Northern Open #3 Day One launch

Members of the B.A.S.S. tournament staff wait on the weigh-in stage for the Day One launch of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open #3.

Day One of the Oneida tournament started off with a nice rain shower.

A spectator seeks shelter from the rainy conditions at take-off.

The steady rain began early on Day One.

Boats arrive early at the launch site, Oneida Shores Park.

Mike McClelland is one of several Elite Series Pros fishing the Northern Open on Oneida Lake.

Jami Fralick pulls to the dock to meet his Day One co-angler.

A few spectators braved the morning rain to get a closer view of the Day One launch at Oneida Lake.

The tournament kicks off with the singing of the National Anthem.

Anglers stand for the National Anthem.

B.A.S.S. staff begins to orchestrate the Day One launch on Oneida Lake.

Kevin Short and anglers in later flights stand in the rain waiting for their time to launch.

Pat Golden waited until the last minute to pulls his rods from the rod locker.

A photographer tries to keep himself and his gear dry while shooting the morning launch.

Anglers will have to decide rather they will target largemouth or smallmouth on Oneida Lake.

Gulls stir about early near the swim area at Oneida Shores Park.

Boaters eagerly hit the water on Oneida Lake on this cool, rainy Thursday morning.

Safety lights fill the horizon on Oneida early Thursday.

Fans lined the boat dock attempting to stay dry with their rain jackets and umbrellas.

Jami Fralick prepares his gear for Day One.

Oneida Lake is the home for the Bass Pro Shops Northern Open #3.