Naquin went wire-to-wire to win the first-place prize of a $30,000 Nitro Z18/Mercury 150 Pro XS package in the co-angler division.
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Cliff Crochet grabs the pro division hot seat with 18-4 for a three-day total of 46-6.
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Greg Hackney approaches the weigh-in stage with a sly grin for Crochet.
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Hackney, who came into Day 3 in 2nd place, threatens Crochet's hot seat status.
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The two Elite Series pros wait to see which will go against tournament leader Fred Roumbanis.
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More tension until Roumbanis' weight is revealed - 3-8. The fishing gods showed no mercy to Roumbanis on Day 3...
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Crochet will head to his fourth Bassmaster Classic appearance in March. He spoke, with obvious relief in his voice, to emcee Chris Bowes about his difficult year on the Elite Series.
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Then he kisses the real prize, his wife, Sara, whom he says makes his career possible.
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