Nation: Day One weigh-in

See how B.A.S.S. Nation anglers faired on the first day of the Central Divisional!

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<p>Spectators got a chance to check out the latest lures from B.A.S.S. sponsor Livingston Lures.</p>
Spectators got a chance to check out the latest lures from B.A.S.S. sponsor Livingston Lures.
<p>Brent Stafford of the Texas B.A.S.S. Nation and B.A.S.S. Nation Director Don Corkran add ice to cool down the waters in the weigh-in tubs.</p>
Brent Stafford of the Texas B.A.S.S. Nation and B.A.S.S. Nation Director Don Corkran add ice to cool down the waters in the weigh-in tubs.
<p>Jamie Laiche and Joe Dale Smith talk about their day with B.A.S.S. Nation Director Don Corkran.</p>
Jamie Laiche and Joe Dale Smith talk about their day with B.A.S.S. Nation Director Don Corkran.
<p>Louisiana team leader Jamie Laiche, 13 pounds, 3 ounces.</p>
Louisiana team leader Jamie Laiche, 13 pounds, 3 ounces.
<p>Teb Jones of Mississippi, 9-09.</p>
Teb Jones of Mississippi, 9-09.
<p>Jeff Saunders, Missouri, 12-06</p>
Jeff Saunders, Missouri, 12-06
<p>Nation presidents helping with the weigh-in were Don Leatherman of Kansas, Kevin Gaubert of Louisiana and Jim Alexander of Arkansas. </p>
Nation presidents helping with the weigh-in were Don Leatherman of Kansas, Kevin Gaubert of Louisiana and Jim Alexander of Arkansas. 
<p>Mike Hughs, Texas, 9-13.</p>
Mike Hughs, Texas, 9-13.
<p>Larry Brumley with the smallest catch of the day—a 1-pound, 7-ounce bass.</p>
Larry Brumley with the smallest catch of the day—a 1-pound, 7-ounce bass.
<p>Mississippi leader Randy Ladner, 12-12.</p>
Mississippi leader Randy Ladner, 12-12.
<p>Kansas leader Matthew Waller, 14-09.</p>
Kansas leader Matthew Waller, 14-09.
<p>Missouri Junior Bassmaster Charlie Baker runs fish bags to the release pontoon boat.</p>
Missouri Junior Bassmaster Charlie Baker runs fish bags to the release pontoon boat.
<p>Texas leader Albert Collins, 16-12.</p>
Texas leader Albert Collins, 16-12.
<p>Beau Branine, Kansas, 12-10.</p>
Beau Branine, Kansas, 12-10.
<p>Randy Reehm, the father of Elite Series pro Clark Reehm, weighs in some fish for his Arkansas team. </p>
Randy Reehm, the father of Elite Series pro Clark Reehm, weighs in some fish for his Arkansas team. 
<p>Tournament Director Jon Stewart and Richard Risewick of Nebraska reminisce about the Central Divisional Risewick won at Greers Ferry Lake.</p>
Tournament Director Jon Stewart and Richard Risewick of Nebraska reminisce about the Central Divisional Risewick won at Greers Ferry Lake.
<p>Ryan Lavigne, Louisiana, 12-3.</p>
Ryan Lavigne, Louisiana, 12-3.
<p>Two-time Bassmaster Classic qualifier Bryan Schmidt of Texas weighed in four bass.</p>
Two-time Bassmaster Classic qualifier Bryan Schmidt of Texas weighed in four bass.
<p>Bobby Whiteside, Texas, 13-4</p>
Bobby Whiteside, Texas, 13-4
<p>Missouri leader Greg Cooper, 14-11.</p>
Missouri leader Greg Cooper, 14-11.