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by Sean Ostruszka
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Almost every pro who crossed the weigh-in stage today said things changed today. David Williams was not one of them.
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| Docks and wood key to Williams' pattern. (Photo: FLW) |
Almost every pro who crossed the weigh-in stage today said things changed today. David Williams was not one of them.
Just as he did on day one, the Maiden, N.C., pro ran a simple pattern he loves from back home and milked it for another big sack. This one went 15 pounds, 5 ounces and it extended his lead to more than 4 pounds at the FLW Tour presented by T-H Marine on Lewis Smith.
“This is fun,” says Williams with a toothy smile.
For him, yes, it’s been a lot of fun so far.
The bright sunshine and dropping water levels made life tougher for just about everyone, with weights dropping like stones for many. Yet, while Williams’ weight dropped, he still caught 50 keepers and had 15 pounds by 10 a.m. Plus, had he not lost the biggest fish he’s hooked all week – a for-sure 5-pounder, he says – he actually could’ve brought in another 18 pounds.
A big reason for his success is his pattern.
“I fish all over North and South Carolina,” says Williams. “We fish a lot of docks in the Carolinas, and there are a lot of lakes with flooded cover. That’s what I’m fishing here. So this is right up my alley. It’s just nice to not be fishing grass.”
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