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Elite Series pros prepare to battle it out on the St. Lawrence River!

Waddington, New York is known as the ‘Capital of Carp Fishing’, but this week it will be the capital of bass fishing, as Waddington hosts a BASS Elite Series event on the St. Lawrence River. 
Waddington, New York is known as the ‘Capital of Carp Fishing’, but this week it will be the capital of bass fishing, as Waddington hosts a BASS Elite Series event on the St. Lawrence River. 
Anglers and Marshals had their final briefing at the Madrid/Waddington Central School.
Anglers and Marshals had their final briefing at the Madrid/Waddington Central School.
Stephen Browning said he would really like to have one of these detailed maps of the waterway he would be fishing this week. Little did he know….
Stephen Browning said he would really like to have one of these detailed maps of the waterway he would be fishing this week. Little did he know….
 …waiting for him, Dean Rojas and every angler in the field, was a free map in a gift bag provided by local officials. 
…waiting for him, Dean Rojas and every angler in the field, was a free map in a gift bag provided by local officials. 
Marshals begin to arrive for their briefing and pairings process with Elite Series pros.
Marshals begin to arrive for their briefing and pairings process with Elite Series pros.
After signing in Marshals received gifts from BASS and tournament sponsors.
After signing in Marshals received gifts from BASS and tournament sponsors.
Gift bags await every Elite Series competitor.
Gift bags await every Elite Series competitor.
Mike McClelland signs an autograph for Gabe Stillwell.
Mike McClelland signs an autograph for Gabe Stillwell.
The Madrid/Waddinton Central School created a unique piece of art to welcome the Elite Series to their school.
The Madrid/Waddinton Central School created a unique piece of art to welcome the Elite Series to their school.
The champion’s trophy was on display during registration.
The champion’s trophy was on display during registration.
Elite Series anglers begin to line up for the anglers briefing.
Elite Series anglers begin to line up for the anglers briefing.
<p>Elite Series anglers begin to line up for the anglers briefing.</p>
Elite Series anglers begin to line up for the anglers briefing.
<p>Grant Goldbeck produces his New York fishing license for BASS officials.</p>
Grant Goldbeck produces his New York fishing license for BASS officials.
Elite Series anglers stop to pick up the latest apparel from Carhartt.
Elite Series anglers stop to pick up the latest apparel from Carhartt.
Davy Hite, Kevin VanDam and a host of anglers arrive for the final briefing.
Davy Hite, Kevin VanDam and a host of anglers arrive for the final briefing.
Boyd Duckett and Randy Howell stroll to the briefing together.
Boyd Duckett and Randy Howell stroll to the briefing together.
Marshals receive their final briefing while Elite Series anglers meet in another room.
Marshals receive their final briefing while Elite Series anglers meet in another room.
Senior Tournament Manager John Stewart conducted the Marshals briefing.
Senior Tournament Manager John Stewart conducted the Marshals briefing.
Upstate New York is a great place to take a vacation.
Upstate New York is a great place to take a vacation.
Elite Series anglers arrive for their final briefing on the eve of the Evan Williams Bourbon Showdown at St. Lawrence River.
Elite Series anglers arrive for their final briefing on the eve of the Evan Williams Bourbon Showdown at St. Lawrence River.
Greg Hackney searches through a multitude of fishing license during registration.
Greg Hackney searches through a multitude of fishing license during registration.
Aaron Martens showed us a photo of a huge smallmouth he caught during practice on the St. Lawrence River.
Aaron Martens showed us a photo of a huge smallmouth he caught during practice on the St. Lawrence River.
The St. Lawrence River defines the U.S. border with Canada, so officials from several jurisdictions were at the anglers meeting to answer any questions.
The St. Lawrence River defines the U.S. border with Canada, so officials from several jurisdictions were at the anglers meeting to answer any questions.
Anglers lay out their briefing sheets and maps as the Elite Series meeting begins.
Anglers lay out their briefing sheets and maps as the Elite Series meeting begins.
Bernie Schultz said he spent a lot of time of his youth in a gym just like the one the briefing was held in.
Bernie Schultz said he spent a lot of time of his youth in a gym just like the one the briefing was held in.
Elite Series anglers receive their final briefing from Senior Tournament Manager Chris Bowes.
Elite Series anglers receive their final briefing from Senior Tournament Manager Chris Bowes.
Brandon Palaniuk meets marshal and his grandson.
Brandon Palaniuk meets marshal and his grandson.
Waddington welcomes Elite anglers.
Waddington welcomes Elite anglers.
Bernie Schultz meets with 1st day marshal.
Bernie Schultz meets with 1st day marshal.
AOY point leader Edwin Evers enjoys some good foods.
AOY point leader Edwin Evers enjoys some good foods.
Jonathon VanDam and Fletcher Shryock meet with their partner for tomorrow.
Jonathon VanDam and Fletcher Shryock meet with their partner for tomorrow.
Gary Klein and marshals are in line for nice foods.
Gary Klein and marshals are in line for nice foods.
Skeet Reese poses for a photo shoot with fans.
Skeet Reese poses for a photo shoot with fans.