Elites predict winning weights and first baits at Harris Chain

Bassmaster photographer Andy Crawford asked the Elite pros what they predicted the winning weight and what their first cast bait would be at the 2024 Lowrance Bassmaster Elite at Harris Chain.

The 2024 Lowrance Bassmaster Elite at Harris Chain is set to begin tomorrow, so we asked anglers two questions: How much weight will win the event and what lure they plan to begin with. Here are their answers.
Maryland’s Bryan Schmitt will begin the 2024 Lowrance Bassmaster Elite at Harris Chain by throwing a Spro Aruku Shad.
Ed Loughran
Elite angler Ed Loughran plans to begin the Harris Chain event with a homemade swimjig backed by a Missile Chunky D.
Derek Hudnall
Louisiana pro Derek Hudnall will reach for a Missile D Bomb to start his Harris Chain event.
Bill Lowen
One-time Bassmaster Elite champ Bill Lowen will have his Lure Parts Online Signature Swim Jig in his hand when he reaches his first fishing spot this week.
Kenta Kimura
The first lure Japan’s Kenta Kimura plans to throw is a Deps Bullshooter Jr.
Cole Sands
Elite Series sophomore Cole Sands will start with a topwater. His lure of choice will be a Yo-Zuri 3D Pencil Popper 130.
Jamie Hartman
Jamie Hartman’s go-to will be a Bass Pro Shops Stik-O Worm.
Tyler Williams
Take one guess what lure Elite rookie Tyler Williams will cast first. Yep, you guessed it: a 3/4-ounce Greenfish Tackle Little Ribber Jig in the T-bug color.
Kyle Patrick
A Missile Baits D Bomb will be Elite rookie Kyle Patrick’s go-to when he makes his first stop.
Justin-Atkins
Justin Atkins is going to start by looking for a frog bite, with his weapon of choice being Berkley Swamp Lord Popping Frog.
Brandon Palaniuk
After a little consideration, Brandon Palaniuk said he expects to begin the Harris Chain event with a 1/2-ounce Megabass Uoze Swim Jig combined with an X Zone Mega Swammer.
Wes Logan
Wes Logan’s first bait of the Harris Chain Elite will be a Zoom Magnum Speed Worm.
Carl Jocumsen
Australian Carl Jocumsen said he will start with an X Zone Adrenaline Craw Jr. when the Harris Chain Elite kicks off.