Nation: Day One launch on Francis Case

Teams from eight states launch on Lake Francis Case for Day One of the 2013 B.A.S.S. Nation Northern Divisional.

Jerry Koller puts in his boat lights on Day One of the B.A.S.S. Nation Northern Divisional at Francis Case Lake.
Jerry Koller puts in his boat lights on Day One of the B.A.S.S. Nation Northern Divisional at Francis Case Lake.
Nathan Gray checks out the weather radar on his cell phone.
Nathan Gray checks out the weather radar on his cell phone.
Mike Kujawski and Dennis Lothspeich wait for their partners at Cedar Shore Resort.
Mike Kujawski and Dennis Lothspeich wait for their partners at Cedar Shore Resort.
Jimmy Johnson checks out his electronics.
Jimmy Johnson checks out his electronics.
Tom Worm loads his rods in the boat locker.
Tom Worm loads his rods in the boat locker.
Ron Eicher has his gear ready to go.
Ron Eicher has his gear ready to go.
Michigan anglers Jeff Hooker and Jeff Bostic talk about the day of fishing ahead of them.
Michigan anglers Jeff Hooker and Jeff Bostic talk about the day of fishing ahead of them.
Jim Severson checks out the lightning in the distance.
Jim Severson checks out the lightning in the distance.
Guy Knudson hooks up his trailer.
Guy Knudson hooks up his trailer.
Todd Thompson takes a ride to the boat launch.
Todd Thompson takes a ride to the boat launch.
Tony Flories and Bill Skowronski wait for their rides to the lake.
Tony Flories and Bill Skowronski wait for their rides to the lake.
Bassmaster Junior angler Chase Serafin is ready for his practice day.
Bassmaster Junior angler Chase Serafin is ready for his practice day.
Tim Hartman and Nick Kelley wait for the launch to begin.
Tim Hartman and Nick Kelley wait for the launch to begin.
Pete Cherkas and Chad Richardson are paired up today.
Pete Cherkas and Chad Richardson are paired up today.
James Maisenbacher looks for a candy bar at the dock store.
James Maisenbacher looks for a candy bar at the dock store.
Waiting in Boat No. 2 are Bob Bayless and Dan Parker.
Waiting in Boat No. 2 are Bob Bayless and Dan Parker.
Jason Sosebee moves Boat No. 1 into position.
Jason Sosebee moves Boat No. 1 into position.
Brent Haimes gets one of his rods ready.
Brent Haimes gets one of his rods ready.
Scott Lakey and Danny Ryan head out in Boat No. 3.
Scott Lakey and Danny Ryan head out in Boat No. 3.
Charles Cross and Greg Seitz cruise through the take-off line.
Charles Cross and Greg Seitz cruise through the take-off line.