Horton holds a hawg
With the Ouachita River fishing so small, some of the contenders held back on Day One, but Alabama’s Jamie Horton went all out.
Launching hopes
Fifty-four Fed Nation anglers set off on the Ouachita River this morning with dreams of winning a Classic berth.
Behind the scenes at Fed Nation practice
Behind the scenes action on the final day of practice for the B.A.S.S. Federation Nation Championships.
Fed Nation contenders rolling on the river
The Ouachita River is presenting a difficult final exam for the top amateur bass anglers of the world.
Fed Nation anglers conclude practice
The weather was beautiful as the Fed Nation anglers headed out on the Ouachita River for Day Two of practice.
Federation Nation practice
Anglers get out for their first day of practice for the Federation Nation Championship on the Ouachita River out of Monroe, La.
From near and far, they came for their championship
As different as the 54 competitors are in this week's Federation Nation Championship, they all have one thing in common: They love to chase bass ...
Junior World competitor Ladner geared up
When B.A.S.S. Junior World Championship qualifier Trevor Ladner says his friends believe he fishes too much, he knows that’s saying something.
From America, with love photos
Fed Nation contenders line up in the boat yard as they prepare for the 2011 B.A.S.S. Federation Nation Championship.
2011 Fed Nation Championship contenders
The world's best amateur anglers will compete for six spots in the 2012 Bassmaster Classic. Which ones will make it?
