Slow time for Martens

Almost all the boats observing Martens have left. The family conversing with him from their nearby dock has gone inside, and the bass aren't biting either. The day has definitely...

Lane protecting his spot

Nate Wellman just rolled into the area Chris Lane is fishing. Chris moved away from the area where he caught his 3-pounder, saying he wanted to let the fish "calm...

Hackney gets hook in hand

Greg Hackney had to take a detour this morning after a pike decided it wanted to eat instead of the bass. Hackney's trailer hook was buried deep between his thumb and finger.

Faircloth still in lead this morning

Todd Faircloth, yesterday's leader, has a limit that weighs around 13 pounds so far this morning.

Rojas has about 9 pounds

Dean Rojas’ Marshal, Sport Smith, sent us in this photo of Rojas with a catch. Rojas has about 9 pounds on the day so far.

Martens is culling

Aaron Martens had his limit at 7:50 this morning, and he just threw back another fish. It didn't take a side-by-side comparison for him to determine that this one could...

Lane has a 3-pounder

Chris Lane said this morning he was not going to keep anything less than 3 pounds. Well, we just heard a big “POW” from his boat and, sure enough, he...

Hackney has a hook in his hand

I just got a text from Trip Weldon, B.A.S.S. tournament director. He tells me that Greg Hackney is back at the ramp with a hook in his hand. That makes...

Martens has an audience

The "crowd" erupted with a cheer just now, after Aaron Martens landed his fourth bass of the day. Martens has been chatting regularly with the three men and three women...

Lane holding out for bigger fish

Chris Lane was fishing with a frog, then switched to a creature bait. He's targeting holes within the hydrilla. He has already caught five fish, but he's tossed them all...