Fed Nation: Day One weigh-in

Mid-Atlantic Divisional off to a great start in Northeast, Md.!

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<p> You can easily tell when it’s about time to weigh fish -- the boats start coming in.</p>
You can easily tell when it’s about time to weigh fish — the boats start coming in.
<p> Neil Gulab (Zimbabwe) and Craig Townsend (New Jersey) proudly display a couple of nice-sized largemouth from the Upper Chesapeake Bay.</p>
Neil Gulab (Zimbabwe) and Craig Townsend (New Jersey) proudly display a couple of nice-sized largemouth from the Upper Chesapeake Bay.
<p> Thanks to fish like these, Kevin Waterman (Maryland) is holding down second place in the individual competition.</p>
Thanks to fish like these, Kevin Waterman (Maryland) is holding down second place in the individual competition.
<p> Bryant Copley (Virginia) had a good day. He’s currently leading his state with 15 pounds, 3 ounces.<br />  </p>
Bryant Copley (Virginia) had a good day. He’s currently leading his state with 15 pounds, 3 ounces.
 
<p> JR Knight (Maryland) had a brief moment of glory with this 1-pound, 5-ounce brute. Just for a few minutes, it was the smallest bass of the event.</p>
JR Knight (Maryland) had a brief moment of glory with this 1-pound, 5-ounce brute. Just for a few minutes, it was the smallest bass of the event.
<p> Timothy Roach (New Jersey) ultimately won the smallest bass of the day honors with his 1-pound, 1-ounce catch.</p>
Timothy Roach (New Jersey) ultimately won the smallest bass of the day honors with his 1-pound, 1-ounce catch.
<p> Shelton Walters (Delaware) says what needs to be said with his smile.</p>
Shelton Walters (Delaware) says what needs to be said with his smile.
<p> Don Lauer is leading his state, Delaware, in the individual competition. These two bass made a sizeable contribution to his 14-pound, 13-ounce total.</p>
Don Lauer is leading his state, Delaware, in the individual competition. These two bass made a sizeable contribution to his 14-pound, 13-ounce total.
<p> Several anglers had more weight than Antonio Gomez (New Jersey), but no one had more fun — or is crazier!</p>
Several anglers had more weight than Antonio Gomez (New Jersey), but no one had more fun — or is crazier!
<p> Jay Walls (Delaware) brought this nice largemouth to the scales. She helped him reach a total weight of 12-11 for the day.</p>
Jay Walls (Delaware) brought this nice largemouth to the scales. She helped him reach a total weight of 12-11 for the day.
<p> The determined look on Jeff Freeman’s (Virginia) face tells everyone what he thinking about doing the next two days.</p>
The determined look on Jeff Freeman’s (Virginia) face tells everyone what he thinking about doing the next two days.
<p> Fraser Speirs (Zimbabwe) is having the time of his life, and why not? He’s holding down the second slot for his team and is only 2-3 behind the leader — Glen Fowler (next photo).</p>
Fraser Speirs (Zimbabwe) is having the time of his life, and why not? He’s holding down the second slot for his team and is only 2-3 behind the leader — Glen Fowler (next photo).
<p> Glen Fowler leads the Zimbabwe team with 14-9.</p>
Glen Fowler leads the Zimbabwe team with 14-9.
<p> The individual tournament leader, Robby Fleshman (West Virginia), holds up two of the fish that put him in a comfortable lead. Will his fish hold up for two more days?</p>
The individual tournament leader, Robby Fleshman (West Virginia), holds up two of the fish that put him in a comfortable lead. Will his fish hold up for two more days?