Bobby Lane was the lone pro to surpass the 20-pound mark today as the final Southern Open of the year got under way at Lake Seminole.
Lane's 20-06 stringer came flipping grass, but other competitors found the fishing much more challenging. Fifty of the 166 pros either weighed one or no fish today.
Lane's lead is 8 ounces over Brandon McMillan, who caught 19-14 and came into the event as the Southern Division points leader.
Kelley Jaye is 3rd with 18-04 while Randall Tharp is 4th with 17-08. Chad Grigsby caught 17-04 and settled into 5th.
Here's a rundown of the Top 12 after day 1 at Seminole:
1. Bobby Lane: 20-06
2. Brandon McMillan: 19-14
3. Kelley Jaye: 18-04
4. Randall Tharp: 17-08
5. Chad Grigsby: 17-04
6. Drew Cook: 16-11
7. Timmy Reneau: 16-07
8. Clent Davis: 16-04
9. Hunter Shryock: 16-03
10. Jim Murray, Jr.: 15-09
11. Terry Scroggins: 15-09
12. Derek Remitz: 15-02
