Open: Lake Champlain registration

The final Bassmaster Northern Open of the 2016 season has arrived. For some, this week’s battle against Lake Champlain will be about qualifying for the 2017 Bassmaster Elite Series, for others a chance at a victory on one of the best bass fishing lakes in the country. Whatever their motivation anglers arrive hungry for a big bag of Champlain bass.
The final Bassmaster Northern Open of the 2016 season has arrived. For some, this week’s battle against Lake Champlain will be about qualifying for the 2017 Bassmaster Elite Series, for others a chance at a victory on one of the best bass fishing lakes in the country. Whatever their motivation anglers arrive hungry for a big bag of Champlain bass.
Carhartt giving away some of their new products as anglers pass through the registration line.
Carhartt giving away some of their new products as anglers pass through the registration line.
Chris Bowes mentions that Dylan Fulk needs to link up with Chad Pipkens for some hair product.
Chris Bowes mentions that Dylan Fulk needs to link up with Chad Pipkens for some hair product.
Looks like he’s already a big fan of the “Champlain Wind” variety.
Looks like he’s already a big fan of the “Champlain Wind” variety.
Out in the parking lot Chad Pipkens was organizing his boat after his final day of practice. He needs to have a strong tournament to re-qualify for the 2017 Bassmaster Elite Series and seemed positive about his capabilities on Champlain.
Out in the parking lot Chad Pipkens was organizing his boat after his final day of practice. He needs to have a strong tournament to re-qualify for the 2017 Bassmaster Elite Series and seemed positive about his capabilities on Champlain.
All his gear, boat, clothes, everything, was soaked.
All his gear, boat, clothes, everything, was soaked.
As he put away his last few rods he mentioned that he thought it would take 18-19 pounds of fish each day to be in the hunt on Friday.
As he put away his last few rods he mentioned that he thought it would take 18-19 pounds of fish each day to be in the hunt on Friday.
Back inside the Civic Center anglers take their seats for the registration meeting.
Back inside the Civic Center anglers take their seats for the registration meeting.
Charlie Hartley took the win on the James a few weeks back, could he carry his Bassmaster Open success into this event?
Charlie Hartley took the win on the James a few weeks back, could he carry his Bassmaster Open success into this event?
Adrian Avena had the 1000 mile stare… literally this guy drove from the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year tournament on Mille Lacs to Plattsburg, NY and arrived early this morning. The drive is actually 1,373 miles if you stay in the United States.
Adrian Avena had the 1000 mile stare… literally this guy drove from the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year tournament on Mille Lacs to Plattsburg, NY and arrived early this morning. The drive is actually 1,373 miles if you stay in the United States.
I’m with you dude…
I’m with you dude…
Chris Bowes and the Mayor of Plattsburg address the anglers.
Chris Bowes and the Mayor of Plattsburg address the anglers.
Tomorrow morning it begins, good luck everyone and stay safe out there.
Tomorrow morning it begins, good luck everyone and stay safe out there.