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2009 Federation Nation Championship: Day One Behind The Scenes

In this photo gallery you will see images of the 2009 Federation nation championship on the Harris Chain of Lakes in Florida. It is the first day behind the scenes.

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This is just part of an awesome crowd that was on hand for the Day One weigh in of the Bass Federation Nation Championship.
This is just part of an awesome crowd that was on hand for the Day One weigh in of the Bass Federation Nation Championship.
Tom Jessop, representing Texas in the Championship, holds up his kicker fish for Day One.
Tom Jessop, representing Texas in the Championship, holds up his kicker fish for Day One.
Angler Skip Sjobeck holds up a monster nine pound bass that helped him to an early lead with only two fish in the bag.
Angler Skip Sjobeck holds up a monster nine pound bass that helped him to an early lead with only two fish in the bag.
Each of the Skeeter/Yamaha bass rigs was hauled to the stage from the water with Toyota Trucks, a major sponsor of BASS.
Each of the Skeeter/Yamaha bass rigs was hauled to the stage from the water with Toyota Trucks, a major sponsor of BASS.
Brent Long shows his ace as he prepares to take the stage. This is just one example of the quality of bass in the Harris Chain.
Brent Long shows his ace as he prepares to take the stage. This is just one example of the quality of bass in the Harris Chain.
Angler Mark Warner was able to capitalize on that larger bite as were a few others on Day One of the BASS Federation Nation Championships.
Angler Mark Warner was able to capitalize on that larger bite as were a few others on Day One of the BASS Federation Nation Championships.
This Harris Chain of Lakes kicker would help boost Matt Massey into first place overall.
This Harris Chain of Lakes kicker would help boost Matt Massey into first place overall.
Gerry Jooste, all the way from Zimbabwe, celebrates as he takes the lead in the international division of anglers.
Gerry Jooste, all the way from Zimbabwe, celebrates as he takes the lead in the international division of anglers.
Even the participants gathered in the crowd after they had weighed their bags to cheer on the other anglers.
Even the participants gathered in the crowd after they had weighed their bags to cheer on the other anglers.
Anglers wait to weigh-in
Anglers wait to weigh-in
Toyota Tundras are the official tow vehicles of BASS and the Federation Nation Championship
Toyota Tundras are the official tow vehicles of BASS and the Federation Nation Championship
Michigan's Brandon Rose being pulled to weigh-in.
Michigan’s Brandon Rose being pulled to weigh-in.
Skip Sjobeck weighs in the day's biggest fish, a 9-5 lunker
Skip Sjobeck weighs in the day’s biggest fish, a 9-5 lunker
Skip Sjobeck, second with his day one catch.
Skip Sjobeck, second with his day one catch.
Brent Long, fourth.
Brent Long, fourth.
Matt Massey holds up his big catch of the day.
Matt Massey holds up his big catch of the day.

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