2008 Elite Series Battle on the Border: Day One, Canceled

In this photo gallery, you'll find images of the anglers preparing to launch on Day One of the 2008 Elite Series Battle on the Border on Lake Amistad, near Del Rio, Texas. Day One competition was later cancelled due to the threat of high winds.

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Yusuke Miyazaki gathers his rods early on Day One of the Battle on the Border.
Yusuke Miyazaki gathers his rods early on Day One of the Battle on the Border.
Paul Elias, coming off of a win at Falcon Lake one week ago, makes a call from the take off ramp.
Paul Elias, coming off of a win at Falcon Lake one week ago, makes a call from the take off ramp.
A co-angler awaits the pro that he is to be paired with on Day One.
A co-angler awaits the pro that he is to be paired with on Day One.
Mike McClelland makes final preparations before heading out to do battle on Lake Amistad.
Mike McClelland makes final preparations before heading out to do battle on Lake Amistad.
Steve Scott of BASS makes the announcement that Day One of the Battle on Border has been cancelled due to high wind advisories on Lake Amistad.
Steve Scott of BASS makes the announcement that Day One of the Battle on Border has been cancelled due to high wind advisories on Lake Amistad.
Scott Campbell is one of the first anglers to reload and leave the boat ramp.
Scott Campbell is one of the first anglers to reload and leave the boat ramp.
Jimmye Sue Jones backs down the ramp to pick up her husband, 2008 Classic Champion Alton Jones.
Jimmye Sue Jones backs down the ramp to pick up her husband, 2008 Classic Champion Alton Jones.
Skeet Reese loads his boat onto the trailer behind his monster truck before hitting the road.
Skeet Reese loads his boat onto the trailer behind his monster truck before hitting the road.
Brent Chapman loads his boat as other pros wait for their tow vehicles to arrive at the ramp.
Brent Chapman loads his boat as other pros wait for their tow vehicles to arrive at the ramp.
The pier empties as the pros load up to go about their day after Day One is cancelled.
The pier empties as the pros load up to go about their day after Day One is cancelled.
Rick Morris hooks the winch to his boat before cranking it down tight to leave the first day's launch of Battle on the Border.
Rick Morris hooks the winch to his boat before cranking it down tight to leave the first day’s launch of Battle on the Border.
Tow vehicles progress slowly as each take turns picking up boats.
Tow vehicles progress slowly as each take turns picking up boats.
Mike McClelland uses his 250 Mercury to help load his boat onto the trailer.
Mike McClelland uses his 250 Mercury to help load his boat onto the trailer.
Only a few boats had launched before BASS officials decided to cancel Day One of the Battle on the Border.
Only a few boats had launched before BASS officials decided to cancel Day One of the Battle on the Border.
Alton Jones puts his boat back on the trailer after getting news Day One was cancelled.
Alton Jones puts his boat back on the trailer after getting news Day One was cancelled.
BASS Tournament Director Trip Weldon gives Shaw Grigsby the news of the Day One cancellation due to forecasted high winds.
BASS Tournament Director Trip Weldon gives Shaw Grigsby the news of the Day One cancellation due to forecasted high winds.
Fred Roumbanis hooks his boat to the trailer before heading back to the hotel for a day off.
Fred Roumbanis hooks his boat to the trailer before heading back to the hotel for a day off.
Many anglers had just launched their boats and had to immediately load their boats back on the trailer.
Many anglers had just launched their boats and had to immediately load their boats back on the trailer.
Trip Weldon walks the launch dock and spreads the word Day One had been cancelled.
Trip Weldon walks the launch dock and spreads the word Day One had been cancelled.
Rick Morris is pulled up the ramp, while several of the Elite Series pros drive down the boat ramp to load their boats.
Rick Morris is pulled up the ramp, while several of the Elite Series pros drive down the boat ramp to load their boats.