Jeff Kriet checks his graph as he works a weedline on the first day of practice on Lake Jordan for the Ramada All-Star Semi-Final.
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Kriet was lobbing a variety of baits as he moved from shallow water to deeper water.
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Kevin VanDam was working a drop shot rig as soon as he hit the water.
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Mike Iaconelli had a productive practice, picking up this keeper early in the day.
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Ike is rightfully proud of his catch, and hopes to catch more of these on Saturday and Sunday to advance to the top eight on the Alabama River.
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Several casts later and Ike's hooked up again. Note him adjusting the drag on the fly.
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Ike had numerous rods on the deck as he whittled down his bait selection.
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DeFoe, the youngest of the top 12 qualifiers for Toyota Trucks All-Star Week, welcomed twins last month, Parker and Elizabeth.
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