Big Fred just happy to be alive after Day 1 of the Chevy Open

Day 1 of the FLW Tour’s Chevy Open on the Detroit River brought with it some miserable conditions — howling wind and 4- to 5-foot rollers.

Big Fred Contaoi of Orange County Choppers said that he was simply happy to just make it back in.

“Bass boats just aren’t designed for this kind of weather,” he said. “Guys lost lots of gear today — electronics, trolling motors, etc and there were 12 boats that didn’t make it back, including 2 that sank. I got back in safely and, today, that was a win.”

In the rough conditions, Fred weighed in two nice 3+ pound smallies for a total of 6 pounds and change. He’s well out of the money at this point, but a good rally on Day 2 could get him a check.

Stay tuned, we’ll keep ya posted on how he does.

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