Open: Registration at Chickamauga

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Anglers like Miles Burghoff get some tackle preparation finished before the registration meeting.
Anglers like Miles Burghoff get some tackle preparation finished before the registration meeting.
As you can see there are so many patterns to choose from at Lake Chickamauga this week.
As you can see there are so many patterns to choose from at Lake Chickamauga this week.
More anglers funnel in as they get the registration process underway.
More anglers funnel in as they get the registration process underway.
Head this way to get checked in with the B.A.S.S. officials.
Head this way to get checked in with the B.A.S.S. officials.
This is where they check fishing licenses and confirm contact info.
This is where they check fishing licenses and confirm contact info.
Anglers check their overall standing in the points after one Southern Open.
Anglers check their overall standing in the points after one Southern Open.
The 195 pros and co's are hoping to take these trophies home this week.
The 195 pros and co’s are hoping to take these trophies home this week.
Carhartt was representing as they had hats and buffs to protect fishermen.
Carhartt was representing as they had hats and buffs to protect fishermen.
They have goodies for anglers at every level including the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Southern Opens.
They have goodies for anglers at every level including the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Southern Opens.
Toyota had the same set up with buffs as well as information on the Bonus Bucks program.
Toyota had the same set up with buffs as well as information on the Bonus Bucks program.
Since coming on as a sponsor, Phoenix Boats has been represented in the goodie line as well.
Since coming on as a sponsor, Phoenix Boats has been represented in the goodie line as well.
They also offer an incentive program for registered anglers.
They also offer an incentive program for registered anglers.
Legend David Fritts comes through the line. He's having a great season on the Bassmaster Elite Series trail.
Legend David Fritts comes through the line. He’s having a great season on the Bassmaster Elite Series trail.
Roland Martin talks with Tournament Director Chris Bowes.
Roland Martin talks with Tournament Director Chris Bowes.
Florida pros Rich Howes (left) and Cliff Prince (right) chat about Lake Chickamauga.
Florida pros Rich Howes (left) and Cliff Prince (right) chat about Lake Chickamauga.
At the meeting, Fish Dayton had a poster set up with Gabe Keen's Tennessee State Record 15-pound, 3-ounce largemouth that was caught right here at Lake Chickamauga.
At the meeting, Fish Dayton had a poster set up with Gabe Keen’s Tennessee State Record 15-pound, 3-ounce largemouth that was caught right here at Lake Chickamauga.
Local pro Michael Neal is probably an angler to watch this week.
Local pro Michael Neal is probably an angler to watch this week.
The room fills up as most of the 390 fishermen find a seat.
The room fills up as most of the 390 fishermen find a seat.
Not a day goes by where Charlie Hartley isn't smiling. After fishing the Geico Bassmaster Classic just a few weeks ago, Hartley is looking for a win here to make the 2018 Classic.
Not a day goes by where Charlie Hartley isn’t smiling. After fishing the Geico Bassmaster Classic just a few weeks ago, Hartley is looking for a win here to make the 2018 Classic.
Derek Hudnall made a Top 12 at the first Southern Open of the year and is hoping for another in his effort to qualify for the Elite Series.
Derek Hudnall made a Top 12 at the first Southern Open of the year and is hoping for another in his effort to qualify for the Elite Series.
John Murray, who moved to Tennessee from the west coast, is here this week. Murray won the Elite Series event at Toledo Bend last week.
John Murray, who moved to Tennessee from the west coast, is here this week. Murray won the Elite Series event at Toledo Bend last week.
Rick Shannon (left), Sam George (center) and Mark Bartosh (right) all hang out as the meeting gets underway.
Rick Shannon (left), Sam George (center) and Mark Bartosh (right) all hang out as the meeting gets underway.
Jesse Wiggins is already in the 2018 Geico Bassmaster Classic via his Southern Open win at the Harris Chain in January. All he needs to do is participate this week and at his home lake, Smith Lake, in the fall.
Jesse Wiggins is already in the 2018 Geico Bassmaster Classic via his Southern Open win at the Harris Chain in January. All he needs to do is participate this week and at his home lake, Smith Lake, in the fall.
Carhartt College Series representative John Garrett is fishing in his 3rd Open after fishing the Harris Chain and also Table Rock.
Carhartt College Series representative John Garrett is fishing in his 3rd Open after fishing the Harris Chain and also Table Rock.
Chris Bowes starts the meeting.
Chris Bowes starts the meeting.
Fish Dayton tourism director Dennis Tumlin talks with the field of fishermen.
Fish Dayton tourism director Dennis Tumlin talks with the field of fishermen.
Florida pro John Cox is looking for another Top 12 after doing well at the Southern Open #1.
Florida pro John Cox is looking for another Top 12 after doing well at the Southern Open #1.
Former college anglers Cody Harrison (left) and William Shipes are here this week competing.
Former college anglers Cody Harrison (left) and William Shipes are here this week competing.
Tournament Director Chris Bowes gets anglers familiar with the official rules this week.
Tournament Director Chris Bowes gets anglers familiar with the official rules this week.
Over 195 boats will head out early Thursday morning to get the Lake Chickamauga Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Southern Open underway.
Over 195 boats will head out early Thursday morning to get the Lake Chickamauga Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Southern Open underway.