On Kentucky Lake BASSfest Day 4

Multiple Elite anglers we grouped up on Kentucky Lake for Day 4 of the Zippo BASSfest at Kentucky Lake presented by A.R.E. Truck Caps.

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As we headed out for Day 4 of the Zippo BASSfest at Kentucky Lake presented by A.R.E. Truck Caps, we came upon a popular spot many anglers would share throughout the morning. Early Saturday, Boyd Duckett...
As we headed out for Day 4 of the Zippo BASSfest at Kentucky Lake presented by A.R.E. Truck Caps, we came upon a popular spot many anglers would share throughout the morning. Early Saturday, Boyd Duckett…
...and Terry Scroggins were sharing the area.
…and Terry Scroggins were sharing the area.
As soon as we pulled up, Scroggins hooked a spirited a keeper.
As soon as we pulled up, Scroggins hooked a spirited a keeper.
He worked it down the side of the boat...
He worked it down the side of the boat…
...and the bass put up a fight as he eased it in.
…and the bass put up a fight as he eased it in.
The lip is secure...
The lip is secure…
...and pose pretty for a Bassmaster Marshal photo.
…and pose pretty for a Bassmaster Marshal photo.
Now, put the cell phone away, it's time for more fishing.
Now, put the cell phone away, it’s time for more fishing.
Back to Duckett, his Saturday morning was moving a bit slower.
Back to Duckett, his Saturday morning was moving a bit slower.
Chunk and wind seemed to describe his early Day 4.
Chunk and wind seemed to describe his early Day 4.
While the camera was turned away, Scroggins hooked up with another bass.
While the camera was turned away, Scroggins hooked up with another bass.
To quote a wise man, it was like déjà vu all over again.
To quote a wise man, it was like déjà vu all over again.
Scroggins added another to his livewell.
Scroggins added another to his livewell.
Even Duckett turned to look at Scroggins' second quick catch.
Even Duckett turned to look at Scroggins’ second quick catch.
No time to celebrate...Scroggins went right back to work.
No time to celebrate…Scroggins went right back to work.
On Saturday morning, a number of anglers could be found within sight of the Highway 79 bridge on Kentucky Lake. Though many locals were fishing underneath, we didn't see BASSfest anglers spend time fishing the bridge.
On Saturday morning, a number of anglers could be found within sight of the Highway 79 bridge on Kentucky Lake. Though many locals were fishing underneath, we didn’t see BASSfest anglers spend time fishing the bridge.
Close to Scroggins and Duckett we found Aaron Martens.
Close to Scroggins and Duckett we found Aaron Martens.
At this early stage, Martens had yet to catch a Day 4 keeper.
At this early stage, Martens had yet to catch a Day 4 keeper.
Martens was fishing in front of a picturesque background. Though the scenery was beautiful, the fishing appeared to be downright ugly.
Martens was fishing in front of a picturesque background. Though the scenery was beautiful, the fishing appeared to be downright ugly.
A bit further away, Marty Robinson had set up shop.
A bit further away, Marty Robinson had set up shop.
Robinson was studying his electronics and working the area patiently.
Robinson was studying his electronics and working the area patiently.
After crossing under the Highway 79 bridge, we found Timmy Horton.
After crossing under the Highway 79 bridge, we found Timmy Horton.
Horton had a fast Day 4 start, but he didn't stay in this area long. His flurry of keepers came after moving from this area.
Horton had a fast Day 4 start, but he didn’t stay in this area long. His flurry of keepers came after moving from this area.
But other anglers were in the vicinity, including Kelley Jaye.
But other anglers were in the vicinity, including Kelley Jaye.
Jaye threw out cast after cast with little luck.
Jaye threw out cast after cast with little luck.
He would briefly stop the action to make adjustments to his electronics.
He would briefly stop the action to make adjustments to his electronics.
Scott Rook was another Elite angler working ledges in the area.
Scott Rook was another Elite angler working ledges in the area.
Slow fishing seemed to be the theme for the calm, sunny morning of BASSfest Day 4.
Slow fishing seemed to be the theme for the calm, sunny morning of BASSfest Day 4.
During a return trip to the first fishing spot, we found Paul Mueller had now joined Marty Robinson.
During a return trip to the first fishing spot, we found Paul Mueller had now joined Marty Robinson.
Seeing pairs or small groups of anglers working the same ledges was a very common sight Saturday morning.
Seeing pairs or small groups of anglers working the same ledges was a very common sight Saturday morning.
After a short ride, we returned to Aaron Martens.
After a short ride, we returned to Aaron Martens.
Martens had yet to catch a fish...
Martens had yet to catch a fish…
...and as the temperatures started to rise, the outlook was bleak.
…and as the temperatures started to rise, the outlook was bleak.
As Martens fished, Second Chance winner Randy Howell boated by.
As Martens fished, Second Chance winner Randy Howell boated by.
Howell slowed and surveyed the situaiton.
Howell slowed and surveyed the situaiton.
After a brief pause, Howell headed off to another area that would eventually land him over 20 pounds of bass in a 15-minute period.
After a brief pause, Howell headed off to another area that would eventually land him over 20 pounds of bass in a 15-minute period.
But, back to Aaron Martens.
But, back to Aaron Martens.
As time passed, it seemed Martens would be waiting awhile.
As time passed, it seemed Martens would be waiting awhile.
Just then, Martens hooked a keeper.
Just then, Martens hooked a keeper.
It was a quick fight, and soon the fish was aboard.
It was a quick fight, and soon the fish was aboard.
Secure the fish...
Secure the fish…
...
…
...unhook it...
…unhook it…
...and put it in the livewell.
…and put it in the livewell.
Martens' morning was looking up as he locked it down and started fishing again.
Martens’ morning was looking up as he locked it down and started fishing again.