Day 2 on Taylor’s Bayou

Tag along as we track down the Day 1 leaders on Day 2 of the Bassmaster Elite at Sabine River Presented by STARK Cultural Venues.

Tag along as we track down the Day 1 leaders on Day 2 of the Bassmaster Elite at Sabine River Presented by STARK Cultural Venues. We launch in Taylor's Bayou, where several of the top contenders are fishing. Cover like this drainage pipe is high and dry during low tide.
Tag along as we track down the Day 1 leaders on Day 2 of the Bassmaster Elite at Sabine River Presented by STARK Cultural Venues. We launch in Taylor’s Bayou, where several of the top contenders are fishing. Cover like this drainage pipe is high and dry during low tide.
On our way out we spot a heron.
On our way out we spot a heron.
And it spots us.
And it spots us.
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Got to respect the no wake zones.
Got to respect the no wake zones.
Spring is here in full force.
Spring is here in full force.
An osprey soars overhead.
An osprey soars overhead.
The tide is out, evident from the watermarks on this bridge.
The tide is out, evident from the watermarks on this bridge.
After a long fog delay, here come the anglers.
After a long fog delay, here come the anglers.
Micah Frazier is ready to go fishing. Micah starts the day in 10th.
Micah Frazier is ready to go fishing. Micah starts the day in 10th.
Here comes another.
Here comes another.
Aaron Martens started the day in 3rd and the chase is on to catch him.
Aaron Martens started the day in 3rd and the chase is on to catch him.
We roll in to find Martins and Frazier in the same area.
We roll in to find Martins and Frazier in the same area.
Frazier fires a frog out...
Frazier fires a frog out…
and works it back quickly.
and works it back quickly.
Frazier looks to his left...
Frazier looks to his left…
as Aaron hooks up.
as Aaron hooks up.
Back to work for Frazier.
Back to work for Frazier.
Frazier is covering water quickly/slowly. Trying not to skip anything, Frazier moves as quickly as he can to make the most out of this area before others arrive.
Frazier is covering water quickly/slowly. Trying not to skip anything, Frazier moves as quickly as he can to make the most out of this area before others arrive.
Martens slips his spinnerbait into the water.
Martens slips his spinnerbait into the water.
Aaron Martens trying to regroup after experiencing an equipment issue early. In the zone now.
Aaron Martens trying to regroup after experiencing an equipment issue early. In the zone now.
Martens drops his spinnerbait in...
Martens drops his spinnerbait in…
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Fish on.
Fish on.
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Time to see if it's at least 14 inches long.
Time to see if it’s at least 14 inches long.
Nope.
Nope.
Back you go.
Back you go.
Martens continues down the bank with his spinnerbait...
Martens continues down the bank with his spinnerbait…
winding up...
winding up…
and letting her rip.
and letting her rip.
Looks like Shaw Grimsby has one.
Looks like Shaw Grimsby has one.
A nice one too.
A nice one too.
Shaw is also one of the Top 10 fishing in this area.
Shaw is also one of the Top 10 fishing in this area.
A nice one breaks the surface...
A nice one breaks the surface…
and Shaw swings it in.
and Shaw swings it in.
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Elite Series rookie Micah Frazier flips on, seemingly unfazed by the presence of two Elite veterans.
Elite Series rookie Micah Frazier flips on, seemingly unfazed by the presence of two Elite veterans.
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Frazier keeps his poles half-cocked, ready to deploy at a moment's notice.
Frazier keeps his poles half-cocked, ready to deploy at a moment’s notice.
Martens works ahead of Frazier...
Martens works ahead of Frazier…
while Shaw works the opposite bank.
while Shaw works the opposite bank.
Shaw Grigsby is known for flipping...
Shaw Grigsby is known for flipping…
and that's one of his patterns here this week.
and that’s one of his patterns here this week.
Swing and a miss for Shaw.
Swing and a miss for Shaw.
Back in the zone.
Back in the zone.
Shaw catches us up on his day so far. One keeper.
Shaw catches us up on his day so far. One keeper.
This might be number two.
This might be number two.
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Shaw fights the fish around the trolling motor.
Shaw fights the fish around the trolling motor.
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In you go.
In you go.
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Keeper number two.
Keeper number two.
In the well you go.
In the well you go.
Time to re-rig.
Time to re-rig.
Jordan Lee and Todd Faircloth have also been in the area. Lee puts one in the boat.
Jordan Lee and Todd Faircloth have also been in the area. Lee puts one in the boat.
To the back of the ditch, Martens, Frazier and Grigsby work.
To the back of the ditch, Martens, Frazier and Grigsby work.
Towards the mouth, Lee and Faircloth.
Towards the mouth, Lee and Faircloth.
Shaw says it's time for a move.
Shaw says it’s time for a move.
Lee sets the hook...
Lee sets the hook…
and misses. You can tell by the look on his face, that was a good one.
and misses. You can tell by the look on his face, that was a good one.
Lee gets back in the water.
Lee gets back in the water.
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Time to pitch a bit.
Time to pitch a bit.
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Lee works on by.
Lee works on by.
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Todd Faircloth slips into view.
Todd Faircloth slips into view.
Faircloth is sitting on zero so far.
Faircloth is sitting on zero so far.
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Time to make a switch.
Time to make a switch.
Faircloth, also a renowned flipper, looks to clean up behind these guys.
Faircloth, also a renowned flipper, looks to clean up behind these guys.
We leave the group working hard.
We leave the group working hard.
Matt Herren peeks out in the distance.
Matt Herren peeks out in the distance.
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Herren fishes on.
Herren fishes on.