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GALLERY: A bird’s eye view of Smith Mountain Lake during Heavy Hitters

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May 19, 2025 • Phil Givens • Bass Pro Tour

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. – With scenery this grand, a bird’s eye view was needed to take in all that Smith Mountain Lake has to offer during B&W Trailer Hitches Heavy Hitters Presented by Bass Pro Shops. While the view from above is certainly awe-inspiring, the action is equally thrilling.

Take a look at some of the action from the third day and follow the official live scoring on SCORETRACKER®. Be sure to tune in now through May 22 for the MLFNOW! livestream at MajorLeagueFishing.com and the MyOutdoorTV (MOTV) app. The livestream begins at 7:30 a.m. ET and continues to 4:30 p.m. each day.