Nation: Day 1 weigh-in

See how the Nation anglers fared on Day 1 of the 2015 Old Milwaukee B.A.S.S. Nation Mid-Atlantic Divisional.

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These anglers are fishing directly across the Monongahela River from the weigh-in site. Every last cast counts in this tough tournament.
These anglers are fishing directly across the Monongahela River from the weigh-in site. Every last cast counts in this tough tournament.
A boat speeds to the first flight’s designated check-in time at 2 p.m.
A boat speeds to the first flight’s designated check-in time at 2 p.m.
The boats gather at the launch ramp beneath the bridge crossing the river into downtown Fairmont.
The boats gather at the launch ramp beneath the bridge crossing the river into downtown Fairmont.
The anglers bag up their catches at the dock below the weigh-in site at Palatine Park.
The anglers bag up their catches at the dock below the weigh-in site at Palatine Park.
Measuring fish to meet the 12-inch minimum size limit is a given in this tournament.
Measuring fish to meet the 12-inch minimum size limit is a given in this tournament.
Longtime officer Jim Summers (right) joins Tim Mitchem, West Virginia B.A.S.S. Nation president.
Longtime officer Jim Summers (right) joins Tim Mitchem, West Virginia B.A.S.S. Nation president.
The weigh-in begins with the national anthem.
The weigh-in begins with the national anthem.
The fans and supporters of the anglers brave the rain for the weigh-in.
The fans and supporters of the anglers brave the rain for the weigh-in.
The fish are temporarily placed inside the release boat for return to the Monongahela River.
The fish are temporarily placed inside the release boat for return to the Monongahela River.
Maryland team member Tyler Lugar is in 7th place after Day 1.
Maryland team member Tyler Lugar is in 7th place after Day 1.
Tournament leader Mark Garner has 6-11 and the lead on the Monongahela.
Tournament leader Mark Garner has 6-11 and the lead on the Monongahela.
Chad Brinegar, Virginia (2nd, 5-12)
Chad Brinegar, Virginia (2nd, 5-12)
Jeremy Mathias, Maryland (9th, 4-8)
Jeremy Mathias, Maryland (9th, 4-8)
Dan Gray, Pennsylvania (3rd, 5-11)
Dan Gray, Pennsylvania (3rd, 5-11)
Jeff Lugar takes 7th place with 5-0. The Virginian is a former divisional winner and two-time qualifier of the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by GoPro.
Jeff Lugar takes 7th place with 5-0. The Virginian is a former divisional winner and two-time qualifier of the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by GoPro.
J.J. Dickens (4th, 5-8)
J.J. Dickens (4th, 5-8)
Hunter Axt,Virginia (11th, 4-5)
Hunter Axt,Virginia (11th, 4-5)
Brett Quader, Maryland (14th, 3-7)
Brett Quader, Maryland (14th, 3-7)
Rick Svoboda (5th, 5-7)
Rick Svoboda (5th, 5-7)