Through the eyes of Marshals

Check out our latest batch of favorites from our Marshals at Alabama River and West Point Lake.

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<p><em>It's ba-a-a-a-a-ck! We bring you the second installment of "Hot Shots," our favorite photos submitted by Marshals -- this time, from the West Point Battle and the Alabama River Charge. We thank all of our wonderful Marshals for their participation in the Elite Series events, for sharing their photos with us, and for making it so hard to pick favorites!</em></p> <p> </p> <p>John Murray with fish number four, early on Day One of the West Point Battle. Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Howard Avery. </p>
It’s ba-a-a-a-a-ck! We bring you the second installment of “Hot Shots,” our favorite photos submitted by Marshals — this time, from the West Point Battle and the Alabama River Charge. We thank all of our wonderful Marshals for their participation in the Elite Series events, for sharing their photos with us, and for making it so hard to pick favorites!
 
John Murray with fish number four, early on Day One of the West Point Battle. Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Howard Avery. 
<p>Nearly a limit for Scott Ashmore by 10 a.m. on Day One. Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Avery Neely.</p>
Nearly a limit for Scott Ashmore by 10 a.m. on Day One. Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Avery Neely.
<p>Marshal Todd Shearin captured a Greg Vinson pose that is becoming familiar in the 2013 Elite Series season.</p>
Marshal Todd Shearin captured a Greg Vinson pose that is becoming familiar in the 2013 Elite Series season.
<p>Fletcher Shryock had a limit in the boat by the end of Day One; a feat that several pros were unable to accomplish on challenging West Point Lake. Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Tim Patterson.  </p>
Fletcher Shryock had a limit in the boat by the end of Day One; a feat that several pros were unable to accomplish on challenging West Point Lake. Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Tim Patterson.  
<p>Yusuke Miyazaki is pretty pleased with his third catch of Day Two. Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Howard Avery.<br />  </p>
Yusuke Miyazaki is pretty pleased with his third catch of Day Two. Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Howard Avery.
 
<p>Always fun to see what else the pros come across out there! Here's Rick Morris with a 6-pound flathead. Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Nick Ward. </p>
Always fun to see what else the pros come across out there! Here’s Rick Morris with a 6-pound flathead. Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Nick Ward. 
<p>Casey Ashley brings in a huge keeper. Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Chad Patterson.</p>
Casey Ashley brings in a huge keeper. Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Chad Patterson.
<p>Davy Hite caught a game changing 7-pounder on Day Two. He carries on, fishing methodically and hoping for another big one. Photo by Kentaro Amagai.</p>
Davy Hite caught a game changing 7-pounder on Day Two. He carries on, fishing methodically and hoping for another big one. Photo by Kentaro Amagai.
<p>Edwin Evers' first fish of Day Two. Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Eric Hurst.</p>
Edwin Evers’ first fish of Day Two. Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Eric Hurst.
<p>Jonathon VanDam's second keeper on Day Two, with a mouthful of baitfish. Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Chad Maddox. </p>
Jonathon VanDam’s second keeper on Day Two, with a mouthful of baitfish. Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Chad Maddox. 
<p>Josh Bertrand with a nice 3-pounder. Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Ryan Norton. </p>
Josh Bertrand with a nice 3-pounder. Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Ryan Norton. 
<p>That's what I'm talking about: West Point's Day Two blog turned into a big bass frenzy, with Chris Zaldain's 5-pounder getting things started. Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Chris Strickland.</p>
That’s what I’m talking about: West Point’s Day Two blog turned into a big bass frenzy, with Chris Zaldain’s 5-pounder getting things started. Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Chris Strickland.
<p> Alton Jones just landed his second fish of Day Two. It was a good 5-pounder. </p>
 Alton Jones just landed his second fish of Day Two. It was a good 5-pounder. 
<p>Cliff Crochet with a 5-pounder. He was yelling and screaming! "He even kissed me on the cheek (twice!)... I'm a guy and didn't even care!" - Anonymous Marshal</p>
Cliff Crochet with a 5-pounder. He was yelling and screaming! “He even kissed me on the cheek (twice!)… I’m a guy and didn’t even care!” – Anonymous Marshal
<p>Kota Kiriyama also has a big bass...in a very convincing costume. Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Ryan Sower. </p>
Kota Kiriyama also has a big bass…in a very convincing costume. Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Ryan Sower. 
<p>This is what happens when you let the VP of Digital at B.A.S.S. stand in as a Marshal. If you haven't already done so, please sign up and take advantage of our Marshal program ... we're begging you.</p> <p>(Photo by the veep himself, Jim Sexton)</p>
This is what happens when you let the VP of Digital at B.A.S.S. stand in as a Marshal. If you haven’t already done so, please sign up and take advantage of our Marshal program … we’re begging you.
(Photo by the veep himself, Jim Sexton)
<p>Brandon Palaniuk celebrates number two. Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Ryan Norton. </p>
Brandon Palaniuk celebrates number two. Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Ryan Norton. 
<p>Josh Bertrand's Marshal Kenny Yarnell sent along this photo at the beginning of the first day on the Alabama River. </p>
Josh Bertrand’s Marshal Kenny Yarnell sent along this photo at the beginning of the first day on the Alabama River. 
<p>Josh Bertrand keeps Marshal Kenny Yarnell busy, hooking up soon after with a 2.5-pound spotted bass.  </p>
Josh Bertrand keeps Marshal Kenny Yarnell busy, hooking up soon after with a 2.5-pound spotted bass.  
<p>Brent Chapman with a magnum 4.5-pound Coosa River Spot below the dam at Lake Jordan. Photo by Marshal Jace Hilton. </p>
Brent Chapman with a magnum 4.5-pound Coosa River Spot below the dam at Lake Jordan. Photo by Marshal Jace Hilton. 
<p>Due to the strong current, Shaw Grigsby had to pull his boat into thick cover and tie up so he could get positioned correctly. He quickly put two keepers in the livewell. Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Trait Crist. </p>
Due to the strong current, Shaw Grigsby had to pull his boat into thick cover and tie up so he could get positioned correctly. He quickly put two keepers in the livewell. Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Trait Crist. 
<p>The fish just got bigger in the afternoon on Day One. Mike McClelland nabs an upgrade in this photo by Bassmaster Marshal Tim Patterson. </p>
The fish just got bigger in the afternoon on Day One. Mike McClelland nabs an upgrade in this photo by Bassmaster Marshal Tim Patterson. 
<p>Chris Zaldain with his first Alabama River keeper — a 4.5-pound big lip! Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Bruce Thompson. </p>
Chris Zaldain with his first Alabama River keeper — a 4.5-pound big lip! Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Bruce Thompson. 
<p>Jeremy Starks hand landed a nice Alabama River bass. Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Wesley Seal. </p>
Jeremy Starks hand landed a nice Alabama River bass. Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Wesley Seal. 
<p>A Marshal submitted this photo of an alligator sunbathing on the bank near Jones Bluff Dam, but didn't take time to include his or her name. Mystery Marshal -- we don't blame you!</p> <p> </p> <p><em>Update! The Mystery Marshal is.... Elite Series Pro Matt Herren! Thanks for taking the time to snap a photo, Matt! </em></p>
A Marshal submitted this photo of an alligator sunbathing on the bank near Jones Bluff Dam, but didn’t take time to include his or her name. Mystery Marshal — we don’t blame you!
 
Update! The Mystery Marshal is…. Elite Series Pro Matt Herren! Thanks for taking the time to snap a photo, Matt! 
<p>David Walker's first fish of Day Two was a toad -- a big ol' 5-plus-pound spot. Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Jace Hilton.</p>
David Walker’s first fish of Day Two was a toad — a big ol’ 5-plus-pound spot. Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Jace Hilton.
Bassmaster Marshal Ross Terrell sent in this photo with a simple description of the water below Jones Bluff Dam -- "choppy."
Bassmaster Marshal Ross Terrell sent in this photo with a simple description of the water below Jones Bluff Dam — “choppy.”
<p>Brent Chapman had a limit estimated at 21 1/2 pounds --  which would be good enough to secure the Day Two lead -- by 8:30 a.m.!  A photo of his big fish (5.99 pounds) was submitted by Bassmaster Marshal Karl Jones.<br />  </p>
Brent Chapman had a limit estimated at 21 1/2 pounds —  which would be good enough to secure the Day Two lead — by 8:30 a.m.!  A photo of his big fish (5.99 pounds) was submitted by Bassmaster Marshal Karl Jones.
 
<p>Greg Vinson with fish number five — a 4-pound spot. Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Kenny Yarnell. </p>
Greg Vinson with fish number five — a 4-pound spot. Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Kenny Yarnell. 
<p>Bassmaster Marshal Derrick Weston got a shot of Chad Pipkens just as he lost a fish and fell into the water on Day Three.</p>
Bassmaster Marshal Derrick Weston got a shot of Chad Pipkens just as he lost a fish and fell into the water on Day Three.
<p>Pipkens emerged a little damp, but in one piece.</p>
Pipkens emerged a little damp, but in one piece.
<p>Howell hooks up on his first cast of the day. Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Billy Black. </p>
Howell hooks up on his first cast of the day. Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Billy Black. 
<p>Chris Lane lands a good one. Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Jeff Mason. </p>
Chris Lane lands a good one. Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Jeff Mason. 
<p>This fish was Crochet's fourth of the day. It was a nice 4-pound largemouth that crushed his frog. Submitted by Bassmaster Marshal Kenny Yarnell.</p>
This fish was Crochet’s fourth of the day. It was a nice 4-pound largemouth that crushed his frog. Submitted by Bassmaster Marshal Kenny Yarnell.
<p>Aaron Martens with a 4 pounder. Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Wesley Seal. </p>
Aaron Martens with a 4 pounder. Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Wesley Seal. 
<p>Tommy Biffle reaches for another catch on Day Four. Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Jeff Mason.</p>
Tommy Biffle reaches for another catch on Day Four. Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Jeff Mason.
<p>Marshal Jimmy Rogers concludes our collection of favorites with this shot of John Murray and a 3-14 addition to his Day Four bag.</p>
Marshal Jimmy Rogers concludes our collection of favorites with this shot of John Murray and a 3-14 addition to his Day Four bag.