As we kick off day one of the 2023 Bassmaster Elite on Lake Okeechobee in Okeechobee, FL, MMA Fishing Pro Team Member Will Davis Jr. takes an early lead with this 5lb beauty. Will caught this monster on his MMA Knockout Series rod “The Grappler” 7’6 H-Fast. We are extremely blessed to have Will on Team MMA and he is already showing out this morning! If you want to pick up your own Grappler, you can check it out at here – The Grappler 7’6 H – FAST – MMA Fishing.

The Grappler is one of our best-selling rods in the Knockout Series. This rod is perfect for every occasion and is one our most versatile rods in the Knockout Series. We have put this rod in the hands of professional and amateur anglers around the nation and the feedback has been incredible! If you’re looking for a heavy duty, durable rod that maintains ultimate sensitivity and is lightweight – look no further! Pick up one today and haul in the big fish like MMA Fishing Pro Team Member Will Davis Jr!

After 4 days in Okeechobee, FL, Will Davis Jr. will then head to up to Lake Seminole in Bainbridge, GA for the next leg of the Bassmaster Elite Series. If you would like to follow all the updates, tune in to live tournament updates at Homepage – Bassmaster. As the south continues to battle some severe weather this week, we would like to wish all anglers out there safe boating while on the waters. Continue to follow us here at MMA Fishing to see what develops in the coming weeks. Subscribe to our blog to receive updates and be notified when new posts become available! Thanks for checking up with us here at MMA Fishing’s “Fish Files”.