Martens’ sweet spot not so sweet

Aaron Martens was hoping to put the hammer to the fish that he backed off at 9 a.m. yesterday, but the fish aren't cooperating. He's still seeing some bass there...

Herren has two in the livewell

We just caught up with Matt Herren. He’s fishing the back waters by Goose Island. He’s fishing current, right up against the bank and has two in his livewell. We...

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...