Syracuse.com - California's Ish Monroe maintains his lead on Day 2 of the Bassmaster Northern Open on Oneida Lake

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The top local angler after Friday’s outing was Matt Martin, of Chittenango, who moved up into a three-way tie for fifth place with Elite Series pro Randy Howell, of Springville, Ala. and Fletcher Shyrock, of Newcomersville, Ohio— who all finishing the two days at 30 pounds, 10 ounces

Anglers fishing Oneida Lake were rocking and rolling on 4- to 5-foot high waves during Day 2 of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open Friday, thanks to a strong easterly wind that blew throughout much of the day.

Elite Series angler Ish Monoe, of Hughson, Calif., held on to first place with another impressive showing of five largemouth weighing a total of 16 pounds. His total weigh was 35 pounds, 14 ounces.

Monroe, who once again turned in a bag filled with all largemouths, has more than a 3 ½ pound lead over Michael Simonton, of Fremont, Ohio, who posted a two-day total of 32 pounds, 3 ounces. Simonton had the best catch of the day Friday, landing five fish that weighed 17 pounds, 1 ounce.

Third place is held by John Pelletier, of Nassau, N.Y. whose two-day total was 31 pounds, 10 ounces. Elite Series angler Pat Golden, of High Point, N.C., is in fourth, with 31 pounds, 9 ounces.

The top local angler after Friday’s outing was Matt Martin, of Chittenango, who moved up into a three-way tie for fifth place with Elite Series pro Randy Howell, of Springville, Ala. and Fletcher Shyrock, of Newcomersville, Ohio— who all finishing the two days at 30 pounds, 10 ounces.

Following Friday’s competition, the field was cut to 12 pro anglers and 12 co-anglers who will fish in today’s finals, which will be followed by a final weigh-in at 3:30 p.m. at the Bass Pro Shops Store at the Fingerlakes Mall in Aurelius.

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