Sometimes, you close the door.

Jason Isaacs hates fishing docks. But during the Yamaha Rightwaters Bassmaster Kayak Series at Possum Kingdom powered by TourneyX, Isaacs decided to target his least favorite piece of structure and it paid off in a big way.

Things got a little hairy for John Garrett, but that transitional period helped the Tennessee pro amass a five-bass limit of 19 pounds, 3 ounces and extend his lead at the Lowrance Bassmaster Elite at Harris Chain of Lakes.

More than 800 miles separate John Garrett’s home in Union City, Tenn., from Leesburg, Fla., but the Elite rookie said he feels like he’s fishing at home.

The combination of quantity and quality define bass tournament success, and John Garrett gladly sacrificed the former for the latter’s potential.

John Cox grew up on Florida’s east coast, so he is intimately familiar with nearly every section of the St. Johns. He believes the upcoming MAXAM Tire Bassmaster Elite at St. Johns River will unveil aspects of the river that previous events haven’t fully showcased.

After consulting with the National Weather Service, B.A.S.S. officials are postponing Day 1 of competition at the Lowrance Bassmaster Elite at Harris Chain of Lakes due to high winds and the possibility of severe weather, including sustained winds of 20 to 30 miles per hour with gusts up to 40 to 45 miles per hour. This afternoon’s forecast includes the possibility of lightning and hail as well as wind gusts of up to 50 to 60 miles per hour.

Enduring a painfully slow day that starkly contrasted the previous activity levels, Chris Johnson’s steadfast belief in his area allowed him to tally a three-day total of 51 pounds, 3 ounces and claim the wire-to-wire win at the Mercury B.A.S.S. Nation Qualifier at the Arkansas River presented by Lowrance.

Michael Cates set the record for the biggest winning total ever caught in a Yamaha Rightwaters Bassmaster Kayak Series scored by TourneyX event at Possum Kingdom Lake last year with a two-day mark of 210.25 inches.

After Wednesday’s weigh-in, Day 1 leader Chris Johnson expressed concerns about his ability to replicate his opening-round success. Thankfully, his doubts were erased with a five-bass limit of 17 pounds, 15 ounces, which kept him on top of the Mercury B.A.S.S. Nation Qualifier at the Arkansas River presented by Lowrance.

A familiar face with a different mood; that’s a fair summary of the forthcoming Lowrance Bassmaster Elite at the Harris Chain of Lakes. And by “mood,” we make no suggestion for good or for ill; just different.