Eve of St. Johns

Check out photos from registration day at the opening event of the 2012 Elite Series on the St. Johns River!

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Marshals begin to be seated for their briefing.
Marshals begin to be seated for their briefing.
David Holloway and Marshals begin to enter registration.
David Holloway and Marshals begin to enter registration.
Every Marshal was given a red Yamaha cap, along with several sponsor gifts.
Every Marshal was given a red Yamaha cap, along with several sponsor gifts.
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Brent Chapman and Ott Defoe finish their registration paperwork.  

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John Murray and Kevin Short, along with every competing Elite Series angler, received clothing from Carhartt. 

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Senior Tournament Manager Chuck Harbin, conducts the Marshal’s briefing.  

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Kevin Short congratulates Chris Lane on his Bassmaster Classic victory.  

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Several anglers crowd around lake maps and receive a quick safety briefing from George Pottorf of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.  

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Tournament Director Trip Weldon conducts the Elite Series anglers’ briefing.  

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Anglers crowd around the briefing area for their last instructions.  

Anglers and Marshals sat together as the pairing process for Day One began.
Anglers and Marshals sat together as the pairing process for Day One began.
Chris Lane was recognized for his 2012 Bassmaster Classic victory.
Chris Lane was recognized for his 2012 Bassmaster Classic victory.
When Elite Series pros were asked to name a tournament favorite, local angler Terry Scroggins was at the top of most lists.
When Elite Series pros were asked to name a tournament favorite, local angler Terry Scroggins was at the top of most lists.
The current crop of Elite Series rookies was introduced to the field.
The current crop of Elite Series rookies was introduced to the field.
Stephen Browning greets his Day One Marshal, Jason Daily.
Stephen Browning greets his Day One Marshal, Jason Daily.
Dean Rojas was one of the first anglers to be served a steak, after being paired with his Day One Marshal.
Dean Rojas was one of the first anglers to be served a steak, after being paired with his Day One Marshal.
Casey Ashley points out the steak he wants on his plate.
Casey Ashley points out the steak he wants on his plate.
Brandon Palaniuk swaps phone numbers with his Day One Marshal, Luke Ferguson.
Brandon Palaniuk swaps phone numbers with his Day One Marshal, Luke Ferguson.