Nation Central: Day 1 weigh-in

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Michael Kazmierczak signals what is to come at the Day 1 weigh in at Lake Guntersville. Due to boat troubles he comes in early with a limit weighing 16 pounds, 14 ounces.
Michael Kazmierczak signals what is to come at the Day 1 weigh in at Lake Guntersville. Due to boat troubles he comes in early with a limit weighing 16 pounds, 14 ounces.
Minutes later the first flight arrives for the weigh in of the Academy Sports + Outdoors B.A.S.S. Nation Central Regional presented by Magellan Outdoors.
Minutes later the first flight arrives for the weigh in of the Academy Sports + Outdoors B.A.S.S. Nation Central Regional presented by Magellan Outdoors.
The regional tournament of 19 states has multiple competitions in one event. The overall boater ad non-boater winners, a state winner and qualifiers to the championship are on the line.
The regional tournament of 19 states has multiple competitions in one event. The overall boater ad non-boater winners, a state winner and qualifiers to the championship are on the line.
All of Lake Guntersville within Alabama is open to the competition. Tennessee waters are off limits.
All of Lake Guntersville within Alabama is open to the competition. Tennessee waters are off limits.
Louisiana B.A.S.S. Nation president Kevin Gaubert is one of the many state leaders assisting with the weigh-in.
Louisiana B.A.S.S. Nation president Kevin Gaubert is one of the many state leaders assisting with the weigh-in.
The first flight arrives for the start of the weigh-in at 2:15 p.m.
The first flight arrives for the start of the weigh-in at 2:15 p.m.
George Crain of Alabama takes seventh place with this catch of largemouth weighing 17 pounds, 9 ounces.
George Crain of Alabama takes seventh place with this catch of largemouth weighing 17 pounds, 9 ounces.
Kyle Christopher is another first flight angler with a good catch. The Kentucky team angler weight is 13-15.
Kyle Christopher is another first flight angler with a good catch. The Kentucky team angler weight is 13-15.
Doug Thompson of Arkansas lands in sixth place with these bass anchoring his weight of 18-5.
Doug Thompson of Arkansas lands in sixth place with these bass anchoring his weight of 18-5.
Jon Harshbarger of Texas moves into 16th place with 16-2.
Jon Harshbarger of Texas moves into 16th place with 16-2.
Matt Pangrac of Oklahoma catches 13-13 for 29th place overall.
Matt Pangrac of Oklahoma catches 13-13 for 29th place overall.
Mark Neis of Indiana has 19-4 for fourth place overall.
Mark Neis of Indiana has 19-4 for fourth place overall.
Justin Brimeyer of Iowa.
Justin Brimeyer of Iowa.
Tournament leader Jim Nguyen catches 21-6 to take the overall lead and for his state team of Missouri.
Tournament leader Jim Nguyen catches 21-6 to take the overall lead and for his state team of Missouri.
Justin Harris, a non-boater from Kansas, catches a 3-bass limit weighing 14-4. His catch is anchored by a largemouth weighing 7-9.
Justin Harris, a non-boater from Kansas, catches a 3-bass limit weighing 14-4. His catch is anchored by a largemouth weighing 7-9.
Nelson’s boater partner Josh Nelson catches 19-14 to take third place overall.
Nelson’s boater partner Josh Nelson catches 19-14 to take third place overall.
The final flights of boats arrive as the weigh-in winds down at Guntersville City Harbor.
The final flights of boats arrive as the weigh-in winds down at Guntersville City Harbor.
The children of Carl Spande show their support for dad.
The children of Carl Spande show their support for dad.
Creighton Sawyer of Arkansas scores non-boater success with a 3-bass limit weighing 14-1. His catch is anchored by a largemouth weighing 7 pounds.
Creighton Sawyer of Arkansas scores non-boater success with a 3-bass limit weighing 14-1. His catch is anchored by a largemouth weighing 7 pounds.
Danny Bailey of Alabama with a largemouth weighing 8 pounds, 4 ounces.
Danny Bailey of Alabama with a largemouth weighing 8 pounds, 4 ounces.
Randy Yochum with a largemouth weighing 7-10.
Randy Yochum with a largemouth weighing 7-10.
Lee Byrd is one of the final anglers to weigh in. His catch counts for second place overall and a weight of 20-3.
Lee Byrd is one of the final anglers to weigh in. His catch counts for second place overall and a weight of 20-3.