Marshals: Day 2 Mississippi River

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Steve's on a pattern. Culling ounces.
Steve’s on a pattern. Culling ounces.
1/2-pound upgrade for Sumrall.
1/2-pound upgrade for Sumrall.
Nice upgrade for Kennedy.
Nice upgrade for Kennedy.
Brett Hite just landed a 3.5-pounder for an upgrade making his total now over 15-pounds.
Brett Hite just landed a 3.5-pounder for an upgrade making his total now over 15-pounds.
Another great upgrade for Blaylock, made in the last hour of the day.
Another great upgrade for Blaylock, made in the last hour of the day.
Just boated his 4th keeper. Lester needs a big one
Just boated his 4th keeper. Lester needs a big one
Shaw Grigsby with a cull!
Shaw Grigsby with a cull!
Ott DeFoe culling up.
Ott DeFoe culling up.
High water just means more places to explore for Steve Kennedy.
High water just means more places to explore for Steve Kennedy.
A good one for Hamilton.
A good one for Hamilton.
Walker with a nice catch!
Walker with a nice catch!
Lester just boated keeper No. 3. A nice largemouth. Looking for some kickers!
Lester just boated keeper No. 3. A nice largemouth. Looking for some kickers!
Brett Hite just made about a pound upgrade after wading through countless Pike and is now up to about 14-pounds.
Brett Hite just made about a pound upgrade after wading through countless Pike and is now up to about 14-pounds.
Swindle is still culling slowly and looking for one good upgrade. He’s been moving from spot to spot and moving fast.
Swindle is still culling slowly and looking for one good upgrade. He’s been moving from spot to spot and moving fast.
Brian Snowden with third cull.
Brian Snowden with third cull.
Randy Howell gets No. 5! Time to start culling!
Randy Howell gets No. 5! Time to start culling!
Chris Zaldain gets number five!
Chris Zaldain gets number five!
Cliff Prince with a big upgrade!
Cliff Prince with a big upgrade!
Matt Lee making another great cull with a beautiful lacrosse smallie!
Matt Lee making another great cull with a beautiful lacrosse smallie!
Keith Poche is releasing fish this size. Not big enough for his bag today.
Keith Poche is releasing fish this size. Not big enough for his bag today.
Another big mama for Morizo.
Another big mama for Morizo.
Been a long tough day for Paul Mueller, but this 4-pounder fills out his limit for about 12-pounds.
Been a long tough day for Paul Mueller, but this 4-pounder fills out his limit for about 12-pounds.
A nice cull for mark Mark Menendez.
A nice cull for mark Mark Menendez.
Five for Adrian Avena.
Five for Adrian Avena.
Fred Roumbanis adds a 2nd keeper. He’s hopeful the high sun is helping.
Fred Roumbanis adds a 2nd keeper. He’s hopeful the high sun is helping.
Chris Groh has some of his fellow chain rats following him and cheering him on.
Chris Groh has some of his fellow chain rats following him and cheering him on.
Cliff Prince feeling a little relief finally boating No.4 of the day and then just like that he has his fifth keeper. He is relieved to have his limit and will settle in and find some bigger bass.
Cliff Prince feeling a little relief finally boating No.4 of the day and then just like that he has his fifth keeper. He is relieved to have his limit and will settle in and find some bigger bass.
Another good cul for Palaniuk.
Another good cul for Palaniuk.
There was a lot of enthusiasm when Swindle brought this fish in until we realized it was two-thirds salad! It did cull so he is slowly climbing up.
There was a lot of enthusiasm when Swindle brought this fish in until we realized it was two-thirds salad! It did cull so he is slowly climbing up.
Keith Poche is having a strong day and making good culls.
Keith Poche is having a strong day and making good culls.
Brandon Lester landed his first keeper of the day. Nice smalley.
Brandon Lester landed his first keeper of the day. Nice smalley.
Another nice cull. It's picking up for Christie.
Another nice cull. It’s picking up for Christie.
Nice smallmouth and good cull for VanDam.
Nice smallmouth and good cull for VanDam.
That's five for Timmy Horton
That’s five for Timmy Horton
Finally a better one for Jared Lintner to fill his limit.
Finally a better one for Jared Lintner to fill his limit.
Caleb just got back to back largemouth...
Caleb just got back to back largemouth…
...to fill his limit.
…to fill his limit.
Bertrand with a nice move up.
Bertrand with a nice move up.
A nice upgrade for Champman.
A nice upgrade for Champman.
Crochet has a limit! A huge smile and a big sigh of relief. He has been grinding hard! Time to upgrade!
Crochet has a limit! A huge smile and a big sigh of relief. He has been grinding hard! Time to upgrade!
A decent on for Marty Robinson.
A decent on for Marty Robinson.
Randy Howell sticks No. 3. Things seem to be picking up for him
Randy Howell sticks No. 3. Things seem to be picking up for him
Duck weed is a staple for Mississippi River bass fishing. With the water being high and only forecasted to get higher the next few days. Mats like this will get harder to find along with the clear water.
Duck weed is a staple for Mississippi River bass fishing. With the water being high and only forecasted to get higher the next few days. Mats like this will get harder to find along with the clear water.
No, Shaw Grigsby isn't using live bait!!
No, Shaw Grigsby isn’t using live bait!!
They are starting to feed.
They are starting to feed.
James Elam with a nice cull
James Elam with a nice cull
First cull for Iaconelli.
First cull for Iaconelli.
The culls have slowed considerably for Gerald Swindle. Lulu’s traditional daily post goes a long way to keep him grinding.
The culls have slowed considerably for Gerald Swindle. Lulu’s traditional daily post goes a long way to keep him grinding.
Another quality melonhead for VanDam.
Another quality melonhead for VanDam.
Brandon Palaniuk lands No. 3, a largemouth.
Brandon Palaniuk lands No. 3, a largemouth.
Ott DeFoe gets No. 5.
Ott DeFoe gets No. 5.
Stetson Blaylock culls and makes a solid upgrade.
Stetson Blaylock culls and makes a solid upgrade.

Matt Lee making a nice cull.
Matt Lee making a nice cull.
Randy Howell bags #2. He is really having to work for good bites this morning by
Randy Howell bags #2. He is really having to work for good bites this morning by
Full livewell for Morizo.
Full livewell for Morizo.
A nice benefit of being a Marshal is being able to enjoy views like this one. After yesterday, feeling the warmth of the sun and these views makes yesterday seem like a long time ago.
A nice benefit of being a Marshal is being able to enjoy views like this one. After yesterday, feeling the warmth of the sun and these views makes yesterday seem like a long time ago.
Josh Bertrand culling again after moving spots.
Josh Bertrand culling again after moving spots.
Another fun fish of Adrian Avena.
Another fun fish of Adrian Avena.
That's makes five for Alton Jones.
That’s makes five for Alton Jones.
How do the elites combat the nats and other irritating bugs? With
How do the elites combat the nats and other irritating bugs? With “Stripper Spray” of course!
It is a very different day on the river today and the fish are biting for Paul Elias. He's got a solid 12-pound limit.
It is a very different day on the river today and the fish are biting for Paul Elias. He’s got a solid 12-pound limit.
Cajun Baby, Cliff Crochet, strikes big with a nice smallmouth. He is continuing to cover water looking for that next bite!
Cajun Baby, Cliff Crochet, strikes big with a nice smallmouth. He is continuing to cover water looking for that next bite!
Shaw Grigsby with another keeper!
Shaw Grigsby with another keeper!
After weeding through the pike Chris Groh finally landed No. 2.
After weeding through the pike Chris Groh finally landed No. 2.
After several shorts, Josh Bertrand has landed two nice keepers back to back. No.'s 4 and 5 were carbon copies. He has found some brown fish schooled up and is starting to cull up.
After several shorts, Josh Bertrand has landed two nice keepers back to back. No.’s 4 and 5 were carbon copies. He has found some brown fish schooled up and is starting to cull up.
Another keeper for Adrian Avena, he knows he won't make the cut but he's having fun fishing.
Another keeper for Adrian Avena, he knows he won’t make the cut but he’s having fun fishing.
Monroe with a limit, working the pads. Marshall Ryan W
Monroe with a limit, working the pads.
Marshall Ryan W
Good start for Alton Jones...
Good start for Alton Jones…
...and No. 2.
…and No. 2.
Solid 3 plus-pound largemouth for Brett Hite.
Solid 3 plus-pound largemouth for Brett Hite.
Alton Jones, Jr. with 1-2-3-4-5.
Alton Jones, Jr. with 1-2-3-4-5.
Four for Iaconelli.
Four for Iaconelli.
Brett Hite finally caught his second keeper after several short fish and a bunch of Pike. Now that the sun has come up maybe the fish will turn on.
Brett Hite finally caught his second keeper after several short fish and a bunch of Pike. Now that the sun has come up maybe the fish will turn on.
The water sure has come up overnight.
The water sure has come up overnight.
Mike Iaconelli working his Day 2 plan...
Mike Iaconelli working his Day 2 plan…
...got his first smalley!
…got his first smalley!
Aaron Martens has a nice limit now.
Aaron Martens has a nice limit now.
Skylar Hamilton with a nice one.
Skylar Hamilton with a nice one.
Cliff Prince with his third keeper of the morning, a solid Largemouth! He has been working this same grass mat for about an hour. He's switching baits often and getting steady bites. Prince caught one 3-pounder here and feels like there's more in the area. 3-pounders are the
Cliff Prince with his third keeper of the morning, a solid Largemouth! He has been working this same grass mat for about an hour. He’s switching baits often and getting steady bites. Prince caught one 3-pounder here and feels like there’s more in the area.
3-pounders are the “right ones” on the Mississippi River.
Chapman fills his limit before 7:30 am.
Chapman fills his limit before 7:30 am.
The Mighty Mississippi River of Pools 7, 8, and 9 are a great fishery, especially when at least ten Bassmaster Elite Series anglers are within viewing distance and each fishing very different. Thankfully today is much better weather, as we are starting off the morning without rain.
The Mighty Mississippi River of Pools 7, 8, and 9 are a great fishery, especially when at least ten Bassmaster Elite Series anglers are within viewing distance and each fishing very different.
Thankfully today is much better weather, as we are starting off the morning without rain.
Aaron Martens is on the board with No. 1...
Aaron Martens is on the board with No. 1…

...another one...
…another one…
...Martens is on ‘em with a nice one!
…Martens is on ‘em with a nice one!
Chris Lane caught his second, another 2.5-pounder.
Chris Lane caught his second, another 2.5-pounder.
After catching a boatload of shorts, the last two have been keepers for Gerald Swindle.
After catching a boatload of shorts, the last two have been keepers for Gerald Swindle.
One for Timmy Horton.
One for Timmy Horton.
Shaw Grigsby with his first keeper!
Shaw Grigsby with his first keeper!
Kieth Combs with a limit by 6:50 am!
Kieth Combs with a limit by 6:50 am!

Number two is in the boat for Chapman.
Number two is in the boat for Chapman.
Frog..... on a frog for Drew Benton.
Frog….. on a frog for Drew Benton.
Randy Howell had a hunch this morning and it pays off, hoisting in a good one...
Randy Howell had a hunch this morning and it pays off, hoisting in a good one…
...A great start to the day.
…A great start to the day.
Two so far on Day 2 for Alton Jones Jr.
Two so far on Day 2 for Alton Jones Jr.
Fred Roumbanis off to a good start.
Fred Roumbanis off to a good start.
Elites locking through on Day 2.
Elites locking through on Day 2.
A good start for leading rookie of the year Roy Hawk.
A good start for leading rookie of the year Roy Hawk.
Brandon Palaniuk with one in the box.
Brandon Palaniuk with one in the box.
Two in the livewell. David Mullins has his sights set on Day 3!
Two in the livewell. David Mullins has his sights set on Day 3!

Brent Chapman with his first.
Brent Chapman with his first.
Brandon Lester suffered a no wake penalty yesterday and is delayed starting for 30 minutes today. He always has a plan though and is staying positive.
Brandon Lester suffered a no wake penalty yesterday and is delayed starting for 30 minutes today. He always has a plan though and is staying positive.
It didn't take long. Chris Groh just boated his first keeper and it's a solid 3-pounder.
It didn’t take long. Chris Groh just boated his first keeper and it’s a solid 3-pounder.
Great start to the day! Ray Hanselman with a solid bass.
Great start to the day! Ray Hanselman with a solid bass.
Enthusiasm is high this morning with the better weather conditions. Gerald Swindle acknowledging the crowd and Trip Weldon as he leaves.
Enthusiasm is high this morning with the better weather conditions. Gerald Swindle acknowledging the crowd and Trip Weldon as he leaves.
Morizo Shimizu welcoming the sun.
Morizo Shimizu welcoming the sun.
Getting ready for a beautiful Day 2 on the Mississippi River with the Bassmaster Elite Series! The rain has stopped and its time for some great bass fishing.
Getting ready for a beautiful Day 2 on the Mississippi River with the Bassmaster Elite Series! The rain has stopped and its time for some great bass fishing.
Day 1 leader ready to go.
Day 1 leader ready to go.
A perfect morning for the second day of the Elite tournament at La Crosse, Mississippi.
A perfect morning for the second day of the Elite tournament at La Crosse, Mississippi.
A beautiful La Crosse morning for fishing. No rain for Day 2 of the 2018 Bassmaster Elite at Mississippi River presented by Go RVing.
A beautiful La Crosse morning for fishing. No rain for Day 2 of the 2018 Bassmaster Elite at Mississippi River presented by Go RVing.