Nation Championship registration

Anglers from all over the country and around the world gathered in Florence, Alabama for registration at the 2018 Academy Sports + Outdoors B.A.S.S. Nation Championship presented by Magellan Outdoors.
Anglers from all over the country and around the world gathered in Florence, Alabama for registration at the 2018 Academy Sports + Outdoors B.A.S.S. Nation Championship presented by Magellan Outdoors.
The site of registration is the Marriott Shoals and Spa Conference Center. Anyone from this part of Alabama would recognize their tower.
The site of registration is the Marriott Shoals and Spa Conference Center. Anyone from this part of Alabama would recognize their tower.
Delaware B.A.S.S. Nation waits  to register.
Delaware B.A.S.S. Nation waits to register.
Companies like Skeeter take the opportunity to congratulate the anglers.
Companies like Skeeter take the opportunity to congratulate the anglers.
Anglers get some free stuff too!
Anglers get some free stuff too!
B.A.S.S. writer Don Barone met every single angler who walked through the door.
B.A.S.S. writer Don Barone met every single angler who walked through the door.
So did Tournament Director Jon Stewart.
So did Tournament Director Jon Stewart.
Lots of free stuff!
Lots of free stuff!
Each angler received a plaque celebrating their appearance this week.
Each angler received a plaque celebrating their appearance this week.
Anglers take the time to fill out a survey for the Florence host to let them know their economic impact on the area this week.
Anglers take the time to fill out a survey for the Florence host to let them know their economic impact on the area this week.
The cups were only for anglers, not photographers, sadly.
The cups were only for anglers, not photographers, sadly.
Looks good!
Looks good!
Night falls but there's a flurry of activity inside.
Night falls but there’s a flurry of activity inside.
Caleb Sumrall is the defending champion and Elite Series angler.
Caleb Sumrall is the defending champion and Elite Series angler.
Another look at Don Barone, who's going to bring some of the stories of the anglers this week.
Another look at Don Barone, who’s going to bring some of the stories of the anglers this week.
The man in charge, Jon Stewart.
The man in charge, Jon Stewart.
I was hoping Barone would address the anglers, but he did not.
I was hoping Barone would address the anglers, but he did not.
The only anglers missing registration were Team Portugal, who's flight got delayed and they will not be here until 9pm tonight.
The only anglers missing registration were Team Portugal, who’s flight got delayed and they will not be here until 9pm tonight.