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Competitors happy to return to Palatka for Elite tournament after 2-year absence
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Palatka’s Cliff Prince (left) gets help from his son, Syler, in loading bass into a bag before weigh-ins on the opening day of the 2022 Bassmaster Elite at the St. Johns River tournament. (GREG WALKER / Daily News correspondent) -
Tyler Williams of Belgrade Maine checks inventory on his boat before going out on the water for a practice round on Wednesday. The 22-year-old Williams is currently in second place in the points standings. (MARK BLUMENTHAL / Palatka Daily News) -
Chad Gay (left), the communications manager for B.A.S.S., talks with Eric Lopez, director of operations for B.A.S.S., on Wednesday, the day before the Bassmaster Elite Tournament begins on the St. Johns River. (MARK BLUMENTHAL / Palatka Daily News)
The welcome mat has been placed.
The guests are more than happy to be back.
“Palatka is a great host,” said angler Wes Logan, fishing in this week’s MAXAM Tire Bassmaster Elite at St. Johns River…