2012 Classic 3rd Place: Alton Jones (31-11)
The ever changing Red River didn’t disappoint today, as Jones faced slick conditions and bright skies which was a totally different scenario from day one. While the morning temperatures might have had the anglers bundling up, the fish didn’t seem to let it get in the way of their strong desire to be in the shallow backwaters looking for a place to spawn.
“I actually think the sunshine and the calm conditions allowed things to settle out a little bit and let the water temperature stabilize again. There are a lot of fish roaming around up shallow looking to spawn, and I expect tomorrow to be even better. The potential is there for someone to have a really big day on Sunday, and bedding bass could be a big factor in the outcome of this classic,” Jones concluded. Read More