Eight anglers fight for one Classic berth
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – Two of the eight qualifiers for the Bassmaster Classic Bracket would seem to have an advantage in this four-day, match-fishing elimination format. Both Mike Iaconelli and...
2017 Bassmaster Classic Bracket
Powroznik, Kennedy with different approaches
It has been interesting to see the contrasting approaches to Pokegema Lake by Jacob Powroznik and Steve Kennedy. It’s best illustrated by the BASSTrakk totals, which show Powroznik has caught...
No time to waste
Lefebre isn’t wasting much time. He’s likely feeling the clock tick away. He’s pitching to a dock then running to the driver’s seat and idling to the next one. We...
Lefebre suffers a heartbreaker
For all the mentions about the importance of 3- and 4-pounders today, there are some true game-changers in Pokegema Lake. Dave Lefebre just hooked one, but he didn’t land it....
Lefebre dialed in
Lefebre is doing his best to erase the impact of that lost fish. He just added a 2-8. And appears to be dialed into the shallow flipping/pitching bite.
Lefebre needs more
After moving to the bank Lefebre added a 1-14. It gives him three but he needs more. He almost got what he needed too. He hooked up on a fish...
Remember, it’s a two-day opening round
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...
LIVE: Kelley Jaye notches first keepers of his day
Kelley Jaye battles against Dave Lefebre in Round 1 and he looks to take the lead during the first session of competition.
LIVE: Jacob Powroznik lands early keepers
Jacob Powroznik was behind the eight ball after Steve Kennedy boated two quality fish, but he landed a few keepers quickly as well.
Jaye lands a difference-maker
Kelley Jaye landed by far his biggest bass of the day shortly after 8 o’clock. It was a 3-pound, 3-ounce largemouth. It feels awkward to think of a 3-pounder as...
