Birmingham, Al – Lake Guntersville was stingy across the board, but Hank Cherry figured them out on day one, and never relinquished that lead.

Conditions were extremely tough for the 50th anniversary of the Bassmaster Classic. In the weeks leading up to the tournament, the area was overwhelmed with non-stop rain.

The downpour desisted long enough to allow for bluebird skies for the three day tourney, but that didn’t mean conditions were good. Gusting winds and choppy water were a concern for everyone at the launch.