2010 Elite Series Duel In The Delta – Day One – Launch

Get a better understanding of what it means to be a B.A.S.S. pro, with photos from the day one launch of the 2010 Duel in the Delta.

Elite Series anglers and their boats begin to fill the launch area in Stockton, Calif., on Day One of the TroKar Duel in the Delta.
Elite Series anglers and their boats begin to fill the launch area in Stockton, Calif., on Day One of the TroKar Duel in the Delta.
Brent Chapman readies his fishing gear in the darkness.
Brent Chapman readies his fishing gear in the darkness.
Chris Lane is still looking for his first Elite Series victory.
Chris Lane is still looking for his first Elite Series victory.
This year, Guy Eaker will become the first 70-year old angler to fish a Bassmaster Elite Series event in the history of the circuit.
This year, Guy Eaker will become the first 70-year old angler to fish a Bassmaster Elite Series event in the history of the circuit.
Elite Series rookie Matt Greenblatt checks the time.
Elite Series rookie Matt Greenblatt checks the time.
Elite Series rookie Keith Poche drew boat number one in his inaugural Elite Series event.
Elite Series rookie Keith Poche drew boat number one in his inaugural Elite Series event.
Alton Jones readies a facemask to protect himself from a long boat ride in the California Delta.
Alton Jones readies a facemask to protect himself from a long boat ride in the California Delta.
Anglers crowd into the takeoff area before launch time.
Anglers crowd into the takeoff area before launch time.
Bradley Hallman and his Marshal were having a good time before the start of Day One.
Bradley Hallman and his Marshal were having a good time before the start of Day One.
Kevin Wirth was bundled up with morning temperatures in the 30s.
Kevin Wirth was bundled up with morning temperatures in the 30s.
The national anthem is played just before launch time.
The national anthem is played just before launch time.
Jeff Kriet begins the 2010 Elite Series schedule with the momentum of a second place finish in the Bassmaster Classic.
Jeff Kriet begins the 2010 Elite Series schedule with the momentum of a second place finish in the Bassmaster Classic.
Skeet Reese closes his livewell after idling by the morning boat inspection.
Skeet Reese closes his livewell after idling by the morning boat inspection.
BASS Tournament Director Trip Weldon tosses a weigh-in pill to Tommy Biffle.
BASS Tournament Director Trip Weldon tosses a weigh-in pill to Tommy Biffle.
Terry Scroggins leads a flight of boats to takeoff.
Terry Scroggins leads a flight of boats to takeoff.
Boats circle into position for their designated launch time.
Boats circle into position for their designated launch time.
Fans big and small watched the morning launch in Stockton, Calif.
Fans big and small watched the morning launch in Stockton, Calif.
The last flight of boats idles away from downtown Stockton, Calif.
The last flight of boats idles away from downtown Stockton, Calif.
A late flight of boats idles past the morning boat inspection.
A late flight of boats idles past the morning boat inspection.
Boyd Duckett hopes to bounce back quickly from a disappointing showing at the Bassmaster Classic.
Boyd Duckett hopes to bounce back quickly from a disappointing showing at the Bassmaster Classic.
Only Kevin VanDam has posted more Elite Series wins than Mike McClelland.
Only Kevin VanDam has posted more Elite Series wins than Mike McClelland.
California's John Murray was one of the last boats to launch on Day One.
California’s John Murray was one of the last boats to launch on Day One.