2012 Douglas Lake Challenge registration

Anglers gather for a briefing on the eve of the 2012 Douglas Lake Challenge.

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<p> Anglers patiently wait for their marshals to arrive.</p>
Anglers patiently wait for their marshals to arrive.
<p> Anglers converse after signing in for the Douglas Challenge.</p>
Anglers converse after signing in for the Douglas Challenge.
<p> Bull Shoals champion Brandon Palaniuk listens to the rules.</p>
Bull Shoals champion Brandon Palaniuk listens to the rules.
<p> Skeet Reese, who is in a tight race for  the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year title with Brent Chapman waits for his boat number. </p>
Skeet Reese, who is in a tight race for  the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year title with Brent Chapman waits for his boat number. 
<p> Yamaha Pros Brandon Palaniuk, Chris Zaldain and Dean Rojas are attentive during the anglers banquet.</p>
Yamaha Pros Brandon Palaniuk, Chris Zaldain and Dean Rojas are attentive during the anglers banquet.
<p> Elite Series Anglers watch the marshalls appear from their meeting.</p>
Elite Series Anglers watch the marshalls appear from their meeting.
<p> Pros pay close attention as the meeting continues.</p>
Pros pay close attention as the meeting continues.
<p> Tournament director Trip Weldon announces boat number and marshal pairings.</p>
Tournament director Trip Weldon announces boat number and marshal pairings.
<p> Gerald Swindle and Boyd Duckett listen closely as the local favorite Ott DeFoe speaks.</p>
Gerald Swindle and Boyd Duckett listen closely as the local favorite Ott DeFoe speaks.
<p> A round of applause for current AOY points leader Brent Chapman.</p>
A round of applause for current AOY points leader Brent Chapman.
<p> Zell Rowland receives a new Carhartt hoodie.</p>
Zell Rowland receives a new Carhartt hoodie.
<p> Denny Brauer and Matt Reed autograph a young girls cast.</p>
Denny Brauer and Matt Reed autograph a young girls cast.
<p> Elite anglers pass through check-in.</p>
Elite anglers pass through check-in.
<p> Chuck Harbin goes through the Marshall rules meeting.</p>
Chuck Harbin goes through the Marshall rules meeting.
<p> Anglers meet and greet before the meeting starts.</p>
Anglers meet and greet before the meeting starts.
<p> Scott Rook signs his autograph on his picture in a magazine.</p>
Scott Rook signs his autograph on his picture in a magazine.
<p> Randy Howell snags a camera and snaps some shots.</p>
Randy Howell snags a camera and snaps some shots.
<p> The marshals appear and meet the pros.</p>
The marshals appear and meet the pros.
<p> Marshals and pros meet to await their pairings.</p>
Marshals and pros meet to await their pairings.
<p> Jonathon VanDam and marshal Jarret Roberts discuss where to meet in the morning.</p>
Jonathon VanDam and marshal Jarret Roberts discuss where to meet in the morning.
<p> Chris Lane prepares his plate for dinner.</p>
Chris Lane prepares his plate for dinner.