Open: James River registration

Anglers sign up for the first Northern Open in Richmond, Va.

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<p>Toyota is the official towing vehicle for B.A.S.S..</p>
Toyota is the official towing vehicle for B.A.S.S..
<p>The BoatU.S. towboat was parked in front of the registration area.</p>
The BoatU.S. towboat was parked in front of the registration area.
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There was a healthy supply of Carhartt hats available, which could come in handy the next few days.
<p>Anglers receive free shorts from Carhartt.</p>
Anglers receive free shorts from Carhartt.
<p>Anglers also received B.A.S.S. hats -- all the right swag for the event!</p>
Anglers also received B.A.S.S. hats — all the right swag for the event!
<p>The anglers are looking to take this home after Saturday.</p>
The anglers are looking to take this home after Saturday.
<p>Anglers' fishing licenses are checked by B.A.S.S. officials.</p>
Anglers’ fishing licenses are checked by B.A.S.S. officials.
<p>Bassmaster Elite Series anglers Chip Poche and Kurt Dove explain the benefits of Boat U.S. Angler's Weigh-To-Win programs.</p>
Bassmaster Elite Series anglers Chip Poche and Kurt Dove explain the benefits of Boat U.S. Angler’s Weigh-To-Win programs.
<p>Representatives from the host city, Richmond, Va., were on hand to help those from out of the area.</p>
Representatives from the host city, Richmond, Va., were on hand to help those from out of the area.
<p>Randy Howell shows his fishing license.</p>
Randy Howell shows his fishing license.
<p>More anglers get in line to register.</p>
More anglers get in line to register.
<p>Looks like Brandon Palaniuk found a new toy.</p>
Looks like Brandon Palaniuk found a new toy.
<p>Bass fishing legend David Fritts was found in line.</p>
Bass fishing legend David Fritts was found in line.
<p>Toyota Bonus Bucks programs are another way to earn extra money.</p>
Toyota Bonus Bucks programs are another way to earn extra money.
<p>The registration line seemed to stay full.</p>
The registration line seemed to stay full.
<p>Anglers are only officially registered after their licenses are checked.</p>
Anglers are only officially registered after their licenses are checked.
<p>The room was filled with anglers.</p>
The room was filled with anglers.
<p>Tournament director Chris Bowes gives instructions.</p>
Tournament director Chris Bowes gives instructions.
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Anglers listen intently to the briefing.
<p>For Randy Howell, it doesn't make any difference if it is an Elite Series or Open tournament. He carefully listens to what the tournament director has to say.</p>
For Randy Howell, it doesn’t make any difference if it is an Elite Series or Open tournament. He carefully listens to what the tournament director has to say.
<p>Jacob Wheeler enjoys a moment during the briefing.</p>
Jacob Wheeler enjoys a moment during the briefing.
<p>Former Bassmaster Classic Champion Luke Clausen was found among the Open anglers.</p>
Former Bassmaster Classic Champion Luke Clausen was found among the Open anglers.
<p>After boaters and non-boaters were paired, they discussed plans for the next day.</p>
After boaters and non-boaters were paired, they discussed plans for the next day.