Randy Howell returns to Classic-winning spot

We find Randy Howell this morning on his favorite bridge– the one that put a Classic trophy on his shelf.

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We were heading back to the hotel after takeoff, and we found Carl Jocumsen working the riprap, so we stop to snap some photos and see how he's doing.
We were heading back to the hotel after takeoff, and we found Carl Jocumsen working the riprap, so we stop to snap some photos and see how he’s doing.
Turning around, we find Randy Howell working the bridge here in Spring Creek.
Turning around, we find Randy Howell working the bridge here in Spring Creek.
He's back away from the entrance, placing a bait right where the riprap meets the opening.
He’s back away from the entrance, placing a bait right where the riprap meets the opening.
Wait a minute.
Wait a minute.
Didn't you win the 2014 Bassmaster Classic here, Randy?
Didn’t you win the 2014 Bassmaster Classic here, Randy?
Yep.
Yep.
Randy will talk the whole time he's fishing to whoever wants to listen.
Randy will talk the whole time he’s fishing to whoever wants to listen.
He tells us where he wants to place his bait...
He tells us where he wants to place his bait…
...and that I shouldn't get any closer to the shore than this or I might spook the fish.
…and that I shouldn’t get any closer to the shore than this or I might spook the fish.
He has a near miss while we watch, and that just redoubles his efforts...
He has a near miss while we watch, and that just redoubles his efforts…
...on his favorite bridge.
…on his favorite bridge.
Before we leave, Ken Iyobe shows up.
Before we leave, Ken Iyobe shows up.
I saw Ken at, no kidding, 3 different bridges yesterday. This guy likes them.
I saw Ken at, no kidding, 3 different bridges yesterday. This guy likes them.
He chucks a bright crankbait, hoping that some of that Howell magic still resides here.
He chucks a bright crankbait, hoping that some of that Howell magic still resides here.
And who knows? It just might.
And who knows? It just might.