BASSTrakk shows Chris Zaldain in fourth place with 17 pounds in the livewell. That’s a quantum leap, considering he was in 20th yesterday on the leaderboard.
I went searching for clues and texted Trait Zaldain. She replied that the damage is being done with a spybait. Chris is confident the bait could put 23 pounds in the livewell, and he will need every ounce to stay inside the cut for Championship Sunday.
More importantly, the catch is adding valuable Bassmaster Angler of the Year points. Zaldain has keen interest in qualifying for the 2021 Bassmaster Classic, to be held in his hometown of Fort Worth, Texas.