B.A.S.S. Nation Western begins on Clear Lake

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The rods and tackle come out of the boxes early at Konocti Resort. Anglers are making final preparations for the day ahead on Clear Lake in California for Day 1 of the Academy Sports + Outdoors B.A.S.S. Nation Western Regional presented by Magellan Outdoors.
The rods and tackle come out of the boxes early at Konocti Resort. Anglers are making final preparations for the day ahead on Clear Lake in California for Day 1 of the Academy Sports + Outdoors B.A.S.S. Nation Western Regional presented by Magellan Outdoors.
Eleven western states are represented in the competition.
Eleven western states are represented in the competition.
It’s chilly but just the right temperature. A low temperature at dawn in the mid-50s will warm up nicely into the low 80s by weigh-in.
It’s chilly but just the right temperature. A low temperature at dawn in the mid-50s will warm up nicely into the low 80s by weigh-in.
Takeoff is at 5:30 a.m. with the first flights due back at 2 p.m.
Takeoff is at 5:30 a.m. with the first flights due back at 2 p.m.
The weigh-in site is the most convenient of them all for the B.A.S.S. staff. Behind them is the host hotel.
The weigh-in site is the most convenient of them all for the B.A.S.S. staff. Behind them is the host hotel.
The marina is located on the lower end of Clear Lake.
The marina is located on the lower end of Clear Lake.
Competing from each boat is a boater and non-boater partner.
Competing from each boat is a boater and non-boater partner.
Also getting rigged and ready are teams competing in the Carhartt College Western Tour presented by Bass Pro Shops.
Also getting rigged and ready are teams competing in the Carhartt College Western Tour presented by Bass Pro Shops.
Those teams leave the dock immediately after the B.A.S.S. Nation contestants.
Those teams leave the dock immediately after the B.A.S.S. Nation contestants.
The team from Chico State gets ready for the day ahead.
The team from Chico State gets ready for the day ahead.
College teams are also due back at 2 p.m. and weigh-in immediately following the B.A.S.S. Nation anglers.
College teams are also due back at 2 p.m. and weigh-in immediately following the B.A.S.S. Nation anglers.
California team captain Mark Torrez is all smiles as he rallies the anglers to wake up for the day ahead.
California team captain Mark Torrez is all smiles as he rallies the anglers to wake up for the day ahead.