2011 Elite Series Battle on the Bayou: Registration

In this photo gallery, you'll find images of the anglers, marshals and B.A.S.S. staff as they complete the registration process for the 2011 Elite Series Battle on the Bayou on Toledo Bend Reservoir, near Many, Louisiana.

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Leading in points for Angler of the Year, Alton Jones prepares to leave the campground at Toledo Bend to head to the angler meeting.
Leading in points for Angler of the Year, Alton Jones prepares to leave the campground at Toledo Bend to head to the angler meeting.
One of the few boat ramps that still reach the water, the host ramp at Cypress Bend park will be teeming with anglers in the morning.
One of the few boat ramps that still reach the water, the host ramp at Cypress Bend park will be teeming with anglers in the morning.
A group of B.A.S.S. Marshals visit with Skeet Reese before the angler meeting.
A group of B.A.S.S. Marshals visit with Skeet Reese before the angler meeting.
Dean Rojas' smile gives away his confidence after practice while he readies his tackle.
Dean Rojas’ smile gives away his confidence after practice while he readies his tackle.
Bernie Schultz hopes Texas treats him better than his home state of Florida as he prepares for Toledo bend.
Bernie Schultz hopes Texas treats him better than his home state of Florida as he prepares for Toledo bend.
Tournament Director Trip Weldon checks the pros' fishing licenses prior to registration.
Tournament Director Trip Weldon checks the pros’ fishing licenses prior to registration.
Takahiro Omori, 2004 Classic Champ, arrives at tournament registration alongside Pete Ponds.
Takahiro Omori, 2004 Classic Champ, arrives at tournament registration alongside Pete Ponds.
Jason Quinn offers Jeff Kriet some advice on piercings after registration.
Jason Quinn offers Jeff Kriet some advice on piercings after registration.
Toledo bend's version of Disney World: the Elite anglers stand in line preparing for the ride.
Toledo bend’s version of Disney World: the Elite anglers stand in line preparing for the ride.
Tim Horton and Paul Elias check announcements and Angler of the Year standings.
Tim Horton and Paul Elias check announcements and Angler of the Year standings.
The lobby gets busy at Cypress Bend resort.
The lobby gets busy at Cypress Bend resort.
Davy Hite takes a peek at the trophy he won last week at Pickwick.
Davy Hite takes a peek at the trophy he won last week at Pickwick.
Hite carts the Pickwick trophy to his truck after the angler meeting.
Hite carts the Pickwick trophy to his truck after the angler meeting.
Dustin Wilks wades through the crowd, glad to be fishing the Elite Series again.
Dustin Wilks wades through the crowd, glad to be fishing the Elite Series again.
Senior tournament manager Chuck Harbin explains protocol to the B.A.S.S. Marshals.
Senior tournament manager Chuck Harbin explains protocol to the B.A.S.S. Marshals.
Anglers lounge in the lobby of the Cypress Cove resort prior to the meeting.
Anglers lounge in the lobby of the Cypress Cove resort prior to the meeting.
Edwin Evers checks out the angler briefing sheet while talking to his fellow competitors.
Edwin Evers checks out the angler briefing sheet while talking to his fellow competitors.
The Elite anglers prepare to meet their Marshals for Day 1.
The Elite anglers prepare to meet their Marshals for Day 1.
Steve Kennedy double checks the regulations during the angler briefing.
Steve Kennedy double checks the regulations during the angler briefing.
Tournament Director Trip Weldon discusses event details during the briefing.
Tournament Director Trip Weldon discusses event details during the briefing.
Weldon reiterates the dangers of navigating Toledo bend due to its low levels.
Weldon reiterates the dangers of navigating Toledo bend due to its low levels.
Elite anglers and Marshals chow down after registration.
Elite anglers and Marshals chow down after registration.
Down-home Louisiana cuisine was served to the anglers and Marshals.
Down-home Louisiana cuisine was served to the anglers and Marshals.
Jambalaya was the crowd favorite.
Jambalaya was the crowd favorite.