The tournament moves to Onondaga Lake for the final two days of action, and anglers will rotate through a six-hole course. Despite leading and then promptly losing the advantage, Rojas was excited about the change of venue.

“I’m charged up,” said Rojas, a two-time BASS winner. “I don’t know that much about Onondaga, but I feel like I learned a lot about New York fisheries today. These fish can be caught in extremely shallow water and I feel like I can continue throwing a frog, which is what I’m most comfortable doing.”

Rojas was one of many anglers who strictly targeted largemouth bass. The 36-year-old, who will celebrate his 37th birthday Tuesday, caught fish by making long casts to shallow pockets of water.

Rojas was surprised that many of his best spots were vacant. He was able to upgrade his weight throughout the day and caught his biggest fish, a 4-pound, 8-ounce bass, in 6 inches of water.

Operating within BASS rules, Rojas was able to drive the six-hole course on Onondaga after weighing in. He was not able to fish the course but was able to identify spots he intends to visit Saturday..

“My goal heading into this tournament was to win, and you don’t get many chances at this level,” Rojas said. “I hope I can continue this run.”

Though Steve Kennedy of Auburn, Ala., slipped to second, the 2006 Toyota Rookie of the Year will start on even ground with Rojas and the 10 other competitors Saturday. Kennedy spent much of his time Friday working different baits, including a spinnerbait, frog and creature bait.

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