Live Blog: September 19 – Tournament Day 1

Saturday, September 19 – 4:05 PM

Here is a look at the final Top 10 for Session 4 presented by Garmin.

Saturday, September 19 – 3:15 PM

Levi Mullins from Bethel University wins Session 4 presented by Garmin with 4.82 lbs.

Saturday, September 19 – 2:40 PM

Day 1 Session 4 presented by Garmin features one of the best prize payouts of the day.  Two Panoptix LiveScope units will be awarded, one to 1st Place and one to 2nd Place.

Saturday, September 19 – 2:10 PM

The final session of each day is typically the busiest.  Tune in to Outdoor Action as we prepare to weigh the last fish of the day over the course of the next hour.

Saturday, September 19 – 1:30 PM

We’re now entering the fourth and final session on Day 1 presented by Garmin!

Saturday, September 19 – 1:30 PM

Here is a look at the Top 10 for Session 3 presented by Bass Pro Shops.

Saturday, September 19 – 1:20 PM

Hunter Fillmore from Bethel University wins Day 1 Session 3 presented by Bass Pro Shops with 4.87 lbs.

Saturday, September 19 – 12:50 PM

Be sure to tune into Outdoor Action for the final 10 minutes of Day 1 Session 3 presented by Bass Pro Shops.

Saturday, September 19 – 12:05 PM

A lot of 2.5-3 lb. fish are being caught today.  A 4+ lb. fish will be a difference maker during this event.  On the water reports are remaining steady as anglers are actively catching fish on a variety of baits including spinnerbaits, topwaters, chatterbaits, and soft plastics.

Saturday, September 19 – 11:45 AM

Moving on now to Day 1 Session 3 presented by Bass Pro Shops!  A few anglers have weighed in so far.  Keep it tuned here for more updates!

Saturday, September 19 – 11:05 AM

Here is a look at the Top 10 for Day 1 Session 2 presented by HydroWave.

Griffin Fernandes from Adrian College wins Session 2 presented by HydroWave with 3.96 lbs.

Saturday, September 19 – 10:40 AM

Drake Hemby from Carson-Newman leads Session 2 with this smallmouth weighing 3.48 lbs.

Saturday, September 19 – 10:20 AM

The Tactacam Fish-i cameras are set up on stage to cover all of the action at weigh-in today.  Be on the lookout for this footage when the shows are edited later this fall!

Saturday, September 19 – 9:40 AM

Fishing sounds to be pretty strong on Kentucky Lake this morning.  Numerous fish in the 2.5 lb. range have been brought to the scales.  Look for Session 2 to be another quality two hour period as the morning bite continues.

Saturday, September 19 – 9:20 AM

We have now moved onto Session 2 presented by HydroWave.  Fish are being weighed in at a steady rate.  Stay tuned for more!

Saturday, September 19 – 10:05 AM

Here is a look at the Top 10 for Day 1 Session 1 presented by Wiley X.

Saturday, September 19 – 9:10 AM

Bailey Bleser from McKendree University wins Session 1 with 4.55 lbs.

Saturday, September 19 – 8:25 AM

Live weigh-in will be streamed via the Outdoor Action TV App (download via iOS, Android, Roku, AppleTV, & Amazon Fire).  Each session will be streamed live today until the conclusion of the final session at 3:00 PM.  Or watch here:

Saturday, September 19 – 8:20 AM

Kobe Thompson from Adrian College just took the session lead with 2.35 lbs.

Saturday, September 19 – 8:05 AM

Day 1 Session 1 is presented by Wiley X.  Each angler placing in the Top 10 for this hour will receive a pair of sunglasses as a part of their prize package.

Saturday, September 19 – 7:50 AM

The full field is now out on the lake competing.  Stand by for updates from out on the water!

Saturday, September 19 – 6:30 AM

Good morning from Day 1 of the 2020 Bass Pro Shops Big Bass Bash presented by Berkley on Kentucky Lake in Paris, TN!  Anglers are making their way through Paris Landing State Park and launching out onto the lake.  The first flight of boats will leave out beginning at 7 AM.  Stay tuned for more coverage as the morning progresses!