Brandon Palaniuk looked to hold his Toyota Angler of the Year lead over Jason Christie, but had a rough start to Day 2 as he only boated 2 fish in the first 3 hours of action.
Jason Christie took a little while to catch his limit, but he did so while Brandon Palaniuk hadn't filled his. Christie looks to capitalize on the rough conditions that anglers are facing.
Jacob Wheeler and Dustin Connell pulled up on the same group of fish and caught their limits fast when they were fishing close together.
Skeet Reese jumped into the GEICO Bassmaster Classic cutline at Mille Lacs due to his fantastic event. Day 2 was crucial to his success and here was his big flurry of catches.
Dave Lefebre enjoyed a heavy bag of smallmouths on the first day of the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year Championship.
This week Bassmaster Live is dedicated to raising money to help the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Employee Relief Fund and Fish and Wildlife Foundation of Florida. College angler Brandon Simoneaux skyped in from Texas to share his experience.
Jason Christie started the Toyota AOY Championship in striking distance of Brandon Palaniuk and looked to take command with a great Day 1 on Mille Lacs.
Brandon Palaniuk held a 15-point lead in Toyota Angler of the Year when the AOY Championship on Mille Lacs began and looked to maintain his standing at the top of the points race.
Brandon Palaniuk upgraded twice in the afternoon on Day 1 at Mille Lacs.
Brandon Palaniuk boats his second keeper on Day 1 at Mille Lacs.
Brandon Palaniuk catches his first keeper on Mille Lacs and officially registers points for this event.
Mike Iaconelli came into this event on the outside of the Classic cutline and helped his odds with a good limit to start Day 1.
