Anglers register for Toyota Bonus Bucks Team Championship

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The Henry County Fairgrounds were the host registration site for the 2016 Toyota Bonus Bucks Bassmaster Team Championship.
Photo: Ronnie Moore - The Henry County Fairgrounds were the host registration site for the 2016 Toyota Bonus Bucks Bassmaster Team Championship.
The teams line up outside of the building as they wait for registration to begin.
Photo: Ronnie Moore - The teams line up outside of the building as they wait for registration to begin.
Almost 200 teams from across the country are competing this week on famed Kentucky Lake.
Photo: Ronnie Moore - Almost 200 teams from across the country are competing this week on famed Kentucky Lake.
Among the field, there are 33 states and 1 Canadian province represented this week.
Photo: Ronnie Moore - Among the field, there are 33 states and 1 Canadian province represented this week.
The Team Championship is the last avenue for an angler to qualify for the Bassmaster Classic. There are 51 anglers qualified for the big dance and the winner this week will be number 52.
Photo: Ronnie Moore - The Team Championship is the last avenue for an angler to qualify for the Bassmaster Classic. There are 51 anglers qualified for the big dance and the winner this week will be number 52.
There is some hardware available for the Top 3 teams this week and they will also punch their ticket to the individual portion of this event.
Photo: Ronnie Moore - There is some hardware available for the Top 3 teams this week and they will also punch their ticket to the individual portion of this event.
This is the third annual Toyota Bonus Bucks Bassmaster Team Championship. The previous two tournaments were on DeGray Lake (2014) and Lake Guntersville (2015).
Photo: Ronnie Moore - This is the third annual Toyota Bonus Bucks Bassmaster Team Championship. The previous two tournaments were on DeGray Lake (2014) and Lake Guntersville (2015).
One lucky angler will walk away with this trophy for winning the individual portion.
Photo: Ronnie Moore - One lucky angler will walk away with this trophy for winning the individual portion.
Toyota had their spread set up for anglers to enjoy.
Photo: Ronnie Moore - Toyota had their spread set up for anglers to enjoy.
They also had some buffs as well as pamphlet’s explaining the Bonus Buck’s program.
Photo: Ronnie Moore - They also had some buffs as well as pamphlet’s explaining the Bonus Buck’s program.
There was a stack of towels for the 380+ anglers fishing this week.
Photo: Ronnie Moore - There was a stack of towels for the 380+ anglers fishing this week.
TH Marine had a table set up displaying some of their products and apparel.
Photo: Ronnie Moore - TH Marine had a table set up displaying some of their products and apparel.
They had multiple mounts to show off, hats for sale and G-Juice as a free giveaway.
Photo: Ronnie Moore - They had multiple mounts to show off, hats for sale and G-Juice as a free giveaway.
Anglers stock up on some of the goodies.
Photo: Ronnie Moore - Anglers stock up on some of the goodies.
This angler checks out a Skeeter buff that they also gave out.
Photo: Ronnie Moore - This angler checks out a Skeeter buff that they also gave out.
Anglers are logged into the electronic registration system so they can complete the check-in process.
Photo: Ronnie Moore - Anglers are logged into the electronic registration system so they can complete the check-in process.
Rogne Brown of Tennessee walks through the line.
Photo: Ronnie Moore - Rogne Brown of Tennessee walks through the line.
Alan Pierce checks the registration card of each angler as they come through the line. This has their contact information as well as their partner pairing as well.
Photo: Ronnie Moore - Alan Pierce checks the registration card of each angler as they come through the line. This has their contact information as well as their partner pairing as well.
Former college angler Clint Benbow fishes in North Carolina and made it to the Team Championship for the second year in a row with partner Jeremy Beatty.
Photo: Ronnie Moore - Former college angler Clint Benbow fishes in North Carolina and made it to the Team Championship for the second year in a row with partner Jeremy Beatty.
Any one of these anglers can punch their Classic ticket this week.
Photo: Ronnie Moore - Any one of these anglers can punch their Classic ticket this week.
Brent Crow is looking to do so after he narrowly missed the Classic based on his 2nd place finish at the Smith Lake Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Open earlier this year.
Photo: Ronnie Moore - Brent Crow is looking to do so after he narrowly missed the Classic based on his 2nd place finish at the Smith Lake Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Open earlier this year.
Opens pro Tim Grein is trying to get to the Classic this week as well.
Photo: Ronnie Moore - Opens pro Tim Grein is trying to get to the Classic this week as well.
The Keystone Bass Buddy Team trail arrives together to register.
Photo: Ronnie Moore - The Keystone Bass Buddy Team trail arrives together to register.
The Alabama Bass Trail also has multiple teams fishing this week.
Photo: Ronnie Moore - The Alabama Bass Trail also has multiple teams fishing this week.
The defending champions, Tim Eaton and Chris Risner of Michigan are looking to defend their title.
Photo: Ronnie Moore - The defending champions, Tim Eaton and Chris Risner of Michigan are looking to defend their title.
There is a packed house on hand as the meeting begins.
Photo: Ronnie Moore - There is a packed house on hand as the meeting begins.
Tournament Director Jon Stewart gets the briefing started.
Photo: Ronnie Moore - Tournament Director Jon Stewart gets the briefing started.
He acknowledges the defending champions as they stand and wave to their competitors this week.
Photo: Ronnie Moore - He acknowledges the defending champions as they stand and wave to their competitors this week.
Someone’s fishing resume will be bolstered this week with “2017 Bassmaster Classic Qualifier” added to it.
Photo: Ronnie Moore - Someone’s fishing resume will be bolstered this week with “2017 Bassmaster Classic Qualifier” added to it.
Takeoff’s will start every morning at 6:30 a.m. and weigh-ins will take place at 2:30 p.m. at Paris Landing.
Photo: Ronnie Moore - Takeoff’s will start every morning at 6:30 a.m. and weigh-ins will take place at 2:30 p.m. at Paris Landing.