Elites predict winning weights and first baits at Harris Chain

The 2024 Lowrance Bassmaster Elite at Harris Chain is set to begin tomorrow, so we asked anglers two questions: How much weight will win the event and what lure they plan to begin with. Here are their answers.

Maryland’s Bryan Schmitt will begin the 2024 Lowrance Bassmaster Elite at Harris Chain by throwing a Spro Aruku Shad.

Ed Loughran

Elite angler Ed Loughran plans to begin the Harris Chain event with a homemade swimjig backed by a Missile Chunky D.

Derek Hudnall

Louisiana pro Derek Hudnall will reach for a Missile D Bomb to start his Harris Chain event.

Bill Lowen

One-time Bassmaster Elite champ Bill Lowen will have his Lure Parts Online Signature Swim Jig in his hand when he reaches his first fishing spot this week.

Kenta Kimura

The first lure Japan’s Kenta Kimura plans to throw is a Deps Bullshooter Jr.

Cole Sands

Elite Series sophomore Cole Sands will start with a topwater. His lure of choice will be a Yo-Zuri 3D Pencil Popper 130.

Jamie Hartman

Jamie Hartman’s go-to will be a Bass Pro Shops Stik-O Worm.

Tyler Williams

Take one guess what lure Elite rookie Tyler Williams will cast first. Yep, you guessed it: a 3/4-ounce Greenfish Tackle Little Ribber Jig in the T-bug color.

Kyle Patrick

A Missile Baits D Bomb will be Elite rookie Kyle Patrick’s go-to when he makes his first stop.

Justin-Atkins

Justin Atkins is going to start by looking for a frog bite, with his weapon of choice being Berkley Swamp Lord Popping Frog.

Brandon Palaniuk

After a little consideration, Brandon Palaniuk said he expects to begin the Harris Chain event with a 1/2-ounce Megabass Uoze Swim Jig combined with an X Zone Mega Swammer.