Sabine River Registration & Briefing

2013 Bassmaster Classic champion Cliff Pace took time to spool line on his reels before the anglers' meeting. 

Steve Kennedy sorts through several fishing licenses before producing the license he needs to produce for B.A.S.S. officials to fish on the Sabine River. 

Scott Rook stops to sign memorabilia before registration. 

Alton Jones picked up a bag of snacks from his personal nutritionist, Ken Hoover. 

Local favorite Dennis Tietje and Kevin Short register for the Sabine River Challenge presented by STARK Cultural Venues.

After registering, anglers stopped to receive free apparel from Carhartt. 

Before the anglers meeting, several anglers showed up at the last minute to register. 

Aaron Martens fuels up with a peanut butter and jelly sandwich on the eve of Day One on the Sabine River. 

Senior Tournament Manager John Stewart conducted the Marshals meeting. 

Anglers gathered at tables and visited before being paired with their Day One Marshals. 

Gerald Swindle and Aaron Martens have a visit together before the pairings. 

Several anglers voiced their concern over being able to catch a limit on the Sabine River. 

B.A.S.S. Tournament Director Trip Weldon, goes over the specific rules concerning the Sabine River. 

Trip Weldon conducts the anglers briefing. 

Bill Lowen follows along on the rules sheet given to every competing angler. 

The pairing process places a Marshal in the boat with each Elite Series angler.

David Jones and John Gothia welcome the Elite Series anglers to Orange, Texas.

The anglers briefing was held at Lamar State College. 

Kevin VanDam and Boyd Duckett, along with their Day One Marshals, fill their plates. 

Anglers and Marshals line up for fried fish and traditional Gulf Coast food.