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This was a tough tournament for me. I feel really letdown, especially when I know that the majority of the bass are being caught flipping, and that's one of my strengths.

This was a tough tournament for me. I feel really letdown, especially when I know that the majority of the bass are being caught flipping, and that's one of my strengths.

This was a tough tournament for me. I feel really letdown, especially when I know that the majority of the bass are being caught flipping, and that's one of my strengths.

This was a tough tournament for me. I feel really letdown, especially when I know that the majority of the bass are being caught flipping, and that's one of my strengths.

This was a tough tournament for me. I feel really letdown, especially when I know that the majority of the bass are being caught flipping, and that's one of my strengths.

Day One on Pickwick went about as planned for me. I had good execution on the water, caught the bass that bit and basically did exactly what I wanted to do.

This is going to be an interesting tournament. You'll find I say that a lot, but not without good reason.

St. Johns Day Three

My performance here goes to show how much I have to learn about bass and bass fishing; there's still a long way to go.

Well, I didn't have a great day yesterday (11 pounds, 12 ounces), but I did make the cut and am fishing today (Saturday). Forty-nine anglers are done and will be wishing they were fishing.

I came into this tournament just hoping to salvage the first day. I didn't have a strong practice and felt if I could weather the first day, things would get better.

Today is the first day of the 2011 Bassmaster Elite Series season, and I've got my work cut out for me.

Deep Thoughts: How leaving the bank can yield more bass