Behind the scenes at Fed Nation practice

Behind the scenes action on the final day of practice for the B.A.S.S. Federation Nation Championships.

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	All smiles after a good second day of practice for the B.A.S.S. Federation Nationa Championship.</p>
All smiles after a good second day of practice for the B.A.S.S. Federation Nationa Championship.
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	Anglers wait patiently in their boats as they are pulled back to the boat yard.</p>
Anglers wait patiently in their boats as they are pulled back to the boat yard.
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	Boats wait on the bank for their number to be called at the ramp.</p>
Boats wait on the bank for their number to be called at the ramp.
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	City crews wire up high-speed internet as the event will be streamed live on Bassmaster.com.</p>
City crews wire up high-speed internet as the event will be streamed live on Bassmaster.com.
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	Crews unhook the boats in the boat yard and prepare them for Thursday's first day of competition.</p>
Crews unhook the boats in the boat yard and prepare them for Thursday’s first day of competition.
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	Drivers are directed to pull the boats out in numerical order.</p>
Drivers are directed to pull the boats out in numerical order.
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	Flags from every state and country were present at the weigh-in area.</p>
Flags from every state and country were present at the weigh-in area.
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	Service crew techs hook up the boats to be pulled from the water.</p>
Service crew techs hook up the boats to be pulled from the water.
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	Service crews check to see if the anglers had any equipment troubles on the water.</p>
Service crews check to see if the anglers had any equipment troubles on the water.
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	Special seating is provided for anglers families at center stage.</p>
Special seating is provided for anglers families at center stage.
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	The boatramp at Forsythe Park has a generous amount of room.</p>
The boatramp at Forsythe Park has a generous amount of room.
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	The boats are pulled single file back to the boat yard.</p>
The boats are pulled single file back to the boat yard.
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	The fishermen ready their tackle for Day One as they wait their turn for the practice run past the stage.</p>
The fishermen ready their tackle for Day One as they wait their turn for the practice run past the stage.
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	The tournament director was by the stage to answer any questions the contenders may have.</p>
The tournament director was by the stage to answer any questions the contenders may have.
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	Their was a practice run for the weigh-in and all anglers were pulled past the stage.</p>
Their was a practice run for the weigh-in and all anglers were pulled past the stage.