JML Outdoors - Jet Renu North Valley Nights Championship - Aug. 6th - Bartlett Lake

Well, with my partner out of town for the championship, it was on me to get through the tough night time bite. I started in an area that has produced well the last few times out but started with only 2 fish before I had to abandon it. After that I made a decision to switch up our run pattern. I hit our third stop second and it paid off quickly with my 3rd fish and two other bites that were missed opportunities. After hotting those spots again I finally for number 4 in the boat and was my biggest fish on a deep crankbait. Moving to spot 3 I missed two other fish that really cost me. I fished the rest of our run and moved around the lake every 15-20 minutes if fish weren't biting. I never did catch the 5th keeper due to missed bites and they were the difference in a top 4, money spots, and the top 10 that I finished in. I learned a few things from the mistakes and hopefully I can capitalize on the next opportunities.