Andrew PetersMarch 24, 2024
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The 2024 Bassmaster Classic advanced the waters of Grand Lake O’ The Cherokees in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Saturday.
It was much of the very same for Friday’s leader Justin Hamner, who drew in 5 fish for an overall weight of 22 pounds, 6 ounces on Day 1. On Saturday, Hamner generated 5 fish for an overall weight of 22 pounds, 0 ounces to assist him keep the lead heading into the last day.
Adam Rasmussen, who remained in 3rd location after Friday, had a special day to move him into 2nd put on Saturday. Rasmussen drew in 5 fish for an overall weight of 17 pounds, 10 ounces to bring his two-day overall to 36 pounds, 15 ounces.
Here’s a take a look at the leading 10 after Day 2:
Saturday’s 2024 Bassmaster Classic Leaderboard
1. Justin Hamner (42 pounds, 6 ounces)
2. Adam Rasmussen (36 pounds, 15 ounces)
3. Cody Huff (36 pounds, 4 ounces)
4. Brandon Card (34 pounds, 4 ounces)
5. Hank Cherry Jr. (33 pounds, 11 ounces)
6. Cooper Gallant (33 pounds, 3 ounces)
7. Lee Livesay (33 pounds, 1 ounce)
8. Jay Przekurat (32 pounds, 7 ounces)
9. Taku Ito (32 pounds, 3 ounces)
10. Matt Robertson (31 pounds, 11 ounces)
Hamner produced some area on Saturday and has a comfy lead after Day 2, and if he handles to generate a couple of decent-sized fish on Sunday, he might win a win in his first-ever Bassmaster Classic.
Both Rasmussen and Huff are within striking range, however would each require to create huge efficiencies to attempt and dismiss Hamner on the last day.
Some anglers, like Card, offseted sluggish days on Friday to enter into the leading 10. Card drew in 5 fish for an overall weight of 12 pounds, 14 ounces on Friday, however recovered with an overall weight of 21 pounds, 6 ounces on Saturday. Card most likely will not have the ability to win the competition provided his unsteady Day 1 efficiency, however he might keep his area in the leading 10 if he has a special day on Sunday.
The last day of the competition will start Sunday early morning, and if the pattern continues it will be another amazing day on the water in Tulsa.
