2008 Carolina Clash: Registration

Toyota Tundras lined the drive in front of the Lexington Community Complex building in beautiful Lexington, S.C.

Lexington Police blocked the road in front of the community complex welcoming the pros and the fans for registration.

Greg Hackney and Cliff Pace talk about the conditions on Lake Murray.

Mark Davis entertains fans as he readies his gear for the Carolina Clash.

Cliff Pace concentrates on a knot, which is made harder to tie by his bum finger.

Russ Lane and Timmy Horton visit just prior to registration for the Carolina Clash on Lake Murray.

Greg Gutierrez registers for the Carolina Clash.

The parking lot in front of the community complex building fills with trucks and boats as registration time wanes.

Timmy Horton talks with a fan as he finishes preparing his gear to do battle on Lake Murray.

Trip Weldon takes a moment to help a fan get in the shot with Gerald Swindle.

Marty Robinson’s boys, Mitchell and Marshall, play in the fountain in front of the community complex.

Co-anglers register for the Carolina Clash. It was standing room only in the foyer of the community complex.

Greg Gutierrez signs an autograph for a young BASS fan.

Greg Hackney, Russ Lane, Timmy Horton, Derek Remitz, and Jason Williamson pose for a “family picture”.

Brian Clark carefully adjusts a bait designed to mimic the blue back herring, the primary baitfish for Lake Murray.

Brian Clark signs Seth Thomas’ arm, as he and the pro talk fishing.

Jimmy Thomas peeks over the side of the boat as pro Corey Waldrop signs his autograph.

Aaron Martens helps his son Spencer as he learns how to reel in the big ones.

Jay Fuller, Dave Wolak, and Clark Reehm talk shop just minutes before registration roll call.

Trip Weldon goes over the rules specific to Lake Murray and deals with other BASS business during the registration meeting for the Carolina Clash.