roy Hawk getting the right bite.
Roy Hawk getting the right bite.
Stetson Blaylock is running a lot of new water today and even through he’s still looking for a Grand Lake giant, this fish gave him a limit.
Stetson Blaylock is running a lot of new water today and even through he’s still looking for a Grand Lake giant, this fish gave him a limit.
Brock wrestles No. 4 to the boat.
Brock wrestles No. 4 to the boat.
Elam has a small limit.  Now time to upgrade.
Elam has a small limit.  Now time to upgrade.
Bradley Roy continues his strategy from day 1 and 2. 
Bradley Roy continues his strategy from day 1 and 2. 
Alton—I don’t think this one will measure. But does anyone need anchovies for your pizza?
Alton—I don’t think this one will measure. But does anyone need anchovies for your pizza?
Jesse’s second keeper of the day is a big momma!! He said she choked it has she tried to sim into a brush pile! 
Jesse’s second keeper of the day is a big momma!! He said she choked it has she tried to sim into a brush pile! 
Number 2 for Alton Jr. Alton said the key is to slow down and not overpower the baritone. Don’t rush it.
Number 2 for Alton Jr. Alton said the key is to slow down and not overpower the baritone. Don’t rush it.
Gentle boat flip puts keeper #4 in the boat for Elam.
Gentle boat flip puts keeper #4 in the boat for Elam.
Seth scores a major 4 lb upgrade!
Seth scores a major 4 lb upgrade!
Clifford Pirch lands a nice prespawm female to add to his day-3 total. 
Clifford Pirch lands a nice prespawm female to add to his day-3 total. 
Randall Tharp boats number two. This one measured and he is expecting to cull it later.
Randall Tharp boats number two. This one measured and he is expecting to cull it later.
Brock Mosley lands No. 3!
Brock Mosley lands No. 3!
Jason whacks keeper number 3 off a bed—after some technique changes he got Mr. Bass to open his mouth.
Jason whacks keeper number 3 off a bed—after some technique changes he got Mr. Bass to open his mouth.
Jordan Lee with #4
Jordan Lee with #4
Marty Robinson with #2 in the boat.
Marty Robinson with #2 in the boat.
Close quarters fishing
Close quarters fishing
First keeper of the day after a couple short fish, this one gets to take a ride!
First keeper of the day after a couple short fish, this one gets to take a ride!
Jordan Lee with #3 and “Its a Stud!”
Jordan Lee with #3 and “Its a Stud!”
Jordan bringing them in one at a time!
Jordan bringing them in one at a time!
Elam puts fish #2 in the box.
Elam puts fish #2 in the box.
One cool thing about making it to
One cool thing about making it to “check day” is having people follow you.  Jason Elam has a small crowd around him today.
Spider-Man 1 shy of a limit and...
Spider-Man 1 shy of a limit and…
Tommy puts his first keeper in the livewell. Not the size he's looking for but it's a start
Tommy puts his first keeper in the livewell. Not the size he’s looking for but it’s a start
Brock scores his second bass!
Brock scores his second bass!
Jordan Lee with his second bass of the morning.
Jordan Lee with his second bass of the morning.
Randall Tharp—It’s not about outsmarting the fish, it’s about outsmarting the competition at this level.
Randall Tharp—It’s not about outsmarting the fish, it’s about outsmarting the competition at this level.
Jordan Lee “slow and steady wins the race.
Jordan Lee “slow and steady wins the race.
After rotating through a few baits Stetson Blaylock gets them dialed in with his first keeper of the day.
After rotating through a few baits Stetson Blaylock gets them dialed in with his first keeper of the day.
Alton Jones Jr hits the scoreboard with his first fish of the day.
Alton Jones Jr hits the scoreboard with his first fish of the day.
Second keeper of the day for Caleb Sumrall.
Second keeper of the day for Caleb Sumrall.
Brian Snowden with his first keeper.
Brian Snowden with his first keeper.
Mark Daniels gets a kicker early this morning.
Mark Daniels gets a kicker early this morning.
Dave Lefebre has 3 in the box for about 5lbs. He’ll be looking to cull these out once the sun gets a little higher.
Dave Lefebre has 3 in the box for about 5lbs. He’ll be looking to cull these out once the sun gets a little higher.
Getting a start— First one for Hawk!
Getting a start— First one for Hawk!
Jason Elam's day 3 morning has started. 
Jason Elam’s day 3 morning has started. 
Tommy has started out with several bites, but they have all been short fish.
Tommy has started out with several bites, but they have all been short fish.
Brock Mosley scores his first bass of the day.
Brock Mosley scores his first bass of the day.
Stetson Blaylock says he needs to catch 20 today and based on the weights so far this week, the potential is definitely there.
Stetson Blaylock says he needs to catch 20 today and based on the weights so far this week, the potential is definitely there.
Jordan Lee has the first bass in the boat.
Jordan Lee has the first bass in the boat.
Seth Feider gets started early
Seth Feider gets started early
Dedicated fans on dock at take-off for day three!
Dedicated fans on dock at take-off for day three!
Rapala Pro Randall Tharp is off to a good start with four pounder.
Rapala Pro Randall Tharp is off to a good start with four pounder.
Roy Hawk getting the morning started on beautiful grand
Roy Hawk getting the morning started on beautiful grand
First cast of the morning!
First cast of the morning!