Nation: Day 1 weigh-in

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Vicky Smathers of Team North Carolina is busy prior to the weigh-in. The message speaks for itself.
Vicky Smathers of Team North Carolina is busy prior to the weigh-in. The message speaks for itself.
At 2:30 p.m. ET the first boats are checking into the boat dock at The Point Resort. The weigh-in will cover the next three hours of the day.
At 2:30 p.m. ET the first boats are checking into the boat dock at The Point Resort. The weigh-in will cover the next three hours of the day.
The walkway from the boat slips to the weigh-in site is a long way to walk. The Point Resort makes the walk easier while helping with fish care.
The walkway from the boat slips to the weigh-in site is a long way to walk. The Point Resort makes the walk easier while helping with fish care.
Anglers are shuttled from the docks to the scales, courtesy of the golf carts and marina staff.
Anglers are shuttled from the docks to the scales, courtesy of the golf carts and marina staff.
A boater and non-boater fish together. The boater can weigh 5 bass and his partner can bring 3 fish to the scales.
A boater and non-boater fish together. The boater can weigh 5 bass and his partner can bring 3 fish to the scales.
The golf carts continue shuttling as the first flight gathers at the tanks.
The golf carts continue shuttling as the first flight gathers at the tanks.
Meanwhile, the sign making continues for team North Carolina. It’s a tradition the wives follow every year.
Meanwhile, the sign making continues for team North Carolina. It’s a tradition the wives follow every year.
Wayne Pittman of Georgia is one of the first anglers to weigh his catch that includes 2 smallmouth.
Wayne Pittman of Georgia is one of the first anglers to weigh his catch that includes 2 smallmouth.
Fishing is 17 states and a team from Ontario that brings Canadian pride to Tennessee.
Fishing is 17 states and a team from Ontario that brings Canadian pride to Tennessee.
Bruce Lesson is one of the Canadians and he recognizes his flag waving in the crowd.
Bruce Lesson is one of the Canadians and he recognizes his flag waving in the crowd.
Joe Burchill of Massachusetts takes the lead with a limit weighing 13, pounds, 11 ounces. His lead does not last for long.
Joe Burchill of Massachusetts takes the lead with a limit weighing 13, pounds, 11 ounces. His lead does not last for long.
Mike Morris of Delaware with another catch of smallmouth.
Mike Morris of Delaware with another catch of smallmouth.
Paul Gietka of Maryland brings in a limit of largemouth.
Paul Gietka of Maryland brings in a limit of largemouth.
Fishing for Florida is Arnie Lane, brother of two Bassmaster Elite Series pros. They are Chris and Bobby.
Fishing for Florida is Arnie Lane, brother of two Bassmaster Elite Series pros. They are Chris and Bobby.
Scott Green of Vermont takes the lead from Burchill with a catch weighing 13-15. His lead doesn’t last long, either.
Scott Green of Vermont takes the lead from Burchill with a catch weighing 13-15. His lead doesn’t last long, either.
Greg Alexander takes the lead with a limit weighing 14-12.
Greg Alexander takes the lead with a limit weighing 14-12.
Moments later Greg Dipalma knocks him off the top with a limit weighing 17-7.
Moments later Greg Dipalma knocks him off the top with a limit weighing 17-7.
Thomas Behen of Maine is from the B.A.S.S. Nation High School program. He fished an open event on Lake Guntersville just a couple weeks ago.
Thomas Behen of Maine is from the B.A.S.S. Nation High School program. He fished an open event on Lake Guntersville just a couple weeks ago.
Mark Robertson of North Carolina moves into the Top 10 with his limit weighing 14 pounds.
Mark Robertson of North Carolina moves into the Top 10 with his limit weighing 14 pounds.
Al Gambardella of Connecticut takes seventh place with 14-8.
Al Gambardella of Connecticut takes seventh place with 14-8.
Day 1 big bass boater leader Lenny Beebe of Connecticut with a largemouth weighing 6-1.
Day 1 big bass boater leader Lenny Beebe of Connecticut with a largemouth weighing 6-1.
Ivan Morris of Virginia takes fourth place with 17-5 weighed later in the weigh-in.
Ivan Morris of Virginia takes fourth place with 17-5 weighed later in the weigh-in.
Overall boater leader William Lortz has 21-10 and a lead of just 2 pounds.
Overall boater leader William Lortz has 21-10 and a lead of just 2 pounds.
Non-boater leader Scott Murphy of New Jersey has 11-8.
Non-boater leader Scott Murphy of New Jersey has 11-8.
Casey Smith of New York is second with 18-10 caught late in the day.
Casey Smith of New York is second with 18-10 caught late in the day.
Jonathan Carter of Maine takes fifth place with 17-3.
Jonathan Carter of Maine takes fifth place with 17-3.