(Update) Wiggins reels in more than 98 pounds, top among all anglers

Published 2:35 am Friday, May 3, 2019

Cullman County’s Jesse Wiggins easily sailed into the semi-final round Friday, compiling a two-day 98.2-pound total at Smith Lake.

His total was the highest among 80 anglers

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As a part of Group B, Wiggins soared to a comfortable lead on his first day on the water, reeling in more than 72 pounds of bass.

The top 20 in each class advance to Saturday’s semi-final round for the $100,000 prize.