Nation anglers register for the Northern Divisional

Anglers register for the 2015 Old Milwaukee B.A.S.S. Nation Northern Divisional.

Fortune Bay Resort Casino on the shore of Lake Vermillion is host venue for the Old Milwaukee B.A.S.S. Nation Northern Divisional.
Fortune Bay Resort Casino on the shore of Lake Vermillion is host venue for the Old Milwaukee B.A.S.S. Nation Northern Divisional.
The resort is on the Bois Forte Indian Reservation. The Bois Forte Band of Chippewa operates the resort.
The resort is on the Bois Forte Indian Reservation. The Bois Forte Band of Chippewa operates the resort.
Zach Grounds of the Indiana B.A.S.S. Nation prepares tackle before registration. He’s catching smallmouth but his tactics require lots of moving around on the lake.
Zach Grounds of the Indiana B.A.S.S. Nation prepares tackle before registration. He’s catching smallmouth but his tactics require lots of moving around on the lake.
Adding Spikeit to the tails of tube baits adds strike appeal to the lure. This angler is prepping his lineup of tubes prior to registration.
Adding Spikeit to the tails of tube baits adds strike appeal to the lure. This angler is prepping his lineup of tubes prior to registration.
The target this week is smallmouth and the bait of choice is the tube jig. The final hour before registration is a popular time to prepare tackle for Day 1.
The target this week is smallmouth and the bait of choice is the tube jig. The final hour before registration is a popular time to prepare tackle for Day 1.
The sign directs the way upstairs to the registration inside the resort.
The sign directs the way upstairs to the registration inside the resort.
The hats are lined up and ready for the taking in the registration room.
The hats are lined up and ready for the taking in the registration room.
Nationwide provides duffle bags for storing gear and more.
Nationwide provides duffle bags for storing gear and more.
The spirit of the B.A.S.S. Nation is represented on the caps.
The spirit of the B.A.S.S. Nation is represented on the caps.
The Minnesota B.A.S.S. Nation arrives at the designated time for team pictures and then registration.
The Minnesota B.A.S.S. Nation arrives at the designated time for team pictures and then registration.
Minnesota sports jerseys from sponsor Rapala.
Minnesota sports jerseys from sponsor Rapala.
The registration process begins with the checking of a valid Minnesota fishing license.
The registration process begins with the checking of a valid Minnesota fishing license.
The Indiana B.A.S.S. Nation arrives for registration and checking in with Emily Hand.
The Indiana B.A.S.S. Nation arrives for registration and checking in with Emily Hand.
The trophies that everyone wants to take home are on display on the stage.
The trophies that everyone wants to take home are on display on the stage.
The banquet room is filled with the teams from 8 states making up the competition.
The banquet room is filled with the teams from 8 states making up the competition.
Minnesota B.A.S.S. Nation President Peter Perovich greets the anglers.
Minnesota B.A.S.S. Nation President Peter Perovich greets the anglers.
Michigan B.A.S.S. Nation President Paul Sacks records the moment.
Michigan B.A.S.S. Nation President Paul Sacks records the moment.
Volunteers from the Minnesota B.A.S.S. Nation are recognized for their support at the tournament.
Volunteers from the Minnesota B.A.S.S. Nation are recognized for their support at the tournament.
B.A.S.S. Nation Director Jon Stewart begins the briefing.
B.A.S.S. Nation Director Jon Stewart begins the briefing.