Longtime Alabama stalwart Craig Daniel caught a 13-11 sack today to move to the top of the standings at the Smith Lake Bassmaster Southern Open with a 2-day total of 27-02. He'll carry a lead of 4 ounces over North Carolina's Hank Cherry into the final day.
Cherry bagged 11-05 for a 26-14 total. Three other anglers – day-1 leader Kevin Hawk, Brent Crow and Gerald Swindle – are all within a pound and a half of the lead.
Here are the totals for the 12 anglers who'll be back on the water for the final day:
1. Craig Daniel: 27-02
2. Hank Cherry: 26-14
3. Kevin Hawk: 26-12
4. Brent Crow: 25-15
5. Gerald Swindle: 25-12
6. Adam Hock: 23-05
7. Chris Lane: 23-04
8. Drew Benton: 22-14
9. Andy Montgomery 22-13
10. Greg Vinson: 22-12
11. David Walker: 21-09
12. Jason Williamson: 21-08
