Nation: Day One weigh-in

Catch images from the first weigh-in on Lake Dardanelle!

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Forty-seven states and 7 countries are represented this week at the BASS Nation.
Forty-seven states and 7 countries are represented this week at the BASS Nation.
It was a drive-through weigh-in for the entire field.
It was a drive-through weigh-in for the entire field.
Ryan Lavigne brought a little something extra to the weigh-in.
Ryan Lavigne brought a little something extra to the weigh-in.
Lavigne jumped out to an early lead on Day One with 17-1.
Lavigne jumped out to an early lead on Day One with 17-1.
Michael Gibney had 11-9 for 11th place on Day One.
Michael Gibney had 11-9 for 11th place on Day One.
Randy Ladner finished the day 16th with 10-7.
Randy Ladner finished the day 16th with 10-7.
Mike Moran had 8-5 for the 26th spot on Day One.
Mike Moran had 8-5 for the 26th spot on Day One.
Shinichiro Tsuchiya is representing Japan this week. Shin only had one this week but promised onstage to “catch five” tomorrow.
Shinichiro Tsuchiya is representing Japan this week. Shin only had one this week but promised onstage to “catch five” tomorrow.
Monty Fralick sits in 8th with 12-4 after Day One.
Monty Fralick sits in 8th with 12-4 after Day One.
Jason Vaughn only brought in two fish, but one was a nice one.
Jason Vaughn only brought in two fish, but one was a nice one.
Alastair Graham of South Africa had 2 fish for 6-7 on Day One.
Alastair Graham of South Africa had 2 fish for 6-7 on Day One.
Dan Parker of Iowa had 2 fish for 6-12 on Day One.
Dan Parker of Iowa had 2 fish for 6-12 on Day One.
Kris Bosley managed 3 fish for 5-15.
Kris Bosley managed 3 fish for 5-15.
Keegan Graves brought his fan club onstage.
Keegan Graves brought his fan club onstage.
Randy Phillips had 10-3 for 14th.
Randy Phillips had 10-3 for 14th.
Alan Denise had 3 for 5-4.
Alan Denise had 3 for 5-4.
Leo Bevelaqua with a nice one.
Leo Bevelaqua with a nice one.
Leo Bevelaqua had 3 fish for 9-3.
Leo Bevelaqua had 3 fish for 9-3.
Emcee Dave Mercer frightened the children.
Emcee Dave Mercer frightened the children.
Coby Carden of Alabama brought in 13-13 to sit in 5th.
Coby Carden of Alabama brought in 13-13 to sit in 5th.
Philip Curtis of Ontario had 3 for 8-15.
Philip Curtis of Ontario had 3 for 8-15.
Brandon Pedigo had 4 for 11-12 on Day One to take 10th.
Brandon Pedigo had 4 for 11-12 on Day One to take 10th.
The youngest angler ever to compete in the B.A.S.S. Nation National Championship, Juan Ro Chagollan Jr. of Mexico, had a good first day.
The youngest angler ever to compete in the B.A.S.S. Nation National Championship, Juan Ro Chagollan Jr. of Mexico, had a good first day.
Juan, age 16, sits in 24th with 5 for 8-8.
Juan, age 16, sits in 24th with 5 for 8-8.
Alessando Debbi of Italy ended the day in 21st with 5 for 9-4.
Alessando Debbi of Italy ended the day in 21st with 5 for 9-4.
Jeff Lugar brought in 16-1 to claim 2nd place going into Day Two.
Jeff Lugar brought in 16-1 to claim 2nd place going into Day Two.
Several of the Nation’s future anglers got to help drive the boat through the weigh-in.
Several of the Nation’s future anglers got to help drive the boat through the weigh-in.
Stan Dodson of Ohio sits in 6th with 13-7.
Stan Dodson of Ohio sits in 6th with 13-7.
Several of the angler’s wives were in attendance, including Mark Pierce’s wife -pictured here - as Mark made his way through the weigh-in crowd.
Several of the angler’s wives were in attendance, including Mark Pierce’s wife -pictured here – as Mark made his way through the weigh-in crowd.
Pierce sits in 18th with 9-12.
Pierce sits in 18th with 9-12.
Bill Pioch sits in 15th with 10-10.
Bill Pioch sits in 15th with 10-10.
Randall Lamanche took the small bass of the day award with this 1-4 slaunch.
Randall Lamanche took the small bass of the day award with this 1-4 slaunch.
Paul Mueller with 7-11 on Day One for 29th place.
Paul Mueller with 7-11 on Day One for 29th place.
Tim Johnston of Montana is tied for 6th with 13-7.
Tim Johnston of Montana is tied for 6th with 13-7.
David Boyd had 4 for 11-4 to sit in 13th.
David Boyd had 4 for 11-4 to sit in 13th.
Nathan Gray sits in 12th with 11-7.
Nathan Gray sits in 12th with 11-7.
Ron Ryals had 5 for 9-10 and is currently in 19th.
Ron Ryals had 5 for 9-10 and is currently in 19th.
Ted Prisbe with a nice fish.
Ted Prisbe with a nice fish.
Drew Sadler bags a big one.
Drew Sadler bags a big one.
A weight of 15-4 puts Sadler in 4th overall.
A weight of 15-4 puts Sadler in 4th overall.
Jim Groome had 3 for 8-7 on Day One.
Jim Groome had 3 for 8-7 on Day One.
Douglas Thompson of Arkansas brought in 16-0 for 3rd.
Douglas Thompson of Arkansas brought in 16-0 for 3rd.