Cliff Van Beek was very proud of this catch during practice for the 2011 Northern Divisional.
Cliff Van Beek was very proud of this catch during practice for the 2011 Northern Divisional.
Anglers line the tanks for the Day One weigh-in of the B.A.S.S. Federation Nation Northern Divisional in Fort Madison, Iowa.
One of the longest waits in competitive fishing is the 5 minutes before you put your fish on the scales.
Max Leatherwood measures a fish, a serious matter to everyone involved.
There’s probably no better feeling than to look up and see your daughter rooting for you. If you doubt that, ask Jeff Wiederman.
The process of weighing all the anglers’ fish begins.
Some anglers were happy with their results on a day when only 17 of the 96 anglers caught a limit.
The Mississippi River didn’t yield much on Day One, so those with nice catches showed them off.
Todd Serfoss claimed the first slot among the South Dakota anglers and was sixth overall.
Family, friends, supporters show up for the event.
A sizeable crowd came out to watch the weigh-in and cheer their favorite angler.
The anglers check out to see who they are paired with on Day Two.
Once the pairings are known, it’s time to get together with your partner and plan a winning strategy.
Long after the anglers have gone back to their motels, B.A.S.S. staff continue to work.