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

In this photo gallery, you'll find images of the anglers as they prepare to launch on Day One of the 2008 Elite Series Battle on the Border on Lake Amistad, near Del Rio, Texas.

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Mike McClelland makes final preparations early on Day One for the Battle on the Border presented by Mahindra Tractors.
Mike McClelland makes final preparations early on Day One for the Battle on the Border presented by Mahindra Tractors.
Dave Wolak backs his boat from its trailer as fans on a small bluff watch the Day One launch.
Dave Wolak backs his boat from its trailer as fans on a small bluff watch the Day One launch.
Shaw Grigsby makes a quick lure change before launch. With only three days of competition, some pros think it may change the dynamic of the tournament.
Shaw Grigsby makes a quick lure change before launch. With only three days of competition, some pros think it may change the dynamic of the tournament.
Kelly Jordon places the front running light on his boat, readying for inspection.
Kelly Jordon places the front running light on his boat, readying for inspection.
Mark Tucker places a rod back into its sleeve, securing items for a run up Lake Amistad. This is the third year BASS has visited the lake near Del Rio, Texas.
Mark Tucker places a rod back into its sleeve, securing items for a run up Lake Amistad. This is the third year BASS has visited the lake near Del Rio, Texas.
Kevin VanDam and his co-angler put on their life jackets before lining up for takeoff on Day One of the Battle on the Border.
Kevin VanDam and his co-angler put on their life jackets before lining up for takeoff on Day One of the Battle on the Border.
The sun rises as boats mill around waiting to line up for takeoff on beautiful Lake Amistad.
The sun rises as boats mill around waiting to line up for takeoff on beautiful Lake Amistad.
Brent Chapman makes adjustments to his electronics as he and co-angler John Jones await takeoff.
Brent Chapman makes adjustments to his electronics as he and co-angler John Jones await takeoff.
Ken Cook eases his boat away from the dock to get into position for takeoff on Day One of Battle on the Border.
Ken Cook eases his boat away from the dock to get into position for takeoff on Day One of Battle on the Border.
Carrot Sticks are the name of Boyd Duckett-designed rods by E21. Boyd Duckett talks to Larry Barton and will fish Day One with co-angler Jimmy Lynn.
Carrot Sticks are the name of Boyd Duckett-designed rods by E21. Boyd Duckett talks to Larry Barton and will fish Day One with co-angler Jimmy Lynn.
Kotaro Kiriyama has engine trouble early on Day One just moments before takeoff. He was able to launch thanks to the quick action of the Yamaha tournament support team.
Kotaro Kiriyama has engine trouble early on Day One just moments before takeoff. He was able to launch thanks to the quick action of the Yamaha tournament support team.
Steve Scott reminds the anglers of the three fish, 14-inch limit restrictions for co-anglers for this event.
Steve Scott reminds the anglers of the three fish, 14-inch limit restrictions for co-anglers for this event.
Skeet Reese checks his electronics prior to lining up for takeoff on Day One of Battle on the Border.
Skeet Reese checks his electronics prior to lining up for takeoff on Day One of Battle on the Border.
Teryn Tucker presents the flag on her 21st birthday. Teryn's father and brother are both co-anglers this week in the Battle on the Border.
Teryn Tucker presents the flag on her 21st birthday. Teryn’s father and brother are both co-anglers this week in the Battle on the Border.
Kelly Jordon's smile almost appears to be a grimace under his Mexican wrestling mask.
Kelly Jordon’s smile almost appears to be a grimace under his Mexican wrestling mask.
Bryan Hudgins poses for the cameras in his black wrestling mask.
Bryan Hudgins poses for the cameras in his black wrestling mask.
Kelly Jordon and Byron Velvick appear as a tag team before heading out to wrestle with Amistad bass.
Kelly Jordon and Byron Velvick appear as a tag team before heading out to wrestle with Amistad bass.
Casey Ashley launches on Day One as his co angler catches the pill thrown to him by BASS officials. These pills are actually floating BASS key chains with assigned boat numbers on them.
Casey Ashley launches on Day One as his co angler catches the pill thrown to him by BASS officials. These pills are actually floating BASS key chains with assigned boat numbers on them.
Fans crowd the edge of the dock hoping to get a look at the pros as they head past the livewell and safety checks just before they take flight on Lake Amistad.
Fans crowd the edge of the dock hoping to get a look at the pros as they head past the livewell and safety checks just before they take flight on Lake Amistad.
The dock lists under the weight of the spectators as they watch the best bass anglers in the world head out to do battle with Lake Amistad bass.
The dock lists under the weight of the spectators as they watch the best bass anglers in the world head out to do battle with Lake Amistad bass.
After BASS officials decided to cancel Thursday of the Battle on the Border, the first of the 109 Elite Series pros begin to line up to launch their boats on Day One.
After BASS officials decided to cancel Thursday of the Battle on the Border, the first of the 109 Elite Series pros begin to line up to launch their boats on Day One.
Steve Kennedy has finished in the top twelve in both of the previous BASS events held on Lake Amistad.
Steve Kennedy has finished in the top twelve in both of the previous BASS events held on Lake Amistad.
Boyd Duckett gets down one last cup of coffee before launch time on Day One of the Battle on the Border
Boyd Duckett gets down one last cup of coffee before launch time on Day One of the Battle on the Border
A barefoot Bryan Hudgins spent his day off in Mexico with Byron Velvick and Kelly Jordon.
A barefoot Bryan Hudgins spent his day off in Mexico with Byron Velvick and Kelly Jordon.
After some of his fellow Elite Series pros put a plastic snake in his boat as a prank on the day off, Britt Myers and the rest of the field will get back to business on Day One.
After some of his fellow Elite Series pros put a plastic snake in his boat as a prank on the day off, Britt Myers and the rest of the field will get back to business on Day One.
After spending their day off in Mexico, Byron Velvick and Bryan Hudgins came back with Mexican wrestling masks as Team El Chupacabra.
After spending their day off in Mexico, Byron Velvick and Bryan Hudgins came back with Mexican wrestling masks as Team El Chupacabra.
The first two boats of the day race to their first fishing spots on Lake Amistad.
The first two boats of the day race to their first fishing spots on Lake Amistad.
The field of Elite Series anglers begins to idle out of the no-wake zone to begin Day One of the Battle on the Border
The field of Elite Series anglers begins to idle out of the no-wake zone to begin Day One of the Battle on the Border
Bobby Lane takes his hole-shot and heads east on Lake Amistad.
Bobby Lane takes his hole-shot and heads east on Lake Amistad.
BASS officials, fans and family line the launch dock to watch the takeoff on Day One.
BASS officials, fans and family line the launch dock to watch the takeoff on Day One.
Tommy Biffle leads a late flight of boats towards go-time on Lake Amistad.
Tommy Biffle leads a late flight of boats towards go-time on Lake Amistad.
The masked man known as Byron Velvick idles toward the livewell check.
The masked man known as Byron Velvick idles toward the livewell check.
Day One started clear and mild for the full field of Elite Series anglers.
Day One started clear and mild for the full field of Elite Series anglers.