Open: Grinding on Neely Henry

“I got a Neely Henry special — one bass for 1 pound,” Gerald Swindle told us as we asked him how Day 2 was going. The truth is, after visiting with about a dozen anglers, we only found one that had a limit. Here are some photos of Day 2 of the Basspro.com Bassmaster Central Open at Neely Henry Lake.
Jason Christie tried every stump in this area with no success.
Jason Christie tried every stump in this area with no success.
We found Lee Livesay as we left Christie.
We found Lee Livesay as we left Christie.
Matthew Robertson was on a bridge too- but this one was twenty miles south of Livesay. He was not
Matthew Robertson was on a bridge too- but this one was twenty miles south of Livesay. He was not “On ‘Em” yet, but he was hoping when the dam starting generating current the bite would turn on.
Trait Zaldain reported some catches, but she said they were the wrong species.
Trait Zaldain reported some catches, but she said they were the wrong species.
Finally, we found a guy having a decent day. Bradley Hallman has a limit. Not the size he wants, but at least his livewell is full.
Finally, we found a guy having a decent day. Bradley Hallman has a limit. Not the size he wants, but at least his livewell is full.