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Powroznik Tops Monroe With Fast Start, Big Finish

Friday, September 22, 2017

By BassFan Staff

The first cast set the tone today for both finalists in the Bassmaster Classic Bracket.

Jacob Powroznik landed a 3-04 largemouth while Ish Monroe got sidetracked by a backlash. Powroznik then caught a 1-02 more

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