Okeechobee registration

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Elite Series pros gather to register for the A.R.E. Truck Caps Bassmaster Elite at Lake Okeechobee event.
Elite Series pros gather to register for the A.R.E. Truck Caps Bassmaster Elite at Lake Okeechobee event.
Alton Jones and Alton Jones Jr. are interviewed on the eve of the first competition day.
Alton Jones and Alton Jones Jr. are interviewed on the eve of the first competition day.
Jason Williamson answers James Overstreet's pressing question: What will it take to win at Okeechobee?
Jason Williamson answers James Overstreet’s pressing question: What will it take to win at Okeechobee?
Cliff Pace is ready to go inside to register.
Cliff Pace is ready to go inside to register.
Elite season opener champion Jacob Wheeler is interviewed by B.A.S.S. writer Steve Wright.
Elite season opener champion Jacob Wheeler is interviewed by B.A.S.S. writer Steve Wright.
Anglers submit to their pre-tournament fishing license check.
Anglers submit to their pre-tournament fishing license check.
Former Florida resident Chris Lane talks about Lake Okeechobee.
Former Florida resident Chris Lane talks about Lake Okeechobee.
The Bassmaster Marshal meeting is underway.
The Bassmaster Marshal meeting is underway.
All anglers were checked in by 4:30 p.m.
All anglers were checked in by 4:30 p.m.
After registration, the anglers wait for their pre-tournament briefing.
After registration, the anglers wait for their pre-tournament briefing.
B.A.S.S. co-owner Jerry McKinnis speaks to the Elite pros.
B.A.S.S. co-owner Jerry McKinnis speaks to the Elite pros.
The event information board.
The event information board.
Jordan Lee carefully reads over the information sheet.
Jordan Lee carefully reads over the information sheet.
All the Elites review their information.
All the Elites review their information.
McKinnis walks around the room to greet anglers. AOY Champion Gerald Swindle shakes his hand.
McKinnis walks around the room to greet anglers. AOY Champion Gerald Swindle shakes his hand.
Morizo Shimizu got a big hug from McKinnis, while the other anglers smiled.
Morizo Shimizu got a big hug from McKinnis, while the other anglers smiled.
Defending Okeechobee champion Ish Monroe is interviewed with Floridian Bobby Lane.
Defending Okeechobee champion Ish Monroe is interviewed with Floridian Bobby Lane.
McKinnis talks with the legendary Rick Clunn after the meeting.
McKinnis talks with the legendary Rick Clunn after the meeting.