Author: BASS Communications

MUSKOGEE, Okla. — Enduring a painfully slow day in stark contrast to previous activity levels, Chris Johnson’s steadfast belief in his place allowed him to log a three-day total of 51 pounds, 3 ounces and claim the wire-to-wire win in the Mercury BASS Nation Qualifier on the Arkansas River presented by Lowrance. “Holy cow, this whole week has been incredible,” said the Farmington, Ark., angler. “I’ve been in this tournament since I was 11 and this is my first major win. I’ve been really close a few times. “I want to be here all my life. You think standing here…