Northern lights

Check out images from the first day of the B.A.S.S. Fed Nation Northern Divisional.

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	Cliff Van Beek was very proud of this catch during practice for the 2011 Northern Divisional.</p>
Cliff Van Beek was very proud of this catch during practice for the 2011 Northern Divisional.
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	Anglers line the tanks for the Day One weigh-in of the B.A.S.S. Federation Nation Northern Divisional in Fort Madison, Iowa.</p>
Anglers line the tanks for the Day One weigh-in of the B.A.S.S. Federation Nation Northern Divisional in Fort Madison, Iowa.
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	One of the longest waits in competitive fishing is the 5 minutes before you put your fish on the scales.</p>
One of the longest waits in competitive fishing is the 5 minutes before you put your fish on the scales.
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	Max Leatherwood measures a fish, a serious matter to everyone involved.</p>
Max Leatherwood measures a fish, a serious matter to everyone involved.
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	There’s probably no better feeling than to look up and see your daughter rooting for you. If you doubt that, ask Jeff Wiederman.</p>
There’s probably no better feeling than to look up and see your daughter rooting for you. If you doubt that, ask Jeff Wiederman.
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	The process of weighing all the anglers’ fish begins.</p>
The process of weighing all the anglers’ fish begins.
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	Some anglers were happy with their results on a day when only 17 of the 96 anglers caught a limit.</p>
Some anglers were happy with their results on a day when only 17 of the 96 anglers caught a limit.
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	The Mississippi River didn’t yield much on Day One, so those with nice catches showed them off.</p>
 

The Mississippi River didn’t yield much on Day One, so those with nice catches showed them off.

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	Todd Serfoss claimed the first slot among the South Dakota anglers and was sixth overall.</p>
Todd Serfoss claimed the first slot among the South Dakota anglers and was sixth overall.
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	Family, friends, supporters show up for the event.</p>
Family, friends, supporters show up for the event.
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	A sizeable crowd came out to watch the weigh-in and cheer their favorite angler.</p>
A sizeable crowd came out to watch the weigh-in and cheer their favorite angler.
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	The anglers check out to see who they are paired with on Day Two.</p>
The anglers check out to see who they are paired with on Day Two.
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	Once the pairings are known, it’s time to get together with your partner and plan a winning strategy.</p>
Once the pairings are known, it’s time to get together with your partner and plan a winning strategy.
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	Long after the anglers have gone back to their motels, B.A.S.S. staff continue to work.</p>
Long after the anglers have gone back to their motels, B.A.S.S. staff continue to work.