Nation: Day 1 weigh-in

See how the Western Division anglers smashed 'em on Clear Lake on Day 1!

With scenic Clear Lake as the backdrop the first flight of boats enter the basin at Konocti Vista Marina.
With scenic Clear Lake as the backdrop the first flight of boats enter the basin at Konocti Vista Marina.
By tournament rules this is the only net allowed. This one is used to collect the floating key fobs with boat numbers for logging in the anglers.
By tournament rules this is the only net allowed. This one is used to collect the floating key fobs with boat numbers for logging in the anglers.
California angler Mark Lassagne gets his picture taken at the boat. The catch would weigh 19 pounds, 4 ounces and put him in fifth place overall.
California angler Mark Lassagne gets his picture taken at the boat. The catch would weigh 19 pounds, 4 ounces and put him in fifth place overall.
Lassagne is only one of two Californians in the overall top 10, although the state team is in the lead.
Lassagne is only one of two Californians in the overall top 10, although the state team is in the lead.
Today this is a common sight. That scene is of anglers taking smart phone pictures of their catches prior to weighing in.
Today this is a common sight. That scene is of anglers taking smart phone pictures of their catches prior to weighing in.
The tail end of the first flight arrives at the marina for the weigh in.
The tail end of the first flight arrives at the marina for the weigh in.
B..A.S.S. Nation Director Jon Stewart talks to the crowd as the anglers gather at the weigh in. The location is incredibly convenient. Behind is the Konocti Vista Hotel, where many anglers are staying.
B..A.S.S. Nation Director Jon Stewart talks to the crowd as the anglers gather at the weigh in. The location is incredibly convenient. Behind is the Konocti Vista Hotel, where many anglers are staying.
Tim Johnson of Montana with his largemouth weighing 7-12. The fish anchored his total weight of 15-13.
Tim Johnson of Montana with his largemouth weighing 7-12. The fish anchored his total weight of 15-13.
Jeremiah Hofstetter weighs a big bass to help secure second place on the Colorado team with an overall weight of 15-4.
Jeremiah Hofstetter weighs a big bass to help secure second place on the Colorado team with an overall weight of 15-4.
Mark Lasagne is all smiles after catching just 4 bass weighing 19-4. He’s second place on the California team and sixth-place overall.
Mark Lasagne is all smiles after catching just 4 bass weighing 19-4. He’s second place on the California team and sixth-place overall.
Lasagne’s partner for the day is Josh Ragan. The Idaho angler’s limit weighing 22-11 lands him in fourth place overall and first on the state team.
Lasagne’s partner for the day is Josh Ragan. The Idaho angler’s limit weighing 22-11 lands him in fourth place overall and first on the state team.
New Mexico angler Dave Kromm poses with a largemouth weighing 9-12. The bass is the biggest caught of Day One.
New Mexico angler Dave Kromm poses with a largemouth weighing 9-12. The bass is the biggest caught of Day One.
Not far behind in the big bass category is Steve Wilson. The Californian’s largemouth weighs 9-10.
Not far behind in the big bass category is Steve Wilson. The Californian’s largemouth weighs 9-10.
This spectator does double duty, snapping a picture while eating a snack.
This spectator does double duty, snapping a picture while eating a snack.
The hands holding these bags are not those of a weigh-in official. The hands belong to eventual leader Mark “Chief” Torrez.
The hands holding these bags are not those of a weigh-in official. The hands belong to eventual leader Mark “Chief” Torrez.
Torrez inspects his catch of bass before weighing in, perhaps to make sure each bag has a fish, or maybe not.
Torrez inspects his catch of bass before weighing in, perhaps to make sure each bag has a fish, or maybe not.
Torrez is amazed at his catch, commenting he expected to catch one-half the weight of what’s in the bag.
Torrez is amazed at his catch, commenting he expected to catch one-half the weight of what’s in the bag.
Utah angler Davick Hansen leads his state while climbing into third place in the overall competition with 23-11.
Utah angler Davick Hansen leads his state while climbing into third place in the overall competition with 23-11.
It’s Torrez who takes the lead with a limit weighing 30-10
It’s Torrez who takes the lead with a limit weighing 30-10
Boater partner Kory Ray is a close second with a limit weighing 29-1. The two anglers caught nearly 60 pounds of bass from the same boat.
Boater partner Kory Ray is a close second with a limit weighing 29-1. The two anglers caught nearly 60 pounds of bass from the same boat.