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B.A.S.S. Conservation Director Gene Gilliland and B.A.S.S. Senior Tournament Manager Chuck Harbin discuss the use of a non-penetrating culling clip with Rick Clunn. A similar type of culling clip is required in the upcoming event on the Potomac River.
B.A.S.S. Conservation Director Gene Gilliland and B.A.S.S. Senior Tournament Manager Chuck Harbin discuss the use of a non-penetrating culling clip with Rick Clunn. A similar type of culling clip is required in the upcoming event on the Potomac River.
The first group of Elite Series pros begin to check in.
The first group of Elite Series pros begin to check in.
Bass Pro Shops photographer Chris Irwin, was set up to take headshots of their Pro Staff members.
Bass Pro Shops photographer Chris Irwin, was set up to take headshots of their Pro Staff members.
There were welcome signs everywhere throughout the Choctaw Casino Resort.
There were welcome signs everywhere throughout the Choctaw Casino Resort.
One of the nicer gifts each angler received as they checked in...
One of the nicer gifts each angler received as they checked in…
...was a $50 free play card that could be used in the Choctaw Casino Resort.
…was a $50 free play card that could be used in the Choctaw Casino Resort.
Jacob Powroznik presented his Texoma fishing license to B.A.S.S. officials...
Jacob Powroznik presented his Texoma fishing license to B.A.S.S. officials…
...before picking up some new shirts from Carhartt.
…before picking up some new shirts from Carhartt.
Matt Herren, (pictured on the left), visits with fellow Alabama pro, Kelly Jaye. Herren is fresh off a win at the Toyota Texas Bass Classic.
Matt Herren, (pictured on the left), visits with fellow Alabama pro, Kelly Jaye. Herren is fresh off a win at the Toyota Texas Bass Classic.
The Bassmaster Marshals begin to take a seat for their pre-tournament briefing.
The Bassmaster Marshals begin to take a seat for their pre-tournament briefing.
The official time and the champion's trophy were on display.
The official time and the champion’s trophy were on display.
A field of 108 Elite Series pros will begin the first day of competition tomorrow.
A field of 108 Elite Series pros will begin the first day of competition tomorrow.
Chuck Harbin started the Marshal's briefing...
Chuck Harbin started the Marshal’s briefing…
...while the rest of the pros were still checking in.
…while the rest of the pros were still checking in.
Brandon Card took a photo of the B.A.S.S. Information Board, that displayed not only information for this event, but the next tournament to be held on New York's Cayuga Lake.
Brandon Card took a photo of the B.A.S.S. Information Board, that displayed not only information for this event, but the next tournament to be held on New York’s Cayuga Lake.
Game and Fish officials from both Oklahoma and Texas were present to answer questions...
Game and Fish officials from both Oklahoma and Texas were present to answer questions…
...and were asked to come up front as the meeting got underway.
…and were asked to come up front as the meeting got underway.
Brandon Lester followed along with the briefing sheet that is given to every competitor.
Brandon Lester followed along with the briefing sheet that is given to every competitor.
The Elite Series meeting went fairly quickly...
The Elite Series meeting went fairly quickly…
...and they were dismissed to the area where the pairings process would take place.
…and they were dismissed to the area where the pairings process would take place.