Stats of the Top 12

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Here’s a breakdown of the BASSTrakk numbers from the Top 12 of the Toyota Bassmaster Texas Fest benefiting the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department on Sam Rayburn. All Captions: Gettys Brannon
Here’s a breakdown of the BASSTrakk numbers from the Top 12 of the Toyota Bassmaster Texas Fest benefiting the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department on Sam Rayburn.
All Captions: Gettys Brannon
The use of judges for all 109 anglers in the Elite Series field worked without a flaw on 2,675 fish total to Day 3. Including 82 fish over 5 pounds, 14 fish over 7 pounds, and 4 fish over 8 pounds, including…
The use of judges for all 109 anglers in the Elite Series field worked without a flaw on 2,675 fish total to Day 3. Including 82 fish over 5 pounds, 14 fish over 7 pounds, and 4 fish over 8 pounds, including…
…Brent Ehrler’s 9-1 big fish that could be worth a Toyota truck after Championship Sunday.
…Brent Ehrler’s 9-1 big fish that could be worth a Toyota truck after Championship Sunday.
Gerald Swindle registered 11 fish each day, catching his largest bass the first day, a 7-5 to go with his 21-4 limit. Swindle tied with Casey Ashley for 12th in terms of weight, but won the tie breaker with the largest stringer. Total weight Day 3: 56-6.
Gerald Swindle registered 11 fish each day, catching his largest bass the first day, a 7-5 to go with his 21-4 limit. Swindle tied with Casey Ashley for 12th in terms of weight, but won the tie breaker with the largest stringer. Total weight Day 3: 56-6.
Kelley Jaye registered 9 the first day, 10 the second day (two of which were caught on one cast on Bassmaster LIVE, a 3-0 and a 3-3), and 16 on the last day. Jaye caught a 7-4 and a 6-13 in the first two hours of the day on Day 1 and Day 2, he missed his early big bite on Day 3. Total weight Day 3: 56-7.
Kelley Jaye registered 9 the first day, 10 the second day (two of which were caught on one cast on Bassmaster LIVE, a 3-0 and a 3-3), and 16 on the last day. Jaye caught a 7-4 and a 6-13 in the first two hours of the day on Day 1 and Day 2, he missed his early big bite on Day 3. Total weight Day 3: 56-7.
Cliff Crochet logged 14 fish the first day, 12 on Day 2, and 8 on Day 3. Crochet’s had at least one 5-plus-pound fish the first three days. Total weight Day 3: 56-14.
Cliff Crochet logged 14 fish the first day, 12 on Day 2, and 8 on Day 3.
Crochet’s had at least one 5-plus-pound fish the first three days. Total weight Day 3: 56-14.
2017 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK'S Sporting Goods champion Jordan Lee weighed 22-10, 16-13, and 17-9 for a three-day total of 57-0.
2017 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods champion Jordan Lee weighed 22-10, 16-13, and 17-9 for a three-day total of 57-0.
Alton Jones Jr. boast the largest limit of the tournament, a Day 2 scorecard worth 26-10. On Day 2 Jones had two 5-plus-pound fish and a 7-6 to climb up the leaderboard from 82nd place on the first day to 11th place after Day 2. Total weight Day 3: 57-2.
Alton Jones Jr. boast the largest limit of the tournament, a Day 2 scorecard worth 26-10.
On Day 2 Jones had two 5-plus-pound fish and a 7-6 to climb up the leaderboard from 82nd place on the first day to 11th place after Day 2. Total weight Day 3: 57-2.

Jason Williamson registered 10 fish on Day 3, 15 on Day 2, and 13 on Day 1. Williamson had a 6-4 and a 7-pound fish anchoring his largest limit of the tournament on Day 2 a limit worth 23-15. Total weight Day 3: 58-0.
Jason Williamson registered 10 fish on Day 3, 15 on Day 2, and 13 on Day 1.
Williamson had a 6-4 and a 7-pound fish anchoring his largest limit of the tournament on Day 2 a limit worth 23-15. Total weight Day 3: 58-0.
Greg Vinson’s scorecard after three days looked like this: Day 1- 21-2 — 5-12, 3-15, 3-9, 3-15, 3-15 Day 2- 21-15 — 8-5, 3-15, 3-9, 3-0, 3-2 Day 3- 15-7 — 3-9, 3-8, 2-12, 3-4, 2-6 Total Weight after Day 3: 58-8
Greg Vinson’s scorecard after three days looked like this:
Day 1- 21-2 — 5-12, 3-15, 3-9, 3-15, 3-15
Day 2- 21-15 — 8-5, 3-15, 3-9, 3-0, 3-2
Day 3- 15-7 — 3-9, 3-8, 2-12, 3-4, 2-6
Total Weight after Day 3: 58-8
The last man in the Top 5 Christie registered 29 fish on the scorecard.
The last man in the Top 5 Christie registered 29 fish on the scorecard.
Christie has scored around the 20 pound mark each day of the tournament.
Christie has scored around the 20 pound mark each day of the tournament.
Christie has not registered any fish that have reached 5-pounds, proving the theory of the importance of getting at least one 5-pound fish per day to be in the top. Christie goes into Championship Sunday with 59-11.
Christie has not registered any fish that have reached 5-pounds, proving the theory of the importance of getting at least one 5-pound fish per day to be in the top. Christie goes into Championship Sunday with 59-11.
Jacob Wheeler’s first day lacked a 4-pound fish, but he had a 6-6 and a 5-8 to add up to 21-7.
Jacob Wheeler’s first day lacked a 4-pound fish, but he had a 6-6 and a 5-8 to add up to 21-7.
On Day 2 Wheeler had all 4-plus-pound fish on his scorecard and a 6-2 big fish.
On Day 2 Wheeler had all 4-plus-pound fish on his scorecard and a 6-2 big fish.
Wheeler missed most of his 4-pound bites on his scorecard on Day 3 and lacked a big fish only giving him 16-5. For a three-day total of 61-3.
Wheeler missed most of his 4-pound bites on his scorecard on Day 3 and lacked a big fish only giving him 16-5. For a three-day total of 61-3.
Hank Cherry may hold the title for most fish caught on LIVE (some of which did not weigh).
Hank Cherry may hold the title for most fish caught on LIVE (some of which did not weigh).
Cherry also caught quality fish to secure the third spot with 8 fish over 4 pounds and 2 6-plus-pound fish.
Cherry also caught quality fish to secure the third spot with 8 fish over 4 pounds and 2 6-plus-pound fish.
Cherry goes into the last day with a total of 61-12.
Cherry goes into the last day with a total of 61-12.
Brent Ehrler caught 25-6 the first day with a 9-1 big fish and a 7-2 anchoring his limit good for the lead on Day 1.
Brent Ehrler caught 25-6 the first day with a 9-1 big fish and a 7-2 anchoring his limit good for the lead on Day 1.
Neither Brent Ehrler nor Day 3 leader Brandon Palaniuk have stooped under the 20-pound mark, setting up a 2-ounce showdown for Championship Sunday.
Neither Brent Ehrler nor Day 3 leader Brandon Palaniuk have stooped under the 20-pound mark, setting up a 2-ounce showdown for Championship Sunday.
Ehrler has brought in at least 2 fish over 5 pounds in each day of the tournament for a three-day total of 71-14.
Ehrler has brought in at least 2 fish over 5 pounds in each day of the tournament for a three-day total of 71-14.
Brandon Palaniuk’s limit was worth 24-7 on the first day.
Brandon Palaniuk’s limit was worth 24-7 on the first day.
If you only weigh 6 fish the first day, the first one may as well be an 8-4.
If you only weigh 6 fish the first day, the first one may as well be an 8-4.
Palaniuk, the Day 3 leader, has weighed 72 pounds of Sam Rayburn largemouth. How many big ones will he register on Championship Sunday?
Palaniuk, the Day 3 leader, has weighed 72 pounds of Sam Rayburn largemouth. How many big ones will he register on Championship Sunday?