Cochran strikes quickly to take Pickwick lead
Friday, April 30, 2021
Lonnie Cochran of Section, Ala., spent all day on his spot, but only needed the first two hours to sack up a day-2 limit of 25-03 to take the lead at the Pickwick Lake Bassmaster Central Open.
Adding the tournaments heaviest bag to his day-1 limit of 18-10, Cochran rose from 11th place with a two-day total of 43-13.
After a cloudy, rainy opening round, day 2 brought bright, sunny conditions. However, Cochran credits his productivity improvement to timing specifically, an earlier boat number.
I didnt get on my fish until 1 oclock yesterday and I was able to get there early this morning, Cochran said. Once I got to my spot, I Power-Poled down and I never moved. I had a limit by 7:30; it was pretty fast and furious.
Teen has great birthday at Douglas Lake Open
Thursday, April 15, 2021
Douglas Lake gave Jackson Swisher a generous birthday gift with a five-fish limit of 16-15 that lead day 1 of the Bassmaster Southern Open on the French Broad River impoundment.
Turning 19 Thursday, the Lake City, Fla. resident devoted his day to fishing bluffs close to the Douglas Dam. The pattern delivered a productive day and included a 5-10 fish thats in the lead for Phoenix Boats Big Bass honors.
Swisher targeted the vertical rock walls with a 7-inch white Megabass Magdraft swimbait. He said he dialed in his pattern during practice, but today yielded a favorable twist.