Mossy Oak High School registration

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Youth anglers got a treat as they registered Saturday for the Mossy Oak Fishing Bassmaster High School Central Open presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors.
Youth anglers got a treat as they registered Saturday for the Mossy Oak Fishing Bassmaster High School Central Open presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors.
Those so inclined got to watch the championship weigh-in of the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series at Mountain Home High School, home of the Bombers.
Those so inclined got to watch the championship weigh-in of the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series at Mountain Home High School, home of the Bombers.
There was a big contingent from Sulphur High School in southwest Louisiana.
There was a big contingent from Sulphur High School in southwest Louisiana.
The school brought five two-angler teams, coaches for each and several other parents and grandparents made the 9-hour drive as well.
The school brought five two-angler teams, coaches for each and several other parents and grandparents made the 9-hour drive as well.
A team from Marion, Ill., applauds a college team.
A team from Marion, Ill., applauds a college team.
Once the college weigh-in was complete, the crews made their way into the angler meeting.
Once the college weigh-in was complete, the crews made their way into the angler meeting.
Inside, the teams registered for the tournament.
Inside, the teams registered for the tournament.
Then it was time to receive gear from Carhartt, Academy Sports + Outdoors and Berkley, among others.
Then it was time to receive gear from Carhartt, Academy Sports + Outdoors and Berkley, among others.
Here’s what the teams are chasing in Sunday’s one-day event on Norfork Lake.
Here’s what the teams are chasing in Sunday’s one-day event on Norfork Lake.
Carhartt had stacks of shirts to give away.
Carhartt had stacks of shirts to give away.
The line for swag got long ..
The line for swag got long ..
... twistiing into the gym.
… twistiing into the gym.
A matching hat and buff, nice.
A matching hat and buff, nice.
Some junior anglers walk past the line.
Some junior anglers walk past the line.
Then the crowd started to settle in for the angler meeting.
Then the crowd started to settle in for the angler meeting.
But the giveaways weren’t done.
But the giveaways weren’t done.
That’s an armful.
That’s an armful.
Chosing the right colors of Bkerley soft baits and Carhartt hats is important.
Chosing the right colors of Bkerley soft baits and Carhartt hats is important.
The lines kept moving.
The lines kept moving.
Here’s one of the more interestingly colored hats worn. Wait, that’s not a bass.
Here’s one of the more interestingly colored hats worn. Wait, that’s not a bass.
This wins the hat of the day award.
This wins the hat of the day award.
Now, which color buff.
Now, which color buff.
Getting free stuff is always nice.
Getting free stuff is always nice.
Ok, let’s get seated.
Ok, let’s get seated.
There were 82 two-angler high school teams, which require a captain, and eight junior teams.
There were 82 two-angler high school teams, which require a captain, and eight junior teams.
Tournament director Hank Weldon addresses the crowd of around 200.
Tournament director Hank Weldon addresses the crowd of around 200.
Most of whom listen intently.
Most of whom listen intently.
Yes, you.
Yes, you.
B.A.S.S. Nation director Jon Stewart is next to address the crowd. His best tip was it’s not the Classic, so remember to have fun.
B.A.S.S. Nation director Jon Stewart is next to address the crowd. His best tip was it’s not the Classic, so remember to have fun.
But we want to win.
But we want to win.