Anglers began showing up to registration at 2:00 ET today for the second Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open on the Detroit River.
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Angler Brian Ward discusses the BoatUS Weigh to Win program with pro staffers Jimmy Mason and Aaron McManaway
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Each angler who passed by the Carhartt booth received a free hat.
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Jeramy Lassiter signs up for Tow Boat U.S. towing services.
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Ward is looking to improve his position in the Northern Open points standing this week.
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Gary Greenwood signs up for Toyota’s Bonus Bucks program.
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B.A.S.S. writer and Opens angler Mark Hicks registers with the B.A.S.S. crew.
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Tow Boat U.S. is on hand to help anglers on the water.
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Jack Daniels is hoping “football season” starts tomorrow.
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Bassmaster Elite Series pro Stephen Browning displays his Michigan fishing license.
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Judging by the age of his patch, Ron Vieth has been a B.A.S.S. Member for quite some time.
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Opens winner and Bassmaster Classic contender Allan Glasgow is pumped for this Open.
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Josh Wagy won the first Northern Open and is leading the points race. By virtue of his win, he’s also earned a berth in the 2013 Bassmaster Classic.
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All 149 or so anglers packed into the Best Western in Sterling Heights, Mich., for the tournament briefing.
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Elite Series pro Kevin Short glances at Google Earth during the briefing.
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Short’s trademark pink pen is never very far.
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Tournament director Chris Bowes gets the briefing underway.
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