Best of the blog: Sabine River

From marshals to B.A.S.S. staffers, everyone gets in on the action when it comes to sending in up-to-the-minute photos and updates to the live blog. Check out the best of the best blog photos sent in from the water during the Bassmaster Elite at Sabine River.

For the second year in a row, there was a fog delay on the first day of the Elite Series season.

Kenneth “Boo” Woods with his second fish of Day 1.

Greg Hackney on Day 1 with a nice one. <br><br>Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Derrick Dion</br></br>

Greg Hackney on Day 1 with a nice one. Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Derrick Dion

Mark Menendez with his first keeper fish of Day 1. The Bassmaster Elite at Sabine River marked Menendez’s official return to the Elite trail following a two-year absence.
“Now, I can cross the stage with a fish,” he said.

Alton Jones' first keeper, 1 pound, 8 ounces.
<br>Photo by Bassmaster Marshal RJ Chandler

Alton Jones’ first keeper, 1 pound, 8 ounces.
Photo by Bassmaster Marshal RJ Chandler

Bill Lowen puts keeper No. 2 into the boat.
<br>Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Austin Peloquin

Bill Lowen puts keeper No. 2 into the boat.
Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Austin Peloquin

Aaron Martens brings in a keeper…

Mike Kernan with a solid 6-pound fish, his second keeper of Day 1.
<br>Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Steve Bellon

Mike Kernan with a solid 6-pound fish, his second keeper of Day 1.
Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Steve Bellon

Lowen with keeper No. 4.
<br>Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Austin Peloquin

Lowen with keeper No. 4.
Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Austin Peloquin

After a long haul, Mike McClelland was on the board.
<br>Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Melvin Dunn

After a long haul, Mike McClelland was on the board.
Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Melvin Dunn

Stephen Browning culling on Day 1.

After several short fish, Kevin Short scored this 2 pounder.

Mike McClelland pulled in three in a row for a limit.
<br>Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Melvin Dunn

Mike McClelland pulled in three in a row for a limit.
Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Melvin Dunn

Jared Lintner with his first fish of Day 1.

This one put Andy Montgomery close to a limit.
<br>Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Cody Harris

This one put Andy Montgomery close to a limit.
Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Cody Harris

McClelland was on fire Day 1.
<br>Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Melvin Dunn

McClelland was on fire Day 1.
Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Melvin Dunn

Mark Menendez with a full boat.
<br>Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Dan Pierce

Mark Menendez with a full boat.
Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Dan Pierce

Fog delays launch again on Day 2.

The fog changed the plans of a lot of anglers, but Shaw Grigsby was making his run no matter what. If he had five casts, he was going and if he has 50 casts, he was going. Grigsby was in the Top 10 going into Day 2.

Brandon Card with his second keeper of Day 2.
<br>Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Wes Moody

Brandon Card with his second keeper of Day 2.
Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Wes Moody

Dennis Tietje with his first Day 2 keeper.
<br>Photo by Bassmaster Marshal RJ Chandler

Dennis Tietje with his first Day 2 keeper.
Photo by Bassmaster Marshal RJ Chandler

Aaron Martens with a nice one.
<br>Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Darren Woods

Aaron Martens with a nice one.
Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Darren Woods

Another one for Tietje, 3-pounds, 8-ounces.
<br>Photo by Bassmaster Marshal R.J. Chandler

Another one for Tietje, 3-pounds, 8-ounces.
Photo by Bassmaster Marshal R.J. Chandler

Kurt Dove with No. 1 on Day 2.

Ott DeFoe with a Day 2 keeper.
<br>Photos by Bassmaster Marshal Tom Marshall

Ott DeFoe with a Day 2 keeper.
Photos by Bassmaster Marshal Tom Marshall

David Walker with fish No. 1 in the boat on Day 2.
<br>Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Luke Bertrand

David Walker with fish No. 1 in the boat on Day 2.
Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Luke Bertrand

Brandon Lester poses with keeper No. 2, a nice 3 1/2-pounder.

Justin Lucas with a game-changer catch.
<br>Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Mark Williams

Justin Lucas with a game-changer catch.
Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Mark Williams

J Todd Tucker's second keeper of Day 2.
<br>Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Derrick Dion

J Todd Tucker’s second keeper of Day 2.
Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Derrick Dion

Day 3 begins.

Micah Frazier on the board Day 3.
<br>Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Mark Williams

Micah Frazier on the board Day 3.
Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Mark Williams

Dennis Tietje with No. 2 on Day 3.
<br>Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Layne Boudreaux

Dennis Tietje with No. 2 on Day 3.
Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Layne Boudreaux

Cliff Pirch with first keeper of Day 3. Rain was steady, but fish were still biting.
<br>Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Kevin Harris

Cliff Pirch with first keeper of Day 3. Rain was steady, but fish were still biting.
Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Kevin Harris

Stephen Browning with his first catch of Day 3.
<br>Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Brian Weatherford

Stephen Browning with his first catch of Day 3.
Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Brian Weatherford

Pirch with his second keeper of Day 3.
<br>Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Kevin Harris

Pirch with his second keeper of Day 3.
Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Kevin Harris

As Day 4 began, Aaron Martens worked the bank and a small island not 100 feet from the shore. He was still throwing a spinnerbait. At this point, he had two in the livewell.

John Crews with a nice one on Day 4.
<br>Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Cody Smith

John Crews with a nice one on Day 4.
Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Cody Smith

Brandon Lester with a good cull on the final day.
<br>Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Josh Lowry

Brandon Lester with a good cull on the final day.
Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Josh Lowry