Bassmaster Open Leaderboard Update
Pake South is on a remarkable heater in Bassmaster Opens competition, claiming the lead at the Turtlebox Bassmaster Open at Lake Eufaula with a two-day total weighing 52 pounds, 10 ounces. South has already won an Open in 2026 and is looking to become the fourth angler to win multiple Opens in a single season. He is targeting postspawn largemouth bass in 6 to 12 feet of water, using brushpiles and stumps as cover options.
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