2022 Elite Series anglers gather in Birmingham

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As 2021 draws near its conclusion, B.A.S.S. invited the 2022 Elites to Birmingham to discuss the next season.
As 2021 draws near its conclusion, B.A.S.S. invited the 2022 Elites to Birmingham to discuss the next season.
The meeting wasn't mandatory- plenty of anglers couldn't make it due to prior commitments, but nearly half the field came to visit and discuss the future of the Elite Series.
The meeting wasn’t mandatory- plenty of anglers couldn’t make it due to prior commitments, but nearly half the field came to visit and discuss the future of the Elite Series.
Clent Davis is back after recovering from shoulder surgery. He's ready to go for 2022.
Clent Davis is back after recovering from shoulder surgery. He’s ready to go for 2022.
Matt Herren and David Mullins.
Matt Herren and David Mullins.
Drew Benton.
Drew Benton.
Patrick Walters (and his mustache).
Patrick Walters (and his mustache).
It's a very Taku Christmas.
It’s a very Taku Christmas.
First everyone dined on some delicious food.
First everyone dined on some delicious food.
Two of the main reasons Bassmaster LIVE exists- Tommy Sanders and Mike McKinnis.
Two of the main reasons Bassmaster LIVE exists- Tommy Sanders and Mike McKinnis.
Jacob Powroznik and Steve Bowman, who heads up angler relations and captains the Elite Series and Opens tournament coverage.
Jacob Powroznik and Steve Bowman, who heads up angler relations and captains the Elite Series and Opens tournament coverage.
Josh and Bri Douglas.
Josh and Bri Douglas.
The new tournament director of the Bassmaster Opens, Hank Weldon and the new Vice President of Tournaments, Chris Bowes.
The new tournament director of the Bassmaster Opens, Hank Weldon and the new Vice President of Tournaments, Chris Bowes.
Ronnie Moore holding court. I believe he was talking about the Arizona Cardinals?
Ronnie Moore holding court. I believe he was talking about the Arizona Cardinals?
The next day, the anglers and B.A.S.S. staff got down to business.
The next day, the anglers and B.A.S.S. staff got down to business.
B.A.S.S. Chairman and CEO Chase Anderson addresses the group.
B.A.S.S. Chairman and CEO Chase Anderson addresses the group.
Mark Menendez.
Mark Menendez.
B.A.S.S. Chief Revenue Officer Tim Sullivan.
B.A.S.S. Chief Revenue Officer Tim Sullivan.
Dave Mercer.
Dave Mercer.
Davy Hite.
Davy Hite.
Three anglers discussing what it means to be an Elite Series angler- Brandon Palaniuk, Jacob Powroznik and Patrick Walters.
Three anglers discussing what it means to be an Elite Series angler- Brandon Palaniuk, Jacob Powroznik and Patrick Walters.
I've been told the mustache will not make it to the first Elite Series event in Palatka, Florida.
I’ve been told the mustache will not make it to the first Elite Series event in Palatka, Florida.
Steve Bowman discusses how to work with the media during events.
Steve Bowman discusses how to work with the media during events.
Will Flowers, B.A.S.S. Director of Sales Development and Marketing.
Will Flowers, B.A.S.S. Director of Sales Development and Marketing.
John Crews discusses working with sponsors. He has a pretty good perspective as an angler with sponsors, and a sponsor himself with Missile Baits.
John Crews discusses working with sponsors. He has a pretty good perspective as an angler with sponsors, and a sponsor himself with Missile Baits.
Scott Martin speaks about his successful career representing sponsors.
Scott Martin speaks about his successful career representing sponsors.
B.A.S.S. Conservation Director Gene Gilliland.
B.A.S.S. Conservation Director Gene Gilliland.
Mark Menendez discusses his successful efforts to lobby Washington legislators on behalf of bass anglers.
Mark Menendez discusses his successful efforts to lobby Washington legislators on behalf of bass anglers.