Potomac River registration

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The 8th stop of the Bassmaster Elite Series tournament season brings us to Charles County, Md., and the historic Potomac River.
The 8th stop of the Bassmaster Elite Series tournament season brings us to Charles County, Md., and the historic Potomac River.
This tournament is an extremely important one as anglers will be trying to not only take the win at this event, but also fish for points to boost their Angler of the Year standings before the end of the season. Anglers Chris Zaldain and James Elam go through the registration line.
This tournament is an extremely important one as anglers will be trying to not only take the win at this event, but also fish for points to boost their Angler of the Year standings before the end of the season. Anglers Chris Zaldain and James Elam go through the registration line.
The Potomac River has a variety of different fish habitats, one of which being docks. When docks are part of the equation, its best not to forget about Andy Montgomery.
The Potomac River has a variety of different fish habitats, one of which being docks. When docks are part of the equation, its best not to forget about Andy Montgomery.
Greg Hackney will be trying to finish high in the standings to earn back a few valuable AOY points.
Greg Hackney will be trying to finish high in the standings to earn back a few valuable AOY points.
Aaron Martens and Ish Monroe discuss a few details about practice this past week. Ish was able to fish the Potomac last season during an FLW Tour event while Aaron took the win at last season's Bassmaster Elite on the Chesapeake Bay. Will past experience in this area help these two anglers make it to Championship Sunday?
Aaron Martens and Ish Monroe discuss a few details about practice this past week. Ish was able to fish the Potomac last season during an FLW Tour event while Aaron took the win at last season’s Bassmaster Elite on the Chesapeake Bay. Will past experience in this area help these two anglers make it to Championship Sunday?
Clent Davis and Drew Benton make a few jokes while waiting for the meeting to begin.
Clent Davis and Drew Benton make a few jokes while waiting for the meeting to begin.
Currently in 4th place overall in the AOY standings, Randal Tharp will be looking to have a strong tournament to earn a few more points.
Currently in 4th place overall in the AOY standings, Randal Tharp will be looking to have a strong tournament to earn a few more points.
Carhartt pro Jordan Lee has had very strong finishes in the past few Elite Series events; could he use this momentum to take the win here in Maryland?
Carhartt pro Jordan Lee has had very strong finishes in the past few Elite Series events; could he use this momentum to take the win here in Maryland?
Lee and Ken Iyobe laugh about how many Snake Heads they’ve caught this week.
Lee and Ken Iyobe laugh about how many Snake Heads they’ve caught this week.
Shaw Grigsby and Aaron Martens catch up before the meeting.
Shaw Grigsby and Aaron Martens catch up before the meeting.
Brett Preuett stares at his map, thinking about his first spot in the morning.
Brett Preuett stares at his map, thinking about his first spot in the morning.
Keith Combs (currently in 2nd place for AOY) listens to a story from James Niggemeyer.
Keith Combs (currently in 2nd place for AOY) listens to a story from James Niggemeyer.
Jonathon VanDam and Martens take their seats for the meeting.
Jonathon VanDam and Martens take their seats for the meeting.
Senior Tournament Director Trip Weldon goes over all the details for this event.
Senior Tournament Director Trip Weldon goes over all the details for this event.
Then Bassmaster emcee Dave Mercer addresses the field before Day 1 of the Bassmaster Elite on the Potomac River presented by Econo Lodge.
Then Bassmaster emcee Dave Mercer addresses the field before Day 1 of the Bassmaster Elite on the Potomac River presented by Econo Lodge.