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A topwater presentation was Gaston’s most productive pattern on Hartwell for largemouth. This was Gaston’s fourth Top 10 of the Opens season.
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Spotted bass were the name of the game for Pangrac, who used two primary techniques to notch his first Top 10 of the Opens season.
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Two Strike King baits came into play this week for the Lake Murray resident and former College Series champion.
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Lehtonen primarily used two baits to lead two days of this tournament on his home pond.
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Garrett targeted exclusively spotted bass with three Strike King baits on his way to a Top 10 finish.
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Marks rotated between three baits to notch a Top 10 at Lake Hartwell.
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Lineberger went all-in on largemouth at Lake Hartwell and it paid off with a Top 10 finish and Phoenix Boats Big Bass of the Tournament honors.
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New opted to target strictly largemouth on Day 2 and 3 and it paid off with a third-place finish and a Southern Opens AOY title.
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Jigs were the name of the game for the California pro, who clinched an Elite Series invite by making the final day cut.
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The 2021 College Classic Bracket champion clinched his second Bassmaster Classic berth using two Strike King baits.
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