Nation: Western Divisional registration

The Western Nation anglers gather to register for the 2015 B.A.S.S. Nation Western Divisional on Clear Lake.

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B.A.S.S. Nation hats await the anglers before registration gets underway at Koncoti Vista Casino in Lakeport, Calif., site of the Old Milwaukee B.A.S.S. Nation Western Divisional.
B.A.S.S. Nation hats await the anglers before registration gets underway at Koncoti Vista Casino in Lakeport, Calif., site of the Old Milwaukee B.A.S.S. Nation Western Divisional.
Sponsor Carhartt provides hats, pants and shirts for the anglers from 11 states on hand for the divisional competition on Clear Lake.
Sponsor Carhartt provides hats, pants and shirts for the anglers from 11 states on hand for the divisional competition on Clear Lake.
Gear bearing the Toyota logo is ready for the taking.
Gear bearing the Toyota logo is ready for the taking.
Registration begins as B.A.S.S. Nation Coordinator Emily Hand confirms information with a member of the California team.
Registration begins as B.A.S.S. Nation Coordinator Emily Hand confirms information with a member of the California team.
Nationwide Insurance is on hand for the tournament to welcome contestants and provide information about the discount services available to B.A.S.S. members.
Nationwide Insurance is on hand for the tournament to welcome contestants and provide information about the discount services available to B.A.S.S. members.
It’s Team Oldham from Wyoming. Sons Westin and Whit are joined by Anna and Kenny.
It’s Team Oldham from Wyoming. Sons Westin and Whit are joined by Anna and Kenny.
Before the briefing begins, it’s time to talk strategy. That discussion is underway with the members of the team from Wyoming.
Before the briefing begins, it’s time to talk strategy. That discussion is underway with the members of the team from Wyoming.
Logan DeGree and Isaac Steigman are members of the Oregon team with a twist. The young anglers are part of the high school contingent on hand from their respective states.
Logan DeGree and Isaac Steigman are members of the Oregon team with a twist. The young anglers are part of the high school contingent on hand from their respective states.
The trophy everyone wants but only one angler will take home.
The trophy everyone wants but only one angler will take home.
The California team wants it so bad it can nearly touch it.
The California team wants it so bad it can nearly touch it.
Colorado is seeing signs of success even before the tournament begins.
Colorado is seeing signs of success even before the tournament begins.
Colordo’s Larry Triplett will switch out these funny glasses in the morning for a pair of sunglasses. He hopes the shades and his skills help take home the trophy.
Colordo’s Larry Triplett will switch out these funny glasses in the morning for a pair of sunglasses. He hopes the shades and his skills help take home the trophy.
Jon Webb calls this 'The Flame Out' look. In the morning, the joking will be over and the mood more serious.
Jon Webb calls this ‘The Flame Out’ look. In the morning, the joking will be over and the mood more serious.
The time has come for the briefing to begin as B.A.S.S. Nation Director Jon Stewart starts the meeting.
The time has come for the briefing to begin as B.A.S.S. Nation Director Jon Stewart starts the meeting.
The banquet room is full as the rules of the tournament are explained to the anglers.
The banquet room is full as the rules of the tournament are explained to the anglers.
The host facility for the event is Koncoti Vista Casino on the shoreline of Clear Lake.
The host facility for the event is Koncoti Vista Casino on the shoreline of Clear Lake.
The state presidents introduce their teams to the group.
The state presidents introduce their teams to the group.