Marshals: Lake Martin Day 1

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Fred Roumbanis with a nice Lake Martin bass.
Fred Roumbanis with a nice Lake Martin bass.
Chad Pipkens had a slow start but ended on a good note.
Chad Pipkens had a slow start but ended on a good note.
Not much of an upgrade, but it will help John Crews.
Not much of an upgrade, but it will help John Crews.
A 2 1/2-pounder for Aaron Martens.
A 2 1/2-pounder for Aaron Martens.
They don't always come easy, sometimes you have to get in there and get them. Roy Hawk is upgrading ounces at time in the final crunch hour before Day 1 weigh-in.
They don’t always come easy, sometimes you have to get in there and get them. Roy Hawk is upgrading ounces at time in the final crunch hour before Day 1 weigh-in.
One more spot before weigh to try and cull up some more! Oh and you can’t ride with Ike without getting a selfie!
One more spot before weigh to try and cull up some more! Oh and you can’t ride with Ike without getting a selfie!
Mark Davis catches his sixth keeper of the day and culls a smaller one from this morning.
Mark Davis catches his sixth keeper of the day and culls a smaller one from this morning.
James Elam with a good upgrade.
James Elam with a good upgrade.
Jesse Wiggins doing work.
Jesse Wiggins doing work.
Skylar Hamilton culls big!
Skylar Hamilton culls big!
Boyd Duckett is looking to cull on next fish.
Boyd Duckett is looking to cull on next fish.
Rick Morris move pays off with one to cull up.
Rick Morris move pays off with one to cull up.
Gerald Spohrer with another quality bite.
Gerald Spohrer with another quality bite.
Bassmaster Elite Series rookie Caleb Sumrall lands his fourth and biggest fish of the day.
Bassmaster Elite Series rookie Caleb Sumrall lands his fourth and biggest fish of the day.
Culling! This one helps Chad Pipkens.
Culling! This one helps Chad Pipkens.
Robbie Latuso has pulled up on a ledge and has culled twice.
Robbie Latuso has pulled up on a ledge and has culled twice.
Duckett with an afternoon bite.
Duckett with an afternoon bite.
Another upgrade for Andy Montgomery.
Another upgrade for Andy Montgomery.
No. 4 always a fan favorite.
No. 4 always a fan favorite.
Iaconelli with a limit of about 9 1/2 pounds. Culled a couple times, but nothing that helped majorly. Looking for a big bite
Iaconelli with a limit of about 9 1/2 pounds. Culled a couple times, but nothing that helped majorly. Looking for a big bite

Can you say limit! Now it’s time for Chad Pipken to cull.
Can you say limit! Now it’s time for Chad Pipken to cull.
Ott DeFoe said he expected it to be a tough day, but not as tough as it has been. However, he lands his fourth keeper of the day and is closing in on a limit.
Ott DeFoe said he expected it to be a tough day, but not as tough as it has been. However, he lands his fourth keeper of the day and is closing in on a limit.
Luke Clausen with a keeper.
Luke Clausen with a keeper.
Matt Lee with keeper No. 5 weighing 2lb 14oz giving him right at 10-pounds for the day. Looking to upgrade now.
Matt Lee with keeper No. 5 weighing 2lb 14oz giving him right at 10-pounds for the day. Looking to upgrade now.
Mark Davis catches his 5th keeper of the day.
Mark Davis catches his 5th keeper of the day.
Jesse Wiggins grinding it out!
Jesse Wiggins grinding it out!
Alton Jones Jr has finished out his limit and is now culling. The last five minutes have been furious bites.
Alton Jones Jr has finished out his limit and is now culling. The last five minutes have been furious bites.
It’s not fast and furious for Randy Sullivan but he’s plugging away and working on finishing out his limit. This makes No. 4.
It’s not fast and furious for Randy Sullivan but he’s plugging away and working on finishing out his limit. This makes No. 4.
Morizo just culled first fish .
Morizo just culled first fish . “Big Mama” is next for the box
Matt Lee just landed another good spotted bass weighing in at 2lb 10oz.
Matt Lee just landed another good spotted bass weighing in at 2lb 10oz.
Vinson lands his fifth fish for a limit at noon a 2-pounder.
Vinson lands his fifth fish for a limit at noon a 2-pounder.
That one is for Clelie! Caleb Sumrall lands his third fish of the day. Temps are warming up and so is Sumrall.
That one is for Clelie! Caleb Sumrall lands his third fish of the day. Temps are warming up and so is Sumrall.
After a bit of a lull, Murray upgrades again.
After a bit of a lull, Murray upgrades again.
Wesley Strader zoning in, lands 4th bass, 2lb-12oz. Strader methodology at work!
Wesley Strader zoning in, lands 4th bass, 2lb-12oz. Strader methodology at work!
Nice keeper for Takahiro Omori
Nice keeper for Takahiro Omori
Fish No. 6 for Andy Montgomery. Good enough to cull a 1 1/4-pounder.
Fish No. 6 for Andy Montgomery. Good enough to cull a 1 1/4-pounder.
Spectators watching Kelley Jaye.
Spectators watching Kelley Jaye.
Wesley Strader lands 3rd bass, 1lb-5oz
Wesley Strader lands 3rd bass, 1lb-5oz
Big fish David Walker!
Big fish David Walker!
Bobby Lane has fish No. 3, it really has been a struggle for him after missing five fish off the bat early this morning. Hopefully he can find an afternoon honey hole.
Bobby Lane has fish No. 3, it really has been a struggle for him after missing five fish off the bat early this morning. Hopefully he can find an afternoon honey hole.
Skylar Hamilton has his limit by 11:15. Time to go hunt a kicker!
Skylar Hamilton has his limit by 11:15. Time to go hunt a kicker!
Murray with a small cull.
Murray with a small cull.
Snowden gets his limit, then culls on the next cast.
Snowden gets his limit, then culls on the next cast.
Aaron Martens is culling up!
Aaron Martens is culling up!
Andy Montgomery just caught his 5th keeper. Now it's time to upgrade.
Andy Montgomery just caught his 5th keeper. Now it’s time to upgrade.
Dustin Connell on the board.
Dustin Connell on the board.
First fish for rookie Caleb Sumrall in his Bassmaster Elite Series debut.
First fish for rookie Caleb Sumrall in his Bassmaster Elite Series debut.
Its been a few hours since Drew Benton boated a fish. He moved down lake for a while with no luck and has now moved back up lake a few miles continuing to stick to his game plan. The sun is warming the water and he is expecting the bite to pick up as the day goes.
Its been a few hours since Drew Benton boated a fish. He moved down lake for a while with no luck and has now moved back up lake a few miles continuing to stick to his game plan. The sun is warming the water and he is expecting the bite to pick up as the day goes.
Jonathan VanDam has just culled with another two and three quarter pound spot.
Jonathan VanDam has just culled with another two and three quarter pound spot.
Morizo just put No. 5 in the boat.
Morizo just put No. 5 in the boat.
Brian Snowden with No. 4.
Brian Snowden with No. 4.
Bobby Lane gets number two in the boat.
Bobby Lane gets number two in the boat.
Hamilton isn’t scared of the muddy water
Hamilton isn’t scared of the muddy water
No. 5 for Cliff Pace, time to do some upgrading!
No. 5 for Cliff Pace, time to do some upgrading!
Rick Morris with his 5th and best of day.
Rick Morris with his 5th and best of day.
Tharp with keeper No. 2.
Tharp with keeper No. 2.
Nice fish wrong species for Mike McClelland
Nice fish wrong species for Mike McClelland

Two for Card.
Two for Card.
Chad Pipkens is marking them, they are just not hungry yet
Chad Pipkens is marking them, they are just not hungry yet
After bouncing point to point Darrell found a nice largemouth to anchor his bag!
After bouncing point to point Darrell found a nice largemouth to anchor his bag!
That’s a limit for Hank Cherry!
That’s a limit for Hank Cherry!
Gary Klein is coming up with a nice fish.
Gary Klein is coming up with a nice fish.

Jamie Hartman happy to bring this one on board.
Jamie Hartman happy to bring this one on board.
Brent Ehrler has figured them out on his third spot of the day with one good fish and two smaller fish
Brent Ehrler has figured them out on his third spot of the day with one good fish and two smaller fish
After a bit of a slow start, Matt just caught his second keeper of the morning. A nice spotted bass weighing 2 lb 6 oz.
After a bit of a slow start, Matt just caught his second keeper of the morning. A nice spotted bass weighing 2 lb 6 oz.
Alton Jones Jr. adds two quick.
Alton Jones Jr. adds two quick.
Back to back Lake Martin giants...
Back to back Lake Martin giants…
Keeper No. 4 for Rick Morris.
Keeper No. 4 for Rick Morris.
Murray with numbers 4 and 5. Time to start culling.
Murray with numbers 4 and 5. Time to start culling.
...Cliff is in the zone.
…Cliff is in the zone.
JVD just smashed a 3-pound spot.
JVD just smashed a 3-pound spot.
“Big Show” Terry Scroggins with a magnum Spot.
Boyd Duckett connects with his first of the morning.
Boyd Duckett connects with his first of the morning.
Rick Morris with No 2 in the box.
Rick Morris with No 2 in the box.
Jonathon VanDam is now culling.
Jonathon VanDam is now culling.
A solid keeper for Hank Cherry. He’s got two in the box.
A solid keeper for Hank Cherry. He’s got two in the box.
John Murray grinds out fish No. 2. On the next cast, he caught No. 3.
John Murray grinds out fish No. 2. On the next cast, he caught No. 3.
Gerald Spohrer adding to his weight.
Gerald Spohrer adding to his weight.
With 5 in the boat, Jeff Kriet can now concentrate on big fish.
With 5 in the boat, Jeff Kriet can now concentrate on big fish.
Rick Morris lands 3rd keeper.
Rick Morris lands 3rd keeper.
Gerald Spohrer boating his first fish of the day.
Gerald Spohrer boating his first fish of the day.
Skylar Hamilton off to a good start with another solid Lake Martin spotted bass.
Skylar Hamilton off to a good start with another solid Lake Martin spotted bass.
First fish for Brandon Palaniuk.
First fish for Brandon Palaniuk.
Skylar Hamilton with a good largemouth to make No. 3!
Skylar Hamilton with a good largemouth to make No. 3!
Cliff Prince with No. 3 a decent spotted bass.
Cliff Prince with No. 3 a decent spotted bass.
First one of the season for Jesse Wiggins.
First one of the season for Jesse Wiggins.
Andy Montgomery is on the board with his first fish.
Andy Montgomery is on the board with his first fish.
Jonathon VanDam just caught his 4th.
Jonathon VanDam just caught his 4th.
John Murray catches his first of the 2018 season.
John Murray catches his first of the 2018 season.
Jesse Wiggins putting them in the boat.
Jesse Wiggins putting them in the boat.
Roy Hawk breaks the ice on his first Elite Series starts with a solid 3.8 largemouth!
Roy Hawk breaks the ice on his first Elite Series starts with a solid 3.8 largemouth!
First fish for James Elam.
First fish for James Elam.
The first keeper of 2018 for Darrell Ocamica.
The first keeper of 2018 for Darrell Ocamica.
Greg Vinson the starts the day with 1 3/4 -pound keeper
Greg Vinson the starts the day with 1 3/4 -pound keeper
Gary Klein found a spot, with keeper No. 4 at 7:25. He said he had a limit yesterday during practice by 7:20. He is getting close.
Gary Klein found a spot, with keeper No. 4 at 7:25. He said he had a limit yesterday during practice by 7:20. He is getting close.
Gary Klein steady going to work with keeper No. 2 At 7:00 a.m.
Gary Klein steady going to work with keeper No. 2
At 7:00 a.m.
Roy Hawk with his first Elite Series limit. Don't let that
Roy Hawk with his first Elite Series limit. Don’t let that “rookie” status fool you!
Brandon Card says size matters and it's moving up.
Brandon Card says size matters and it’s moving up.
Elite Series Rookie Randy Sullivan with his first keeper of the 2018 season! More to come I’m sure!
Elite Series Rookie Randy Sullivan with his first keeper of the 2018 season! More to come I’m sure!
Brent Ehler starting 2018 on the dock with a few interviews.
Brent Ehler starting 2018 on the dock with a few interviews.
Chad Pipkens about to get started on Lake Marten.
Chad Pipkens about to get started on Lake Marten.
Randall Tharp with his first keeper of the 2018 season.
Randall Tharp with his first keeper of the 2018 season.
Brandon Card starts off with No. 1 for 2018.
Brandon Card starts off with No. 1 for 2018.
Gary Klein with his first keeper at 6:45 in the morning.
Gary Klein with his first keeper at 6:45 in the morning.
First cast of the season for the very talented Bassmaster Elite series rookie Caleb Sumrall.
First cast of the season for the very talented Bassmaster Elite series rookie Caleb Sumrall.