kvd is leading by 3 lbs

second is bobby lane i hope bobby doesnt win

KVD is not human.

Why don't you want Bobby Lane to win?

final verdict on first day is Aaron martens with 20.7

Scott Rook with 19.? and KVD with 19.3

And Brent Chapman is 4th with 18 lbs. Gotta love those Tightlines baits

8th through 14th place are 15 ounces apart.  It's still anyone's event.  The top three or four anglers are fishing in spitting distance of each other.  I expect someone to come out of the top 10 to 15 and take this thing. Great photo's from the Bassmasters web site.

The live weigh in was so-so. I'm holding my vote on the new emcee but his first day was nothing to write home about. After the weigh in concluded BASS held a Q and A session. The top 5 angler's sat up front panel style and took turns answering questions from the press. It was a little sappy. Despite the auspicious 1st day coverage, that tournament itself is setting up to be a good one.

:-/

A-Jay

This thing is still anyones game.  Two weeks ago our highs were in the 40's, tomorrow we will hit 80 with increasing South winds, heavy fog, and a full moon out during the day.

The fish will constantly change patterns over the next two days.  Should be interesting.

How about Paul Elias and Brandon Palaniuk? (from Rathdrum Idaho!)  These 2 guys and the other Fed Nation guy are a big story so far too!

I highly doubt the area Martens, KVD, and Rook are sharing will last all 3 days and would be surprised if there wasn't a good drop in weights tomorrow from the leaders.

I fully expect Martens to fold under the pressure and at the very least whine and cry about how people fishing too close to him.

It was funny during the press conference they asked Rook why that area was so special and he said " cuz Van Dam is there, you know its got to be good, haha". I was really impressed with Brent Chapman's limit today. He said that he had to run 120 miles one way!!!! And only got to fish for an hr and some change due to the fog delay. Personally, that is pretty impressive to me. Who knows what he can do with a full day. Tomorrow will be interesting.

Anyone know how long the fog delay was?

It was funny during the press conference they asked Rook why that area was so special and he said " cuz Van Dam is there, you know its got to be good, haha". I was really impressed with Brent Chapman's limit today. He said that he had to run 120 miles one way!!!! And only got to fish for an hr and some change due to the fog delay. Personally, that is pretty impressive to me. Who knows what he can do with a full day. Tomorrow will be interesting.

Anyone know how long the fog delay was?

1 hr 5 minutes I think. They were supposed to launch at 7 and launched at 8:10.

I fully expect Martens to fold under the pressure and at the very least whine and cry about how people fishing too close to him.

Isn't that his MO?

I fully expect Martens to fold under the pressure and at the very least whine and cry about how people fishing too close to him.

Isn't that his MO?

I think anyone who has essentially lost two Classics on the final days and has a second place would complain just as much. It's those Cali dudes, just look at Fourbizz.

I fully expect Martens to fold under the pressure and at the very least whine and cry about how people fishing too close to him.

Isn't that his MO?

I think anyone who has essentially lost two Classics on the final days and has a second place would complain just as much. It's those Cali dudes, just look at Fourbizz.

Wait, you mean Jay and Aaron aren't brothers?

i hope aaron wins, its really about time he wins one of these.

I read that piece in the live blog this morning about his interview from the other day and it made a small part of me root for him.  He talked about his mom staying with his dad who is very ill and her probably not making it to support him, and how his family was more upset than he was with those  Classic loses.  But all in all, he's like the pre 2004 Red Sox, you just never feel comfortable.

He is already complaining about spectator boats and recreational guys fishing "his" spot. Has 3 in the boat and is about five and a half pound back. KVD also has three so it looks like that area is just about done.

KVD is insane... 22 pounds?

Awesome!

He is already complaining about spectator boats and recreational guys fishing "his" spot. Has 3 in the boat and is about five and a half pound back. KVD also has three so it looks like that area is just about done.

I think that area still has some fish in it.

Go Brandon Palaniuk!  Represent the Northwest and the Fed Nation!!

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Brent Chapman can catch KVD if he has more time to fish with his long run and no fog delay but with another fog delay KVD wins.

Tight Lines

Pa Angler

How does KVD do it? He is surrounded by great fishing talent, literally fishing the same area as them and gets a bigger bag!  Not sure if he has some spiritual connection or something, but he is so good that I feel like pulling for someone else just because he is too GOOD. Wish I could get in his head and watch his technique for a whole tour season.