The Table is set

On this World Autism Awareness Day, Elite Series pros make final preparations for what they hope to be a bass-feeding frenzy in southwestern Missouri.

B.A.S.S. writer Steve Wright takes notes as Dennis Tietje gives his take on the weights needed to take this event.
B.A.S.S. writer Steve Wright takes notes as Dennis Tietje gives his take on the weights needed to take this event.
Dean Rojas and Dave Mercer visit prior to the anglers meeting here at the Big Cedar Lodge.
Dean Rojas and Dave Mercer visit prior to the anglers meeting here at the Big Cedar Lodge.
Britt Myers takes a seat as the anglers arrive.
Britt Myers takes a seat as the anglers arrive.
The Marshals are meeting as well at the Big Cedar Lodge today. After the meeting the anglers will have dinner with the Marshals.
The Marshals are meeting as well at the Big Cedar Lodge today. After the meeting the anglers will have dinner with the Marshals.
Branson welcomes the anglers and fans!
Branson welcomes the anglers and fans!
The Marshals' meeting is under way before the Elites meet.
The Marshals’ meeting is under way before the Elites meet.
B.A.S.S. Writer Don Barone is always looking for a great photo opportunity and Gerald Swindles' wife LeAnn is his pick today!
B.A.S.S. Writer Don Barone is always looking for a great photo opportunity and Gerald Swindles’ wife LeAnn is his pick today!
The staff checks the anglers' licenses as they roll in.
The staff checks the anglers’ licenses as they roll in.
The anglers receive goody bags from A.R.E., sponsor of the A.R.E. Truck Caps Bassmaster Elite at Table Rock Lake.
The anglers receive goody bags from A.R.E., sponsor of the A.R.E. Truck Caps Bassmaster Elite at Table Rock Lake.
Andy Montgomery has arrived early and is trying on his new Carhartt vest given to each angler.
Andy Montgomery has arrived early and is trying on his new Carhartt vest given to each angler.
Rick Clunn talks about his outlook in the event as B.A.S.S. writer Steve Wright takes notes.
Rick Clunn talks about his outlook in the event as B.A.S.S. writer Steve Wright takes notes.
The anglers are arriving at the nice digs at Big Cedar Lodge.
The anglers are arriving at the nice digs at Big Cedar Lodge.
As the meeting approaches, the anglers gather the A.R.E. bags and the Carhartt vest.
As the meeting approaches, the anglers gather the A.R.E. bags and the Carhartt vest.
Chris Lane and Paul Elias talk about the last event where Lane won.
Chris Lane and Paul Elias talk about the last event where Lane won.
Dave Mercer shows off his pin supporting World Autism Awareness Day. This is in honor of his daughter, Cadance.
Dave Mercer shows off his pin supporting World Autism Awareness Day. This is in honor of his daughter, Cadance.
Boyd Duckett found a great seat to review the rules.
Boyd Duckett found a great seat to review the rules.
The final paperwork is being completed, and all the Marshals are registered.
The final paperwork is being completed, and all the Marshals are registered.
The Marshals pick up some great gear as well.
The Marshals pick up some great gear as well.