Sonar represents UCF on Kentucky Lake – photo courtesy FLW Outdoors

The best collegiate bass clubs are battling for the FLW College Fishing National Title this week on Kentucky Lake. Action began today. Above is a cool photo of Miles “Sonar” Burghoff as he fishes solo this week – his partner could not make the trip. Sonar caught enough to begin in 18th place.

Defending national champs, Jake Gipson and Matt Wercinski had all hands on deck. The duo, fishing for the Florida Gators, are currently 5th with 12 pounds, 8 ounces. after tomorrow’s (day 2) round, only the top 5 teams will compete on Saturday.

Matthew McClellan and Tyler Fisher from the University of Texas-Tyler currently hold top honors today with 15 pounds, 4 ounces.

LSU, winners of the recent Bassmaster Collegiate Classic in New Orleans, are 2nd with 14-14.

Tiny Christopher Newport University holds down 3rd with 14-11.

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