Wyoming chapter makes weigh-in more fish-friendly

In an effort to improve fish care at tournaments throughout the region, the Wyoming B.A.S.S. Nation has made its weigh-in trailer very conservation-oriented.

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<p>Dave Richter, secretary of Cowboy Bass (Wyoming B.A.S.S. Nation) turned the chapter's weigh-in trailer into a versatile, fish-friendly weigh-in system.</p>
Dave Richter, secretary of Cowboy Bass (Wyoming B.A.S.S. Nation) turned the chapter’s weigh-in trailer into a versatile, fish-friendly weigh-in system.
<p>A canopy next to the weigh-in trailer provides shade for anglers, spectators and the bass tanks.</p>
A canopy next to the weigh-in trailer provides shade for anglers, spectators and the bass tanks.
<p>Multiple aeration tanks fit underneath the canopy.</p>
Multiple aeration tanks fit underneath the canopy.
<p>The side of the trailer opens up for spectators to watch as the anglers weigh in.</p>
The side of the trailer opens up for spectators to watch as the anglers weigh in.
<p>Competitors appreciate the shade, and fish are almost always in water.</p>
Competitors appreciate the shade, and fish are almost always in water.
<p>The trailer features four sinks on each side with a pre-scale bin for draining the mesh bags, a weigh-in scales sink, an oxygenated holding sink and a salt dip sink for restoring salt in the fish's body.</p>
The trailer features four sinks on each side with a pre-scale bin for draining the mesh bags, a weigh-in scales sink, an oxygenated holding sink and a salt dip sink for restoring salt in the fish’s body.
<p>Here, you can see both sides of the trailer, designed so that the trailer can accommodate two tournaments at once if desired.</p>
Here, you can see both sides of the trailer, designed so that the trailer can accommodate two tournaments at once if desired.
<p>Fans can see the recorded weight after each bag is weighed.</p>
Fans can see the recorded weight after each bag is weighed.
<p>The tanks are specially designed to keep the fish in fresh, aerated water.</p>
The tanks are specially designed to keep the fish in fresh, aerated water.
<p>Tournament officials have room inside the trailer, as well, for keeping records.</p>
Tournament officials have room inside the trailer, as well, for keeping records.
<p>The side of the trailer shows the chapter's name and its commitment to consevation to everyone it passes on Western roads.</p>
The side of the trailer shows the chapter’s name and its commitment to consevation to everyone it passes on Western roads.
<p>When a tournament is not going on, the trailer is easy to transport.</p>
When a tournament is not going on, the trailer is easy to transport.