Northern Open launch

The 196-boat field for the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open #2 presented by Allstate is out on Oneida Lake for Day 1.

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Trait Crist preps her rods in the launch line on Day 1 of the Bass Pro Shops Northern Open #2 presented by Allstate on Oneida Lake.
Trait Crist preps her rods in the launch line on Day 1 of the Bass Pro Shops Northern Open #2 presented by Allstate on Oneida Lake.
Scott Ashmore backs his boat down the ramp.
Scott Ashmore backs his boat down the ramp.
Spectators gather to see the 196 boat blast off.
Spectators gather to see the 196 boat blast off.
More and more anglers are dropping their boats in.
More and more anglers are dropping their boats in.
Lee Rogers is ready for some great Day 1 smallmouth action.
Lee Rogers is ready for some great Day 1 smallmouth action.
Oneida Lake has some of the best sunrises of any of the lakes we go to!
Oneida Lake has some of the best sunrises of any of the lakes we go to!
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Rigid pro Adrian Avena launches in almost daylight conditions thanks to his lights.
Rigid pro Adrian Avena launches in almost daylight conditions thanks to his lights.
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Mike Iconelli is ready for some more smallmouth after a great tournament on the St. Lawrence River.
Mike Iconelli is ready for some more smallmouth after a great tournament on the St. Lawrence River.
ULM angler Brett Preuett launches his boat.
ULM angler Brett Preuett launches his boat.
The takeoff area is getting crowded.
The takeoff area is getting crowded.
Angler Ian Renfrew has his day one game face on.
Angler Ian Renfrew has his day one game face on.
Brandon Palaniuk launches at first light.
Brandon Palaniuk launches at first light.
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Paul Mueller lowers his trolling motor after sliding off the trailer.
Paul Mueller lowers his trolling motor after sliding off the trailer.
Cody Meyer puts on his life jacket.
Cody Meyer puts on his life jacket.
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Jacob Wheeler waits for his co angler.
Jacob Wheeler waits for his co angler.
Did we mention those perfect Oneida Lake sunrises?
Did we mention those perfect Oneida Lake sunrises?
Jamey Caldwell readies his electronics.
Jamey Caldwell readies his electronics.
Hunter Shryock waits for his turn to blast off.
Hunter Shryock waits for his turn to blast off.
Fletcher Shryock waits near his brother.
Fletcher Shryock waits near his brother.
One after one anglers head out to their first fishing spots.
One after one anglers head out to their first fishing spots.
Another boat goes through the check point.
Another boat goes through the check point.
Jacob Powroznik heads out.
Jacob Powroznik heads out.
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Jamey Caldwell gives a send off point to the camera.
Jamey Caldwell gives a send off point to the camera.
Boyd Duckett gets up on plane.
Boyd Duckett gets up on plane.