Nation’s Best pick up their boats

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B.A.S.S. Nation Champion Ryan Lavigne talks to Donny Wilson and Jim Sexton at B.A.S.S. Headquarters after driving from Gonazales, Louisiana.
B.A.S.S. Nation Champion Ryan Lavigne talks to Donny Wilson and Jim Sexton at B.A.S.S. Headquarters after driving from Gonazales, Louisiana.
Ryan, Darrell Ocamica and Timothy Klinger all qualified for the Bassmaster Classic and this year that means access to a tricked-out Phoenix Boat.
Ryan, Darrell Ocamica and Timothy Klinger all qualified for the Bassmaster Classic and this year that means access to a tricked-out Phoenix Boat.
Humminbird Units, Power-Poles, Minn Kota trolling motor and tons of accessories from T-H Marine give these Nation anglers a level playing field in the upcoming GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK'S Sporting Goods against Elite pros.
Humminbird Units, Power-Poles, Minn Kota trolling motor and tons of accessories from T-H Marine give these Nation anglers a level playing field in the upcoming GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods against Elite pros.
All of the Nation angler's boats feature their home state embedded in the wrap.
All of the Nation angler’s boats feature their home state embedded in the wrap.
Ryan is ready to represent the Nation.
Ryan is ready to represent the Nation.
He thanks B.A.S.S. Nation Director Jon Stewart for the nice package. He will also get to use it to fish in the Central Opens this year.
He thanks B.A.S.S. Nation Director Jon Stewart for the nice package. He will also get to use it to fish in the Central Opens this year.
Jon isn't done giving out boats today. Timothy Klinger flew in from Las Vegas to pick up his Classic boat.
Jon isn’t done giving out boats today. Timothy Klinger flew in from Las Vegas to pick up his Classic boat.
Timothy meets with B.A.S.S. staff just like Ryan did in the morning.
Timothy meets with B.A.S.S. staff just like Ryan did in the morning.
It's not long before he's checking out his ride.
It’s not long before he’s checking out his ride.
He likes it quite a bit.
He likes it quite a bit.
Tim's truck is wrapped to match his boat.
Tim’s truck is wrapped to match his boat.
The truck's wrap features two big sponsors of the Nation's Best program– Phoenix Boats and T-H Marine.
The truck’s wrap features two big sponsors of the Nation’s Best program– Phoenix Boats and T-H Marine.
Jon Stewart and Timothy participate in a Periscope chat on the @bass_nation Twitter account.
Jon Stewart and Timothy participate in a Periscope chat on the @bass_nation Twitter account.
He's pretty pleased with it.
He’s pretty pleased with it.
Tim checks out his new boat and can't wait to see it perform on Lake Conroe next month.
Tim checks out his new boat and can’t wait to see it perform on Lake Conroe next month.