Falcon Lake Registration

Anglers begin to arrive for registration on the eve of the 2013 Elite Series Rigid Industries Falcon Slam on Falcon Lake.

Dean Rojas signs a map of Falcon Lake as a souvenir for a Marshal.

Every angler was presented with a gift pack from Rigid Industries.

John Stewart conducted the Marshals briefing.

Anglers begin to arrive for their briefing and registration.

Defending champion Paul Elias was a popular media interview.

Anglers were required to produce a current Texas fishing license and a license from Mexico if they planned to fish across the border.

Elite Series anglers like Ish Monroe carry licenses from several different states.

This is the second Elite Series event held on Falcon Lake.

Anglers stopped to receive clothing from Carhartt.

A mariachi band entertained everybody before the meeting and pairings were underway.

Morizo Shimizu took pictures of the mariachi band's performance.

The band performed two songs to put everybody in a festive mood.

Todd Faircloth is recognized for his championship performance last week on the Sabine River.

Temperatures are predicted to reach over 100 degrees this week. Michael Simonton legs were sunburned from three days of practice in the South Texas heat.

Randy Howell follows along on the rules sheet as the meeting gets underway.

Anglers listen to the specific rules for Falcon Lake.

Senior Tournament Manager Chuck Harbin conducted the meeting.

Anglers and their Marshals enjoyed dinner together after the briefing.

Kevin VanDam greets his Day One Marshal, Mike Gilbert.