Bass Fishing Jan 2018 | Page 9

CUTTING THROUGH THE MIST For the second season in a row, anglers competing in the Costa FLW Series Championship had to wait out an extended fog delay. In 2016, it happened on day two at Table Rock Lake. The fog rolled in on top-10 day at the 2017 event on Kentucky Lake, delaying takeoff by two hours and severely cutting into the fishing time of sever- al pros whose days were already shortened by long runs far upstream on the Tennessee River. Fog is a common issue in autumn tournaments, but safety comes first, causing delays that sometimes frus- trate competitors. Of course, the one upside is the oppor- tunity for interesting photos once the tournament direc- tors finally send ’em. In this shot, Andy Hagedon cap- tured Tennessee angler Jason Abram jetting to his first spot just after the fog had lifted. PHOTO BY ANDY HAGEDON 7