Fog delays start of Day One at Sebago

B.A.S.S. Nation anglers waited patiently for the fog to lift and were cleared for launch 95 minutes after the originally scheduled time.

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It was dark but picturesque this morning at the first launch of the Eastern Divisional at Point Sebago Resort.
It was dark but picturesque this morning at the first launch of the Eastern Divisional at Point Sebago Resort.
Competitors get ready to pull out to idle around the corner to the check-in area.
Competitors get ready to pull out to idle around the corner to the check-in area.
Jay Guidaboni of Massachusetts is ready for the first competition day after a few days of practice.
Jay Guidaboni of Massachusetts is ready for the first competition day after a few days of practice.
The fog is visible in the distance — but at 5:45 a.m., no one realized how much that fog would affect the take-off.
The fog is visible in the distance — but at 5:45 a.m., no one realized how much that fog would affect the take-off.
Bruce Veras of Massachusetts gets his rods ready.
Bruce Veras of Massachusetts gets his rods ready.
Chris Molineaux of Rhode Island and Mark Cavanaugh of Ontario pull out of their spot to assume their spot in line.
Chris Molineaux of Rhode Island and Mark Cavanaugh of Ontario pull out of their spot to assume their spot in line.
Lodges overlook the staging area.
Lodges overlook the staging area.
Chandler Lowe, 11, watches as the boats get ready for launch.
Chandler Lowe, 11, watches as the boats get ready for launch.
The boat lights shine before the sun comes up.
The boat lights shine before the sun comes up.
Family members and supporters from the B.A.S.S. Nation line the dock to see off the competitors.
Family members and supporters from the B.A.S.S. Nation line the dock to see off the competitors.
Dayrl Biron of Connecticut is in good spirits. He’s the second boat in the lineup for launch.
Dayrl Biron of Connecticut is in good spirits. He’s the second boat in the lineup for launch.
The fog becomes heavy as the sun begins to rise.
The fog becomes heavy as the sun begins to rise.
B.A.S.S. staffer Hank Weldon interviews Bassmaster.com writer Don Barone.
B.A.S.S. staffer Hank Weldon interviews Bassmaster.com writer Don Barone.
Lilly Neal stands with her mother, Alexandra, to cheer on her dad, Brandon Neal of Connecticut.
Lilly Neal stands with her mother, Alexandra, to cheer on her dad, Brandon Neal of Connecticut.
Sylvia Morris, president of the Connecticut B.A.S.S. Nation, has a discussion with Jon Stewart, B.A.S.S. Nation director, and Don Barone as launch time approaches.
Sylvia Morris, president of the Connecticut B.A.S.S. Nation, has a discussion with Jon Stewart, B.A.S.S. Nation director, and Don Barone as launch time approaches.
Stewart idles out past the buoys in a competitor’s boat to check out the fog situation. He returns and announces a delay.
Stewart idles out past the buoys in a competitor’s boat to check out the fog situation. He returns and announces a delay.
As the clock ticks past the launch time mark, the sun rears its head.
As the clock ticks past the launch time mark, the sun rears its head.
During the delay, some competitors watch the horizon …
During the delay, some competitors watch the horizon …
… while Barone takes advantage of one of B.A.S.S.’s most well-lit launches.
… while Barone takes advantage of one of B.A.S.S.’s most well-lit launches.
The delay has lasted nearly 45 minutes already.
The delay has lasted nearly 45 minutes already.
Andrew MacColl of Rhode Island stays positive but is ready to take off. He’s the first boat in the lineup.
Andrew MacColl of Rhode Island stays positive but is ready to take off. He’s the first boat in the lineup.
Anglers take advantage of the extra time to rig up options for Plan B, now that the early morning bite is irrelevant.
Anglers take advantage of the extra time to rig up options for Plan B, now that the early morning bite is irrelevant.
Two junior competitors, Max McQuaide and Jack Albert, rest during the delay. Albert takes a short nap. The Junior Bassmaster anglers can’t leave for practice until all the competitors have launched.
Two junior competitors, Max McQuaide and Jack Albert, rest during the delay. Albert takes a short nap. The Junior Bassmaster anglers can’t leave for practice until all the competitors have launched.
It is especially bright outside, considering what an early wake-up call everyone had.
It is especially bright outside, considering what an early wake-up call everyone had.
Maine B.A.S.S. Nation angler Mark Desjardin pretends to pull his teammate, Joe Holland, on an inner tube while the two pass the time.
Maine B.A.S.S. Nation angler Mark Desjardin pretends to pull his teammate, Joe Holland, on an inner tube while the two pass the time.
Some competitors take more time to look over the map.
Some competitors take more time to look over the map.
The sun is high now.
The sun is high now.
Stewart takes another journey — his third — out past the buoys to check the conditions.
Stewart takes another journey — his third — out past the buoys to check the conditions.
He comes back with good news. A mere 95 minutes after the scheduled launch time, the anglers can now go.
He comes back with good news. A mere 95 minutes after the scheduled launch time, the anglers can now go.
The first boat completes check in and gets ready to go out.
The first boat completes check in and gets ready to go out.
The third boat is waved out.
The third boat is waved out.
And the first day of the Eastern Divisional is finally underway.
And the first day of the Eastern Divisional is finally underway.