Sunshine Showdown Day One Launch

In this photo gallery you will see images of the 2011 elite series on the harris Chain of Lakes in Florida. It is the first day launch.

Mike Iaconelli inches toward the ramp on a rain-soaked Day One.
Mike Iaconelli inches toward the ramp on a rain-soaked Day One.
Jason Quinn receives instructions from a B.A.S.S. volunteer.
Jason Quinn receives instructions from a B.A.S.S. volunteer.
“Big Show” Terry Scroggins’ spirits were high despite the rain showers.
Chris Lane helps his Marshal into his boat.
Chris Lane helps his Marshal into his boat.
Marshals seek refuge from the storm prior to launch.
Marshals seek refuge from the storm prior to launch.
Keith Combs shows off his Power Tackle Lateral Perch.
Keith Combs shows off his Power Tackle Lateral Perch.
John Crews readies his gear in front of a sea plane. The town of Tavares calls itself
John Crews readies his gear in front of a sea plane. The town of Tavares calls itself “the seaplane capital of the world.”
Dennis Tietje shows a rain-soaked grin.
Dennis Tietje shows a rain-soaked grin.
Gary Klein rigs up a big weight - most likely for flipping.
Gary Klein rigs up a big weight – most likely for flipping.
Kevin Short enjoys his coffee as he finishes waking up.
Kevin Short enjoys his coffee as he finishes waking up.
Ott Defoe chats with his Marshal as he rigs up.
Ott Defoe chats with his Marshal as he rigs up.
This blue heron took off as boats backed into the water.
This blue heron took off as boats backed into the water.
The scene at take off was busy and wet.
The scene at take off was busy and wet.
B.A.S.S. Tournament Director Trip Weldon prepares to see the field off and into the rain.
B.A.S.S. Tournament Director Trip Weldon prepares to see the field off and into the rain.
J. Todd Tucker and Travis Manson discussing the weather on the porch of a coffee house.
J. Todd Tucker and Travis Manson discussing the weather on the porch of a coffee house.
Boyd Duckett chats with his Marshal.
Boyd Duckett chats with his Marshal.
Pre-tournament favorite Bobby Lane is ready for the inclement weather.
Pre-tournament favorite Bobby Lane is ready for the inclement weather.
Mike McClelland shows respect as the National Anthem is played.
Mike McClelland shows respect as the National Anthem is played.
Bobby Lane shows that his kill switch is functional.
Bobby Lane shows that his kill switch is functional.
Mike McClelland idles toward the inspection dock where he'll show B.A.S.S. staffers that his kill switch, navigational lights and livewell are working.
Mike McClelland idles toward the inspection dock where he’ll show B.A.S.S. staffers that his kill switch, navigational lights and livewell are working.
There was a buzz in the air despite the rain.
There was a buzz in the air despite the rain.
Charlie Hartley leads a pack of anglers through inspection.
Charlie Hartley leads a pack of anglers through inspection.
Trip Weldon chats before launch.
Trip Weldon chats before launch.
Terry Scroggins takes his hole shot.
Terry Scroggins takes his hole shot.
Youngsters always enjoy the rain.
Youngsters always enjoy the rain.