2010 Elite Series Golden State Shootout – Day One – Launch

In this photo gallery of the 2010 Elite Series Golden State Shootout, watch the anglers gather around the docks for the take-off. Boats cluster up as anglers adjust their equipment, getting ready for the competition.

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The service crew gives a boat a last-minute tune-up prior to the Day One launch of the Golden State Shootout.
The service crew gives a boat a last-minute tune-up prior to the Day One launch of the Golden State Shootout.
Food and drinks were exchanged for donations as the anglers waited to launch in Lakeport, Calif.
Food and drinks were exchanged for donations as the anglers waited to launch in Lakeport, Calif.
Anglers gathered around the docks for the take-off of the second Elite Series event of the year on Clear Lake.
Anglers gathered around the docks for the take-off of the second Elite Series event of the year on Clear Lake.
Boats clustered up in the pre-dawn light prior to the Day One launch of the Golden State Shootout.
Boats clustered up in the pre-dawn light prior to the Day One launch of the Golden State Shootout.
Marty Stone and his pet raccoon prepare to head out for a day of fishing on Clear Lake.
Marty Stone and his pet raccoon prepare to head out for a day of fishing on Clear Lake.
Randy Howell adjusts his electronics as he waits for the launch to begin.
Randy Howell adjusts his electronics as he waits for the launch to begin.
With these handy compartment lights, Howell is able to see enough to remove a few rods for his day of fishing.
With these handy compartment lights, Howell is able to see enough to remove a few rods for his day of fishing.
Stephen Browning puts on his gloves on a chilly morning in Lakeport, Calif.
Stephen Browning puts on his gloves on a chilly morning in Lakeport, Calif.
Trip Weldon looks at his watch and prepares to move the anglers through the take-off line.
Trip Weldon looks at his watch and prepares to move the anglers through the take-off line.
Greg Hackney straps down a few rods that he will use during his day on Clear Lake.
Greg Hackney straps down a few rods that he will use during his day on Clear Lake.
Matt Greenblatt poses with a familiar face in California, Marshal Phil and his infamous spiky hair.
Matt Greenblatt poses with a familiar face in California, Marshal Phil and his infamous spiky hair.
Anglers paused in their morning preparations for the playing of the national anthem.
Anglers paused in their morning preparations for the playing of the national anthem.
Russ Lane idles by the dock before getting underway in the Golden State Shootout.
Russ Lane idles by the dock before getting underway in the Golden State Shootout.
Boyd Duckett had a rough showing on the Delta and looks to rebound here at Clear Lake.
Boyd Duckett had a rough showing on the Delta and looks to rebound here at Clear Lake.
Boats stage next to the take-off dock as they wait for their boat number to be called.
Boats stage next to the take-off dock as they wait for their boat number to be called.
Scott Ashmore and the remaining Elite Series anglers line up and idle through the morning inspection as spectators look on.
Scott Ashmore and the remaining Elite Series anglers line up and idle through the morning inspection as spectators look on.
A beautiful sunrise greeted the anglers and fans as Day One of the Golden Gate Shootout got underway with the promise of sunny skies.
A beautiful sunrise greeted the anglers and fans as Day One of the Golden Gate Shootout got underway with the promise of sunny skies.
Kevin Short and Marty Robinson bring up the rear of the take-off line on the first day of competition.
Kevin Short and Marty Robinson bring up the rear of the take-off line on the first day of competition.
Denny Brauer idles by a sailboat and prepares to blast off onto Clear Lake.
Denny Brauer idles by a sailboat and prepares to blast off onto Clear Lake.
BASS officials and spectators line the take-off dock on Day One of the Golden Gate Shootout.
BASS officials and spectators line the take-off dock on Day One of the Golden Gate Shootout.
Rick Clunn looks back as he jockeys for position in the line for take-off.
Rick Clunn looks back as he jockeys for position in the line for take-off.
John Crews arrives in Lakeport after being victorious in the Trokar Duel in the Delta.
John Crews arrives in Lakeport after being victorious in the Trokar Duel in the Delta.
Jason Williamson makes his way out onto Clear Lake for Day One of the Golden State Shootout.
Jason Williamson makes his way out onto Clear Lake for Day One of the Golden State Shootout.
Another angler blasts off as the sun begins to rise on Clear Lake.
Another angler blasts off as the sun begins to rise on Clear Lake.
California native Mark Tyler hits the gas as he runs to his first spot on the first morning of the Golden State Shootout.
California native Mark Tyler hits the gas as he runs to his first spot on the first morning of the Golden State Shootout.