Nation: Registration and preparation

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It's a different kind of registration at the TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Northern Regional at Lake Vermilion. Instead of a busy group of anglers, only the the state presidents will come to registration, spaced 15 minutes apart.
It’s a different kind of registration at the TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Northern Regional at Lake Vermilion. Instead of a busy group of anglers, only the the state presidents will come to registration, spaced 15 minutes apart.
Not to worry, the anglers will still have some swag delivered to them.
Not to worry, the anglers will still have some swag delivered to them.
Including hand sanitizer...
Including hand sanitizer…
A B.A.S.S. hat...
A B.A.S.S. hat…
And even a Carhartt hat.
And even a Carhartt hat.
Dannette Jackson checks in Team Nebraska.
Dannette Jackson checks in Team Nebraska.
Elissa Kelly works nearby.
Elissa Kelly works nearby.
Team Indiana was waiting in the wings.
Team Indiana was waiting in the wings.
The stage is ready for the weigh-in tomorrow.
The stage is ready for the weigh-in tomorrow.
Nearby, anglers get ready for Day 1. Eddie Levin from Ohio checks his trays.
Nearby, anglers get ready for Day 1. Eddie Levin from Ohio checks his trays.
Speaking of that...
Speaking of that…
Nick Leonard, also of Ohio, is getting ready. He says to me,
Nick Leonard, also of Ohio, is getting ready. He says to me, “I got a picture for you.” and we head over to some more Ohio teammates.
You never want to lose a trailer wheel, but at least it happened here at the hotel where angler-turned-mechanic Ryan Kriegel is busy trying to pry off the broken part.
You never want to lose a trailer wheel, but at least it happened here at the hotel where angler-turned-mechanic Ryan Kriegel is busy trying to pry off the broken part.
Joe Discerni is very thankful for his friend's help. He watches and shows off the part he had overnighted so that he can actually move his trailer tomorrow.
Joe Discerni is very thankful for his friend’s help. He watches and shows off the part he had overnighted so that he can actually move his trailer tomorrow.
Nearby some members of the Wisconsin team work on tackle and prepare.
Nearby some members of the Wisconsin team work on tackle and prepare.