Louisiana's Tyler Rivet claims first Bassmaster Elite Series victory at Lake Okeechobee
After placing third on Day 1 with 24-5, Rivet gained one spot with a second-round limit of 29-2 on Friday.
- After placing third on Day 1 with 24-5, Rivet gained one spot with a second-round limit of 29-2 on Friday.
- Rivet spent this week in the Kissimmee River, about two miles upstream from the lake.
- "Nobody else was doing what I was doing and that's the key to winning an Elite tournament — finding that one little thing off the wall," Rivet said.
- Since this was the first event of the Elite Series season, Rivet claimed the lead in the Progressive Insurance Bassmaster Angler of the Year standings with 104 points.