AOY registration

The top 50 finishers in AOY points gather to register for competition, hear tournament information, and enjoy a little pre-game brotherhood.

Bill Lowen arrived well before the anglers meeting to work on his tackle on the parking lot.
Bill Lowen arrived well before the anglers meeting to work on his tackle on the parking lot.
And so did Bobby Lane.
And so did Bobby Lane.
Marshals were the first to check in for their meeting.
Marshals were the first to check in for their meeting.
They all received logo caps and shirts provided by Carhartt.
They all received logo caps and shirts provided by Carhartt.
The 2015 Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year trophy was on display.
The 2015 Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year trophy was on display.
Marshals set up their BASSTrak phones for tomorrow’s day on the water. You can follow what they enter for angler weights throughout the tournament on Bassmaster.com.
Marshals set up their BASSTrak phones for tomorrow’s day on the water. You can follow what they enter for angler weights throughout the tournament on Bassmaster.com.
Wayne Wesley has the app properly entered on his phone and is ready to go.
Wayne Wesley has the app properly entered on his phone and is ready to go.
Josh Bertrand and Cliff Pirch arrive for the meeting, and visited with Bobby Lane before heading inside.
Josh Bertrand and Cliff Pirch arrive for the meeting, and visited with Bobby Lane before heading inside.
Morizo Shimizu checks out a map of this week’s playing field.
Morizo Shimizu checks out a map of this week’s playing field.
Every angler stopped to sign a giant fish ...
Every angler stopped to sign a giant fish …
... and then moved down to grab some new Carhartt apparel.
… and then moved down to grab some new Carhartt apparel.
Several anglers, including Brett Hite, did interviews.
Several anglers, including Brett Hite, did interviews.
They also spent time visiting before the briefing.
They also spent time visiting before the briefing.
Mike Iaconelli said he had fishing licenses from all over the country in his billfold, but was low on cash and needed to draw a check this week.
Mike Iaconelli said he had fishing licenses from all over the country in his billfold, but was low on cash and needed to draw a check this week.
James Elam’s Bassmaster Central Open win last week on Lake Fort Gibson could open up another Classic spot for another Elite Series contender. Needless to say he received several congratulatory handshakes.
James Elam’s Bassmaster Central Open win last week on Lake Fort Gibson could open up another Classic spot for another Elite Series contender. Needless to say he received several congratulatory handshakes.
The briefing is about to get underway.
The briefing is about to get underway.
The Top 50 anglers in the 2015 Bassmaster AOY point’s standings are assembled in this room. They will fight it out for the final end of the year payout, and Bassmaster Classic berths.
The Top 50 anglers in the 2015 Bassmaster AOY point’s standings are assembled in this room. They will fight it out for the final end of the year payout, and Bassmaster Classic berths.
The numbers on the B.A.S.S. Information Board drew a lot of attention before the briefing. Mike Iaconelli and Kevin VanDam take a look at where they stand.
The numbers on the B.A.S.S. Information Board drew a lot of attention before the briefing. Mike Iaconelli and Kevin VanDam take a look at where they stand.
Iaconelli was especially focused on the standings and what he needed to do to move up and make the Classic. He is currently 45th in the points, and needs to finish 40th or better.
Iaconelli was especially focused on the standings and what he needed to do to move up and make the Classic. He is currently 45th in the points, and needs to finish 40th or better.
Aaron Martens on the other hand has little to worry about; he’s got the AOY title and Classic berth in hand.
Aaron Martens on the other hand has little to worry about; he’s got the AOY title and Classic berth in hand.
Most of what these angler’s fish all year for is on the line this week. After the final day of fishing on Sunday, there will be but a few that won’t make the Bassmaster Classic cut.
Most of what these angler’s fish all year for is on the line this week. After the final day of fishing on Sunday, there will be but a few that won’t make the Bassmaster Classic cut.
Time for food and socializing before everything gets serious.
Time for food and socializing before everything gets serious.
Along with some fellowship among good friends and competitors.
Along with some fellowship among good friends and competitors.
The weather, most notably the wind is on everybody’s mind. Greg Hackney and Mark Davis look at the latest forecast on Davis’ phone.
The weather, most notably the wind is on everybody’s mind. Greg Hackney and Mark Davis look at the latest forecast on Davis’ phone.
And here it is, the wind is going to blow hard out of the south tomorrow, 20 to 30 miles per hour.
And here it is, the wind is going to blow hard out of the south tomorrow, 20 to 30 miles per hour.