Hope for Warriors

Images from on the water and weigh-in at the 2011 Hope Warriors competition.

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	The Hope for the Warriors tournament was held on Coon Hop Hollow Lake outside Montgomery. </p>
The Hope for the Warriors tournament was held on Coon Hop Hollow Lake outside Montgomery. 
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	The anglers gather at the boat dock to discuss the rules of the tournament.</p>
The anglers gather at the boat dock to discuss the rules of the tournament.
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	Terry Scroggins meets his partner for the day, Paul Walter. </p>
Terry Scroggins meets his partner for the day, Paul Walter. 
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	Bobby Davis was paired up with Skeet Reese.</p>
Bobby Davis was paired up with Skeet Reese.
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	Elite angler Keith Poche salutes the flag during the national anthem.</p>
Elite angler Keith Poche salutes the flag during the national anthem.
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	Aaron Martens gets some of his gear ready for the day.</p>
Aaron Martens gets some of his gear ready for the day.
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	John Lightsey smiles for the camera. </p>
John Lightsey smiles for the camera. 
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	Wounded warrior Daniel Mullins was partnered with Steve Kennedy. </p>
Wounded warrior Daniel Mullins was partnered with Steve Kennedy. 
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	Elite angler Greg Vinson and Dean Carr were among the six teams competing in the Hope for the Warriors tournament. </p>
Elite angler Greg Vinson and Dean Carr were among the six teams competing in the Hope for the Warriors tournament. 
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	Scroggins and Walter started reeling in the fish early in the tournament. </p>
Scroggins and Walter started reeling in the fish early in the tournament. 
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	Scroggins gives Paul Walter instructions on where he should cast. </p>
Scroggins gives Paul Walter instructions on where he should cast. 
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	Travis Johnson was paired up with Elite Keith Poche. </p>
Travis Johnson was paired up with Elite Keith Poche. 
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	Poche casts into the Coon Hop Hollow Lake. </p>
Poche casts into the Coon Hop Hollow Lake. 
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	Aaron Martens makes a cast in hopes of catching a big bass. </p>
Aaron Martens makes a cast in hopes of catching a big bass. 
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	John Lightsey reels in a bass as Martens assists. </p>
John Lightsey reels in a bass as Martens assists. 
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	Lightsey decided to let the professional handle getting this bass in the boat. </p>
Lightsey decided to let the professional handle getting this bass in the boat. 
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	Lightsey works on getting the bass unhooked and into the livewell. </p>
Lightsey works on getting the bass unhooked and into the livewell. 
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	Aaron Martens and John Lightsey pose for a picture with their first bass of the day. </p>
Aaron Martens and John Lightsey pose for a picture with their first bass of the day. 
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	Steve Kennedy gets his bait tied. </p>
Steve Kennedy gets his bait tied. 
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	Daniel Mullins untangles hooks. </p>
Daniel Mullins untangles hooks. 
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	Skeet Reese has a good time and celebrates his small fish catch. </p>
Skeet Reese has a good time and celebrates his small fish catch. 
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	The Coon Hop Hollow Lake is known for its large bass, and Skeet Reese casts in pursuit of one.</p>
The Coon Hop Hollow Lake is known for its large bass, and Skeet Reese casts in pursuit of one.
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	Reese’s partner Bobby Davis makes a cast. </p>
Reese’s partner Bobby Davis makes a cast. 
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	Bobby Davis adds another fish to their bag. </p>
Bobby Davis adds another fish to their bag. 
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	Skeet Reese helps Davis get the fish in the boat. </p>
Skeet Reese helps Davis get the fish in the boat. 
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	The team celebrates with a high five. </p>
The team celebrates with a high five. 
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	Terry Scroggins tries to get his fish unhooked. </p>
Terry Scroggins tries to get his fish unhooked. 
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	Scroggins throws back one of his smaller fish. </p>
Scroggins throws back one of his smaller fish. 
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	Paul Walter makes a cast. </p>
Paul Walter makes a cast. 
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	Terry Scroggins catches another bass. </p>
Terry Scroggins catches another bass. 
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	Scroggins, along with the other professionals, volunteered their time to participate in the Hope for the Warriors tournament. </p>
Scroggins, along with the other professionals, volunteered their time to participate in the Hope for the Warriors tournament. 
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	The anglers had three hours to bag five bass. </p>
The anglers had three hours to bag five bass. 
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	Paul Walter holds up their big bass, which weighed in around 4 pounds. </p>
Paul Walter holds up their big bass, which weighed in around 4 pounds. 
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	Skeet Reese and Bobby Davis have fun with the ESPN camera. </p>
Skeet Reese and Bobby Davis have fun with the ESPN camera. 
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	Keith Poche takes his team’s big bass out of the livewell. </p>
Keith Poche takes his team’s big bass out of the livewell. 
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	Poche’s partner Travis Johnson, caught this 8-pounder.</p>
Poche’s partner Travis Johnson, caught this 8-pounder.
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	Johnson holds up this huge bass for the cameras. </p>
Johnson holds up this huge bass for the cameras. 
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	Travis Johnson said this was the biggest bass he’s ever caught. </p>
Travis Johnson said this was the biggest bass he’s ever caught. 
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	Honoring our veterans and wounded soldiers is important to B.A.S.S. </p>
Honoring our veterans and wounded soldiers is important to B.A.S.S. 
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	Daniel Mullins holds up his and Kennedy’s big bass. </p>
Daniel Mullins holds up his and Kennedy’s big bass. 
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	Trip Weldon weighed in the teams, but the weights won’t be revealed until the weigh-in at the Evan Williams Bourbon All-Star Championship at 5 p.m.</p>
Trip Weldon weighed in the teams, but the weights won’t be revealed until the weigh-in at the Evan Williams Bourbon All-Star Championship at 5 p.m.
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	Dean Carr holds up his and Greg Vinson’s big bass. </p>
Dean Carr holds up his and Greg Vinson’s big bass. 
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	John Lightsey and Aaron Martens hold up two of their bass from the day. </p>
John Lightsey and Aaron Martens hold up two of their bass from the day. 
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	Paul Walter (left) and Terry Scroggins (right). 2nd, 13-15. </p>
Paul Walter (left) and Terry Scroggins (right). 2nd, 13-15. 
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	Travis Johnson (left) and Keith Poche (right). 1st 18-7.</p>
Travis Johnson (left) and Keith Poche (right). 1st 18-7.