BFL Recap

Fished the BFL Super Tournament last weekend. Things have been quite hectic this week and I have not had time to share how things turned out.
I practiced on Friday and found another couple of deep spots offshore that held fish that would hit a jig. I made the decision to start on two of the deep places close to the blast off area, then hit a couple of lines of docks, and then run down the lake and hit the other deep spots and then spend the rest of the day of docks.
I blasted off boat 66 and ran to the first spot. First cast I got bit and set the hook, breaking my rod in the process. Fortunately I was still able to land the fish, a good keeper. I missed another fish on this spot and my co-angler caught a keeper. I was glad to see that because he was in 11th place going into the tournament and one fish should put him in the regional.
Ran to my second spot and missed 2 more on the jig. For whatever reason they were not getting it like they had been. I then idled to the docks close by and on the second one I caught a 3.11 largemouth which ended up being the big fish for the tournament. I caught another keeper here and then ran down the lake.
I was not able to get bit deep down but was able to catch 3 more fish on docks and was able to cull up 2 tenths with the last one. I weighed in at 3:45 and had an even 10 pounds which put me in the top 20 percent and qualified me to fish day 2.
Day 2 was tough for me. Caught several fish but they were small - ended up with only one keeper and  finished dead last for the second day but still got a check for making day 2.
I was fortunate to have two great draws who were good fishermen and a pleasure to fish with.
After all was said and done I finished the year in 47th in the points, missing the Regional by two spots. I really thought if I made day 2 I would make it. The bottom line is the zero in the first tournament of the year put me in a hole that was tough to get out of.
I enjoyed fished the BFL this year but I do miss the team tournament format. I have talked with an old friend and we may fish the Palmetto Boat Center trail next year. I like the lakes and the championship time and location. I hope we can nail down a decision soon.
Cannot say enough for the support I have received this year from Anglers Choice Marine and RV, Ranger Boats, and Mercury Outboards. It has felt great to be competing again on a regular basis and I am so thankful to the Lord for restoring my health to the point I felt like it this year.
I think I will spend the fall fishing club tournaments, the Clark Hill Big Bass tournament, and a couple of open tournaments.
Looking forward to working at Anglers Choice in the morning for a while and help them out with Customer Appreciation Day.