Day One launch on Detroit River

Anglers eagerly assemble for the Day One launch of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open #2 on Michigan's Detroit River.

Elite Series pro John Murray was all smiles before he put in on Day One of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open #2.
Elite Series pro John Murray was all smiles before he put in on Day One of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open #2.
Elite Series pro Derek Remitz watches as his co-angler backs his rig down the ramp at Lake St. Clair Metropark.
Elite Series pro Derek Remitz watches as his co-angler backs his rig down the ramp at Lake St. Clair Metropark.
John Zubkoff had a Top 10 finish at the last Open on the Detroit River.
John Zubkoff had a Top 10 finish at the last Open on the Detroit River.
Lake St. Clair guide and local favorite Art Ferguson is ready to roll.
Lake St. Clair guide and local favorite Art Ferguson is ready to roll.
Elite Series pro Kevin Short’s wife usually backs him down but, in her absence, the job fell in his lap this morning.
Elite Series pro Kevin Short’s wife usually backs him down but, in her absence, the job fell in his lap this morning.
Elite Series pro David Walker’s Tundra matches his boat nicely.
Elite Series pro David Walker’s Tundra matches his boat nicely.
Walker reppin’ the Evinrude E-Nation.
Walker reppin’ the Evinrude E-Nation.
This thought was on every angler’s mind this morning.
This thought was on every angler’s mind this morning.
Clifford Pirch travels with his family, and after trying everything from a double-decker trailer to two trucks, he’s found that renting a U-Haul is the most cost-effective means of getting himself to the ramp without bringing the whole gang.
Clifford Pirch travels with his family, and after trying everything from a double-decker trailer to two trucks, he’s found that renting a U-Haul is the most cost-effective means of getting himself to the ramp without bringing the whole gang.
A BoatUS towboat is a welcome presence at Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Opens. This one led the field out this morning.
A BoatUS towboat is a welcome presence at Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Opens. This one led the field out this morning.
Anglers line up waiting to launch.
Anglers line up waiting to launch.
A look a Jon Bondy’s rods reveals that he’s on a crankbait pattern.
A look a Jon Bondy’s rods reveals that he’s on a crankbait pattern.
At 7 a.m. sharp, the BoatUS towboat led the field through the canal toward Lake St. Clair.
At 7 a.m. sharp, the BoatUS towboat led the field through the canal toward Lake St. Clair.
Elite Series pro Charlie Hartley signals that he’s “open” to receive his check-in fob from a B.A.S.S. official.
Elite Series pro Charlie Hartley signals that he’s “open” to receive his check-in fob from a B.A.S.S. official.
A B.A.S.S. staffer tosses a fob to the next boat in line.
A B.A.S.S. staffer tosses a fob to the next boat in line.
Elite Series pro Fred Roumbanis prefers the one-hand method. Note the concentration in his eyes. He successfully snagged it.
Elite Series pro Fred Roumbanis prefers the one-hand method. Note the concentration in his eyes. He successfully snagged it.
Tournament Director Chris Bowes points an angler toward the inspection station.
Tournament Director Chris Bowes points an angler toward the inspection station.