GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – There was no question about which two teams would make the cut during the second match of the Elimination Round at the Lucas Oil Qualifier Presented by B&W Trailer Hitches. While there was an 18-bass difference, only 7 pounds, 7 ounces separated the winning team, Knighten Industries, from Team Sqwincher.
Wesley Strader led the pack with 32 bass weighing 48-5 to boost Team Knighten Industries to 58 bass weighing 94-5 alongside teammates Scott Suggs and Matt Becker. Meanwhile, Team Sqwincher (Roy Hawk, Cole Floyd and Dustin Connell) brought in 40 bass weighing 86-15. Both teams will advance, while Team Ferguson (Justin Cooper, Dakota Ebare and Tommy Biffle) was left in their wake with 18 bass weighing 39-13.
The MLF General Tire Team Series Lucas Oil Qualifier Presented by B&W Trailer Hitches will air on Outdoor Channel as six two-hour original episodes each Saturday (2-4 p.m. EDT) and Sunday (4-6 p.m. EDT). The full television schedule can be found at MajorLeagueFishing.com/tv-schedule.