Fog delay doesn’t stop McClelland

Even with two hours lost to the fog delay, Mike McClelland didn't hesitate to repeat the long boat run that led him to a Top 12 finish here in 2013....

Skeet is culling

Skeet Reese just reeled in a big bass and culled for the first time today. When asked how big the fish was, Skeet replied, "For here it's a freakin giant!" To me...

Parallels to 2013?

When we were here in 2013, Dean Rojas led on Days 1 and 3. That year, just like today, he was fishing in a crowd. In 2013 that crowd consisted on Alton...

A kicker more important than usual

Having a big bass in the bag is always a key to success in any Elite Series event, but it's magnified at the Sabine. Terry Scroggins took big bass honors...

Rojas off to a strong start

Dean Rojas is off to a strong start, with five keepers already in the livewell for more than 8 pounds. We just watched him catch two bass in less than five...

Four anglers sharing water

We've just come across four anglers sharing water. That's Kelly Jordan, Hank Cherry, Dean Rojas and Skeet Reese. We talked with Hank, who said he believes Dean already has a limit.

Skeet catching ’em in a crowd

Skeet Reese has 3 keepers already, but they weigh only about 4 pounds. Reese, Dean Rojas, Jason Williamson, Kelly Jordon and Hank Cherry are within sight of each other.  ...

Rojas already has a limit

Dean Rojas likes the Sabine River, apparently. He was leading going into the final day in 2013, and he already has a limit this morning. His 5 bass total about...

Down the canal

The first angler we came across today is Jason Williamson. He's slowly fishing the bank of a canal. It's warm, about 70 degrees, and calm. No fish for Jason yet. We'll continue...

Sending them off

Despite the fog delay, the fans are still here to send them off.