BASSfest: Registration

The pros gather and gear up for Zippo BASSfest at Kentucky Lake presented by A.R.E. Truck Caps.

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Anglers begin to arrive and check in with the B.A.S.S. staff on the eve of Day 1 of BASSfest on Kentucky Lake.
Anglers begin to arrive and check in with the B.A.S.S. staff on the eve of Day 1 of BASSfest on Kentucky Lake.
Brandon Palaniuk and Chris Zaldain were two of the first competitors to arrive.
Brandon Palaniuk and Chris Zaldain were two of the first competitors to arrive.
Every angler in the field received a gift pack from BASSfest title sponsor, Zippo.
Every angler in the field received a gift pack from BASSfest title sponsor, Zippo.
Time to find a seat for the final briefing.
Time to find a seat for the final briefing.
Kevin VanDam said pre-fishing was pretty tough on Kentucky Lake, but we’ll find out just how tough during tomorrow’s weigh-in.
Kevin VanDam said pre-fishing was pretty tough on Kentucky Lake, but we’ll find out just how tough during tomorrow’s weigh-in.
Troy Broussard was one of 13 Bassmaster Open anglers that were invited and competing in this year’s BASSfest.
Troy Broussard was one of 13 Bassmaster Open anglers that were invited and competing in this year’s BASSfest.
B.A.S.S. Tournament Director Trip Weldon conducted the anglers briefing.
B.A.S.S. Tournament Director Trip Weldon conducted the anglers briefing.
Dean Rojas is the current leader in the Angler of the Year point’s race, followed closely by…
Dean Rojas is the current leader in the Angler of the Year point’s race, followed closely by…
…Justin Lucas. Lucas is only 10 points behind Rojas.
…Justin Lucas. Lucas is only 10 points behind Rojas.
Mark Menendez is fishing close to home and might be a good pick for your fantasy fishing team.
Mark Menendez is fishing close to home and might be a good pick for your fantasy fishing team.
Jacob Powroznik refers to his briefing sheet.
Jacob Powroznik refers to his briefing sheet.
There were a lot of game faces to be seen at the meeting, including John Crews…
There were a lot of game faces to be seen at the meeting, including John Crews…
…Chris Lane, Carl Jocumsen, and John Murray.
…Chris Lane, Carl Jocumsen, and John Murray.
Russ Lane’s looking like he won’t trust anybody in the room the next five days.
Russ Lane’s looking like he won’t trust anybody in the room the next five days.
West Coast natives Brent Erhler and Brett Hite spent the past two Elite Series events fishing water where they started their careers, on Lake Havasu and the California Delta.
West Coast natives Brent Erhler and Brett Hite spent the past two Elite Series events fishing water where they started their careers, on Lake Havasu and the California Delta.
Andy Montgomery looked ready to roll.
Andy Montgomery looked ready to roll.
Helen White and Tyler Wade were at the meeting taking care of social media and logistics for B.A.S.S.
Helen White and Tyler Wade were at the meeting taking care of social media and logistics for B.A.S.S.
The meeting was held at the Henry County Fairgrounds in the host city of Paris, TN.
The meeting was held at the Henry County Fairgrounds in the host city of Paris, TN.
Day 1 Marshals were having their meeting in a building separate from the Elite Series briefing.
Day 1 Marshals were having their meeting in a building separate from the Elite Series briefing.
They then moved over to be paired…
They then moved over to be paired…
…with their Day 1 Elite Series competitor.
…with their Day 1 Elite Series competitor.
After the pairings were announced it was time for barbecue.
After the pairings were announced it was time for barbecue.
Anglers like Gary Klein discussed the next morning’s plan.
Anglers like Gary Klein discussed the next morning’s plan.