Nation: Day 2 weigh-in

The Nation anglers cross the stage with their catches on the second day of the 2015 Old Milwaukee B.A.S.S. Nation Southern Divisional.

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The boats speed across the Sampit River to make it in time for the 2:30 p.m. check-in time for Flight #1.
The boats speed across the Sampit River to make it in time for the 2:30 p.m. check-in time for Flight #1.
It’s a slam-dunk as a member of the Tennessee team drops a floating key fob into the net.
It’s a slam-dunk as a member of the Tennessee team drops a floating key fob into the net.
The bass caught this week are running about this size. That makes the weight margins very narrow on the scoreboard.
The bass caught this week are running about this size. That makes the weight margins very narrow on the scoreboard.
One of those average size fish is a bit short for Carson Orellana. That’s why he is measuring the bass to make sure it meets the 12-inch minimum.
One of those average size fish is a bit short for Carson Orellana. That’s why he is measuring the bass to make sure it meets the 12-inch minimum.
Anglers from the seven states are paired together in this tournament. Even so, they are fishing for the cumulative weight for their respective state team.
Anglers from the seven states are paired together in this tournament. Even so, they are fishing for the cumulative weight for their respective state team.
Randy Walker of the Georgetown Parks and Recreation Dept. looks on as Orellana and his partner bag catches.
Randy Walker of the Georgetown Parks and Recreation Dept. looks on as Orellana and his partner bag catches.
The first flight is in and heads up the dock to the weigh-in site.
The first flight is in and heads up the dock to the weigh-in site.
Orellana can’t look as his short fish is measured again by B.A.S.S. official Alan Roberts.
Orellana can’t look as his short fish is measured again by B.A.S.S. official Alan Roberts.
The first flight lines up for the weigh-in as B.A.S.S. Nation Director Jon Stewart welcomes the crowd.
The first flight lines up for the weigh-in as B.A.S.S. Nation Director Jon Stewart welcomes the crowd.
The Carroll Ashmore Campbell Marine Complex features a spacious deck for viewing the weigh-in.
The Carroll Ashmore Campbell Marine Complex features a spacious deck for viewing the weigh-in.
Brad Durden leads the Georgia team with this catch. Durden is also sixth place overall.
Brad Durden leads the Georgia team with this catch. Durden is also sixth place overall.
Sgt. 1st Class Mark Pierce takes the very narrow lead with the day’s big bass. The fish weighs 4-3.
Sgt. 1st Class Mark Pierce takes the very narrow lead with the day’s big bass. The fish weighs 4-3.
Orellana is all smiles after the short fish makes the cut.
Orellana is all smiles after the short fish makes the cut.
Alabama’s Kyle Glasgow, Jr. leads the Kentucky team and moves into third place overall.
Alabama’s Kyle Glasgow, Jr. leads the Kentucky team and moves into third place overall.
Jeffery Allison Jr., of South Carolina weighs his catch.
Jeffery Allison Jr., of South Carolina weighs his catch.
Drew Cook of Florida is a graduate of the collegiate series and now on the state team.
Drew Cook of Florida is a graduate of the collegiate series and now on the state team.
Cook’s live catch goes into the boat that will take all fish back into the Pee Dee River Basin for release into the estuary.
Cook’s live catch goes into the boat that will take all fish back into the Pee Dee River Basin for release into the estuary.
Lee Byrd of Alabama weighs his catch.
Lee Byrd of Alabama weighs his catch.
The North Carolina B.A.S.S. Nation has special support lined up on the front row of the weigh-in stage.
The North Carolina B.A.S.S. Nation has special support lined up on the front row of the weigh-in stage.
The Florida B.A.S.S. Nation also has support on the front row as president David Driggers snaps a pic.
The Florida B.A.S.S. Nation also has support on the front row as president David Driggers snaps a pic.
North Carolina’s Mark Swink with his catch.
North Carolina’s Mark Swink with his catch.
The tournament switches gears to the weigh-in for the Costa Bassmaster High School Southern Divisional.
The tournament switches gears to the weigh-in for the Costa Bassmaster High School Southern Divisional.
Sam Camut and Griffin Barnes of North Carolina are the first to weigh in.
Sam Camut and Griffin Barnes of North Carolina are the first to weigh in.
Caden Watson and Cole Sams represent Walker Valley High School in Cleveland, Tennessee.
Caden Watson and Cole Sams represent Walker Valley High School in Cleveland, Tennessee.
Nick Denham represents the Kentucky B.A.S.S. Nation.
Nick Denham represents the Kentucky B.A.S.S. Nation.
Jace Garrett and Jake Mims represent Georgia and Alexander High School in Douglasville.
Jace Garrett and Jake Mims represent Georgia and Alexander High School in Douglasville.
The team from Abbeville High School represents South Carolina.
The team from Abbeville High School represents South Carolina.
Kyle Tomlinson and Cade Cook represent Florida and Marion County High School in Ocala.
Kyle Tomlinson and Cade Cook represent Florida and Marion County High School in Ocala.
Matt Shirley and Cade Barnes represent Alabama and Tuscaloosa County High School.
Matt Shirley and Cade Barnes represent Alabama and Tuscaloosa County High School.