BOLIVAR, Mo. – Team Ferguson jumped to a solid start at the opening match of the General Tire Team Series Costa Qualifier Presented by Toyota on Stockton Lake. Team captain Brent Ehrler, Brett Hite and Tommy Biffle brought in 28 bass for 43 pounds to give them a 6-pound lead heading into their second day.

Team B&W Trailer Hitches is hot on their heels as Kevin VanDam, David Walker, and Todd Faircloth posted 22 bass for 36-13.

Be sure to catch the Costa Qualifier Presented by Toyota’s second day of Match 1 on Outdoor Channel, Saturday, Feb. 18 from 2-4 p.m. ET.