Junior anglers compete on Flaming Gorge

Junior Bassmaster contenders in two groups ages 11-14 and 15-18 face off.

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<p> The sun peeks over the mountains as the last Junior Bassmaster team takes off.</p>
The sun peeks over the mountains as the last Junior Bassmaster team takes off.
New Mexico’s Junior Bassmaster contenders are Landon McKnight in the 15- to 18-year-old age division and Julian Sosa-Carver in the 11 to 14 group. Shaun Bill is their driver.
New Mexico’s Junior Bassmaster contenders are Landon McKnight in the 15- to 18-year-old age division and Julian Sosa-Carver in the 11 to 14 group. Shaun Bill is their driver.
<p> Montana’s Junior Bassmasters are the “Tyler team.” Tyler Evans is competing in the younger age group; Tyler Garrison is competing in the older division. Mike Riska drives.</p>
Montana’s Junior Bassmasters are the “Tyler team.” Tyler Evans is competing in the younger age group; Tyler Garrison is competing in the older division. Mike Riska drives.
<p> Logan Meredith (11-14) and Nik Autrey (15-18) represent Washington. David Vega is their driver.</p>
Logan Meredith (11-14) and Nik Autrey (15-18) represent Washington. David Vega is their driver.
<p> Arizona anglers James Nobles III (11-14) and Garrett Dow (15-18) head out on the Flaming Gorge with driver Jim Nobles.</p>
Arizona anglers James Nobles III (11-14) and Garrett Dow (15-18) head out on the Flaming Gorge with driver Jim Nobles.
<p> Utah’s Junior Bassmaster contenders are Connor Burn (11-14) and Seth Hausman (15-18). Alex Faavale volunteers as their driver.</p>
Utah’s Junior Bassmaster contenders are Connor Burn (11-14) and Seth Hausman (15-18). Alex Faavale volunteers as their driver.
<p> Colorado anglers Josh Villa (11-14) and Michael Harpell (15-18) head out with their driver, Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Opens angler Chad Brekke.</p>
Colorado anglers Josh Villa (11-14) and Michael Harpell (15-18) head out with their driver, Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Opens angler Chad Brekke.
<p> Connar Wilkins (11-14) and Taylor Tucker (15-18) represent Wyoming. David Albrecht drives.</p>
Connar Wilkins (11-14) and Taylor Tucker (15-18) represent Wyoming. David Albrecht drives.
<p> Nevada contenders Logan Branscum (11-14) and Matthew Myers (15-18) listen to instructions from tournament officials. Daniel Branscum is their driver.</p>
Nevada contenders Logan Branscum (11-14) and Matthew Myers (15-18) listen to instructions from tournament officials. Daniel Branscum is their driver.
<p> Jacob Wall (15-18) and Tristan Decker (11-14) fish for Oregon today. Zip Decker drives.</p>
Jacob Wall (15-18) and Tristan Decker (11-14) fish for Oregon today. Zip Decker drives.
<p> Idaho’s Ethan Peterson (15-18) and David Ashton (11-14) head out with driver Bruce Calhoun.</p>
Idaho’s Ethan Peterson (15-18) and David Ashton (11-14) head out with driver Bruce Calhoun.