2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors B.A.S.S. Nation Championship presented by Magellan Outdoors

Lake Hartwell,

Anderson,

South Carolina

October 19 ~ 21, 2017

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2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors B.A.S.S. Nation Championship presented by Magellan Outdoors Updates

Stewart and Sumrall posed before everyone raised their glass.

B.A.S.S. Nation Champion's toast

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Sumrall takes it all on Hartwell

By B.A.S.S. Communications

Caleb Sumrall is heading to the 2018 Classic after claiming the title of 2017 B.A.S.S. Nation champion.

B.A.S.S. Nation Championship weigh-in

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Watch B.A.S.S. Nation anglers weigh in after Day 3 on Lake Hartwell.

Nation: Day 3 weigh-in

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Championship Saturday: Huddleston & Lodge

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Day 3 Nation Championship launch

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In college my photography Professor always told me to see what no one else does, to look in the opposite direction of all the gazes and today at the B.A.S.S. Nation Championship shindig that’s what I did thanks to a dragon in the fog who reminded me what

Nation: I woke up to a dragon in the fog

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Nation: Huddleston takes lead on Hartwell

By BASS Communications

Tray Huddleston takes the lead on Day 2 of the 2017 B.A.S.S. Nation Championship on South Carolina's Lake Hartwell.

Day 2 on Hartwell

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Nation: Day 2 weigh-in

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Stewart announces that a delay is possible due to the approaching fog.

Nation Championship: Day 2 begins

Day 2 of fishing on Lake Hartwell begins for the 2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors B.A.S.S. Nation Championship presented by Magellan Outdoors.

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Nation: Giddens leads on Hartwell

By Craig Lamb

Marty Giddens leads the B.A.S.S. Nation Championship after Day 1 with a 5-bass limit weighing 17 pounds, 9 ounces.

Day 1 on Hartwell

B.A.S.S. Nation anglers compete on the first day of the National Championship. More to come!

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B.A.S.S. Nation anglers from all over the world gather in South Carolina for the 2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors B.A.S.S. Nation Championship presented by Magellan Outdoors. Here is a look at the Day 1 weigh-in.

Day 1 weigh-in at Hartwell

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Nation: Day 1 begins at Hartwell

The 2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors B.A.S.S. Nation Championship presented by Magellan Outdoors begins on a beautiful morning on Lake Hartwell.

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Nation: Why not you?

By Don Barone

“…the process works.”Brandon PalaniukBassmaster Elite Series anglerDateline: B.A.S.S. Nation ChampionshipTo all the anglers in this Academy Sports + Outdoors B.A.S.S. Nation Championship presented...

Meet the Nation Championship competitors

Meet the anglers competing in the 2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors B.A.S.S. Nation Championship presented by Magellan Outdoors.

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Johnson had no problem sharing this lure. He said the fluke rig is not catching any bass from Lake Hartwell, so it’s no secret bait.

Nation contenders prepare for Championship

Green Pond Landing and Event Center has reserved parking for the anglers competing in the Academy Sports + Outdoors B.A.S.S. Nation Championship presented by Magellan Outdoors.

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As their family members spent their final day practicing for the Academy Sports + Outdoors B.A.S.S. Nation Championship presented by Magellan Outdoors, a group visited a nearby goat farm and met some new friends.

B.A.S.S. Nation families visit farm

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Nation Championship registration and dinner

Anglers from 47 states and nine different countries prepare for the 2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors B.A.S.S. Nation Championship presented by Magellan Outdoors.

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2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors B.A.S.S. Nation Championship presented by Magellan Outdoors

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