Michael Neal is nipping at Cox's heels.(moved up to 2nd)

[Jmax]

John Cox may be in the lead but if he falters at all there are a couple guys right behind him that will be more then happy to take over first. One of those is our very own Michael Neal. He is in forth place but with one of his mega bags he could reach and take the lead over. emoThumbsup Wishing Michael the best of luck today! The top 12 pros move on to fish the final third day. Here is the leader board's top 12....

Pro Day 1 Day 2 Total
1 John Cox 5 / 22- 6 5 / 25- 7 10 / 47-13
2 Hunter Shryock 5 / 25- 7 5 / 18-14 10 / 44- 5
3 Shaw Grigsby Jr. 5 / 25- 1 5 / 17- 5 10 / 42- 6
4 Michael Neal 5 / 23- 0 5 / 18- 0 10 / 41- 0
5 Ish Monroe 5 / 18- 2 5 / 21-14 10 / 40- 0
6 Wayne Hauser Jr 5 / 18-15 5 / 19-13 10 / 38-12
7 Sam George 5 / 11- 1 5 / 26- 2 10 / 37- 3
8 Brandon Lester 5 / 19-11 5 / 17- 8 10 / 37- 3
9 Justin Lucas 5 / 17- 7 5 / 18- 7 10 / 35-14
10 Bill Weidler 5 / 19-13 5 / 16- 0 10 / 35-13
11 Josh Douglas 5 / 24-13 4 / 10- 8 9 / 35- 5
12 Wes Logan 5 / 16-15 5 / 18- 6 10 / 35- 5

 

[Jmax]

Michael almost did it. Had one heck of a day. 3rd and final day had the best sack of the day at 24/6. emoWorthy Cox had a good day also with over 20 pounds and Michael fell short by just 3 lbs. Really a great tournament for Michael! Congrats on 2nd place. emoThumbsup I know your crying a little but surely that 16 grand for second will soften the blow. emoBigsmile Not bad to make that fishing in your back yard. emoToast Jmax

 

[BRamsey]

Awsome job Michael!

 

[rsimms]

Here's the full story and more photos: http://bit.ly/2oVzVWM

 

[silvertalon]

I talked to Michael immediately following the weigh in. He took it like a true sportsman and was pleased to make a final surge to almost knock out Cox. I'm sure it was like living the Cup all over again finishing 2nd to Cox but he took it like a real pro sportsman and was happy either way! They are over on Beaver now- ready to start practice tom. Its got to be tough going up against the likes of Dudley, Martin, Morgan, Arey, Canterbury and the likes. Hope Michael can pull it off! I have a feeling we'll see him start out in the top 10.