Seems like a length measurement would be more accurate, although doesn’t wheeler usually win by several pound anyway ? Haha

Knockout Round Group 2 about to begin.

I got pulled away from watching most of Group 1.

Hoping to see more of this one.

Still waiting for that Grand Lake Mogan Bass to show her face . . . 

A-Jay

8 minutes ago, A-Jay said:

I got pulled away from watching most of Group 1.

Everyone struggled all day. It was tough.

3 minutes ago, PhishLI said:

Everyone struggled all day. It was tough.

Thanks - 

The little I did see was mostly like that.

I like when they struggle.

Not the most fun to watch but it's reassuring to see

the Pro's try to figure it out.

Especially when they are trying so many of the same things 

I would do and still take a digger.

Just like me.

#thatsfishing

A-Jay

1st period's done - they caught a few

And Mr. Ashley just got bagged dropping a dip in face.

I think he was very hurt by that.

A-Jay

Not a fan of the all the Chatting with the panel . . .

I want to watch fishing,

not jaw jacking -

'How about it ?

A-Jay

Bobby Lane's buzzer beater needed smelling salts.

With 90 minutes left in the final period,

J Wheeler is 8 pounds and change back behind Mark Davis for that 5th place spot.

Scott Suggs is in 6th with one bass so far today.

Which is much better than he did yesterday . . . .

A-Jay

J Wheeler is 2 ounces back now - 

#getoffthetracks

A-Jay

Oh My ~

With 22 minutes left - a 5-11 to get into 5th . . 

J Wheeler is unbelievable !

"Un Real man - Epic Chit"

A-Jay

 

11 minutes ago, A-Jay said:

J Wheeler is unbelievable !

16-4lbs in 18 minutes. He's a monster.

It's over ~ 

	Place	Angler	Total Weight (Fish)	Largest Fish	Last Fish
	1st	Jordan Lee	33 - 02 (11)	3 - 15	2 - 05
	2nd	Michael Neal	31 - 09 (12)	3 - 14	2 - 13
	3rd	Dustin Connell	31 - 05 (10)	3 - 12	3 - 08
	4th	Bobby Lane	27 - 13 (9)	4 - 01	3 - 07
	5th	Jacob Wheeler	26 - 11 (7)	5 - 11	5 - 11
That was fun to watch. Looking forward to tomorrow. A-Jay

Man, soul crusher for Mark. Sitting pretty comfortably in 5th, when out of the blue... Ding... Ding... Ding... Ding. That's something I love about this format, Guys can go from zero to hero FAST, and vice versa.

On 3/23/2022 at 7:20 PM, TnRiver46 said:

I’ve seen several of DC YouTube videos where he searched out the muddiest water on the lake so maybe he did mean something else , we will probably find out after the tournament when he puts out a video recap haha

when the water is cold you want it to be clear. in the warmer months lookng for water with some color to it can help keep fish shallower and more aggresive. cold dirty water is tough.

And here it is ~ Championship Day

The field of 10 anglers on the Grand Lake today are no doubt all Hammers.

Looking forward to any and all drama that may unfold during this one.

Who will be this years REDCREST Title winner and take home the 300K.

Hope it's a big bass shoot out with everyone weighing tanks right up to lines out.

A-Jay

 

My money is on Wheeler

Thrift is my bet

 

Looking at the scoretracker, it looks like the bass are being caught close together.  Like they are moving in small schools. 

Watching a few of these guys struggle mightily trying to cast a jerkbait

into a stiff & steady wind.

All using casting gear.

I know this feeling well but have completely caved

and in my own jerkbait fishing have gone to spinning gear when the wind is not helping. 

Can't for the life of me understand why they would not just make the switch.

It's almost like there's some type of rule or something.

With so much on the line today, just seems foolish to me.

A-Jay

Mr Clausen just cranked his way from last at the start of the 2nd period,

right to the top with over 18 lbs including a 5 - 15. 

He's got another hooked up ! 

Make that 21 pounds this period.

A-Jay

Well, it's been the J Wheeler show again this period.

With just over an hour left this is the way it looks.

Place	Angler	Total Weight (Fish)	Largest Fish	Last Fish
	1st	Jacob Wheeler	28 - 04 (8)	5 - 02	3 - 07
	2nd	Dustin Connell	25 - 14 (10)	3 - 08	2 - 00
	3rd	Luke Clausen	24 - 09 (7)	5 - 15	3 - 04
	4th	Bobby Lane	20 - 01 (6)	6 - 03	6 - 03
	5th	Edwin Evers	16 - 13 (4)	5 - 12	3 - 04
	6th	Andy Montgomery	15 - 15 (4)	4 - 14	3 - 11
	7th	Bryan Thrift	15 - 05 (6)	3 - 07	3 - 05
	8th	Zack Birge	12 - 12 (5)	3 - 10	2 - 02
	9th	Jordan Lee	11 - 07 (4)	3 - 09	3 - 09
	10th	Michael Neal	7 - 06 (3)	2 - 14	2 - 01

 

 

Next few bass caught could decide it.

A-Jay

3 hours ago, A-Jay said:

Watching a few of these guys struggle mightily trying to cast a jerkbait

into a stiff & steady wind.

All using casting gear.

I know this feeling well but have completely caved

and in my own jerkbait fishing have gone to spinning gear when the wind is not helping. 

Can't for the life of me understand why they would not just make the switch.

It's almost like there's some type of rule or something.

With so much on the line today, just seems foolish to me.

A-Jay

Seems silly. Glad you made the switch and motivate me to switch also ??

3 minutes ago, ryanerb said:

Seems silly. Glad you made the switch and motivate me to switch also ??

I just want to catch bass, hard to do when I can't get the bait to them.

And I don't have near the casting skills these guys have

so I need all the help I can get.

#hackmaster

A-Jay

 

T-Minus 15 minutes left.

Bobby Lane & Zack Birge making some noise late

A-Jay

 

 

1st	Jacob Wheeler	28 - 04 (8)	5 - 02	3 - 07
	2nd	Dustin Connell	25 - 14 (10)	3 - 08	2 - 00
	3rd	Bobby Lane	25 - 13 (8)	6 - 03	2 - 03
	4th	Luke Clausen	24 - 09 (7)	5 - 15	3 - 04
	5th	Zack Birge	21 - 09 (8)	3 - 10	2 - 03
	6th	Edwin Evers	16 - 13 (4)	5 - 12	3 - 04
	7th	Andy Montgomery	15 - 15 (4)	4 - 14	3 - 11
	8th	Bryan Thrift	15 - 05 (6)	3 - 07	3 - 05
	9th	Jordan Lee	13 - 08 (5)	3 - 09	2 - 01
	10th	Michael Neal	7 - 06 (3)	2 - 14	2 - 01

Lane is going to make it interesting.