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Palaniuk has good fan base at Bassmaster Classic

Family and friends gather at the Louisiana Delta boat launch near New Oreleans to cheer for Brandon Palaniuk, 23, of Rathdrum, Idaho, as he launches for the second day of the three-day Bassmaster Classic. (James Overstreet / Bassmaster Classic)
Family and friends gather at the Louisiana Delta boat launch near New Oreleans to cheer for Brandon Palaniuk, 23, of Rathdrum, Idaho, as he launches for the second day of the three-day Bassmaster Classic. (James Overstreet / Bassmaster Classic)

PRO FISHING -- As I write this, Brandon Palaniuk of Rathdrum is still waiting for his weigh-in after the second day of fishing at the Bassmaster Classic in New Orleans.

Palaniuk, 23, is the only angler from the West among the 50-angler field.  He finished the first day of fishing in 11th place.

But he has a vocal group of fans, including about 15 family members who made the 2,400-mile expedition from Idaho to watch him compete in the bigget bassing event in the world.

Rich Landers
Rich Landers joined The Spokesman-Review in 1977. He is the Outdoors editor for the Sports Department writing and photographing stories about hiking, hunting, fishing, boating, conservation, nature and wildlife and related topics.

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