Nation teams arrive at Sebago Lake

The 2013 B.A.S.S. Nation Eastern Divisional is officially underway as teams gather for registration.

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Sebago Lake is just outside the registration area for the 2013 B.A.S.S. Nation Eastern Divisional in Casco, Maine.
Sebago Lake is just outside the registration area for the 2013 B.A.S.S. Nation Eastern Divisional in Casco, Maine.
Competitors go through the line at registration to check in their equipment.
Competitors go through the line at registration to check in their equipment.
Paul Kroisenbrunner, president of the Ontario B.A.S.S. Nation, displays one of the coins divisional qualifiers receive as part of their gift package.
Paul Kroisenbrunner, president of the Ontario B.A.S.S. Nation, displays one of the coins divisional qualifiers receive as part of their gift package.
Contenders cross a tree-covered bridge to enter registration at the Point Sebago Resort.
Contenders cross a tree-covered bridge to enter registration at the Point Sebago Resort.
Bassmaster.com writer Don Barone interviews Brian and Joseph Croteau, a father-son duo representing the Rhode Island B.A.S.S. Nation.
Bassmaster.com writer Don Barone interviews Brian and Joseph Croteau, a father-son duo representing the Rhode Island B.A.S.S. Nation.
The Spain B.A.S.S. Nation team traveled overseas to compete in the chapter’s second annual divisional.
The Spain B.A.S.S. Nation team traveled overseas to compete in the chapter’s second annual divisional.
Qualifiers check out free gear from sponsors.
Qualifiers check out free gear from sponsors.
Chip Servant, Massachusetts B.A.S.S. Nation president, learns about the BoatU.S. Weigh-to-Win program.
Chip Servant, Massachusetts B.A.S.S. Nation president, learns about the BoatU.S. Weigh-to-Win program.
Contenders look over the rules and regulations before tomorrow’s competition.
Contenders look over the rules and regulations before tomorrow’s competition.
B.A.S.S. staffer Tony Quick checks in each qualifier.
B.A.S.S. staffer Tony Quick checks in each qualifier.
Sylvia Morris, president of the Connecticut B.A.S.S. Nation, has a good time joking with her team while waiting for the briefing to begin.
Sylvia Morris, president of the Connecticut B.A.S.S. Nation, has a good time joking with her team while waiting for the briefing to begin.
Fishing is an international language. Members of all the U.S. teams in attendance spent time chatting with anglers from the Spain B.A.S.S. Nation.
Fishing is an international language. Members of all the U.S. teams in attendance spent time chatting with anglers from the Spain B.A.S.S. Nation.
Brandon Neal of the Connecticut team brought his daughter, Lilly, to enjoy the festivities.
Brandon Neal of the Connecticut team brought his daughter, Lilly, to enjoy the festivities.
Jon Stewart, director of the B.A.S.S. Nation, went over fishing regulations with Sgt. Jason Luce before the rules briefing.
Jon Stewart, director of the B.A.S.S. Nation, went over fishing regulations with Sgt. Jason Luce before the rules briefing.
Mark Swett and Steve Wilson of the Maine B.A.S.S. Nation talked about what techniques they’re expecting to be successful during this tournament.
Mark Swett and Steve Wilson of the Maine B.A.S.S. Nation talked about what techniques they’re expecting to be successful during this tournament.
Mark Desjardin and Joe Holland of the Maine B.A.S.S. Nation point out their comrade, Jonathan Carter, on the cover of the <i>Maine Nation</i> magazine. The photo is from Carter’s Classic appearance back in February.
Mark Desjardin and Joe Holland of the Maine B.A.S.S. Nation point out their comrade, Jonathan Carter, on the cover of the Maine Nation magazine. The photo is from Carter’s Classic appearance back in February.
Anglers get serious as the briefing begins.
Anglers get serious as the briefing begins.
The Spain team goes over a few extra points.
The Spain team goes over a few extra points.
Jonathan Carter made a guest appearance at the divisional briefing. He won this event last year and went on to qualify for the 2013 Bassmaster Classic, where he finished in 17th place.
Jonathan Carter made a guest appearance at the divisional briefing. He won this event last year and went on to qualify for the 2013 Bassmaster Classic, where he finished in 17th place.