Western Divisional Day One weigh-in

Anglers bring their catches to the weigh-in stage from the Flaming Gorge.

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<p> Contenders in the 2012 Cabela’s Bassmaster Federation Nation Western Divisional line up for the Day One weigh-in.</p>
Contenders in the 2012 Cabela’s Bassmaster Federation Nation Western Divisional line up for the Day One weigh-in.
<p> Mark Torrez of California shows off the bass that won today’s unofficial “smallest bass award.” It weighed 1 pound.</p>
Mark Torrez of California shows off the bass that won today’s unofficial “smallest bass award.” It weighed 1 pound.
<p> Gene Batey Jr., Washington, 14th (11-9)</p>
Gene Batey Jr., Washington, 14th (11-9)
<p> Jake Cook, Washington, 23rd (10-5)</p>
Jake Cook, Washington, 23rd (10-5)
<p> Chris Love, Arizona, 72nd (4-11)</p>
Chris Love, Arizona, 72nd (4-11)
<p> Brian Severson, Arizona, 94th (3-2)</p>
Brian Severson, Arizona, 94th (3-2)
<p> Byron Chaves, Oregon, 20th (10-12)</p>
Byron Chaves, Oregon, 20th (10-12)
<p> Anglers pass the time as they wait to get their official weight.</p>
Anglers pass the time as they wait to get their official weight.
<p> Brent Shores, Idaho, 10th (11-12)</p>
Brent Shores, Idaho, 10th (11-12)
<p> Jeff Jones, Colorado, 40th (7-15)</p>
Jeff Jones, Colorado, 40th (7-15)
<p> Bob Lechel, New Mexico, 25th (9-12)</p>
Bob Lechel, New Mexico, 25th (9-12)
<p> Andy Bravence, Arizona, 4th (12-7)</p>
Andy Bravence, Arizona, 4th (12-7)
<p> Bill Golightly, Wyoming, 16th (11-5)</p>
Bill Golightly, Wyoming, 16th (11-5)
<p> Josh Polfer, Idaho, 24th (10-4)</p>
Josh Polfer, Idaho, 24th (10-4)
<p> Ron Welch of California manages a smile, even with a treble hook embedded in his cuticle.</p>
Ron Welch of California manages a smile, even with a treble hook embedded in his cuticle.
<p> Paul Hemsley, Nevada, 27th (9-12)</p>
Paul Hemsley, Nevada, 27th (9-12)
<p> Steve Gill, New Mexico, 58th (5-12)</p>
Steve Gill, New Mexico, 58th (5-12)
<p> Randy Gust, Idaho, 8th (11-14)</p>
Randy Gust, Idaho, 8th (11-14)
<p> Dejon Lewis, California, 90th (3-9)</p>
Dejon Lewis, California, 90th (3-9)