Jimmy Johnson retained his lead on Friday at the Mississippi River Central Rayovac, but the margin was reduced from 4 pounds to 2 1/2 as he weighed an 11-06 bag (9 pounds lighter than his day-1 haul) to increase his total to 31-10.
Iowa's Terry Fitzpatrick climbed from 6th place to 2nd with a 13-05 stringer for a 29-02 aggregate. Mark Tucker dropped one place to 3rd with a 12-08 sack that gave him a 28-10 total.
Here are the critical numbers for the anglers who advanced to the final day:
1. Jimmy Johnson: 31-10
2. Terry Fitzpatrick: 29-02
3. Mark Tucker: 28-10
4. Kent Priel: 28-02
5. Gary Yamamoto: 28-00
6. Mike Brueggen: 27-11
7. Jeff Ritter: 27-10
8. Jeff Benson: 25-11
9. Jerry Robackouski: 25-05
10. Joe Pollak: 24-12
