Photo by SEIGO SAITO/B.A.S.S.
Brandon Palaniuk of Rathdrum is leading after Day 1 of the Whataburger Bassmaster Elite at Lay Lake in Alabama with 19 pounds, 7 ounces.
May 12, 2023
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Palaniuk powers to opening-round lead at Bassmaster Elite Series event
“I knew today was super important with what I had and what I found,” said Palaniuk, the former star wrestler at Lakeland High and North Idaho College. “Literally, I was hoping to catch enough today to carry me through a good event. I have no idea what is going to happen tomorrow. I have a brushpile I think I can catch 6 pounds of spotted bass out of. That might be my starting spot.