ROGERS, Ark. – Although Beaver Lake is nearly four hours from where he grew up in southern Arkansas, Mercury pro Spencer Shuffield nonetheless counts Yuengling Light Stage 5 Presented by YETI as a tournament that he’d love to win just a little more than any other. Shuffield has fished Beaver Lake an uncountable number of times, and came into this week’s competition with experience and confidence.

Shuffield is a favorite at Beaver Lake, and after a solid practice and first day, he’s tuned in on the keys to success that he hopes to ride to the final day.