Sunshine Showdown Rookies

In this photo gallery you will see images of the 2011 elite series on the Harris Chain of Lakes in Florida. This gallery is images of all the rookies.

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Dean Alexander of Florence, Texas, has been in the money in each of the three events he's entered.
Dean Alexander of Florence, Texas, has been in the money in each of the three events he’s entered.
Keith Combs, the 2010 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open points champion, just finished 22nd in the Classic.
Keith Combs, the 2010 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open points champion, just finished 22nd in the Classic.
Ott Defoe of Knoxville, Tenn., has toured on the FLW.
Ott Defoe of Knoxville, Tenn., has toured on the FLW.
Travis Manson of Green Bay, Wis., has three Top 10 finishes in 11 events. And he has the Packers.
Travis Manson of Green Bay, Wis., has three Top 10 finishes in 11 events. And he has the Packers.
Andy Montgomery of Blacksburg, S.C., missed the cut at the last Classic and wants to make it back and redeem himself.
Andy Montgomery of Blacksburg, S.C., missed the cut at the last Classic and wants to make it back and redeem himself.
Craig Schuff, 50, of Watauga, Texas won the Central Open and would love to make a Classic.
Craig Schuff, 50, of Watauga, Texas won the Central Open and would love to make a Classic.
Federation Nation champion Brandon Palaniuk, after taking fourth in the Classic, is taking on the Elites.
Federation Nation champion Brandon Palaniuk, after taking fourth in the Classic, is taking on the Elites.
Ben Parker of Springville, Tenn., has fished in 13 B.A.S.S. events, cashing in three.
Ben Parker of Springville, Tenn., has fished in 13 B.A.S.S. events, cashing in three.
Russell Parrish of Riesel, Texas, has fished in nine tournaments and cashed in five.
Russell Parrish of Riesel, Texas, has fished in nine tournaments and cashed in five.
Fresh off a 40th in the Classic, Ryan Said of Wixom, Mich., comes into the Elites.
Fresh off a 40th in the Classic, Ryan Said of Wixom, Mich., comes into the Elites.
Lee Sisson of Winter Haven, Fla., is probably the oldest rookie, and he would like to make some checks to make his wife happy.
Lee Sisson of Winter Haven, Fla., is probably the oldest rookie, and he would like to make some checks to make his wife happy.
James Stricklin Jr. of Jasper, Texas, has finished in the money in 12 of 26 B.A.S.S. events.
James Stricklin Jr. of Jasper, Texas, has finished in the money in 12 of 26 B.A.S.S. events.
Jonathon Vandam of Kalamazoo, Mich., has his work cut out for him if he wants to live up to the family name.
Jonathon Vandam of Kalamazoo, Mich., has his work cut out for him if he wants to live up to the family name.
David Walker of Sevierville, Tenn., has won $342,840 in 65 tournaments.
David Walker of Sevierville, Tenn., has won $342,840 in 65 tournaments.
Nate Wellman of Newaygo, Mich., won the third Northern Open in 2010 and wants to make a run for Rookie of the Year.
Nate Wellman of Newaygo, Mich., won the third Northern Open in 2010 and wants to make a run for Rookie of the Year.