Reigning Bassmaster Angler of the Year Brandon Palaniuk leads Day 1 of the 2023 Whataburger Bassmaster Elite at Lay Lake with 19 pounds, 7 ounces. Palaniuk carries an 11-ounce lead into Day 2 over Bryan New. Palaniuk also had the Phoenix Boats Big Bass of the day with a 5-14 kicker.
Leaderboard: https://www.bassmaster.com/tournament/2023-bassmaster-elite-at-lay-lake/leaderboard/?pro=1
Palaniuk uncertain about duplicating Lay Lake success: https://www.bassmaster.com/elite/news/palaniuks-powers-his-way-to-the-top/
Palaniuk’s Day 1 in photos: https://www.bassmaster.com/elite/slideshow/palaniuks-poppin-morning/
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