GALLERY: Big Knockout Moves on Big Sam

JASPER, Texas – Thirty-eight MLF pros launched into Thursday’s Knockout Round during the Toro Stage One Presented by Power-Pole, but only the top eight performers are moving on to the Championship Round. Justin Lucas grabbed the lead in Period 1 and didn’t let go, wrapping up his day with 36 pounds, 13 ounces. There was down-to-the-wire drama as the pros volleyed the Toro Cut Line, but Cliff Crochet rounded out the top eight by just 9 ounces. Head out onto “Big Sam” as the 38 anglers duked it out for a top-eight finish!