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Here we are, the start of the 2016 B.A.S.S. We open up with the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Southern Open on the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes.
Here we are, the start of the 2016 B.A.S.S. We open up with the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Southern Open on the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes.
Registration is underway.
Registration is underway.
A look at what’s at stake for the pro’s and co’s this week.
A look at what’s at stake for the pro’s and co’s this week.
The trophies pose for more pictures.
The trophies pose for more pictures.
We’re in Gator country this week but we’re still a ways from sunny South Florida. Relentless cold fronts continue to dump rain on the area, which is beyond drenched already.
We’re in Gator country this week but we’re still a ways from sunny South Florida. Relentless cold fronts continue to dump rain on the area, which is beyond drenched already.
With more rain in the forecast, everybody’s reaching for any dry clothes they can get their hands on.
With more rain in the forecast, everybody’s reaching for any dry clothes they can get their hands on.
Time to check your fishing license.
Time to check your fishing license.
As the anglers make their way through registration…
As the anglers make their way through registration…
…they find lots of goodies from our proud sponsors. Case in point, these Carhartt hats sporting a brand new logo.
…they find lots of goodies from our proud sponsors. Case in point, these Carhartt hats sporting a brand new logo.
Carhartt shorts were also handed out to all the participants this week.
Carhartt shorts were also handed out to all the participants this week.
Toyota on hand to pass out info on their latest rides…
Toyota on hand to pass out info on their latest rides…
…as well as a grab bag to fill with all the sponsors’ products
…as well as a grab bag to fill with all the sponsors’ products
Jimmy Mason helps an angler load his bag.
Jimmy Mason helps an angler load his bag.
One thing’s for sure this week, whether the fish are on bed or the anglers are just trying to keep from being blown all over the lake, there will be a lot of Power-Poles put to the test this week.
One thing’s for sure this week, whether the fish are on bed or the anglers are just trying to keep from being blown all over the lake, there will be a lot of Power-Poles put to the test this week.
Power-Pole representatives are on hand to sign anglers up for the Captains Cash program, ...
Power-Pole representatives are on hand to sign anglers up for the Captains Cash program, …
…Power-Poles contingency program.
…Power-Poles contingency program.
TH-Marine on hand with several of there products available for purchase.
TH-Marine on hand with several of there products available for purchase.
Anglers are also encouraged to participate in TH-Marine’s contingency program, Atlas Awards.
Anglers are also encouraged to participate in TH-Marine’s contingency program, Atlas Awards.
A beautiful replica on display from last year’s Trophy Catch winner coming in at a hefty 13-plus.
A beautiful replica on display from last year’s Trophy Catch winner coming in at a hefty 13-plus.
Matt Dowd checks Trait Christ in.
Matt Dowd checks Trait Christ in.
We stick our nose outside to find the day is still dreary. Looks like rain for a while.
We stick our nose outside to find the day is still dreary. Looks like rain for a while.
Tournament Director Chris Bowes welcomes the anglers to the briefing.
Tournament Director Chris Bowes welcomes the anglers to the briefing.
Coming in under 3-minutes until the briefing kicks off.
Coming in under 3-minutes until the briefing kicks off.
A couple veterans of the industry on the front row, Charlie Evans and Roland Martin.
A couple veterans of the industry on the front row, Charlie Evans and Roland Martin.
A familiar face in the crowd, 2013 Bass Pro Shops Toho Open winner Rich Howes in the neon hat.
A familiar face in the crowd, 2013 Bass Pro Shops Toho Open winner Rich Howes in the neon hat.
Another familiar face, Justin Lucas looks to punch his 2017 Bassmaster Classic ticket early here at Toho.
Another familiar face, Justin Lucas looks to punch his 2017 Bassmaster Classic ticket early here at Toho.
A not so familiar face on the national scene, but a stick here on the Kissimmee Chain, Garrett Rocamora is a threat to win this week.
A not so familiar face on the national scene, but a stick here on the Kissimmee Chain, Garrett Rocamora is a threat to win this week.
Another threat, JT Kenney is looking for a strong year in the Opens to make up for missing the Elites last year by just a few places in the Northern Opens.
Another threat, JT Kenney is looking for a strong year in the Opens to make up for missing the Elites last year by just a few places in the Northern Opens.
Clay Dyer is ready to go.
Clay Dyer is ready to go.
Christina Bradley looks forward to competing on the front of the boat this week.
Christina Bradley looks forward to competing on the front of the boat this week.
Terry Seagraves addresses the crowd.
Terry Seagraves addresses the crowd.
Scott Canterbury and Randall Tharp compare notes.
Scott Canterbury and Randall Tharp compare notes.