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2010 Federation – Championship – Day 1 – BTS

Go behind the scenes at 2010 Bassmaster Federation National Championship.

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Volunteers, staff, competitors, family and fans stand to honor our flag as the long standing tradition of the playing of the national anthem is carried out prior to the Day One weigh in.
Volunteers, staff, competitors, family and fans stand to honor our flag as the long standing tradition of the playing of the national anthem is carried out prior to the Day One weigh in.
Tournament Director Jon Stewart (left) and BASS Emcee, Keith Alan talk about the many sponsors and their important role in making the Bassmaster Federation Nation Championship a success.
Tournament Director Jon Stewart (left) and BASS Emcee, Keith Alan talk about the many sponsors and their important role in making the Bassmaster Federation Nation Championship a success.
Fans cheer as the defending champion, Randy Phillips is pulled to the stage.
Fans cheer as the defending champion, Randy Phillips is pulled to the stage.
Isauro Tijerina representing Mexico shows his best fish of the day.
Isauro Tijerina representing Mexico shows his best fish of the day.
Zachary King from Arkansas placed third overall in the Day One standings and took the lead in the Central standings with help from this Red River bruiser.
Zachary King from Arkansas placed third overall in the Day One standings and took the lead in the Central standings with help from this Red River bruiser.
Toyota Trucks has been a long time supporter of BASS and are the only truck that will
Toyota Trucks has been a long time supporter of BASS and are the only truck that will “Pay you to fish!”
George Crain shows a pair of aces to the crowd before taking the stage for an official weight of 11-7 which boosted him into second place overall, and first in the Southern Division.
George Crain shows a pair of aces to the crowd before taking the stage for an official weight of 11-7 which boosted him into second place overall, and first in the Southern Division.
Joey Nania, a two time Junior World Champion and stands in 12th overall at the Federation Nation Championships, and holds on to third in the Western Division.
Joey Nania, a two time Junior World Champion and stands in 12th overall at the Federation Nation Championships, and holds on to third in the Western Division.
James Smiley had a less than stellar Day One, and didn't carry much of a smile to the stage. He also admits that tomorrow could turn the whole tournament around for him.
James Smiley had a less than stellar Day One, and didn’t carry much of a smile to the stage. He also admits that tomorrow could turn the whole tournament around for him.
The future of our sport hangs on every word that comes from the many voices of knowledge on the stage.
The future of our sport hangs on every word that comes from the many voices of knowledge on the stage.
Ronald
Ronald “Ron” Ryals is a great ambassador of our sport and made it to the Federation Nation Championships through the Paralyzed Veterans of America.
Yamaha is always a big presence at BASS events and they are powering each and every boat the competitors are using this week on their Skeeter ZX225's.
Yamaha is always a big presence at BASS events and they are powering each and every boat the competitors are using this week on their Skeeter ZX225’s.
Dave Rochette waits to be driven up to the stage to get an official weight on his bag of bass.
Dave Rochette waits to be driven up to the stage to get an official weight on his bag of bass.
The Jamie Laiche fans were out in force at the Day One weigh in, which is no surprise considering he is a local angler.
The Jamie Laiche fans were out in force at the Day One weigh in, which is no surprise considering he is a local angler.
The future of fishing watched as the final angler, Mike Moore was pulled to the stage for his official weigh in.
The future of fishing watched as the final angler, Mike Moore was pulled to the stage for his official weigh in.

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