Bradley Dortch caught a 20-15 stringer Friday to take over the lead after 2 days at the Santee Cooper Southeastern FLW Series. It’s far from a comfortable lead as 1 pound separates first from 5th place.
Dortch’s 50-08 total is 9 ounces better than Tim Malone and Pat Fisher, who are tied for 2nd with 49-15. Preston Clark bagged 27-00 and sits in a tie for 4th with Bryan Thrift. Both have amassed 49-08.
Rob Digh made a big move on day 2 with a 32-01 stringer that moved him up to 7th with 47-06.
Here’s how the Top 10 looked with one day of competition remaining:
1. Bradley Dortch: 50-8
2. Tim Malone: 49-15
3. Pat Fisher: 49-15
4. Preston Clark: 49-8
5. Bryan Thrift: 49-8
6. Jay Kendrick: 47-13
7. Rob Digh: 47-6
8. Todd Smith: 45-8
9. Zach Crider: 45-6
10. Glenn Browne: 43-15