Often the B.A.S.S. Nation and Opens contenders are relatively unknown commodities, but early leader Jared Miller is a former Elite Series competitor. He is likely thrilled by his return to the big stage, not likely to be fazed by the competition.
We found him fishing a culvert with a handful of spectators and trucks roaring by overhead.
Matt Herren was leaving the area as we arrived. It is early and after an unexpectedly chilly start the sun is starting to beat down on the water.