2010 Elite Series Tennessee Triumph – Day One – Launch

Watch the launch of the 2010 Elite Series Tennessee Triumph Tournament.

Dustin Wilks ties up to the dock as he waits for the Day One launch of the Tennessee Triumph.
Dustin Wilks ties up to the dock as he waits for the Day One launch of the Tennessee Triumph.
A misty morning awaited Elite Series boats after a hard rain just prior to the take-off.
A misty morning awaited Elite Series boats after a hard rain just prior to the take-off.
Timmy Horton shares a laugh with Jeff Kriet as they sit at the Paris Landing State Park for the Day One launch.
Timmy Horton shares a laugh with Jeff Kriet as they sit at the Paris Landing State Park for the Day One launch.
The flag is raised and anglers remove their hats for the playing of the national anthem.
The flag is raised and anglers remove their hats for the playing of the national anthem.
Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year leader Skeet Reese gives a fist bump to BASS officials as he idles by the inspection dock on Day One.
Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year leader Skeet Reese gives a fist bump to BASS officials as he idles by the inspection dock on Day One.
Trip Weldon reminds anglers of the size limit on Kentucky Lake as they idle out from the marina.
Trip Weldon reminds anglers of the size limit on Kentucky Lake as they idle out from the marina.
Last year's Rookie of the Year Billy McCaghren makes his way toward the take-off on Day One of the Tennessee Triumph.
Last year’s Rookie of the Year Billy McCaghren makes his way toward the take-off on Day One of the Tennessee Triumph.
Two young fans watch as the Elite Series anglers depart Paris Landing State Park early Wednesday morning.
Two young fans watch as the Elite Series anglers depart Paris Landing State Park early Wednesday morning.
Yusuke Miyazaki idles through the off-limits area and out onto Kentucky Lake for Day One of the Tennessee Triumph.
Yusuke Miyazaki idles through the off-limits area and out onto Kentucky Lake for Day One of the Tennessee Triumph.
Kenyon Hill follows another competitor as they begin to make their way across a rough Kentucky Lake.
Kenyon Hill follows another competitor as they begin to make their way across a rough Kentucky Lake.
Marty Stone began fishing right outside the off-limits area as other competitors idled by.
Marty Stone began fishing right outside the off-limits area as other competitors idled by.
Fans lined the dock as anglers moved through boat inspection on Wednesday morning.
Fans lined the dock as anglers moved through boat inspection on Wednesday morning.
Marty Stone caught his first fish as many of his competitors were still waiting to take off.
Marty Stone caught his first fish as many of his competitors were still waiting to take off.
This fish was short of the 15-inch minimum-length limit and Stone has to throw it back.
This fish was short of the 15-inch minimum-length limit and Stone has to throw it back.