Nation: Day 1 weigh-in

Nation anglers took on a foggy Lake Vermilion On Day 1 of the 2015 Old Milwaukee B.A.S.S. Nation Northern Divisional.

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The first boat glides into Fortune Bay Marina for an early check-in.
The first boat glides into Fortune Bay Marina for an early check-in.
The anglers remark they have time for a few more much needed casts.
The anglers remark they have time for a few more much needed casts.
Those casts happen within the designated fishing area near the dock.
Those casts happen within the designated fishing area near the dock.
Meanwhile, other boats arrive for the official 2 p.m. check-in time.
Meanwhile, other boats arrive for the official 2 p.m. check-in time.
Volunteers from the Minnesota B.A.S.S. Nation stand by to hand out Berkley weigh-in bags.
Volunteers from the Minnesota B.A.S.S. Nation stand by to hand out Berkley weigh-in bags.
Those bags are put to good use as the anglers load their catches for the scales.
Those bags are put to good use as the anglers load their catches for the scales.
Tim Maupin of Indiana is about to drop this beautiful smallmouth into his weigh-in bag.
Tim Maupin of Indiana is about to drop this beautiful smallmouth into his weigh-in bag.
Indiana teammate Dave Hedge is nearby with two keepers that will help the team’s overall score.
Indiana teammate Dave Hedge is nearby with two keepers that will help the team’s overall score.
The first flight of anglers walks to the weigh-in stage at Fortune Bay Marina.
The first flight of anglers walks to the weigh-in stage at Fortune Bay Marina.
Among the first to weigh-in is Brad Norris of Illinois with a total catch weighing 9-11.
Among the first to weigh-in is Brad Norris of Illinois with a total catch weighing 9-11.
Marvin Partin of Indiana is up next with a stringer weighing 10-10.
Marvin Partin of Indiana is up next with a stringer weighing 10-10.
Then comes Corey Brant, who would eventually lead the tournament after Day 1, with 16-14.
Then comes Corey Brant, who would eventually lead the tournament after Day 1, with 16-14.
Brant’s partner is Cliff Van Beek of South Dakota. His bag weighs 15 pounds, putting him in fifth place.
Brant’s partner is Cliff Van Beek of South Dakota. His bag weighs 15 pounds, putting him in fifth place.
Rob Melendez of Illinois with part of a catch weighing 12 pounds.
Rob Melendez of Illinois with part of a catch weighing 12 pounds.
Gary Adkins stands in second place with this bass anchoring his overall weight of 16-9.
Gary Adkins stands in second place with this bass anchoring his overall weight of 16-9.
Cory Peterson of South Dakota has 7-12 for his effort and state.
Cory Peterson of South Dakota has 7-12 for his effort and state.
Joe Sestak with 10-1 based on the weight of these fish for his individual and South Dakota team effort.
Joe Sestak with 10-1 based on the weight of these fish for his individual and South Dakota team effort.
Minnesota’s Nathan Steinbauer has 13-7 for ninth place after Day 1.
Minnesota’s Nathan Steinbauer has 13-7 for ninth place after Day 1.
Dan Brown holds a pair of smallmouth putting him into third place after Day 1 with 15-15.
Dan Brown holds a pair of smallmouth putting him into third place after Day 1 with 15-15.