B.A.S.S. Nation Central Division anglers attend registration

B.A.S.S. Nation Central Divisional anglers get the event started with a meeting and dinner.

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Welcome to the B.A.S.S. Nation Central Divisional. Angler registration was held in …
Welcome to the B.A.S.S. Nation Central Divisional. Angler registration was held in …
… historic and progressive McAlester, Okla.
… historic and progressive McAlester, Okla.
Complimentary B.A.S.S. hats were on hand for all the competitors, as were …
Complimentary B.A.S.S. hats were on hand for all the competitors, as were …
… keepsake B.A.S.S. Nation Divisional Championship coins.
… keepsake B.A.S.S. Nation Divisional Championship coins.
B.A.S.S. sponsor Toyota provides Central Divisional competitors with logo lures and lip balm.
B.A.S.S. sponsor Toyota provides Central Divisional competitors with logo lures and lip balm.
Who will bring home the hardware?
Who will bring home the hardware?
A close-up of the Central Divisional trophy.
A close-up of the Central Divisional trophy.
Mississippi team members Jeff Hinton and Jay Ladner were among the first in line to register for the 2014 B.A.S.S. Nation Central Divisional. When they’re not fishing for their home state, Hinton is a home builder and Ladner is chemical operations supervisor for Dupont.
Mississippi team members Jeff Hinton and Jay Ladner were among the first in line to register for the 2014 B.A.S.S. Nation Central Divisional. When they’re not fishing for their home state, Hinton is a home builder and Ladner is chemical operations supervisor for Dupont.
Mississippi high school anglers Garett Bullock (left) and Ian Goff register for the 2014 B.A.S.S. Nation Central Divisional.
Mississippi high school anglers Garett Bullock (left) and Ian Goff register for the 2014 B.A.S.S. Nation Central Divisional.
Oklahoma angler Keith Blackstone picks up some complimentary Carhartt shorts and shirts.
Oklahoma angler Keith Blackstone picks up some complimentary Carhartt shorts and shirts.
Oklahoma anglers Robert Degreffenreid (left) and Mike Anthamatten step up to pick out some Carhartt gear.
Oklahoma anglers Robert Degreffenreid (left) and Mike Anthamatten step up to pick out some Carhartt gear.
Texas B.A.S.S. Nation wears its pride on its sleeve.
Texas B.A.S.S. Nation wears its pride on its sleeve.
Texas B.A.S.S. Nation angler Albert Collins is no stranger to big tournaments: He fished in the 2013 Bassmaster Classic. B.A.S.S. Nation tournament director Jon Stewart noted Collins’ accomplishment, then joked, “If you don’t think making it to the Classic will make you want to get back again, Albert’s been down here [practicing] since February.”
Texas B.A.S.S. Nation angler Albert Collins is no stranger to big tournaments: He fished in the 2013 Bassmaster Classic. B.A.S.S. Nation tournament director Jon Stewart noted Collins’ accomplishment, then joked, “If you don’t think making it to the Classic will make you want to get back again, Albert’s been down here [practicing] since February.”
There were more flips flops than cowboy boots at the B.A.S.S. Nation Central Divisional registration, but Texas angler Ryand Kirchoff represented in these kickers.
There were more flips flops than cowboy boots at the B.A.S.S. Nation Central Divisional registration, but Texas angler Ryand Kirchoff represented in these kickers.
Ryand Kirchoff was the man in the cowboy boots. He owns an oilfield trucking company, RSK Transport.
Ryand Kirchoff was the man in the cowboy boots. He owns an oilfield trucking company, RSK Transport.
Save a horse ride a … bass? Texas B.A.S.S. Nation anglers sported ball caps with this patch embroidered on the front.
Save a horse ride a … bass? Texas B.A.S.S. Nation anglers sported ball caps with this patch embroidered on the front.
Missouri angler Kris Schroeder brought a cheering section of two to the divisional.
Missouri angler Kris Schroeder brought a cheering section of two to the divisional.
Oklahoma B.A.S.S. Nation President Mike Myers welcomes the 2014 B.A.S.S. Nation Central Divisional teams.
Oklahoma B.A.S.S. Nation President Mike Myers welcomes the 2014 B.A.S.S. Nation Central Divisional teams.
McAlester Mayor Steve Harrison welcomes them to his town.
McAlester Mayor Steve Harrison welcomes them to his town.
The competitors listen as the mayor addresses them.
The competitors listen as the mayor addresses them.
B.A.S.S. Nation tournament director Jon Stewart welcomes the 2014 B.A.S.S. Nation Central Divisional teams.
B.A.S.S. Nation tournament director Jon Stewart welcomes the 2014 B.A.S.S. Nation Central Divisional teams.
Nebraska anglers (left to right) Randy Schaefer, Pat Klausen, Duane Hanzlik and Roger Coleman listen as tournament director Jon Stewart talks.
Nebraska anglers (left to right) Randy Schaefer, Pat Klausen, Duane Hanzlik and Roger Coleman listen as tournament director Jon Stewart talks.
Lowrance’s Michael Kaste asks the crowd, “How many of you here run a Lowrance?” Kaste was on hand to brief the anglers about Insight Genesis, Lowrance’s custom mapping service. B.A.S.S. Nation anglers can win GPS/sonar units by mapping the most acres with Insight Genesis.
Lowrance’s Michael Kaste asks the crowd, “How many of you here run a Lowrance?” Kaste was on hand to brief the anglers about Insight Genesis, Lowrance’s custom mapping service. B.A.S.S. Nation anglers can win GPS/sonar units by mapping the most acres with Insight Genesis.
Many in the crowd say they are going to participate.
Many in the crowd say they are going to participate.
Missouri anglers Gary Soske (foreground) and Bryce Soske (right) listen intently as Stewart covers the tournament rules.
Missouri anglers Gary Soske (foreground) and Bryce Soske (right) listen intently as Stewart covers the tournament rules.
Kansas B.A.S.S. Nation President Don Leatherman’s young tablemate is considerably less interested in B.A.S.S. Nation tournament director Jon Stewart’s rule briefing.
Kansas B.A.S.S. Nation President Don Leatherman’s young tablemate is considerably less interested in B.A.S.S. Nation tournament director Jon Stewart’s rule briefing.
Kansas angler Beau Branine cracks a grin. He won’t need his game face until Wednesday morning.
Kansas angler Beau Branine cracks a grin. He won’t need his game face until Wednesday morning.
Louisiana B.A.S.S. Nation President Kevin Gaubert gets a laugh when he cracks that he was invited onstage to introduce his team members only because Stewart can’t properly pronounce most of their names.
Louisiana B.A.S.S. Nation President Kevin Gaubert gets a laugh when he cracks that he was invited onstage to introduce his team members only because Stewart can’t properly pronounce most of their names.
A team supporter captures an image as Gaubert introduces Brett Bellard.
A team supporter captures an image as Gaubert introduces Brett Bellard.
Mississippi anglers Jimmy Murphy and Skipper Smith listen intently as Stewart covers the tournament rules.
Mississippi anglers Jimmy Murphy and Skipper Smith listen intently as Stewart covers the tournament rules.
Going over the rules.
Going over the rules.
Missouri anglers Charlie Bogard and Nate Maher fuel up with fried chicken.
Missouri anglers Charlie Bogard and Nate Maher fuel up with fried chicken.
<p>Mississippi angler Bobby Foskey grabs a roll. He hopes to get on a roll starting Wednesday in the B.A.S.S. Nation Central Divisional.</p>
Mississippi angler Bobby Foskey grabs a roll. He hopes to get on a roll starting Wednesday in the B.A.S.S. Nation Central Divisional.