Nation: Day 1 weigh-in

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Flags from nine countries fly at the Day 1 weigh-in for the Academy Sports + Outdoors B.A.S.S. Nation Championship presented by Magellan Outdoors.
Flags from nine countries fly at the Day 1 weigh-in for the Academy Sports + Outdoors B.A.S.S. Nation Championship presented by Magellan Outdoors.
Flags from the states represented in the competition also fly at the weigh-in site at Lakeview Marina.
Flags from the states represented in the competition also fly at the weigh-in site at Lakeview Marina.
A group of wives pose for a group shot just prior to the weigh-in.
A group of wives pose for a group shot just prior to the weigh-in.
This pair of flip flops came out of the closet just for this event.
This pair of flip flops came out of the closet just for this event.
Those are worn by Dave Mercer, who traveled from frigid Canada to wear them and be the tournament emcee.
Those are worn by Dave Mercer, who traveled from frigid Canada to wear them and be the tournament emcee.
The drive-through weigh-in with 58 boats is about to be underway.
The drive-through weigh-in with 58 boats is about to be underway.
Kaleb Lund of Arizona is among the first anglers to weigh his catch.
Kaleb Lund of Arizona is among the first anglers to weigh his catch.
Next up is Ron Mace of Washington.
Next up is Ron Mace of Washington.
Dave Porter is a non-boater from Texas.
Dave Porter is a non-boater from Texas.
Dave McCoy of Nebraska is currently holding down 10th place.
Dave McCoy of Nebraska is currently holding down 10th place.
Nicholas Papetto is the non-boater from Connecticut holding down ninth place.
Nicholas Papetto is the non-boater from Connecticut holding down ninth place.
Matt Pangrac is the non-boater champion from Oklahoma.
Matt Pangrac is the non-boater champion from Oklahoma.
Josh Ray of Arkansas with his largemouth weighing 5 pounds, 12 ounces.
Josh Ray of Arkansas with his largemouth weighing 5 pounds, 12 ounces.
Ivan Morris of Virginia is seventh place with 12-7.
Ivan Morris of Virginia is seventh place with 12-7.
Arnie Lane of Florida says tomorrow will be much better for him. A skilled topwater angler, he hopes for rainy skies to bring the fish to the surface.
Arnie Lane of Florida says tomorrow will be much better for him. A skilled topwater angler, he hopes for rainy skies to bring the fish to the surface.
Mike Duarte, a former high school angler, has moved on to the college ranks. He’s the top non-boater from Maryland.
Mike Duarte, a former high school angler, has moved on to the college ranks. He’s the top non-boater from Maryland.
Greg Vance is second place and hopes to stay there or better. Doing so could reward the Iowa angler with a second consecutive trip to the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by GoPro.
Greg Vance is second place and hopes to stay there or better. Doing so could reward the Iowa angler with a second consecutive trip to the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by GoPro.
Mike Coleman of California holds down fourth place in the non-boater standings.
Mike Coleman of California holds down fourth place in the non-boater standings.
Rob Digh of North Carolina with his catch.
Rob Digh of North Carolina with his catch.
Non-boater Tim Frohlich Jr. holds down sixth place.
Non-boater Tim Frohlich Jr. holds down sixth place.
Ryan Lavigne is the top non-boater from Louisiana. He’s also in second place in the tournament for his division.
Ryan Lavigne is the top non-boater from Louisiana. He’s also in second place in the tournament for his division.
Jason Vaughn from Delaware with his largemouth weighing 7-3.
Jason Vaughn from Delaware with his largemouth weighing 7-3.
Edgar Romero is the national champion from Mexico.
Edgar Romero is the national champion from Mexico.
Justin Barnes recently moved on from the high school ranks to college, where he hopes to form a team. This largemouth weighs 6-14.
Justin Barnes recently moved on from the high school ranks to college, where he hopes to form a team. This largemouth weighs 6-14.
Tim Klinger, originally from Texas, now lives in Nevada. He’s currently in fifth place of the boater division.
Tim Klinger, originally from Texas, now lives in Nevada. He’s currently in fifth place of the boater division.
Danny Grantham of Alabama poses with his son, Liam. Grantham is eighth place in the tournament.
Danny Grantham of Alabama poses with his son, Liam. Grantham is eighth place in the tournament.
Brent Long, fishing for South Carolina, is currently in fourth place of the tournament.
Brent Long, fishing for South Carolina, is currently in fourth place of the tournament.
Rick Hamer of West Virginia is the top non-boater after Day 1 with 14-7.
Rick Hamer of West Virginia is the top non-boater after Day 1 with 14-7.
Michael Boggs of Ohio leads the boater division with 20-10.
Michael Boggs of Ohio leads the boater division with 20-10.