California Delta takeoff

You've got to get up pretty early to be a Bassmaster Elite Series angler. See the pros prepare for another day on the Delta.

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It's hard to miss Skeet Reese's early morning arrival.
It’s hard to miss Skeet Reese’s early morning arrival.
Paul Elias brightens up a dark morning.
Paul Elias brightens up a dark morning.
Greg Hackney starts the day with a grin.
Greg Hackney starts the day with a grin.
Carl Jocumsen backs his rig up.
Carl Jocumsen backs his rig up.
Craws are a popular bait choice this week in Sacramento.
Craws are a popular bait choice this week in Sacramento.
Another boat backs toward the water...
Another boat backs toward the water…
It's Day 1 leader Chris Zaldain and a furry friend.
It’s Day 1 leader Chris Zaldain and a furry friend.
Now those are some neons!
Now those are some neons!
Veteran Mark Davis is ready for the river.
Veteran Mark Davis is ready for the river.
Ken Iyobe starts the day with a serious look.
Ken Iyobe starts the day with a serious look.
I guess breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
I guess breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
Dean Rojas makes some final adjustments.
Dean Rojas makes some final adjustments.
Jordan Lee is hanging loose in Cali.
Jordan Lee is hanging loose in Cali.
Brent Ehrler ties 'em on for a day of fishing.
Brent Ehrler ties ’em on for a day of fishing.
Thumbs up for another day of fishing on the California Delta.
Thumbs up for another day of fishing on the California Delta.
Justin Lucas is ready to go.
Justin Lucas is ready to go.
James Overstreet is always snapping pics.
James Overstreet is always snapping pics.
Todd Faircloth's colorful rig appears.
Todd Faircloth’s colorful rig appears.
A Texas Toyota moves slowly down the launch ramp.
A Texas Toyota moves slowly down the launch ramp.
Now it's Faircloth's turn to launch.
Now it’s Faircloth’s turn to launch.
Gary Klein enjoys a California morning.
Gary Klein enjoys a California morning.
Brandon Palaniuk models bass fishing fashion.
Brandon Palaniuk models bass fishing fashion.
Takahiro Omori is ready to roll.
Takahiro Omori is ready to roll.
You've got to break out the big hooks for these California giants.
You’ve got to break out the big hooks for these California giants.
Morizo Shimizu still searches for a West Coast big mama.
Morizo Shimizu still searches for a West Coast big mama.