Nation: Day 1 weigh-in

See how the Nation anglers fared on the first day of the 2015 Old Milwaukee B.A.S.S. Nation Southern Divisional on the Pee Dee River Basin.

The Carroll Ashmore Campbell Marine Complex has a spacious deck for viewing a weigh-in. The 20-acre location in Georgetown is ideal for hosting a tournament.
The Carroll Ashmore Campbell Marine Complex has a spacious deck for viewing a weigh-in. The 20-acre location in Georgetown is ideal for hosting a tournament.
The Georgetown Parks & Recreation staff prepares hot dogs for the anglers prior to the Day 1 weigh-in.
The Georgetown Parks & Recreation staff prepares hot dogs for the anglers prior to the Day 1 weigh-in.
The first boat arrives from the day’s fishing on the Pee Dee River basin. The area encompasses 232 miles of fishable water open to the anglers.
The first boat arrives from the day’s fishing on the Pee Dee River basin. The area encompasses 232 miles of fishable water open to the anglers.
The fishing waters include five river systems, all influenced by the tides from the Atlantic Ocean.
The fishing waters include five river systems, all influenced by the tides from the Atlantic Ocean.
The anglers return the floating key fobs they received this morning at takeoff.
The anglers return the floating key fobs they received this morning at takeoff.
Teams from seven states are here for the tournament. The teams are made up of 12 adults and 2 youths from the state championship team.
Teams from seven states are here for the tournament. The teams are made up of 12 adults and 2 youths from the state championship team.
Mike Prance of Florida bags a bass caught from the tidal fishery. Prance’s home water is the St. John’s River, another estuary that is popular with bass fishermen.
Mike Prance of Florida bags a bass caught from the tidal fishery. Prance’s home water is the St. John’s River, another estuary that is popular with bass fishermen.
As a floating fob is returned, the number is recorded and each boat is checked off as having returned to the dock.
As a floating fob is returned, the number is recorded and each boat is checked off as having returned to the dock.
Anglers from different states are paired in the tournament.
Anglers from different states are paired in the tournament.
A crowd of fans, spouses and representatives from the B.A.S.S. Nation states gather on the dock.
A crowd of fans, spouses and representatives from the B.A.S.S. Nation states gather on the dock.
B.A.S.S. official Alan Roberts checks an angler’s catch for health and assurance that each fish measures the 12-minimum required in the tournament.
B.A.S.S. official Alan Roberts checks an angler’s catch for health and assurance that each fish measures the 12-minimum required in the tournament.
B.A.S.S. Nation director Jon Stewart greets the crowd as the weigh-in begins.
B.A.S.S. Nation director Jon Stewart greets the crowd as the weigh-in begins.
The first flight of anglers wait their turn at the weigh-in scales.
The first flight of anglers wait their turn at the weigh-in scales.
Alabama’s Randall Blackmon poses with his catch.
Alabama’s Randall Blackmon poses with his catch.
North Carolina B.A.S.S. Nation Vice President Lenny Mathers gives a thumbs-up to a team member.
North Carolina B.A.S.S. Nation Vice President Lenny Mathers gives a thumbs-up to a team member.
Jeff Narron of Sims, N.C.
Jeff Narron of Sims, N.C.
David Driggers and a fan from Florida snap pictures of a team member.
David Driggers and a fan from Florida snap pictures of a team member.
Mike Prance of Palatka, Fla.
Mike Prance of Palatka, Fla.
Phil Bain of Youngsville leads the effort of North Carolina. The team is 4th place overall with 78 pounds, 7 ounces.
Phil Bain of Youngsville leads the effort of North Carolina. The team is 4th place overall with 78 pounds, 7 ounces.
Another Florida angler weighs in a good catch.
Another Florida angler weighs in a good catch.
One of the last anglers to weigh in is John Proctor. His catch included the day’s biggest largemouth, weighing 7 pounds, 9 ounces.
One of the last anglers to weigh in is John Proctor. His catch included the day’s biggest largemouth, weighing 7 pounds, 9 ounces.
Billy Palmer of the Kentucky team is all smiles and he should be. He leads his state team standings with this catch.
Billy Palmer of the Kentucky team is all smiles and he should be. He leads his state team standings with this catch.
Kyle Glasgow, Jr. of Guin, Ala., is one of the final anglers to weigh in. The Alabama angler's catch, weighing 12-3, has him in 3rd place going into Day 2.
Kyle Glasgow, Jr. of Guin, Ala., is one of the final anglers to weigh in. The Alabama angler’s catch, weighing 12-3, has him in 3rd place going into Day 2.
Carson Orellana is a North Carolina high school team angler. His catch ranks 3rd overall on the team.
Carson Orellana is a North Carolina high school team angler. His catch ranks 3rd overall on the team.