Nation: Day 1 weigh-in

See how the Central Divisional anglers fared on their first day on Ross Barnett.

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These ladies catch up on summertime reading before the weigh-in begins.
These ladies catch up on summertime reading before the weigh-in begins.
How hot and humid is it? So hot the ducks huddle up in the shoreline bushes to cool off.
How hot and humid is it? So hot the ducks huddle up in the shoreline bushes to cool off.
A levee near the check-in location gets a workout as anglers search for a last-minute catch.
A levee near the check-in location gets a workout as anglers search for a last-minute catch.
The first boats arrive for check-in at Madison Landing in Ridgeland.
The first boats arrive for check-in at Madison Landing in Ridgeland.
This ice has another important use than for chilling drinks.
This ice has another important use than for chilling drinks.
Eventual Day 1 leader Billy Lemon bags his catch for the weigh-in.
Eventual Day 1 leader Billy Lemon bags his catch for the weigh-in.
Frank Morton drops a keeper into his weigh-in bag. The Mississippi angler is the highest ranked on his state team with 13-7.
Frank Morton drops a keeper into his weigh-in bag. The Mississippi angler is the highest ranked on his state team with 13-7.
Ice bags are emptied into the tanks aboard the live release boat. The ice is used to slightly lower the water temperature to keep bass healthy until release back into Ross Barnett.
Ice bags are emptied into the tanks aboard the live release boat. The ice is used to slightly lower the water temperature to keep bass healthy until release back into Ross Barnett.
Eventual Day 2, second-place angler Preston Frazell loads his limit of bass for the weigh in.
Eventual Day 2, second-place angler Preston Frazell loads his limit of bass for the weigh in.
Brian Penning of the Kansas state team loads his weigh-in backstage.
Brian Penning of the Kansas state team loads his weigh-in backstage.
The first flight is staged at the weigh-in tanks and ready for the weigh-in.
The first flight is staged at the weigh-in tanks and ready for the weigh-in.
Anglers from 8 states are competing in the Old Milwaukee B.A.S.S. Nation Central Divisional.
Anglers from 8 states are competing in the Old Milwaukee B.A.S.S. Nation Central Divisional.
A large crowd gathers for the weigh-in that is about to be underway.
A large crowd gathers for the weigh-in that is about to be underway.
Weigh-in time is near with the playing of the national anthem.
Weigh-in time is near with the playing of the national anthem.
Day 1 leader Billy Lemon’s catch includes the biggest bass of the day, weighing 6-1.
Day 1 leader Billy Lemon’s catch includes the biggest bass of the day, weighing 6-1.
Second place angler Preston Frazell is less than 2 pounds from taking the lead after Day 1.
Second place angler Preston Frazell is less than 2 pounds from taking the lead after Day 1.
Louisiana’s Jaime Laiche is third place overall with 14-15.
Louisiana’s Jaime Laiche is third place overall with 14-15.
Wyatt Smith of Oklahoma is 11th place overall with 12-1.
Wyatt Smith of Oklahoma is 11th place overall with 12-1.
These fans are from Louisiana and support their anglers and the LSU football team.
These fans are from Louisiana and support their anglers and the LSU football team.
Kris Bosley of Amarillo, Texas, is fifth place overall with 14-0.
Kris Bosley of Amarillo, Texas, is fifth place overall with 14-0.
Trevor Yates of Oklahoma is a member of the Bassmaster High School All-American Fishing Team. The honor is distinct because it reflects angling, academic and admired character.
Trevor Yates of Oklahoma is a member of the Bassmaster High School All-American Fishing Team. The honor is distinct because it reflects angling, academic and admired character.