Photo: Steve Wright - The Rib Crib catered for the anglersâ meeting at Three Forks Harbor.Photo: Steve Wright - Tournament director Chris Bowes addressed the competitors in the 196-boat field.
Photo: Steve Wright - James Watson (left) shares a laugh with Tommy Biffle as A.J. Menssen of Bloomington, Ill., joins in.Photo: Steve Wright - Mason Spencer of Broken Bow, Okla., wore a t-shirt with a message every tournament angler can understand.Photo: Steve Wright - Frenchman David, Jean-Christophe (left) has a word with Elite Series angler Fred âBoom Boomâ Roumbanis and Matt Loetscher.
Photo: Steve Wright - Elite Series angler and 2013 Bassmaster Classic champion Cliff Pace managed to smile through the pain of another anglersâ meeting.Photo: Steve Wright - Kevin Short looks on in deep concentration as Chris Bowes clarifies the tournament rules.Photo: Steve Wright - Yusuke Miyazaki studies a handout explaining the tournament regulations.
Photo: Steve Wright - Trait Christ has her game face on, since sheâs competing here this week. Her husband, Chris Zaldain, looks completely relaxed, since heâs along simply for moral support.Photo: Steve Wright - Cliff Crochet holds his son, Ben, who will be 9 months old on June 5th.Photo: Steve Wright - A couple of Oklahoma pros, Tommy Biffle and Jason Christie, swap stories.
Photo: Steve Wright - Elite Series angler Randy Allen found a scenic spot away from the crowd to take in the anglersâ meeting.Photo: Steve Wright - Former Elite Series angler Charlie Hartley always seems to have a smile on his face.Photo: Steve Wright - Bass fishing legend Rick Clunn will be among the Central Open competitors here this week.
Photo: Steve Wright - T-Roy Broussard is another pro in the 196-boat field.Photo: Steve Wright - Usually itâs the other way around â an Elite Series angler getting his picture taken, but T-Roy Broussard of the TV series âSwamp Peopleâ got Cliff Crochetâs full attention.