The first Elite Series event is upon us! Anglers in the 2013 Elite field stopped by for a new mug shot that will soon appear on Bassmaster.com.
The first Elite Series event is upon us! Anglers in the 2013 Elite field stopped by for a new mug shot that will soon appear on Bassmaster.com.
All of the brand new boat wraps were also shot by B.A.S.S. Assistant Art Director/Photography Manager Laurie Tisdale.
Aaron Martens made his way through the line-up.
Elite Series rookie Josh Bertrand was interviewed by local media.
Morizo Shimizu travels all the way from Japan for the Elite Series. Here he is talking to B.A.S.S. co-owner Jerry McKinnis.
The 2013 Elite Series starts now!
B.A.S.S. Senior Manager Jon Stewart checks Dean Rojas' fishing licenses.
A beardless Mike Iaconelli has arrived and meets with fans.
Legends Alton Jones, Gary Klein and Mark Davis (left to right) chat while waiting to register.
Mike McClelland prepares his licenses.
For the first mug shot of the day, it's B.A.S.S. Social Media Editor Tyler Reed. She keeps in touch with B.A.S.S. fans on a daily basis via Facebook, Twitter and more.
Another mug shot test — why not use the boss, Jerry McKinnis?
Jerry leads the first meeting of the 2013 Elite Series season.
Ott DeFoe listens intently.
That's a lot of Elites, with Jami Fralick in the foreground.
A different crowd, with John Crews in the middle.
One of the few times you'll see Elite anglers reading paperwork and not catching bass.
A candid shot of Bradley Roy.
The Elite Series represents the pinnacle of bass fishing.
It's a packed meeting room, for sure.
Jerry McKinnis speaking to the anglers.
B.A.S.S. CEO Bruce Akin speaks to the 2013 Elite Series anglers.
Jason Quinn with his signature backwards sunglasses.