La Crosse anglers’ meeting

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Competitors begin to arrive for their final briefing on the eve of the Plano Bassmaster Elite at the Mississippi River presented by Favorite Fishing.
Competitors begin to arrive for their final briefing on the eve of the Plano Bassmaster Elite at the Mississippi River presented by Favorite Fishing.
Many of the pros like J. Todd Tucker took advantage of the time before the briefing to work on tackle.
Many of the pros like J. Todd Tucker took advantage of the time before the briefing to work on tackle.
Bernie Schultz said he hoped this boat was money this week on the Mississippi River.
Bernie Schultz said he hoped this boat was money this week on the Mississippi River.
Greg Vinson had the boxes in his boat open trying to dry everything out after a wet final practice day.
Greg Vinson had the boxes in his boat open trying to dry everything out after a wet final practice day.
Reknowned frog fisherman Dean Rojas may be one to watch this week with all the backwater and vegetation here on the Mississippi River.
Reknowned frog fisherman Dean Rojas may be one to watch this week with all the backwater and vegetation here on the Mississippi River.
Skeet Reese said he needed a boost of energy after three hard days of practice.
Skeet Reese said he needed a boost of energy after three hard days of practice.
Randy Allen spent a few minutes organizing the back of his truck.
Randy Allen spent a few minutes organizing the back of his truck.
Current points leader Gerald Swindle has two more tournaments to navigate before he can be crowned Angler of the Year.
Current points leader Gerald Swindle has two more tournaments to navigate before he can be crowned Angler of the Year.
When the fishing schedule winds down every year, there are several Elite Series pros that turn their attention to hunting. Everybody wanted to check out the New Breed bow David Mullins delivered to Fred Roumbanis.
When the fishing schedule winds down every year, there are several Elite Series pros that turn their attention to hunting. Everybody wanted to check out the New Breed bow David Mullins delivered to Fred Roumbanis.
Everybody begins to find a seat and settle in for the start of the briefing.
Everybody begins to find a seat and settle in for the start of the briefing.
One of the key issues was to make sure everyone was clear on the culling rules this week. Carl Jocumsen takes a close look at these rules on the information sheet that all the competitors received.
One of the key issues was to make sure everyone was clear on the culling rules this week. Carl Jocumsen takes a close look at these rules on the information sheet that all the competitors received.
Not only were large paper maps available at the meeting, but every angler also received a copy of the maps in an email that could be referred to on a smart phone.
Not only were large paper maps available at the meeting, but every angler also received a copy of the maps in an email that could be referred to on a smart phone.
The Lane brothers, Bobby and Chris, show their fishing licenses to tournament officials.
The Lane brothers, Bobby and Chris, show their fishing licenses to tournament officials.
Gerald Swindle and Brett Hite also go through the routine of proving their legal to fish the Mississippi that serves as a state border between Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Gerald Swindle and Brett Hite also go through the routine of proving their legal to fish the Mississippi that serves as a state border between Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Rick Clunn shows how shallow an area as the anglers share information.
Rick Clunn shows how shallow an area as the anglers share information.
Bill Lowen and Brent Chapman carefully look at the tournament maps on the information board.
Bill Lowen and Brent Chapman carefully look at the tournament maps on the information board.
Russ Lane picks up a freebie from Carhartt.
Russ Lane picks up a freebie from Carhartt.
Mike Iaconelli goes through the registration line.
Mike Iaconelli goes through the registration line.
Minnesota’s Seth Feider is excited about fishing at upper Mississippi.
Minnesota’s Seth Feider is excited about fishing at upper Mississippi.
Toyota Angler of the Year points leader Gerald Swindle said he's approaching the event one day at a time.
Toyota Angler of the Year points leader Gerald Swindle said he’s approaching the event one day at a time.
Greg Hackney was leading the points in the first half of the season before his disqualification at Cayuga.
Greg Hackney was leading the points in the first half of the season before his disqualification at Cayuga.
After three tournament wins, Kevin VanDam is looking for an unprecidented fourth in the 2016 season.
After three tournament wins, Kevin VanDam is looking for an unprecidented fourth in the 2016 season.
Brandon Palaniuk was leading after two days the last time the Elites were here, but his Day 2 catch was disqualified and he dropped to 77th.
Brandon Palaniuk was leading after two days the last time the Elites were here, but his Day 2 catch was disqualified and he dropped to 77th.
With the thought of DQs, the Elites listen up at the rules meeting.
With the thought of DQs, the Elites listen up at the rules meeting.
Marshals are given information on working BASSTrakk by Ronnie Moore.
Marshals are given information on working BASSTrakk by Ronnie Moore.
Morizo Shimizu and Aaron Martens check out few things on the information board.
Morizo Shimizu and Aaron Martens check out few things on the information board.