Open: Lake Norman registration

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It's time for anglers to register for the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Eastern Open on Lake Norman, and there's no small crowd looking for a victory here.
It’s time for anglers to register for the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Eastern Open on Lake Norman, and there’s no small crowd looking for a victory here.
As anglers file in to register, they have some shirts and other swag to acquire.
As anglers file in to register, they have some shirts and other swag to acquire.
Bassmaster Radio's Thom Abraham checks out the TH Marine display. Thom is fishing the Eastern Opens as a co-angler.
Bassmaster Radio’s Thom Abraham checks out the TH Marine display. Thom is fishing the Eastern Opens as a co-angler.
Phoenix hats are available as well.
Phoenix hats are available as well.
Teb Jones from Toyota talks to an angler about the Bonus Bucks program.
Teb Jones from Toyota talks to an angler about the Bonus Bucks program.
Fresh off of Kentucky Lake, Elites like Jared Lintner and Terry Scroggins are here to try their luck on Lake Norman.
Fresh off of Kentucky Lake, Elites like Jared Lintner and Terry Scroggins are here to try their luck on Lake Norman.
All the anglers file past the trophy they'd like to be taking home on Saturday.
All the anglers file past the trophy they’d like to be taking home on Saturday.
And there are a gym-full of anglers to arrive before registration is finished.
And there are a gym-full of anglers to arrive before registration is finished.
Including the guy who won the Berkley Bassmaster Elite at Kentucky Lake presented by Abu Garcia a mere two days ago! Wesley Strader wouldn't miss this one near his home for anything.
Including the guy who won the Berkley Bassmaster Elite at Kentucky Lake presented by Abu Garcia a mere two days ago! Wesley Strader wouldn’t miss this one near his home for anything.
B.A.S.S. writer Steve Wright interviews Wesley about his big win and what he's seeing this week on Norman.
B.A.S.S. writer Steve Wright interviews Wesley about his big win and what he’s seeing this week on Norman.
Every time I turn around I find Terry Scroggins in the back of the class.
Every time I turn around I find Terry Scroggins in the back of the class.
This isn't Chris Bowes' first tournament and he clearly has no fear of public speaking.
This isn’t Chris Bowes’ first tournament and he clearly has no fear of public speaking.
Chris explains the rules to the large crowd of anglers.
Chris explains the rules to the large crowd of anglers.
Like I said, a gym-full.
Like I said, a gym-full.
Some, like Luke Gritter, found a seat anywhere they could.
Some, like Luke Gritter, found a seat anywhere they could.
Some didn't even make it into the gym, but it was much cooler in the hallway and they could hear just fine.
Some didn’t even make it into the gym, but it was much cooler in the hallway and they could hear just fine.
That Australian flag looks familiar...
That Australian flag looks familiar…
Carl Jocumsen has a seat at the back of the gym.
Carl Jocumsen has a seat at the back of the gym.
I couldn't catch everyone's name, but here's a look at some of the anglers competing this week on Lake Norman.
I couldn’t catch everyone’s name, but here’s a look at some of the anglers competing this week on Lake Norman.
Former Elite angler Shane Lineberger knows this lake well.
Former Elite angler Shane Lineberger knows this lake well.
So does Andy Montgomery...
So does Andy Montgomery…
Jared Lintner...
Jared Lintner…
Chad Pipkens...
Chad Pipkens…
Finally I find these four in the back of the class. An Elite rogues gallery of Bobby Lane, Terry Scroggins, Chris Lane and Jared Lintner.
Finally I find these four in the back of the class. An Elite rogues gallery of Bobby Lane, Terry Scroggins, Chris Lane and Jared Lintner.