10/16/2004 - 1ST PLACE: Paul Elias 7#12, 5#11, 20#12(4 bass); 10 Bass 34#3.

PRIMARY PATTERN: On final day the main river in the Aliceville pool had settled enough from earlier rains and Paul's pattern the first day that produced only six fish had fizzled enough for him to go for broke and make the change. He used deep crankbaits on 8 ft. main channel ledges that created current breaks to catch the four big fish the final day.

Secondary Pattern: Pitching a cricket type bait in backwaters around hyacinths.

2ND PLACE: Charlie Youngers 8#15, 9#12,7#10; 14 bass 26#5.

PRIMARY PATTERN: Used crankbait and Carolina rig on creek/river intersection point to catch most of his fish.

RICK CLUNN'S ANALYSIS: I placed 5th with 12 bass that weighed 23#14. I used my Jet Boat to access tough stumpy, shallow water. I caught my fish on a 1/2oz. plus Trickster spinnerbait, slow rolling it around windy hyacinth points and wood with current.

Current is a great bad condition and bad weather nuetralizer. If you encounter extreme cold fronts, high skys, extreme hot weather, etc. try to fish current areas if available. CURRENT WAS THE KEY FOR MOST ANGLERS THAT DID WELL IN THIS EVENT.