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Before the anglers' meeting kicked off at the fourth stop on the Elite Series schedule on Ross Barnett Reservoir, many of the anglers spent time outside working on their tackle.
Before the anglers’ meeting kicked off at the fourth stop on the Elite Series schedule on Ross Barnett Reservoir, many of the anglers spent time outside working on their tackle.
2017 GEICO Bassmaster Classic Champion Jordan Lee was visiting with his brother Matt Lee while spooling new line on his reels.
2017 GEICO Bassmaster Classic Champion Jordan Lee was visiting with his brother Matt Lee while spooling new line on his reels.
Jason Christie was doing the same.
Jason Christie was doing the same.
Dave LeFebre was pulling literally every rod he owned out of the locker to work on tying on new baits and line.
Dave LeFebre was pulling literally every rod he owned out of the locker to work on tying on new baits and line.
James Elam was parked beside...
James Elam was parked beside…
...Josh Bertrand. The two were comparing notes about how their last day of practice went.
…Josh Bertrand. The two were comparing notes about how their last day of practice went.
Bernie Schultz found a bit of shade to work under...
Bernie Schultz found a bit of shade to work under…
... and next to him was fellow Floridian Cliff Prince.
… and next to him was fellow Floridian Cliff Prince.
After putting his tackle away, Brandon Lester spent a few minutes cleaning his boat.
After putting his tackle away, Brandon Lester spent a few minutes cleaning his boat.
Some of the first anglers to arrive at registration and the final anglers' briefing.
Some of the first anglers to arrive at registration and the final anglers’ briefing.
Each angler is added to a database when they check in.
Each angler is added to a database when they check in.
Paul Elias is fishing in his home state of Mississippi this week.
Paul Elias is fishing in his home state of Mississippi this week.
Jason Williamson presents a current Mississippi fishing license to B.A.S.S. officials.
Jason Williamson presents a current Mississippi fishing license to B.A.S.S. officials.
The line for registration got longer and longer as the appointed time for the meeting neared.
The line for registration got longer and longer as the appointed time for the meeting neared.
Writer Steve Wright pulled aside Mississippi Elite Series pro Brock Mosely for a quick interview about the fishing on Ross Barnett.
Writer Steve Wright pulled aside Mississippi Elite Series pro Brock Mosely for a quick interview about the fishing on Ross Barnett.
Rick Clunn sat with John Murray and congratulated Murray on his win at the last Elite Series event on Toledo Bend.
Rick Clunn sat with John Murray and congratulated Murray on his win at the last Elite Series event on Toledo Bend.
There were several orders of business to go over with the field on the eve of the tournament.
There were several orders of business to go over with the field on the eve of the tournament.
Every angler was provided a briefing sheet when he checked in.
Every angler was provided a briefing sheet when he checked in.
After three events, Ott DeFoe sits atop the Angler of the Year points standings.
After three events, Ott DeFoe sits atop the Angler of the Year points standings.
B.A.S.S. Tournament Director Trip Weldon spoke a few minutes about how fish would be weighed at the next tournament, which is BASSFest on Lake Sam Rayburn.
B.A.S.S. Tournament Director Trip Weldon spoke a few minutes about how fish would be weighed at the next tournament, which is BASSFest on Lake Sam Rayburn.
The pros meeting was adjourned...
The pros meeting was adjourned…
...and they made a quick walk down a flight of stairs...
…and they made a quick walk down a flight of stairs…
...where their Marshals waited to be paired up for Day 1.
…where their Marshals waited to be paired up for Day 1.