Bradley Roy lands his fourth keeper of the day, an estimated 3 1/2 pound smallmouth bass. Video by Bassmaster Marshal Casey Price
After missing most of practice with the flu, James Niggemeyer is trying to tough through the conditions as well as compete.
Dave Mercer and Davy Hite breakdown why it can be hard to track smallmouth that relate to moving pods of bait fish. Local angler Brandon Card only has 1 fish in the boat so far.
Dave Mercer and Davy Hite talk about Brandon Palaniuk's new endeavor as he has his own camera crew that will follow him around everyday of his season.
After a tough practice, Brandon Palaniuk is toughing it out and capitalizing with 3 keepers early on Day 1.
Davy Hite stresses the importance of a quick start in an event where there is harsh weather. Knowing whats on the line on Day 1 of the season can impact the rest of the year.
Dave Mercer and Davy Hite noticed how many blue herron are on this spot, which is usually not common to have them grouped up like this.
Shaw Grigsby thinks the weather is more of a mental factor than anything else.
Skylar Hamilton, who lives near Cherokee Lake, talks about his day ahead.
Fred Roumbanis talks about how weather will, or not, affect his day.
Stetson Blaylock is ready for anything, the weather included, on Day 1 at Cherokee Lake.
