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Fletcher Shryock got off of a dirt bike and into a bass boat four years ago, and couldn't be happier.
The Newcomersville, Ohio, pro has only recently become serious about competitive bass fishing, but is on his way to the 2012 Bassmaster Classic with his vctory at the Bass Pro Shops Southern Open 2 on Lake Norman.
"This is incredible, I don't know what to say. What do you say?" he asked while holding his trophy. "I don't think I'll sleep for a year. I zigged when I needed to zig, and I zagged when I needed to zag."
Friday, Shryock said the area that he was fishing could produce 20 pounds. He came close to proving it by bringing in 17 pounds, 5 ounces to the scales Saturday. He left his fish biting on the first two days, setting a relaxing tone to his tournament. But, the weather turned ugly on Day Three, and his easy-going pace turned frantic early.
Read more: http://sports.espn.go.com/outdoors/...ory?page=opens_preview_2011_SO2_jones_d3final
