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Jacob Powroznik was paid a visit by the Erie County Marine Patrol Unit on Wednesday afternoon.
By Todd Ceisner
BassFan Editor
The second half of the quarterfinal matches at the Upper Niagara River Bassmaster Elite Series Classic Bracket on Wednesday offered up a mix of dramatic finishes, convincing wins and a bizarre twist involving one competitor opting to not fish in an effort to help his opponent advance.
So far, this event has been a challenging format for the competitors as they work to dissect roughly 15 miles of river that features heavy current and plenty of recreational boat traffic.
Below is a selection of some of the moments captured on the water Wednesday.
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Close Encounters
During the morning session Wednesday, Jordan Lee (standing) and Keith Combs had the same idea – start behind Strawberry Island. (Photo: BassFan)
Room For Two
After a quick chat, Combs and Lee settled into the area and awaited word they could start fishing. (Photo: BassFan)
Ready to Roll
Keith Combs is ready to make his first cast. (Photo: BassFan)
Tick, Tock
Jordan Lee awaits the green light to start fishing Wednesday morning. (Photo: BassFan)
Drawing a Crowd
Bassmaster emcee Dave Mercer, a frequent visitor to the upper Niagara River and Lake Erie, had his boat on the water as he followed the action and did his reporting duties for Bassmaster Live. (Photo: BassFan)
Big Blue
After departing the spot he shared with Combs, Lee moved on to the concrete supports under the south Grand Island Bridge. (Photo: BassFan)
Passing Through
As Jordan Lee fished down some main river structure, two kayakers paddled by – against the current no less. (Photo: BassFan)
Crunch Time
Dean Rojas, who was matched up against Lee, endured a spell of three short fish before mounting a dramatic rally in the final 15 minutes to edge Lee by 1 pound. (Photo: BassFan)
Taking It Easy
The highlight of the afternoon portion was Jacob Powroznik opting not to fish in his match against Koby Kreiger in an effort to help Kreiger advance. (Photo: BassFan)
Starting To Grind
Powroznik had a front-row seat to watch Koby Kreiger struggle for a good portion of the three-hour session. (Photo: BassFan)
Little Of Everything
Kreiger fished what he thought were good areas, but couldn't trigger any bites early on. (Photo: BassFan)
In and Out
Kreiger fished current breaks, docks and out in the river channel. All he needed was a 1-01 keeper. (Photo: BassFan)
Here Comes KVD
At one point, Kreiger was fishing in the same general area as Kevin VanDam, who decided to pay a visit to Powroznik. (Photo: BassFan)
Here and Gone
After a brief conversation with Powroznik, VanDam moved on to his next fishing spot. (Photo: BassFan)
Close Ties
Krieger eventually moved back to the south Grand Island Bridge, where Powroznik (left) watched closely. (Photo: BassFan)
Lawful Presence
At one point, the Erie County Marine Patrol Unit stopped by and had a chat with Powroznik. (Photo: BassFan)
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Niagara River Classic Bracket – Day 2
