2011 Elite Series Alabama Charge – Registration

Follow your favorite Elite Series pro as they register for the 2011 Alabama Charge.

Anglers begin to arrive for registration on the eve of the Alabama Charge on Pickwick Lak
Anglers begin to arrive for registration on the eve of the Alabama Charge on Pickwick Lak
Ben Parker used the last few minutes before registration to spool new line on his reels.
Ben Parker used the last few minutes before registration to spool new line on his reels.
Matt Greenblatt and Scott Ashmore arrive for registration.
Matt Greenblatt and Scott Ashmore arrive for registration.
Cliff Crotchet displays his very wet fishing license from Monday's storm system.
Cliff Crotchet displays his very wet fishing license from Monday’s storm system.
Timmy Horton is fishing in his hometown and is the local favorite.
Timmy Horton is fishing in his hometown and is the local favorite.
Horton takes a look at a map displaying the off-limits areas.
Horton takes a look at a map displaying the off-limits areas.
Steve Kennedy, Brian Snowden and Dean Rojas check the B.A.S.S. announcements board.
Steve Kennedy, Brian Snowden and Dean Rojas check the B.A.S.S. announcements board.
Kevin VanDam and Davy Hite register for the Alabama Charge.
Kevin VanDam and Davy Hite register for the Alabama Charge.
Clark Reehm will have to figure out how to fish on one good leg.
Clark Reehm will have to figure out how to fish on one good leg.
B.A.S.S. Senior Tournament Manager Chuck Harbin presided over the Marshals meeting.
B.A.S.S. Senior Tournament Manager Chuck Harbin presided over the Marshals meeting.
Skeet Reese and Dennis Tietje visit after registering.
Skeet Reese and Dennis Tietje visit after registering.
Members of the University of North Alabama fishing team will help with weigh-in duties.
Members of the University of North Alabama fishing team will help with weigh-in duties.
Scott Rook and Alton Jones scoop up a bag of peanuts to snack on during the anglers meeting.
Scott Rook and Alton Jones scoop up a bag of peanuts to snack on during the anglers meeting.
Russell Parrish gets to know his Day One Marshal, Jonathon Holland.
Russell Parrish gets to know his Day One Marshal, Jonathon Holland.
Dave Wolak reads over his paperwork during registration.
Dave Wolak reads over his paperwork during registration.
Shaw Grigsby multi-tasks while completing his tournament paperwork.
Shaw Grigsby multi-tasks while completing his tournament paperwork.
The meeting allows anglers a few light moments to visit before the rigors of an Elite Series tournament.
The meeting allows anglers a few light moments to visit before the rigors of an Elite Series tournament.
Anglers listen intently as B.A.S.S. Tournament Director Trip Weldon calls the meeting to order.
Anglers listen intently as B.A.S.S. Tournament Director Trip Weldon calls the meeting to order.
Edwin Evers won the last Elite Series event on the St. Johns River.
Edwin Evers won the last Elite Series event on the St. Johns River.
Trip Weldon explains the specific rules for the Alabama Charge on Pickwick Lake.
Trip Weldon explains the specific rules for the Alabama Charge on Pickwick Lake.
Marshals make the short walk to be paired with the Elite Series pro for Day One.
Marshals make the short walk to be paired with the Elite Series pro for Day One.
Wilson Dam separates the two lakes available to the Elite Series anglers competing in the Alabama Charge.
Wilson Dam separates the two lakes available to the Elite Series anglers competing in the Alabama Charge.
Dean Rojas visited with last year's Alabama Charge champion Kevin Short.
Dean Rojas visited with last year’s Alabama Charge champion Kevin Short.
Anglers and their Marshals go through the food line for barbecue after the meeting.
Anglers and their Marshals go through the food line for barbecue after the meeting.