2010 Northern Open #3 – Day One – Launch

The day one launch of the 2010 Northern Open number 3. The tournament was held September 16 -18 on the Chesapeake Bay.

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Day One of the final Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open of the year got underway as boats started launching an hour and a half before take-off.
Day One of the final Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open of the year got underway as boats started launching an hour and a half before take-off.
Mike Kaminskas and his co-angler, Steve Selfridge, talk about the potential of the day of fishing ahead of them.
Mike Kaminskas and his co-angler, Steve Selfridge, talk about the potential of the day of fishing ahead of them.
Trevor Knight made final gear and bait preparations as the number of boats at the docks behind the
Trevor Knight made final gear and bait preparations as the number of boats at the docks behind the “Naughty Goose” started to fill with competitors.
Ray Brazier talks fishing with his co-angler for Day One as they wait for the official launch time.
Ray Brazier talks fishing with his co-angler for Day One as they wait for the official launch time.
Michael Iaconelli is illuminated by the large screen on his electronics as he idles toward the inspection line.
Michael Iaconelli is illuminated by the large screen on his electronics as he idles toward the inspection line.
It was rumored that Ish Monroe may make a run all the way to the Potomac River on Day One.
It was rumored that Ish Monroe may make a run all the way to the Potomac River on Day One.
Ryan Said has a lot of reasons to be smiling, as he takes to the water with a solid lead in the Northern Opens points race.
Ryan Said has a lot of reasons to be smiling, as he takes to the water with a solid lead in the Northern Opens points race.
Bass boats start to pull away from the dock behind the
Bass boats start to pull away from the dock behind the “Naughty Goose” after the national anthem is played.
Boats take to the expansive Upper Chesapeake Bay for Day One of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open.
Boats take to the expansive Upper Chesapeake Bay for Day One of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open.
Franks Scalish placed second here last year, and returns hoping to better that.
Franks Scalish placed second here last year, and returns hoping to better that.
J Todd Tucker motions to Tournament Director Chris Bowes as he slides into position for take-off.
J Todd Tucker motions to Tournament Director Chris Bowes as he slides into position for take-off.
James Niggemeyer is always smiling. He takes to the Upper Chesapeake looking to add valuable points to his year.
James Niggemeyer is always smiling. He takes to the Upper Chesapeake looking to add valuable points to his year.
Kevin Short idles through the inspection line on Day One.
Kevin Short idles through the inspection line on Day One.
Travis Manson is second in points in the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open as he takes to the water on Day One.
Travis Manson is second in points in the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open as he takes to the water on Day One.
The final flight of boats takes to the Chesapeake Bay under cloudy skies to compete for valuable points in the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open.
The final flight of boats takes to the Chesapeake Bay under cloudy skies to compete for valuable points in the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open.