Pennsylvania's Jason Ober, who recently completed his rookie season on the FLW Tour, caught a 20-04 bag today at the Champlain Eastern FLW Series to compile a 3 1/2-pound lead with one day remaining. He has a 3-day total of 58-13.
“There's a good chance I'll zero tomorrow,” he said. “I've been using a drop-shot in the same area all week long, on one rod. I hope the fish last, but there's a chance they won’t be there tomorrow.
"The bite has been tough for me all week, I've really had to work hard to get my fish, but in this game quality and quantity are two very different things and I have definitely been on some quality fish.
“I think I understand this lake," he continued. "I don’t get discouraged and I try to grind it out. Yesterday I left my area prematurely, which might hurt me tomorrow. I probably could have gotten a 20-pound bag if I would have stuck it out.”
Here's a look at the anglers who advanced to the final day:
1. Jason Ober -- 58-13
2. Shinichi Fukae -- 55-05
3. Anthony Gagliardi -- 55-04
4. Dave Wolak -- 53-12
5. Andy Montgomery -- 53-06
