Alabama's Kim Bain retained her lead in the WBT AOY race today at Arkansas Lake Hamilton. Weighing 5 fish limit of 5 pounds 2 ounces she is poised to be the first female angler to fish the Bassmaster Classic. She is currently is 7th place. Debra Petrowski, with 7-12, has the lead in a tough fishery where bass are plentiful but have tails to close to their heads. In second is Lisa Sternard with 5 bass weighing 6 pounds 12 ounces.
The WBT Championship will conclude on Saturday.