Nation: Western finals

See who's going to the National Championship from B.A.S.S. Nation West!

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The trophies are shined and ready to be awarded to the top anglers.
The trophies are shined and ready to be awarded to the top anglers.
The weigh-in site is conveniently located at Konocti Vista Hotel, host site of the tournament in Lakeport, Calif.
The weigh-in site is conveniently located at Konocti Vista Hotel, host site of the tournament in Lakeport, Calif.
The first flight of boats enters the boat basin to begin the Day Three weigh-in.
The first flight of boats enters the boat basin to begin the Day Three weigh-in.
Mark “Chief” Torrez enters the marina the same way he went out this morning. With the flag for the state of California held high and proud.
Mark “Chief” Torrez enters the marina the same way he went out this morning. With the flag for the state of California held high and proud.
Clear Lake proved why it’s one of the nation’s premier bass fisheries.
Clear Lake proved why it’s one of the nation’s premier bass fisheries.
B.A.S.S. Nation Director Jon Stewart sings the National Anthem.
B.A.S.S. Nation Director Jon Stewart sings the National Anthem.
Nick Boehme of Utah poses with his best two bass of the day.
Nick Boehme of Utah poses with his best two bass of the day.
Wyoming’s Dave Cole with his best bass of the day.
Wyoming’s Dave Cole with his best bass of the day.
Jason Hickey of Idaho with bass to help the overall weight of his state team.
Jason Hickey of Idaho with bass to help the overall weight of his state team.
Brian Day with two bass that helped boost the overall weight of the winning state team.
Brian Day with two bass that helped boost the overall weight of the winning state team.
The top finalists from the 11 states are lined up and ready for the weigh-in.
The top finalists from the 11 states are lined up and ready for the weigh-in.
First, the state championship high school teams weigh in, including Mateo Gomez and Elyssa Gomez.
First, the state championship high school teams weigh in, including Mateo Gomez and Elyssa Gomez.
The winning team from Arizona is Julius Mazy and Thomas Sendek.
The winning team from Arizona is Julius Mazy and Thomas Sendek.
High school winners Julius Mazy and Thomas Sendek with coach Martin Mazy.
High school winners Julius Mazy and Thomas Sendek with coach Martin Mazy.
The final anglers are ready to weigh-in, hoping that each wins his state title.
The final anglers are ready to weigh-in, hoping that each wins his state title.
Arizona state winner Pat Hanning.
Arizona state winner Pat Hanning.
Nevada state winner Stephen Pike.
Nevada state winner Stephen Pike.
Levi McNeil, the winner from Wyoming.
Levi McNeil, the winner from Wyoming.
Robert Peixotto is the winner from New Mexico.
Robert Peixotto is the winner from New Mexico.
David Kromm is the winner from Washington.
David Kromm is the winner from Washington.
Overall tournament champion and Montana winner Tim Johnston weighs his winning catch.
Overall tournament champion and Montana winner Tim Johnston weighs his winning catch.
Oregon winner Kory Ray.
Oregon winner Kory Ray.
California’s Stephen Wilson leads his state to the title.
California’s Stephen Wilson leads his state to the title.
Colorado’s Larry Triplett.
Colorado’s Larry Triplett.
Davick Hansen wins the title for Utah.
Davick Hansen wins the title for Utah.
The state winners advancing to the B.A.S.S. Nation Championship from the western division.
The state winners advancing to the B.A.S.S. Nation Championship from the western division.
Overall winner Tim Johnston is making his third consecutive trip to the championship.
Overall winner Tim Johnston is making his third consecutive trip to the championship.
The winning team from California.
The winning team from California.