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The 2024 Bassmaster Classic continued on the waters of Grand Lake O’ The Cherokees in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Saturday.
It was much of the same for Friday’s leader Justin Hamner, who reeled in five fish for a total weight of 22 pounds, 6 ounces on Day 1. On Saturday, Hamner brought in five fish for a total weight of 22 pounds, 0 ounces to help him retain the lead heading into the final day.
Adam Rasmussen, who was in third place after Friday, had a big day to propel him into second place on Saturday. Rasmussen reeled in five fish for a total weight of 17 pounds, 10 ounces to bring his two-day total to 36 pounds, 15 ounces.
Here’s a look at the top 10 after Day 2:
Saturday’s 2024 Bassmaster Classic Leaderboard
1. Justin Hamner (42 pounds, 6 ounces)
2. Adam Rasmussen (36 pounds, 15 ounces)
3. Cody Huff (36 pounds, 4 ounces)
4. Brandon Card (34 pounds, 4 ounces)
5. Hank Cherry Jr. (33 pounds, 11 ounces)
6. Cooper Gallant (33 pounds, 3 ounces)
7. Lee Livesay (33 pounds, 1 ounce)
8. Jay Przekurat (32 pounds, 7 ounces)
9. Taku Ito (32 pounds, 3 ounces)
10. Matt Robertson (31 pounds, 11 ounces)
Hamner created some space on Saturday and has a comfortable lead after Day 2, and if he manages to bring in a few decent-sized fish on Sunday, he could walk away with a win in his first-ever Bassmaster Classic.
Both Rasmussen and Huff are within striking distance, but would each need to put together big performances to try and dethrone Hamner on the final day.
Some anglers, like Card, made up for slow days on Friday to get into the top 10. Card reeled in five fish for a total weight of 12 pounds, 14 ounces on Friday, but bounced back with a total weight of 21 pounds, 6 ounces on Saturday. Card likely won’t be able to win the tournament given his shaky Day 1 performance, but he could keep his spot in the top 10 if he has a big day on Sunday.
The final day of the tournament will begin Sunday morning, and if the trend continues it will be another exciting day on the water in Tulsa.
