Day 1 begins on Table Rock

Anglers ready for day one of the A.R.E. Truck Caps Bassmaster Elite at Table Rock Lake.

Michael Simonton readies his rods.
Michael Simonton readies his rods.
JVD works on a few last minute details prior to takeoff.
JVD works on a few last minute details prior to takeoff.
The anthem plays and anglers ready for launch.
The anthem plays and anglers ready for launch.
Morizo Shimizu heads out on Day 1.
Morizo Shimizu heads out on Day 1.
Gary Klein heads out onto Table Rock Lake.
Gary Klein heads out onto Table Rock Lake.
Classic champ Randy Howell prepares to take off.
Classic champ Randy Howell prepares to take off.
Matt Reed idles out.
Matt Reed idles out.
Brandon Palaniuk is all smiles on Day 1.
Brandon Palaniuk is all smiles on Day 1.
Rick Clunn looks to make a little noise on Day 1.
Rick Clunn looks to make a little noise on Day 1.
KVD heads out.
KVD heads out.
Anglers wait their turn at take-off.
Anglers wait their turn at take-off.
2013 AOY Aaron Martens falls in line.
2013 AOY Aaron Martens falls in line.
Edwin Evers looks to rally after a tough start to the season.
Edwin Evers looks to rally after a tough start to the season.
Jason Christie hopes for a win like he found close to here last year at Bull Shoals.
Jason Christie hopes for a win like he found close to here last year at Bull Shoals.
Pete Ponds makes his way through boat check.
Pete Ponds makes his way through boat check.
Davy Hite waits his turn.
Davy Hite waits his turn.
Takahiro Omori idles out.
Takahiro Omori idles out.
Elite rookie Jacob Powroznik makes his way through boat check.
Elite rookie Jacob Powroznik makes his way through boat check.
ROY leader and AOY contender Justin Lucas idles out.
ROY leader and AOY contender Justin Lucas idles out.
Brian Snowden heads out onto his home waters.
Brian Snowden heads out onto his home waters.
Skeet Reese and Chris Zaldain compare notes prior to take-off.
Skeet Reese and Chris Zaldain compare notes prior to take-off.
Marshals eagerly await their anglers for the day.
Marshals eagerly await their anglers for the day.
KVD is ready to go.
KVD is ready to go.
Dave Mercer shares a story with gusto.
Dave Mercer shares a story with gusto.
Dennis Tietje is blinded by the light.
Dennis Tietje is blinded by the light.
Brandon Palaniuk is ready for action.
Brandon Palaniuk is ready for action.
Greg Hackney has his morning cup of joe and is ready for the day ahead.
Greg Hackney has his morning cup of joe and is ready for the day ahead.
B.A.S.S. photographer James Overstreet works to get the right angle.
B.A.S.S. photographer James Overstreet works to get the right angle.
Chris Lane reaches in the rod locker, hoping to find the rabbit's foot that he had at St John's.
Chris Lane reaches in the rod locker, hoping to find the rabbit’s foot that he had at St John’s.
Some of the typical Table Rock contenders on deck.
Some of the typical Table Rock contenders on deck.
An eye in the sky this morning.
An eye in the sky this morning.
If you're interested, keep going.
If you’re interested, keep going.
Matt Reed idles out under a watchful eye.
Matt Reed idles out under a watchful eye.
The service crews are all on hand just in case.
The service crews are all on hand just in case.
AOY front runner Mark Davis looks to continue his dominance at stop number 3.
AOY front runner Mark Davis looks to continue his dominance at stop number 3.
Friends and family line the dock for takeoff.
Friends and family line the dock for takeoff.
The drone dips down for a closer look.
The drone dips down for a closer look.
Rigid Industries' Chris Brown is having fun operating the GoPro copter this morning.
Rigid Industries’ Chris Brown is having fun operating the GoPro copter this morning.
Shaw Grigsby idles out.
Shaw Grigsby idles out.
Todd Faircloth hopes to move up one spot in the AOY race and take the lead.
Todd Faircloth hopes to move up one spot in the AOY race and take the lead.
The Cajun Baby Cliff Crochet idles out.
The Cajun Baby Cliff Crochet idles out.
Justin Lucas currently leads the Rookie of the Year race.
Justin Lucas currently leads the Rookie of the Year race.
Charlie Hartley powers on prior to take-off.
Charlie Hartley powers on prior to take-off.
Gary Klein tells a fish story.
Gary Klein tells a fish story.
Skeet Reese takes one last electronic look around.
Skeet Reese takes one last electronic look around.
Yusuke Miyazaki readies his tackle.
Yusuke Miyazaki readies his tackle.
Kenyon Hill looks forward to day one of competition.
Kenyon Hill looks forward to day one of competition.
Shaye Baker and Trait Crist work to get GoPros on the boats.
Shaye Baker and Trait Crist work to get GoPros on the boats.
Last minute coffee stop.
Last minute coffee stop.
I hear there's fish food available if you need any.
I hear there’s fish food available if you need any.
The anglers light up the night.
The anglers light up the night.
Trait Crist shows Casey Scanlon how to operate his GoPro for the day.
Trait Crist shows Casey Scanlon how to operate his GoPro for the day.
Randall Tharp contemplates the day ahead.
Randall Tharp contemplates the day ahead.
Mike McClelland suits up.
Mike McClelland suits up.
Brandon Palaniuk pays his respects as the anthem plays.
Brandon Palaniuk pays his respects as the anthem plays.
KVD makes one last equipment check.
KVD makes one last equipment check.
B.A.S.S. official Chuck Harbin lines the anglers up.
B.A.S.S. official Chuck Harbin lines the anglers up.
Skeet Reese looks to wreak havoc on the competition.
Skeet Reese looks to wreak havoc on the competition.
Casey Scanlon has proven himself a contender at Table Rock, having won an Open here before.
Casey Scanlon has proven himself a contender at Table Rock, having won an Open here before.
Classic Champ Randy Howell idles out.
Classic Champ Randy Howell idles out.
Seigo Saito fires away.
Seigo Saito fires away.
A few fans grab pics as anglers idle out.
A few fans grab pics as anglers idle out.
Stephen Browning makes his way through boat check.
Stephen Browning makes his way through boat check.
Boyd Duckett idles out.
Boyd Duckett idles out.
Bernie Shultz makes his way out onto Table Rock.
Bernie Shultz makes his way out onto Table Rock.
KVD is all smiles this morning.
KVD is all smiles this morning.
Rick Clunn heads out not too far from home.
Rick Clunn heads out not too far from home.
David Mullins heads out on day one.
David Mullins heads out on day one.
The ladies look on as their anglers head out.
The ladies look on as their anglers head out.
Grant Goldbeck makes his way through takeoff.
Grant Goldbeck makes his way through takeoff.
Fred Roumbanis looks for a strong start.
Fred Roumbanis looks for a strong start.
Chad Pipkens heads through boat check.
Chad Pipkens heads through boat check.
Aaron Martens would love to win here on Table Rock.
Aaron Martens would love to win here on Table Rock.
Dave Smith heads out on day one.
Dave Smith heads out on day one.
Mike McClelland is always a threat here.
Mike McClelland is always a threat here.
The Big Show is ready to go.
The Big Show is ready to go.
Brandon Lester is looking for a top 12 cut.
Brandon Lester is looking for a top 12 cut.
The Honey Badger (Randall Tharp) heads out.
The Honey Badger (Randall Tharp) heads out.
Gerald Swindle falls in line.
Gerald Swindle falls in line.
Ish Monroe heads out on Day 1.
Ish Monroe heads out on Day 1.