I went out to Grand lake yesterday, the Bassmaster Sooner Run tournament was happening. I figured I'd live well my fish to see how I'd do. Well I caught a limit and more but couldn't find the big fish Saturday, I usually find the 3-4 LBers? I was two 5#'ers shy of the leader!<g>
....all fish were released live after this picture!
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McClelland holds on to lead on Day 3 of Sooner Run
June 3, 2006
GROVE, Oklahoma (Ticker) - Fighting spectator and weekend boat traffic, CITGO Bassmaster Elite Series pro Mike McClelland of Bella Vista, Ark., on Saturday maintained his lead in the Elite Series' Sooner Run on Grand Lake, bringing in 18 pounds, 3 ounces for a tournament total of 64-15.
McClelland kept his wits and his concentration despite being surrounded by nearly 40 spectator boats throughout the day. His limit included a 5-pound, 6-ounce bass that earned him the Purolator Big Bass bonus. That fish helped keep a comfortable cushion between McClelland and the rest of the field. For the second consecutive day, the nearest competitor to McClelland, Matt Reed of Texas, was still more than 11 pounds behind.
"It's been a great week," said McClelland. "I've never won a tournament here on Grand Lake, and I would sure love to put this one away." |
