Northern Divisional: Day One Launch

2011 B.A.S.S. Federation Nation Northern Divisional

Mississippi River - Ft. Madison, IA, Aug 10 - 12, 2011

Ed Harp

A quick breakfast is on the menu for most of the anglers before they fish one of the biggest events in their fishing careers.

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Ed Harp

Running lights are a necessity when you launch well before daylight.

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Ed Harp

Despite the crowd and minimal lighting everything went according to plan without any noticeable problems.

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Ed Harp

There’s a certain beauty that surrounds a bass tournament just before daylight.

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Ed Harp

Regardless of how many times your livewell has been checked one more time doesn’t hurt.

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Ed Harp

The last few minutes before competition starts are always the longest of the day.

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Ed Harp

It’s just about time for the talking to stop and the fishing to start.

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Ed Harp

Spectators, tournament officials and anglers all pause for a moment to honor our country by playing our National Anthem.

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Ed Harp

One final equipment check and it’ll be time to head towards what will be (hopefully) the winning spot.

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Ed Harp

Fans and friends line the dock for one last “good luck” before they head back to wait for the weigh-in.

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Ed Harp

All the fans can do now as they watch the boats motor off toward the horizon is hope for the best. That might be the toughest part of all.

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Ed Harp

This is what it’s all about.

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