Williamson’s 6th fish culled out a 14 ouncer, but his fifth fish of the day just expired. Now he’ll have to overcome that penalty and catch a couple sizable fish to claw his way into a top 10.
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Skylar Hamilton still working with an hour left to go.
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Williamson just went back and managed to catch the fish he had broken off twice on. How do we know? Because along with the lure that finally landed it, it had his shakey head in its mouth, and his drop-shot weight hanging out through its gills.
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Jason just caught his 5th fish, but it isn’t doing well and may not make it to weigh-in. To make matters worse, he has broken off in the same fish twice now. No telling if it will bite a third time.
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What a day Chad is having! Still searching for that big one.
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Skylar Hamilton on Day 3! Wow! You don't want to miss this weigh-in!
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Skylar Hamilton with yet another upgrade! What an awesome Day 3!
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BIG up upgrade from what Gary called his "magic bush"... four that are currently in the box have come off of it.
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Now the bite is starting to turn on. After losing one halfway to the boat Chris Zaldain was able to land two back to back: one greenie and one spot.
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That makes number five and it's a good one for Skylar Hamilton.
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Any size is exciting to Chad Pipkens. Off to a good start. His best fishing is in the afternoon.
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Pipkens is in action this morning! Amazing to watch how he has adjusted his technique following his recent shoulder surgery
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Todd Auten’s first fish of the day is a nice four pounder.
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Matt Herren just pulled in fish number 3, a solid 3-pounder, running new water this morning.
Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Matt Herren
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Beautiful morning at Lake Hartwell as the anthem gets the party started. We did start 15 minutes late due to the vehicle accident. But all anglers are here and ready to go.
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In contention, recent shoulder surgery...but still time for the fans!
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First bite of the day for Pipkens. Hoping for more of the same.
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First in the boat on semifinal Saturday for Skylar Hamilton!
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What's the next best thing to a big bass? A beautiful sunrise!
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