Day One launch on Falcon

Elites hit the water for the first day of the Rigid Industries Falcon Slam.

<p>In the darkness, Elites launch their boats on Falcon Lake for the Rigid Industries Falcon Slam Day One.</p>
In the darkness, Elites launch their boats on Falcon Lake for the Rigid Industries Falcon Slam Day One.
<p>The large boat ramp at Falcon made this a smooth process.</p>
The large boat ramp at Falcon made this a smooth process.
<p>The trucks move fast sometimes.</p>
The trucks move fast sometimes.
<p>Imagine trying to parallel park this monster.</p>
Imagine trying to parallel park this monster.
<p>Elites line up anywhere they can, getting ready to attack Falcon Lake.</p>
Elites line up anywhere they can, getting ready to attack Falcon Lake.
<p>Iaconelli checks his rods. He spent most of his time looking over his gear instead of talking to other anglers.</p>
Iaconelli checks his rods. He spent most of his time looking over his gear instead of talking to other anglers.
<p>You could see this Toyota from a mile away.</p>
You could see this Toyota from a mile away.
<p>2013 Bassmaster Classic winner Cliff Pace waits his turn to launch.</p>
2013 Bassmaster Classic winner Cliff Pace waits his turn to launch.
<p>Bill Lowen is interviewed by Shaye Baker for a BASSCam.</p>
Bill Lowen is interviewed by Shaye Baker for a BASSCam.
<p>Brent Chapman gets his gear in order.</p>
Brent Chapman gets his gear in order.
<p>Paul Elias caught a record breaking bag here in '08. Can he do it again?</p>
Paul Elias caught a record breaking bag here in ’08. Can he do it again?
<p>Chris Lane double checks his gear.</p>
Chris Lane double checks his gear.
<p>It's time for the national anthem.</p>
It’s time for the national anthem.
<p>Veteran Rick Clunn is ready to go.</p>
Veteran Rick Clunn is ready to go.
<p>Brandon Palaniuk with his Rigid Industries LED lights. You can't miss him.</p>
Brandon Palaniuk with his Rigid Industries LED lights. You can’t miss him.
<p>Ish Monroe bundled up for the ride to his spot.</p>
Ish Monroe bundled up for the ride to his spot.
<p>The Texas Game Warden deputies look on.</p>
The Texas Game Warden deputies look on.
<p>Mike McClelland gives a thumbs up.</p>
Mike McClelland gives a thumbs up.
<p>So does David Walker.</p>
So does David Walker.
<p>This guy is ready to see what the Elites bring to the weigh in later today.</p>
This guy is ready to see what the Elites bring to the weigh in later today.