Sabine: Angler briefing

Elite Series pros meet, eat, and prepare to compete in the Bassmaster Elite at Sabine River Presented by STARK Cultural Venues.

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Randall Tharp was one of the first Elite Series competitors to show up for the final meeting.
Randall Tharp was one of the first Elite Series competitors to show up for the final meeting.
Day 1 Marshals got instructions from Ronnie Moore on how to use their BASSTrak phones.
Day 1 Marshals got instructions from Ronnie Moore on how to use their BASSTrak phones.
Marshals got hooked up with some nice apparel from sponsors.
Marshals got hooked up with some nice apparel from sponsors.
Orange County, Texas, is a great place to visit and fish.
Orange County, Texas, is a great place to visit and fish.
Preparing the drawing that will take place for the Marshals that will be with the Top 12 on the final day of fishing.
Preparing the drawing that will take place for the Marshals that will be with the Top 12 on the final day of fishing.
Mark Davis stopped by to get signage for his boat and truck from Yamaha.
Mark Davis stopped by to get signage for his boat and truck from Yamaha.
Carhartt gear is loaded onto a table in anticipation of the arrival of the Elite Series contenders.
Carhartt gear is loaded onto a table in anticipation of the arrival of the Elite Series contenders.
The Bassmaster Elite at Sabine River Presented by STARK Cultural Venues is the first stop of the 2015 Elite Series season.
The Bassmaster Elite at Sabine River Presented by STARK Cultural Venues is the first stop of the 2015 Elite Series season.
Senior Tournament Director Chuck Harbin conducted the Marshals briefing.
Senior Tournament Director Chuck Harbin conducted the Marshals briefing.
The meeting and Day 1 pairings took place at Lamar State College.
The meeting and Day 1 pairings took place at Lamar State College.
The 113 Marshals get their final instructions.
The 113 Marshals get their final instructions.
Terry Scroggins made a quick trip to his truck to drop off all the new gear from sponsors.
Terry Scroggins made a quick trip to his truck to drop off all the new gear from sponsors.
Here come some game faces…
Here come some game faces…
…followed up by four of the best bass fishermen in the world.
…followed up by four of the best bass fishermen in the world.
Paul Elias was just happy to be here.
Paul Elias was just happy to be here.
Terry Scroggins spent at least 30 minutes signing Team Toyota caps.
Terry Scroggins spent at least 30 minutes signing Team Toyota caps.
Anglers begin to arrive and pick up some new Carhartt clothing.
Anglers begin to arrive and pick up some new Carhartt clothing.
Paul Elias signs his autograph to some memorabilia that would really good on the wall.
Paul Elias signs his autograph to some memorabilia that would really good on the wall.
The Pure Fishing pros stopped by to have their photos taken.
The Pure Fishing pros stopped by to have their photos taken.
Scott Rook wanted to know if it looked like these new Carhartt rain pants fit.
Scott Rook wanted to know if it looked like these new Carhartt rain pants fit.
Need a cool fishing cap?
Need a cool fishing cap?
Looks like everybody got here at once.
Looks like everybody got here at once.
Terry Scroggins is joined by his fellow Team Toyota pros Kevin VanDam and Mike Iaconelli. They signed boxes of caps.
Terry Scroggins is joined by his fellow Team Toyota pros Kevin VanDam and Mike Iaconelli. They signed boxes of caps.
Jeff Kriet and Mike McClelland looked happy to get the 2015 season underway.
Jeff Kriet and Mike McClelland looked happy to get the 2015 season underway.
Aaron Martens and Skeet Reese greet one another. The two Californians went head-to-head back in the day, and they’ll be fishing against one another on some of their old stomping grounds later in the season.
Aaron Martens and Skeet Reese greet one another. The two Californians went head-to-head back in the day, and they’ll be fishing against one another on some of their old stomping grounds later in the season.
Volunteers wanted photos with Gerald Swindle on their smartphones.
Volunteers wanted photos with Gerald Swindle on their smartphones.
We don’t know who, but somebody at this table said something very funny. Our money is on the ‘Cajun Baby’ Cliff Crochet.
We don’t know who, but somebody at this table said something very funny. Our money is on the ‘Cajun Baby’ Cliff Crochet.
Ronnie Moore will be the guy that will keep a constant eye on BASSTrak this week, and in the vast playing field will most likely spend a lot of time on the phone directing photographers to the locations of anglers.
Ronnie Moore will be the guy that will keep a constant eye on BASSTrak this week, and in the vast playing field will most likely spend a lot of time on the phone directing photographers to the locations of anglers.
With the Marshals and Elite Series pros all together, it was time for the Day 1 pairings.
With the Marshals and Elite Series pros all together, it was time for the Day 1 pairings.
The Elite Series rookies are recognized by their veteran Elite Series competitors.
The Elite Series rookies are recognized by their veteran Elite Series competitors.
Welcome back Mark Menendez!
Welcome back Mark Menendez!
Casey Ashley was still smiling after his win at the 2015 Bassmaster Classic.
Casey Ashley was still smiling after his win at the 2015 Bassmaster Classic.
During the final briefing Marshals were taking photos of guys located close them…
During the final briefing Marshals were taking photos of guys located close them…
…guys like Kevin VanDam.
…guys like Kevin VanDam.
The last time the Elite Series visited the Sabine River, Todd Faircloth took home the champion's trophy.
The last time the Elite Series visited the Sabine River, Todd Faircloth took home the champion’s trophy.
Brent Ehrler is new to the Bassmaster Elite Series, but there’s no way he can be called a rookie. Welcome to the Bassmaster Elite Series, Ehrler.
Brent Ehrler is new to the Bassmaster Elite Series, but there’s no way he can be called a rookie. Welcome to the Bassmaster Elite Series, Ehrler.
Let’s get this meeting over and get down to the fish catching.
Let’s get this meeting over and get down to the fish catching.
We have no idea what veteran Kevin VanDam said to Matt Lee, but he thought it was funny.
We have no idea what veteran Kevin VanDam said to Matt Lee, but he thought it was funny.
The 2014 Bassmaster Angler of the Year, Greg Hackney.
The 2014 Bassmaster Angler of the Year, Greg Hackney.
Dennis Tietje from nearby Roanoke, La., probably knows this area better than any other angler in the field.
Dennis Tietje from nearby Roanoke, La., probably knows this area better than any other angler in the field.
With over 140 miles of fishable water, Google Earth and every imaginable mapping program will be used during this tournament.
With over 140 miles of fishable water, Google Earth and every imaginable mapping program will be used during this tournament.
Time to eat some of the great food this area is known for.
Time to eat some of the great food this area is known for.
Skeet Reese apparently plans to wear a lot of caps this week at the Sabine River.
Skeet Reese apparently plans to wear a lot of caps this week at the Sabine River.