Falcon Rods Team Ackerson and Heinen beat a stacked field of angler's on Grand Lake with #17.56

When you looked at Wednesday flight this week it was apparent that some of the local hammers came to play in The $20,000 1st place guarantee on Grand Lake. Today was no different. Some where saying things like this may be the toughest 11 boat field ever on Grand. Aspiring Professional Fisherman Brandon Ackerson a Bassmaster Opens Angler and Temptation Tackle pro staffer teamed up with Olathe Bass Pro Shops, and Z-man pro staffer Thomas Heinen to take down this talented 11 boat field down. 3 teams punched there tickets to Sunday's Championship day in today's flight joining yesterday's Collings/Brumnett and Hartsell/Weisinger.

Three teams that have births to Sunday

Brandon Ackerson & Thomas Heinen

Randy Franks & Justin Layton

Curt Warren & John Pilcher

Tomorrow's conditions call for rain and 10-18mph winds almost all day with changing directions. 8 teams have signed up so far with late registration open until take off. Who will join the already 5 teams fishing Sunday for 20k for first plus other spots paid out as well.