Dixie Duel Day One Launch

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	John Murray gets a hug from his son before the take-off process begins on Day One of the Dixie Duel.</p>
John Murray gets a hug from his son before the take-off process begins on Day One of the Dixie Duel.
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	Michael Iaconelli crosses swords, or rods, while joking around Thursday morning.</p>
Michael Iaconelli crosses swords, or rods, while joking around Thursday morning.
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	Steve Kennedy goes over his tackle options on Day One. Kennedy is in position to win the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year title.</p>
Steve Kennedy goes over his tackle options on Day One. Kennedy is in position to win the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year title.
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	Anglers in the Dixie Duel idle past the check-out dock.</p>
Anglers in the Dixie Duel idle past the check-out dock.
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	The back of Ingalls Harbor is filled with boats getting ready for the start of the Dixie Duel.</p>
The back of Ingalls Harbor is filled with boats getting ready for the start of the Dixie Duel.
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	Russ Lane leaps in Terry Scroggins boat to discuss the day’s fishing.</p>
Russ Lane leaps in Terry Scroggins boat to discuss the day’s fishing.
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	Boats took off at 6:45 CT.</p>
Boats took off at 6:45 CT.
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	Scott Rook gets his gear ready for the Dixie Duel.</p>
Scott Rook gets his gear ready for the Dixie Duel.
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	Lee Sisson and Cliff Pace joke around while waiting for the start of Day One.</p>
Lee Sisson and Cliff Pace joke around while waiting for the start of Day One.
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	Bradley Roy lays his rods on the front deck.</p>
Bradley Roy lays his rods on the front deck.
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	Dean Rojas prepares for Day One of the Dixie Duel on Lake Wheeler.</p>
Dean Rojas prepares for Day One of the Dixie Duel on Lake Wheeler.
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	Dean Rojas shields his eyes while looking out into Lake Wheeler prior to the start of Day One.</p>
Dean Rojas shields his eyes while looking out into Lake Wheeler prior to the start of Day One.
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	Michael Iaconelli gets a send off from Vegas.</p>
Michael Iaconelli gets a send off from Vegas.
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	Edwin Evers works on his electronics prior to the start of Day One.</p>
Edwin Evers works on his electronics prior to the start of Day One.
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	Paul Elias relaxes while watching the anglers around him get ready for the day.</p>
Paul Elias relaxes while watching the anglers around him get ready for the day.
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	Fred Roumbanis is covered up for the sunny day.</p>
Fred Roumbanis is covered up for the sunny day.
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	Boats leave the dock for the start of Day One.</p>
Boats leave the dock for the start of Day One.
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Matt Greenblatt went through check-off complete with cowboy hate and eye paint.