Northern Open registration

The 2015 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open #3 presented by Allstate registration was held at the Sawmill Resort in Sandusky, Ohio. Open anglers prepare to tackle Lake Erie in the final Northern Open of the season.

The 2015 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open #3 presented by Allstate registration gets underway, and the signs at Sawmill Resort direct anglers to the right areas.
The 2015 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open #3 presented by Allstate registration gets underway, and the signs at Sawmill Resort direct anglers to the right areas.
Registration begins at 1 p.m. and anglers begin to file in. The briefing doesn’t start until 5 p.m., so the anglers take their time.
Registration begins at 1 p.m. and anglers begin to file in. The briefing doesn’t start until 5 p.m., so the anglers take their time.
This is what the pros are after this week. Not only do they get an Open victory, but also a shot at a Bassmaster Classic berth. To qualify, the champion of this tournament must have fished the prior two Northern Opens.
This is what the pros are after this week. Not only do they get an Open victory, but also a shot at a Bassmaster Classic berth. To qualify, the champion of this tournament must have fished the prior two Northern Opens.
Co-anglers have incentive to win as well. The co-angler champion wins a boat of his or her own.
Co-anglers have incentive to win as well. The co-angler champion wins a boat of his or her own.
People stop by the booths to get some goodies. All kinds of colors and sizes of braid are available at the Shimano booth.
People stop by the booths to get some goodies. All kinds of colors and sizes of braid are available at the Shimano booth.
Pick a color, any color.
Pick a color, any color.
After a license check, they are on their way.
After a license check, they are on their way.
The City of Sandusky has a booth set up with all kinds of brochures for activities to do in town.
The City of Sandusky has a booth set up with all kinds of brochures for activities to do in town.
Sounds fun to me.
Sounds fun to me.
Carhartt hats for days! Anglers stop by and grab a cool hat to shield their face.
Carhartt hats for days! Anglers stop by and grab a cool hat to shield their face.
That is the goal for many of these anglers.
That is the goal for many of these anglers.
Shorts and pants from Carhartt -- so you look good on the water as well.
Shorts and pants from Carhartt — so you look good on the water as well.
Stopping aquatic hitchhikers is a big deal up here. Protecting these fisheries is important.
Stopping aquatic hitchhikers is a big deal up here. Protecting these fisheries is important.
Grab a bobber as a reminder.
Grab a bobber as a reminder.
Shimano brought Power Pro braid ranging from 8-pound test to 80-pound test.
Shimano brought Power Pro braid ranging from 8-pound test to 80-pound test.
Anglers check out the points standings to see what work they need to do for this event.
Anglers check out the points standings to see what work they need to do for this event.
The Top 5 at the end of this event should get an invite to fish the Bassmaster Elite Series.
The Top 5 at the end of this event should get an invite to fish the Bassmaster Elite Series.
That is an achievement over a three-event season and with a lot of competition among anglers.
That is an achievement over a three-event season and with a lot of competition among anglers.
The anglers fill out their forms.
The anglers fill out their forms.
A.R.E. has a booth set up to get people interested in Truck Caps and Tonneau covers.
A.R.E. has a booth set up to get people interested in Truck Caps and Tonneau covers.
ARE ... Outfit for Life
ARE … Outfit for Life
Pretty good deal with a chance to win a set of Rod Pods.
Pretty good deal with a chance to win a set of Rod Pods.
Pile the goodies into the Toyota bag.
Pile the goodies into the Toyota bag.
Someone brought a dog to registration. Not sure if the Lab can fish tomorrow ...
Someone brought a dog to registration. Not sure if the Lab can fish tomorrow …
The Shimano bass rig hangs outside for people to check out.
The Shimano bass rig hangs outside for people to check out.
Ohio State logos are everywhere up here. Ohio State fans are just as dedicated as Alabama fans.
Ohio State logos are everywhere up here. Ohio State fans are just as dedicated as Alabama fans.
ARE’s fully rigged Tundra is parked outside ...
ARE’s fully rigged Tundra is parked outside …
... and so is Gary Clouse.
… and so is Gary Clouse.
He takes some time to get his tackle prepared before registration.
He takes some time to get his tackle prepared before registration.
Follow the signs to registration.
Follow the signs to registration.
Sawmill Creek Resort hosted the registration and briefing.
Sawmill Creek Resort hosted the registration and briefing.
Anglers look at the wind projections for tomorrow and the rest of the week.
Anglers look at the wind projections for tomorrow and the rest of the week.
A co-angler keeps his eyes on the prize and snaps a photo of what he would like to take home later this week.
A co-angler keeps his eyes on the prize and snaps a photo of what he would like to take home later this week.
This event wouldn’t be possible without all of the loyal B.A.S.S. sponsors.
This event wouldn’t be possible without all of the loyal B.A.S.S. sponsors.
Charlie Hartley fills out his paperwork ...
Charlie Hartley fills out his paperwork …
While Adrian Avena looks for his fishing license.
While Adrian Avena looks for his fishing license.
Registration gets crowded as the last batch of free goodies wait at the sponsor tables.
Registration gets crowded as the last batch of free goodies wait at the sponsor tables.
Shane Lineberger and Joe Hamilton share stories while they wait. Lineberger has a chance to qualify for the Bassmaster Elite Series this week. He sits in 3rd place in points.
Shane Lineberger and Joe Hamilton share stories while they wait. Lineberger has a chance to qualify for the Bassmaster Elite Series this week. He sits in 3rd place in points.
Josh Douglas talks with tournament director Chris Bowes.
Josh Douglas talks with tournament director Chris Bowes.
Koby Krieger’s ride waits outside.
Koby Krieger’s ride waits outside.
Only a couple of anglers left.
Only a couple of anglers left.
Fletcher Shryock rolls through the line.
Fletcher Shryock rolls through the line.
Everyone gathers for the tournament briefing.
Everyone gathers for the tournament briefing.
Chris Bowes goes over rules and talking points with the anglers.
Chris Bowes goes over rules and talking points with the anglers.
Brett Pruett, who represented the College Series at the 2015 GEICO Bassmaster Classic, listens intently.
Brett Pruett, who represented the College Series at the 2015 GEICO Bassmaster Classic, listens intently.