Marshals: Lake Hartwell Day 1

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Randy Sullivan continues to make slight increases in his total weight.
Randy Sullivan continues to make slight increases in his total weight.
Things are starting to gain momentum for Chris Zaldain...2 1/2 and 3-pounder in two casts...not giant upgrades, but needed weight on the upturn.
Things are starting to gain momentum for Chris Zaldain…2 1/2 and 3-pounder in two casts…not giant upgrades, but needed weight on the upturn.
Upgrade number three in 20 minutes for Chris Zaldain! Ounces at a time!
Upgrade number three in 20 minutes for Chris Zaldain! Ounces at a time!
Brandon Card with a nice Day 1 catch.
Brandon Card with a nice Day 1 catch.
It's starting to heat up for Tyler Carriere.
It’s starting to heat up for Tyler Carriere.
Rick Clunn put No. 3 in the boat.
Rick Clunn put No. 3 in the boat.
Another upgrade for Kreiger who continues to cull with each catch. The Elite Pro has shown tremendous patience today and has fished very clean to this point.
Another upgrade for Kreiger who continues to cull with each catch.

The Elite Pro has shown tremendous patience today and has fished very clean to this point.

Jamie Hartman looking for the bigger fish.
Jamie Hartman looking for the bigger fish.
Brandon Lester
Brandon Lester
Scott Canterbury culling up!
Scott Canterbury culling up!
Todd Auten
Todd Auten
Chris Zaldain pulled in this slight upgrade for his first cull! It’s a grind, but no one is better at it.
Chris Zaldain pulled in this slight upgrade for his first cull! It’s a grind, but no one is better at it.
Steve Kennedy continues to try to cull on day 1 Lake Hartwell.
Steve Kennedy continues to try to cull on day 1 Lake Hartwell.
Tyler Carriere
Tyler Carriere
No. 5 for Jamie Hartman.
No. 5 for Jamie Hartman.
Cliff Pirch worked this fish awhile. Real nice one for his second.
Cliff Pirch worked this fish awhile. Real nice one for his second.
A nice fish for Hank Cherry.
A nice fish for Hank Cherry.
Hank Cherry has put a limit in the boat and now is looking to upgrade.
Hank Cherry has put a limit in the boat and now is looking to upgrade.
In the words of Steve Kennedy on hook set it's a giant! Number 5! Day 1 Lake Hartwell.
In the words of Steve Kennedy on hook set it’s a giant! Number 5! Day 1 Lake Hartwell.
Brandon Card
Brandon Card
Rick Clunn with No. 2. The bucks are biting. He’s banking on some females to move up as the water warms.
Rick Clunn with No. 2. The bucks are biting. He’s banking on some females to move up as the water warms.
Lowen saw this fish follow his lure out, so he changed techniques and two casts later, the result was his first cull.
Lowen saw this fish follow his lure out, so he changed techniques and two casts later, the result was his first cull.
Quentin Cappo
Quentin Cappo

Harvey Horne on the right track.
Harvey Horne on the right track.
Consistent bites for Randy Sullivan.
Consistent bites for Randy Sullivan.
Jesse Tacoronte
Jesse Tacoronte
Garrett Paquette is culling them on his way to a great start.
Garrett Paquette is culling them on his way to a great start.
Todd Auten
Todd Auten
Koby Kreiger with his largest Lake Hartwell bass of the day, which made for a very nice cull.
Koby Kreiger with his largest Lake Hartwell bass of the day, which made for a very nice cull.
Jesse Tacoronte with No. 5.
Jesse Tacoronte with No. 5.
No. 4 for Jamie Hartman.
No. 4 for Jamie Hartman.
Steve Kennedy with No. 4 on Lake Hartwell Day 1
Steve Kennedy with No. 4 on Lake Hartwell Day 1
Another nice cull for Kreiger! Patience and focus have been key for making quality upgrades so far.
Another nice cull for Kreiger! Patience and focus have been key for making quality upgrades so far.
Brandon Lester
Brandon Lester
Bill Lowen is back on the board with #3. Water temps are up, but it is slick calm so adjustments are made.
Bill Lowen is back on the board with #3. Water temps are up, but it is slick calm so adjustments are made.
Cliff Pirch first fish of the day.
Cliff Pirch first fish of the day.
First keeper for Bernie Schultz.
First keeper for Bernie Schultz.
Matt Herren lands a whopping 4-pounder for his fifth fish.
Matt Herren lands a whopping 4-pounder for his fifth fish.
John Crews getting it done!
John Crews getting it done!
Jamie Hartman
Jamie Hartman
Kreiger worked a little to get number four....”They keep getting a little bigger,” says the TH-Marine, HI-SEAS Pro from Florida.
Kreiger worked a little to get number four….”They keep getting a little bigger,” says the TH-Marine, HI-SEAS Pro from Florida.
“Well, they keep getting a little bigger,” says Kreiger, who just put number three in the boat.
“Well, they keep getting a little bigger,” says Kreiger, who just put number three in the boat.
Quentin Cappo
Quentin Cappo
Brandon Lester
Brandon Lester
Quentin Cappo
Quentin Cappo
Steve Kennedy working toward a limit of Lake Hartwell bass!
Steve Kennedy working toward a limit of Lake Hartwell bass!
Bill Lowen told me that today could very easily be a five bite day. Well, it was 8:20 and Bill just landed fish No. 2.
Bill Lowen told me that today could very easily be a five bite day. Well, it was 8:20 and Bill just landed fish No. 2.
Mark Menendez Day 1 on Lake Hartwell.
Mark Menendez Day 1 on Lake Hartwell.
Todd Auten working on his limit.
Todd Auten working on his limit.
Jamie Hartman on a beautiful Day 1 on Lake Hartwell.
Jamie Hartman on a beautiful Day 1 on Lake Hartwell.
Fish two and three on back to back casts for Tyler Carriere.
Fish two and three on back to back casts for Tyler Carriere.
Garrett Paquette has his limit around 10-pounds total.
Garrett Paquette has his limit around 10-pounds total.
Nice 3-pounder to start the day Jeff Gustafson.
Nice 3-pounder to start the day Jeff Gustafson.
Jeff Gustafson makes a nice upgrade on his limit.
Jeff Gustafson makes a nice upgrade on his limit.
With two in the boat, Kreiger says, “There’s nowhere to go but up from here.”
With two in the boat, Kreiger says, “There’s nowhere to go but up from here.”
Tyler Carriere getting started.
Tyler Carriere getting started.
Brandon Card scooping one in.
Brandon Card scooping one in.
Harvey Horne with a nice spot.
Harvey Horne with a nice spot.
First fish for Brock Mosley, 2.5-pounder...
First fish for Brock Mosley, 2.5-pounder…
Jay Yelas started off the morning strong.
Jay Yelas started off the morning strong.
First morning of the Lake Hartwell derby! Weather is great. But behind the scenes, Lisa Talmadge, BASS staff, is busy getting the marshals signed up and to their pros.
First morning of the Lake Hartwell derby! Weather is great. But behind the scenes, Lisa Talmadge, BASS staff, is busy getting the marshals signed up and to their pros.
Last minute launch on first day of Lake Hartwell derby! Only 15 minutes to first flight take-off. Let’s get this party started!
Last minute launch on first day of Lake Hartwell derby! Only 15 minutes to first flight take-off. Let’s get this party started!
National anthem with Anderson's finest.
National anthem with Anderson’s finest.
Cliff prince heading out to get it done.
Cliff prince heading out to get it done.
Cliff Prince on the board.
Cliff Prince on the board.
Todd Auten with first fish of Day 1.
Todd Auten with first fish of Day 1.
Early action with Brad Whatley.
Early action with Brad Whatley.