Pro leader Kelly Pratt had a good morning and was culling by about 9:30. He returned to the shallow creeks and coves inside the Chickahominy River where he’s been targeting spawning fish all week. With a limit of about 13 pounds by 10, Pratt was still looking for his big fish to turn on later in the day.

He’s throwing at gaps and drains in the spatterdock, along with various structure from laydowns to duck blinds. Pratt’s using reaction baits for his primary presentation and following up any missed bites with a finesse worm.

Reports from FLW photographer Shane Durrance indicate a tough morning for second-place pro Troy Morrow, who had about 8 pounds by late morning. Morrow is also fishing the Chick.

Contrasting days one and two, both of which saw constant cloud cover – rain also on day one – the final day brought mostly sunny skies through mid morning. Cloud cover is increasing and the afternoon forecast calls for more rain.