Palaniuk adds third fish

Palaniuk has added his third fish. He now has about 4 1/2 pounds, which requires Myers to catch 17 pounds or better to catch him. That's possible. A few more keepers though and Palaniuk could be cursing.

Palaniuk came up through ranks

Palaniuk, a Federation Nation Angler, who clawed his way into the Elites through the bass fishing clubs and has stayed there by exemplifying the highest tenants of professionalism the last two seasons will likely win this event.

Day Three weigh-in

Clark Reehm was the unlucky Elite in 13th place after Day Three. The field narrows to 12 for the final day of fishing Sunday.

Day Three on Bull Shoals II

B.A.S.S. photographers catch up with Elite Series pros as they battle to make the cut on Day Three of the TroKar Quest on Bull Shoals Lake.

Day Three on Bull Shoals

B.A.S.S. photographers catch up with Elite Series pros as they battle to make the cut on Day Three of the TroKar Quest on Bull Shoals Lake.

Side by side battle

Edwin Evers and Brandon Palaniuk started within shouting distance of each other.

Searching for a five-pounder

"We're a greedy bunch," Britt Myers said. "In the morning, we're like just give me 14 (pounds). Then we get that and we want 15."

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