Nation Championship: Behind the Scenes

Fans and families gather around to watch the TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Championship weigh-in.
Fans and families gather around to watch the TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Championship weigh-in.
Some opt to play a little football in the back while they wait for their anglers to walk across the stage.
Some opt to play a little football in the back while they wait for their anglers to walk across the stage.
Families and anglers from South Dakota, Ohio, Florida and New Mexico gather for a photo.
Families and anglers from South Dakota, Ohio, Florida and New Mexico gather for a photo.
Kuniaki Taga shows off his Japan B.A.S.S Nation hat.
Kuniaki Taga shows off his Japan B.A.S.S Nation hat.
The Top 12 anglers wait for the final takeoff of the Championship.
The Top 12 anglers wait for the final takeoff of the Championship.
Stanley Beebe will be the first to weigh-in on Day 3.
Stanley Beebe will be the first to weigh-in on Day 3.
Greg Alexander and the rest of the competitors start to get in order.
Greg Alexander and the rest of the competitors start to get in order.
Joel Porter and Cody Hollen chat for a few minutes before Cody goes on stage.
Joel Porter and Cody Hollen chat for a few minutes before Cody goes on stage.
Team Portugal gives the thumbs up.
Team Portugal gives the thumbs up.
Brock Belik shows off his hat he got from fellow competitor Matthew Robertson.
Brock Belik shows off his hat he got from fellow competitor Matthew Robertson.
Taylor Smith looks relaxed before weighing in.
Taylor Smith looks relaxed before weighing in.
All the Toyotas and boats are lined up!
All the Toyotas and boats are lined up!
Parents and friends snag their photos while the line stands still.
Parents and friends snag their photos while the line stands still.
Japan B.A.S.S. Nation is showing their support.
Japan B.A.S.S. Nation is showing their support.
Cody Hollen waits to see if he will hold on to the lead.
Cody Hollen waits to see if he will hold on to the lead.
The moment Cam Sterritt heard he was going to the 2020 Bassmaster Classic.
The moment Cam Sterritt heard he was going to the 2020 Bassmaster Classic.
Cody Hollen wins the 2019 TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Championship.
Cody Hollen wins the 2019 TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Championship.
The three anglers that earned 2020 Bassmaster Classic berths are Taylor Smith, Cody Hollen and Cam Sterritt.
The three anglers that earned 2020 Bassmaster Classic berths are Taylor Smith, Cody Hollen and Cam Sterritt.
Cam Sterritt's mom showed me her Facebook memory from 10 years ago today. It was a picture from Cam's win on this day in 2009, where he claimed the Junior title at the New Hampshire State Qualifier. tournament.
Cam Sterritt’s mom showed me her Facebook memory from 10 years ago today. It was a picture from Cam’s win on this day in 2009, where he claimed the Junior title at the New Hampshire State Qualifier. tournament.