Kevin VanDam

Dean Rojas Leads Boyd Duckett by Ounces, KVD 4th

August 25, 2007
(basszone.com, August 25, 2007)

Russellville, AR – The skies over Lake Dardanelle greeted the Elite 12 Anglers at the Bassmaster Legends with an angry air. The Russellville Ark. experienced thunderstorms that brought cooler temperatures, clouds, wind and rain to the Illinois Bayou.

At stake for all of the anglers was not only the $250,000 first place prize money, but also the knowledge that he went head to head with 50 of the world’s best bass anglers and claimed the title of Bassmaster Legends Champion. Each of the anglers knew that this was the last chance to claim the title of Major Champion, as the Legends is not only the final Major for 2007; but is quite possibly the final Major ever.

As if the pressure of a big title and huge payday were not enough, the ambiguity of entering the six-hole course during the final round also lends itself to elevated heart rates. Most of these competitors had spent little time in the Illinois Bayou prior to the event, with the exception of riding the course after close of competition yesterday, or just before blast off today.

Add the unique variables that changing weather can provide to the outcome of a bass tournament, and the recipe is complete for a certain amount of anxiety. For one Bassmaster Elite Series angler, combination it was a welcomed sight.

http://www.basszone.com/2007eliteseries/dardanelle/day3/story.htm

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