Nation: Day 1 weigh-in

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B.A.S.S. anglers and fans were indeed “Born to Fish” and both groups braved temperatures that climbed to nearly 100 degrees on Wednesday on Day 1 of the Academy Sports + Outdoors B.A.S.S. Nation Eastern Regional presented by Magellan Outdoors. The tournament is being held on the Winyah Bay System with launch and weigh-in taking place at the Carroll Ashmore Campbell Marine Complex in Georgetown, S.C.
B.A.S.S. anglers and fans were indeed “Born to Fish” and both groups braved temperatures that climbed to nearly 100 degrees on Wednesday on Day 1 of the Academy Sports + Outdoors B.A.S.S. Nation Eastern Regional presented by Magellan Outdoors. The tournament is being held on the Winyah Bay System with launch and weigh-in taking place at the Carroll Ashmore Campbell Marine Complex in Georgetown, S.C.
The heat had everyone searching for shade, whether under a tree, a tent or a wide-billed hat.
The heat had everyone searching for shade, whether under a tree, a tent or a wide-billed hat.
But eager youngsters still clamored for a look at the bass brought to the scales, and their family members were more than happy to join them for a peek.
But eager youngsters still clamored for a look at the bass brought to the scales, and their family members were more than happy to join them for a peek.
Rockin’ that B.A.S.S. cap, young lady!
Rockin’ that B.A.S.S. cap, young lady!
The first flight of anglers began gathering backstage at 2 p.m.
The first flight of anglers began gathering backstage at 2 p.m.
And B.A.S.S. Nation Director Jon Stewart was there to “warm up” the crowd a little bit more.
And B.A.S.S. Nation Director Jon Stewart was there to “warm up” the crowd a little bit more.
But before weigh-in, everyone paused to honor America with the playing of the Star Spangled Banner.
But before weigh-in, everyone paused to honor America with the playing of the Star Spangled Banner.
It was a time to reflect.
It was a time to reflect.
And now it’s time to see some bass! There’s Team Pennsylvania non-boater Brendan O’Toole, who caught one bass on Wednesday, but it was a beauty. How’s 3 pounds, 9 ounces sound, Brendan?
And now it’s time to see some bass! There’s Team Pennsylvania non-boater Brendan O’Toole, who caught one bass on Wednesday, but it was a beauty. How’s 3 pounds, 9 ounces sound, Brendan?
Gary Pope seized the Day 1 non-boater lead early in the weigh-in with a three-bass limit that totaled 10-4. Pope lives in Georgetown, and said he may be the only angler in the field with a true home-water advantage.
Gary Pope seized the Day 1 non-boater lead early in the weigh-in with a three-bass limit that totaled 10-4. Pope lives in Georgetown, and said he may be the only angler in the field with a true home-water advantage.
There’s Pennsylvania’s Scott Mislevy, who caught 7-12 in the boater division.
There’s Pennsylvania’s Scott Mislevy, who caught 7-12 in the boater division.
Connecticut’s Jared Whewell caught the big bass on the non-boater side. Here he proudly displays the 4-7 beauty.
Connecticut’s Jared Whewell caught the big bass on the non-boater side. Here he proudly displays the 4-7 beauty.
Florida’s Corey Smith had a 3-4 bass, which accounted for most of his 4-11 total in the boater division on Wednesday.
Florida’s Corey Smith had a 3-4 bass, which accounted for most of his 4-11 total in the boater division on Wednesday.
Brandon Forsman of Team Delaware caught two bass in the non-boater division, but they were nice ones, for sure. He has a 6-13 total after Day 1, which has him in fifth place.
Brandon Forsman of Team Delaware caught two bass in the non-boater division, but they were nice ones, for sure. He has a 6-13 total after Day 1, which has him in fifth place.
There’s New York’s Ben Vincent who is tied for seventh among non-boaters with 6-0.
There’s New York’s Ben Vincent who is tied for seventh among non-boaters with 6-0.
North Carolina’s Jeff Hager shows off a pair of bass that have him in 15th place in the boater division (five bass, 8-13 total.)
North Carolina’s Jeff Hager shows off a pair of bass that have him in 15th place in the boater division (five bass, 8-13 total.)
Jason Vaughn of Team Delaware is tied for ninth place in the boater division with a limit that weighed 9-9.
Jason Vaughn of Team Delaware is tied for ninth place in the boater division with a limit that weighed 9-9.
Chris Mann of Team New Hampshire caught four bass totaling 6-6. He’s in the boater division.
Chris Mann of Team New Hampshire caught four bass totaling 6-6. He’s in the boater division.
David Boyd of Florida is in fifth place among boaters with 10-12.
David Boyd of Florida is in fifth place among boaters with 10-12.
Norman Mullinax of Team North Carolina helped the Tarheel cause, as well. He’s in third place among boaters with a limit of 11-3.
Norman Mullinax of Team North Carolina helped the Tarheel cause, as well. He’s in third place among boaters with a limit of 11-3.
Brandon Neal of Connecticut said he covered about a 100-yard stretch of water on Wednesday to catch a limit that weighed 9-1. That’s good enough for a lucky 13th place among boaters.
Brandon Neal of Connecticut said he covered about a 100-yard stretch of water on Wednesday to catch a limit that weighed 9-1. That’s good enough for a lucky 13th place among boaters.
Paul Gietka of Maryland is in a tie for 11th place among boaters with 9-3.
Paul Gietka of Maryland is in a tie for 11th place among boaters with 9-3.
Phil Coffin of Pennsylvania is fourth among non-boaters with 6-13.
Phil Coffin of Pennsylvania is fourth among non-boaters with 6-13.
Cooper Gallant of Team Ontario (Can.) is fourth in the boater field with five bass weighing 11-1
Cooper Gallant of Team Ontario (Can.) is fourth in the boater field with five bass weighing 11-1
There’s the Day 1 leader – Dave Turner of Crystal River, Fla. Turner led all boaters with five bass that weighed 14-4.
There’s the Day 1 leader – Dave Turner of Crystal River, Fla. Turner led all boaters with five bass that weighed 14-4.
Hayes Hudson, who lives 40 miles from Georgetown in Conway, SC, is tied for seventh in the boater field with a limit weighing 9-14.
Hayes Hudson, who lives 40 miles from Georgetown in Conway, SC, is tied for seventh in the boater field with a limit weighing 9-14.
George Cooper is on Turner’s heels courtesy of this 4-11 bass he caught Wednesday. It was the heaviest catch in either field on Day 1 and it put Cooper second among boaters with a limit weighing 11-14.
George Cooper is on Turner’s heels courtesy of this 4-11 bass he caught Wednesday. It was the heaviest catch in either field on Day 1 and it put Cooper second among boaters with a limit weighing 11-14.
Jeff Lugar of Virginia currently is tied with Hudson for seventh among boaters with 9-14.
Jeff Lugar of Virginia currently is tied with Hudson for seventh among boaters with 9-14.
Rhode Island’s Mike Wolfenden is tied for 11th in the boater field with 9-3.
Rhode Island’s Mike Wolfenden is tied for 11th in the boater field with 9-3.
Tyler Webb of Team West Virginia is sixth among boaters with five bass weighing 10-11.
Tyler Webb of Team West Virginia is sixth among boaters with five bass weighing 10-11.
Dave Kozlansky of Team Pennsylvania is ninth in the non-boater field with three bass totaling 6-0.
Dave Kozlansky of Team Pennsylvania is ninth in the non-boater field with three bass totaling 6-0.