Registration at Toledo Bend

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The A.R.E. Truck Caps Bassmaster Elite at Toledo Bend begins with Bassmaster Marshal registration.
The A.R.E. Truck Caps Bassmaster Elite at Toledo Bend begins with Bassmaster Marshal registration.
The Bassmaster Marshals pack the room.
The Bassmaster Marshals pack the room.
Toledo Bend is known as a
Toledo Bend is known as a “big fish” lake.
Mark Menendez was one of the first to come through the angler registration line.
Mark Menendez was one of the first to come through the angler registration line.
Officials check Hank Cherry's fishing license.
Officials check Hank Cherry’s fishing license.
Keith Combs carefully reads his briefing sheet.
Keith Combs carefully reads his briefing sheet.
Photographer or photo bomber James Overstreet.
Photographer or photo bomber James Overstreet.
Then he's back to work again with Josh Bertrand.
Then he’s back to work again with Josh Bertrand.
B.A.S.S. official Chuck Harbin welcomes the Marshals.
B.A.S.S. official Chuck Harbin welcomes the Marshals.
Mike Iaconelli relaxed before the briefing.
Mike Iaconelli relaxed before the briefing.
Chris Zaldain showed his license on his smartphone.
Chris Zaldain showed his license on his smartphone.
Kevin VanDam found a small scorpion in briefing room. Once upon a time, it was believed that a sprig of basil left under a pot would eventually turn into a scorpion. It was also believed that smelling basil would bring a scorpion into the brain.
Kevin VanDam found a small scorpion in briefing room. Once upon a time, it was believed that a sprig of basil left under a pot would eventually turn into a scorpion. It was also believed that smelling basil would bring a scorpion into the brain.
Skeet Reese, John Murray and others had little break before the briefing began.
Skeet Reese, John Murray and others had little break before the briefing began.
Toyota Angler of the Year point leader Greg Hackney is carefully checking the briefing sheet.
Toyota Angler of the Year point leader Greg Hackney is carefully checking the briefing sheet.
The anglers congregate in the briefing room.
The anglers congregate in the briefing room.
Dean Rojas has enjoyed previous success at Toledo Bend.
Dean Rojas has enjoyed previous success at Toledo Bend.
In a class of their own: Two of 2016's Elite Champions, Rick Clunn and Takahiro Omori.
In a class of their own: Two of 2016’s Elite Champions, Rick Clunn and Takahiro Omori.
The Marshals join the Elite anglers to find their partners for Day 1.
The Marshals join the Elite anglers to find their partners for Day 1.
The room is now bustling with anglers and Marshals.
The room is now bustling with anglers and Marshals.
Linda Curtis Sparks, Director of Toledo Bend Lake County, welcomes everybody to Toledo Bend.
Linda Curtis Sparks, Director of Toledo Bend Lake County, welcomes everybody to Toledo Bend.
A huge line forms...
A huge line forms…
...to the food, where we find Jason Christie racking up.
…to the food, where we find Jason Christie racking up.
As does Kelly Jordon, Andy Montgomery and others.
As does Kelly Jordon, Andy Montgomery and others.