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Greg Vinson stabbed his hand today, but wanted to think his injury was from handling too many fish</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/DHJ_2416.jpg)
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Dustin Wilks respools a Daiwa Steez for tomorrow.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/DHJ_2425.jpg)
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Big Show Terry Scroggins is all smiles as re redoes his tackle.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/DHJ_2427.jpg)
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Kevin VanDam blacks out the first few feet of his green braid so it's less visible in the water.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/DHJ_2434.jpg)
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Tom Jessop talks about his day as he reties baits.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/DHJ_2436.jpg)
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A sizable crowd showed up for Fridayâs weigh-in.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IMG_8461_0.jpg)
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The fans were in high spirits.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IMG_8462_1.jpg)
The fans were in high spirits.
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Jamie Horton of the Federation Nation answers questions on the big screen.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IMG_8468_0.jpg)
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Chris Lane makes his entry into CenturyLink Center in Bossier City, La.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IMG_8470_1.jpg)
Chris Lane makes his entry into CenturyLink Center in Bossier City, La.
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Traffic moves smoothly on the arena floor.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IMG_8480.jpg)
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Marty Robinson busts a move on the stage to the delight of the crowd.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IMG_8488_0.jpg)
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Federation Nation anglers always have strong fan support.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IMG_8515.jpg)
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Greg Vinson totes a pair of chunky bass to the scales.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IMG_8516_0.jpg)
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Dustin Wilkes is ready for his moment to shine.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IMG_8529_0.jpg)
Dustin Wilkes is ready for his moment to shine.
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David Walker couldnât hide his excitement.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IMG_8534.jpg)
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John Diaco represented the Federation Nation.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IMG_8542.jpg)
John Diaco represented the Federation Nation.
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The cameraman gets a bucketmouth shot from Dean Rojas.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IMG_8546_0.jpg)
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These boots arenât made for walking. Just ask Bassmaster.com photographer James Overstreet.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IMG_8569.jpg)
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Keith Poche, a native of Natchitoches, La., got strong support from family and friends after seizing the lead on Day One.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IMG_8580_0.jpg)
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Don Day welcomes another angler to the stage.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IMG_8589_0.jpg)
Don Day welcomes another angler to the stage.