2011 Southern Open #2 – Registration

This photo album contains images from registration day for the 2011 Southern Open #2.

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Elite Series pro Gerald Swindle works on his tackle before Wednesday's registration.
Elite Series pro Gerald Swindle works on his tackle before Wednesday’s registration.
It seems Swindle always draws a crowd, no matter what he is doing.
It seems Swindle always draws a crowd, no matter what he is doing.
Famed outdoor writer Mark Hicks prepares his tackle. Check out Mark's blog on Bassmaster.com.
Famed outdoor writer Mark Hicks prepares his tackle. Check out Mark’s blog on Bassmaster.com.
Marine electronics guru Wilson Frazier talks with an angler about Lake Norman.
Marine electronics guru Wilson Frazier talks with an angler about Lake Norman.
Anglers and co-anglers line up for registration outside the Michael Waltrip Racing headquarters.
Anglers and co-anglers line up for registration outside the Michael Waltrip Racing headquarters.
B.A.S.S. employees sign in anglers at Wednesday's registration.
B.A.S.S. employees sign in anglers at Wednesday’s registration.
We got an inside look at Michael Waltrip Racing, the host of today's registration. This is the shock room.
We got an inside look at Michael Waltrip Racing, the host of today’s registration. This is the shock room.
MWR's cars are ready for battle.
MWR’s cars are ready for battle.
The impressive facility was extremely clean and organized.
The impressive facility was extremely clean and organized.
Some of the anglers took time to look inside the racing facilities.
Some of the anglers took time to look inside the racing facilities.
Elite Series pro David Walker does an interview with Bassmaster.com editor Mike Suchan.
Elite Series pro David Walker does an interview with Bassmaster.com editor Mike Suchan.
Professional angler Greg Pugh chats with some fellow anglers.
Professional angler Greg Pugh chats with some fellow anglers.
No, this is not Michael Waltrip, just a very cool life-like figure.
No, this is not Michael Waltrip, just a very cool life-like figure.
One of Michael Waltrip's race haulers served as today's backdrop for the angler meeting.
One of Michael Waltrip’s race haulers served as today’s backdrop for the angler meeting.
Tournament director Chris Bowes addresses the Southern Open field.
Tournament director Chris Bowes addresses the Southern Open field.
Anglers and co-anglers get the details and rules from B.A.S.S.
Anglers and co-anglers get the details and rules from B.A.S.S.
The Southern Open field filled the entire truck bay at Michael Waltrip Racing.
The Southern Open field filled the entire truck bay at Michael Waltrip Racing.
Visiting Lake Norman representative Travis Dancy addresses the anglers.
Visiting Lake Norman representative Travis Dancy addresses the anglers.
Charlotte native John Chinuntdet listens during Wednesday's briefing.
Charlotte native John Chinuntdet listens during Wednesday’s briefing.
Elite series pro Jamie Fralick listens to the rules briefing.
Elite series pro Jamie Fralick listens to the rules briefing.
Elite series rookie Brandon Palaniuk will be fishing this week.
Elite series rookie Brandon Palaniuk will be fishing this week.
Elite pro Terry Scroggins chats with Tony Chachere.
Elite pro Terry Scroggins chats with Tony Chachere.
Arnie Lane with be fishing against his two brothers, Bobby and Chris, this week.
Arnie Lane with be fishing against his two brothers, Bobby and Chris, this week.
The Lane brothers are ready for a little sibling rivalry.
The Lane brothers are ready for a little sibling rivalry.
Chairs were at a premium during Wednesday's meeting.
Chairs were at a premium during Wednesday’s meeting.
The legendary Roland Martin will be competing this week.
The legendary Roland Martin will be competing this week.
Elite series rookie Ott Defoe chats with his co-angler.
Elite series rookie Ott Defoe chats with his co-angler.
Anglers talk strategy for tomorrow's launch.
Anglers talk strategy for tomorrow’s launch.
An angler pulls alongside the Michael Waltrip Racing building following the meeting.
An angler pulls alongside the Michael Waltrip Racing building following the meeting.