At the June 11-15 Bassmaster BASSfest Elite at Chickamauga Lake in Dayton, Tennessee, I had a respectable finish on day 1 – with 13 lbs. at weigh-in. I was really excited to start day 2 and hooked a few giants that took to the bottom of the lake… as far and as fast as they could! Broke 3 biggins off!!!  At day 2 weigh-in, I didn’t have enough to make the top 50. I went into day 3 at Nickajack Lake for some “second chance fishing”.  I was ready to attack, and hoping for the best, but could only find shorts. Many on the line… but all too short! Better luck next time.

All in all, I can’t complain much, though. I had my wonderful wife, Kelley and my awesome kids, Gracie and Syler, there for the tournament. And for Father’s Day! Sure enjoyed their company! Heading home before heading north…