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A break from the books

By Steve Wright
ESPNOutdoors.com

Thursday, May 15, 2008

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Twenty-five-year-old Travis McDermott hopes to qualify for the Bassmaster Elite Series tour once he begins his career as a chiropractor. But the Williamstown, W.V., native's studies come first right now. He made the most of his time away from college Thursday as a co-angler in the Carolina Clash presented by Evan Williams. McDermott, paired with pro Jeff Reynolds, caught a five-bass limit weighing 13 pounds, 11 ounces and took the lead on Day One. "I just threw a drop sh ...

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