Nation Championship registration and dinner

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Anglers from 47 states and nine different countries are ready to ply the waters of Lake Hartwell this week for the 2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors B.A.S.S. Nation Championship presented by Magellan Outdoors.
Anglers from 47 states and nine different countries are ready to ply the waters of Lake Hartwell this week for the 2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors B.A.S.S. Nation Championship presented by Magellan Outdoors.
Neil Paul of Visit Anderson, S.C. with former B.A.S.S. Nation Champion Brandon Palaniuk.
Neil Paul of Visit Anderson, S.C. with former B.A.S.S. Nation Champion Brandon Palaniuk.
Neil Paul of Visit Anderson is interviewed by local media.
Neil Paul of Visit Anderson is interviewed by local media.
Neil Paul was instrumental in brining the B.A.S.S. Nation Championship and the Bassmaster Classic to Lake Hartwell and Anderson, S.C.
Neil Paul was instrumental in brining the B.A.S.S. Nation Championship and the Bassmaster Classic to Lake Hartwell and Anderson, S.C.
Neil Paul talks about the economic impact of fishing to Anderson, S.C.
Neil Paul talks about the economic impact of fishing to Anderson, S.C.
Alan Pierce makes sure all the competitors have a current fishing license.
Alan Pierce makes sure all the competitors have a current fishing license.
Bassmaster.com writer Don Barone.
Bassmaster.com writer Don Barone.
B.A.S.S. staffer Emily Hand welcomes everyone with a big smile.
B.A.S.S. staffer Emily Hand welcomes everyone with a big smile.
That's Mike Wall, he puts up the stage and tears it down, then packs it up and drives it to the next tournament.
That’s Mike Wall, he puts up the stage and tears it down, then packs it up and drives it to the next tournament.
B.A.S.S. Nation tournament director Jon Stewart talks to the group.
B.A.S.S. Nation tournament director Jon Stewart talks to the group.
Hank Weldon runs B.A.S.S. College and High School programs. This week he's helping at the Nation Championship.
Hank Weldon runs B.A.S.S. College and High School programs. This week he’s helping at the Nation Championship.
Everyone bows their head in prayer before dinner.
Everyone bows their head in prayer before dinner.
Former B.A.S.S. Nation Champion, and current Toyota Angler of the Year Champion, Brandon Palaniuk gives the evening talk.
Former B.A.S.S. Nation Champion, and current Toyota Angler of the Year Champion, Brandon Palaniuk gives the evening talk.
Brandon Palaniuk talked about his passion for the B.A.S.S. Nation and how the organization launched his fishing career.
Brandon Palaniuk talked about his passion for the B.A.S.S. Nation and how the organization launched his fishing career.
Brandon Palaniuk.
Brandon Palaniuk.
Brandon Palaniuk.
Brandon Palaniuk.
Brandon Palaniuk has a moment to reflect, perhaps on how far he has come since winning the Nation Championship.
Brandon Palaniuk has a moment to reflect, perhaps on how far he has come since winning the Nation Championship.
Brandon Palaniuk.
Brandon Palaniuk.
Brandon Palaniuk hold the 2017 B.A.S.S. Nation Championship trophy.
Brandon Palaniuk hold the 2017 B.A.S.S. Nation Championship trophy.
B.A.S.S. Nation tournament director is happy to get the ball rolling.
B.A.S.S. Nation tournament director is happy to get the ball rolling.