2006 Bassmaster Classic: Day One, Launch

In this photo gallery, you'll find images of the anglers as they prepare to launch on Day One of the 2006 Bassmaster Classic on Lake Tohopekaliga, near Kissimmee, Florida.

Tommy Biffle jokes around as he ties on lures waiting for the take off.
Tommy Biffle jokes around as he ties on lures waiting for the take off.
George Cochran and Jay Yelas wait in the pre-dawn darkness for the start of the CITGO Bassmaster Classic.
George Cochran and Jay Yelas wait in the pre-dawn darkness for the start of the CITGO Bassmaster Classic.
Skeet Reese relaxes on the front of his Classic boat waiting for the take off.
Skeet Reese relaxes on the front of his Classic boat waiting for the take off.
Kevin VanDam goes thru an equipment check with tournament director, Trip Weldon.
Kevin VanDam goes thru an equipment check with tournament director, Trip Weldon.
Dean Rojas stows rods while waiting to take off on the first morning of the CITGO Bassmaster Classic.
Dean Rojas stows rods while waiting to take off on the first morning of the CITGO Bassmaster Classic.
Gary Klein unties his boat moments before take off.
Gary Klein unties his boat moments before take off.
Davy Hite focuses on starting the day.
Davy Hite focuses on starting the day.
Boats pull away from the dock headed to take off in the opening round of the CITGO Bassmaster Classic.
Boats pull away from the dock headed to take off in the opening round of the CITGO Bassmaster Classic.
Competitors in the Bassmaster Classic launch their boats in the dark on Lake Toho.
Competitors in the Bassmaster Classic launch their boats in the dark on Lake Toho.
Jeff Reynolds waves to friends and family during the pre-dawn darkness prior to the take off.
Jeff Reynolds waves to friends and family during the pre-dawn darkness prior to the take off.
Davy Hite (foreground) and Aaron Martens (background) cover their hearts during the singing of the National Anthem prior to the start of the CITGO Bassmaster Classic.
Davy Hite (foreground) and Aaron Martens (background) cover their hearts during the singing of the National Anthem prior to the start of the CITGO Bassmaster Classic.
Trip Weldon, tournament director, watches the line of Classic competitors as they leave the dock on the first morning of the Classic.
Trip Weldon, tournament director, watches the line of Classic competitors as they leave the dock on the first morning of the Classic.