2009 Elite Series Postseason #1: Day One, Launch

In this photo gallery, you'll find images of the anglers as they prepare to launch on Day One of the 2009 Elite Series Postseason #1, Trophy Chase, on Lake Jordan, near Wetumpka, Alabama.

Randy Howell checks his rod locker before launch of the Berkley Powerbait Trophy Chase on Lake Jordan.
Randy Howell checks his rod locker before launch of the Berkley Powerbait Trophy Chase on Lake Jordan.
There are no good maps of Lake Jordan, so the anglers have been relying heavily on their electronics.
There are no good maps of Lake Jordan, so the anglers have been relying heavily on their electronics.
Kevin VanDam starts with a slim lead in the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year standings.
Kevin VanDam starts with a slim lead in the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year standings.
Kelly Jordon spent a lot of his two-day practice fishing shallow.
Kelly Jordon spent a lot of his two-day practice fishing shallow.
Todd Faircloth said he's been catching fish a number of different ways in practice and seems to be confident in his bite.
Todd Faircloth said he’s been catching fish a number of different ways in practice and seems to be confident in his bite.
The weather was pleasant at takeoff, but there's a 50 percent chance of rain for Saturday.
The weather was pleasant at takeoff, but there’s a 50 percent chance of rain for Saturday.
Gary Klein said he thinks it's going to be a tough two days of fishing on Lake Jordan.
Gary Klein said he thinks it’s going to be a tough two days of fishing on Lake Jordan.
Mike Iaconelli has a lot of ground to make up in two tournaments.
Mike Iaconelli has a lot of ground to make up in two tournaments.
Takeoff was at 6:15 a.m. local time (CT).
Takeoff was at 6:15 a.m. local time (CT).
Gerald Swindle and Mark Zona look at Swindle's electronics.
Gerald Swindle and Mark Zona look at Swindle’s electronics.
Skeet Reese was taking it easy before launch.
Skeet Reese was taking it easy before launch.
It was a crowded marina before launch.
It was a crowded marina before launch.
The crowd of about 200 stand for the national anthem.
The crowd of about 200 stand for the national anthem.
Tommy Biffle's electronics were giving him trouble before launch.
Tommy Biffle’s electronics were giving him trouble before launch.
Mark Menendez graciously signs a photo of Kevin VanDam.
Mark Menendez graciously signs a photo of Kevin VanDam.
Kelly Jordon didn't have any rods on his deck Saturday morning so no one could see what he'll be throwing.
Kelly Jordon didn’t have any rods on his deck Saturday morning so no one could see what he’ll be throwing.