In this unusual Elite Series bracket format, it’s important to remember that today doesn’t determine who advances in these head-to-head match-ups. The first round takes place over two days and the weights accumulate. It’s best two-day, 10-fish weights that will determine who advances.
There were some Day 2 heroics last year in this format, and it won’t be surprising to see more tomorrow. Adding to the potential for surprise on Day 2 is the fact that the anglers fishing the morning session today will compete in the afternoon session tomorrow, and vice versa.
The semifinalists will start at zero and will compete for six hours Thursday. The same format follows in the finals Friday