2013 B.A.S.S. Nation Championship registration

A pouring rain and cool weather greeted competitors at Lake Dardanelle State Park for 2013 B.A.S.S. Nation Championship registration.

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A pouring rain and cool weather greeted competitors at Lake Dardanelle State Park for 2013 B.A.S.S. Nation Championship registration.
A pouring rain and cool weather greeted competitors at Lake Dardanelle State Park for 2013 B.A.S.S. Nation Championship registration.
This fish was among several in an aquarium at the Lake Dardanelle State Park center to welcome the anglers to Russellville.
This fish was among several in an aquarium at the Lake Dardanelle State Park center to welcome the anglers to Russellville.
This bass’ bigger cousins in Dardanelle are the target of all the anglers in attendance.
This bass’ bigger cousins in Dardanelle are the target of all the anglers in attendance.
Jon Stewart, right, director of the B.A.S.S. Nation, greets anglers as they enter for registration.
Jon Stewart, right, director of the B.A.S.S. Nation, greets anglers as they enter for registration.
Competitors go through the registration line, signing official paperwork and collecting their state leader plaques.
Competitors go through the registration line, signing official paperwork and collecting their state leader plaques.
Juan Ro Chagollan Jr. spent most of registration night completing an online boater safety course because of his age before he can go out to practice. At 16, he’s the youngest competitor ever in the B.A.S.S. Nation Championship.
Juan Ro Chagollan Jr. spent most of registration night completing an online boater safety course because of his age before he can go out to practice. At 16, he’s the youngest competitor ever in the B.A.S.S. Nation Championship.
Shinichiro Tsuchiya traveled all the way from Japan to represent his country in the championship.
Shinichiro Tsuchiya traveled all the way from Japan to represent his country in the championship.
Alberto Rodriguez and Haaby Mestre-Gonzalez of Spain spent two days of travel getting to Russellville, Ark.
Alberto Rodriguez and Haaby Mestre-Gonzalez of Spain spent two days of travel getting to Russellville, Ark.
John Proctor said he’s looking forward to getting on the water.
John Proctor said he’s looking forward to getting on the water.
David Boyd’s family, wife Janith and daughter Sierra, accompanied him to registration.
David Boyd’s family, wife Janith and daughter Sierra, accompanied him to registration.
Peggy and Monty Fralick, proud parents of Bassmaster Elite Series pro Jami Fralick, wait in the registration line. Monty will represent South Dakota in the championship.
Peggy and Monty Fralick, proud parents of Bassmaster Elite Series pro Jami Fralick, wait in the registration line. Monty will represent South Dakota in the championship.
Ted and Toni Prisbe are in good spirits after hours of travel.
Ted and Toni Prisbe are in good spirits after hours of travel.
Phil and Lisa Curtis came from Ontario for the championship.
Phil and Lisa Curtis came from Ontario for the championship.
Newlyweds Lisa and Jeremy Percifield came from Washington state for Jeremy to compete in his second consecutive championship.
Newlyweds Lisa and Jeremy Percifield came from Washington state for Jeremy to compete in his second consecutive championship.
Alessandro Debbi flew from Italy to Texas, where he spent some time fishing. Then he drove from there to Arkansas. “Everyone in America drives so slow,” he said. “In Europe, we drive 90 to 100 mph!”
Alessandro Debbi flew from Italy to Texas, where he spent some time fishing. Then he drove from there to Arkansas. “Everyone in America drives so slow,” he said. “In Europe, we drive 90 to 100 mph!”
After making some progress on his boating safety certification, Chagollan brings up the rear in the registration line.
After making some progress on his boating safety certification, Chagollan brings up the rear in the registration line.
Competitors await the official briefing.
Competitors await the official briefing.
Stewart goes over the rules of the competition.
Stewart goes over the rules of the competition.
Paul Mueller and Jim Severson listen intently to the regulations.
Paul Mueller and Jim Severson listen intently to the regulations.
Award-winning writer Don Barone is looking for stories that will bring a tear to his readers’ eyes at the championship.
Award-winning writer Don Barone is looking for stories that will bring a tear to his readers’ eyes at the championship.
The international contenders stand at the briefing for recognition. Seven countries send representatives to the championship: Spain, Zimbabwe, Italy, Japan, Canada, South Africa and Mexico.
The international contenders stand at the briefing for recognition. Seven countries send representatives to the championship: Spain, Zimbabwe, Italy, Japan, Canada, South Africa and Mexico.
Mark Dove, left, won last year’s championship and is here to defend his title.
Mark Dove, left, won last year’s championship and is here to defend his title.
Randy Ladner looks over the rules brief.
Randy Ladner looks over the rules brief.
Gisela Trevino, wife of Mexico B.A.S.S. Nation president Manuel Trevino, had her nails customized to reflect what she cares most about this week — her country performing well in the championship.
Gisela Trevino, wife of Mexico B.A.S.S. Nation president Manuel Trevino, had her nails customized to reflect what she cares most about this week — her country performing well in the championship.
After the business was handled, B.A.S.S. staffers attended to another important need — getting all the contenders fed.
After the business was handled, B.A.S.S. staffers attended to another important need — getting all the contenders fed.
Competitors ate while they relaxed a little, talking a good bit of fishing along the way.
Competitors ate while they relaxed a little, talking a good bit of fishing along the way.
Brook came to cheer on her dad, Mike Moran, but she was stealing the show at registration.
Brook came to cheer on her dad, Mike Moran, but she was stealing the show at registration.
Mike Powell and Ron Welch laugh it up afterward in the calm before the storm. On Tuesday, competitors get serious about fishing, taking to Dardanelle for the first of two official practice days.
Mike Powell and Ron Welch laugh it up afterward in the calm before the storm. On Tuesday, competitors get serious about fishing, taking to Dardanelle for the first of two official practice days.