Nation anglers set to take on Clear Lake

Go behind the scenes as B.A.S.S. Nation anglers arrive at registration for this week's Western Divisional.

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The trophy for the overall B.A.S.S. Nation Western Divisional winner was on display at registration yesterday at Konocti Vista Casino in Lakeport, Calif.
The trophy for the overall B.A.S.S. Nation Western Divisional winner was on display at registration yesterday at Konocti Vista Casino in Lakeport, Calif.
Gifts awaited the contenders before registration began.
Gifts awaited the contenders before registration began.
<p>Lens cleaners were among the gifts for anglers...</p>
Lens cleaners were among the gifts for anglers…
<p>...along with some chapstick to combat the dry weather.</p>
…along with some chapstick to combat the dry weather.
<p>More gifts for contenders...</p>
More gifts for contenders…
<p>...and more...</p>
…and more…
<p>...and more yet.</p>
…and more yet.
Don Corkran, director of the B.A.S.S. Nation, greeted competitors as they arrived at registration.
Don Corkran, director of the B.A.S.S. Nation, greeted competitors as they arrived at registration.
Jason Hemminger of California collects his loot.
Jason Hemminger of California collects his loot.
Gene Batey Jr. registers for a giveaway.
Gene Batey Jr. registers for a giveaway.
Contenders go through line, answering questions and verifying information.
Contenders go through line, answering questions and verifying information.
Arizona team members joke with each other while in line.
Arizona team members joke with each other while in line.
Competitors catch up with each other outside the registration room.
Competitors catch up with each other outside the registration room.
Scott Hausman, who served as a Marshal at the 2013 Bassmaster Classic, is competing in the Western Divisional.
Scott Hausman, who served as a Marshal at the 2013 Bassmaster Classic, is competing in the Western Divisional.
Members of the Washington team await the rules briefing.
Members of the Washington team await the rules briefing.
Washington anglers cut up for the camera.
Washington anglers cut up for the camera.
Montana competitors hang out after registration.
Montana competitors hang out after registration.
Josh Polfer, who represented the West in the 2012 Bassmaster Classic, goes through registration line.
Josh Polfer, who represented the West in the 2012 Bassmaster Classic, goes through registration line.
Contenders answer survey questions as part of registration.
Contenders answer survey questions as part of registration.
It was a full house when all 132 competitors filed in for the briefing.
It was a full house when all 132 competitors filed in for the briefing.
Jon Stewart, B.A.S.S. Nation senior manager, begins the rules briefing.
Jon Stewart, B.A.S.S. Nation senior manager, begins the rules briefing.
<p>Heather Begun of Konocti Vista Casino received an award from the California B.A.S.S. Nation for her help in hosting the divisional.</p>
Heather Begun of Konocti Vista Casino received an award from the California B.A.S.S. Nation for her help in hosting the divisional.
<p>The California B.A.S.S. Nation presented Jon Stewart, B.A.S.S. Nation senior manager, with a plaque for his work with the Nation, as well as a framed flag that was flown over Afghanistan in wartime.</p>
The California B.A.S.S. Nation presented Jon Stewart, B.A.S.S. Nation senior manager, with a plaque for his work with the Nation, as well as a framed flag that was flown over Afghanistan in wartime.