2009 Elite Series Postseason #2: Day One, Launch

In this photo gallery, you'll find images of the anglers as they prepare to launch on Day One of the 2009 Elite Series Postseason #2, Trophy Triumph, on the Alabama River near Montgomery, Alabama.

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Skeet Reese pulls up alongside Todd Faircloth early Thursday morning.
Skeet Reese pulls up alongside Todd Faircloth early Thursday morning.
Reese has a 16 point cushion going into the final event of the season, the Evan Williams Bourbon Trophy Triumph.
Reese has a 16 point cushion going into the final event of the season, the Evan Williams Bourbon Trophy Triumph.
The riverboat Harriot II lit the morning for the anglers and the spectators there to watch takeoff.
The riverboat Harriot II lit the morning for the anglers and the spectators there to watch takeoff.
Kevin VanDam does an interview before takeoff. He needs to do well and have Skeet Reese stumble to have a shot at the Toyota Tundra Angler of the Year title.
Kevin VanDam does an interview before takeoff. He needs to do well and have Skeet Reese stumble to have a shot at the Toyota Tundra Angler of the Year title.
Alton Jones points out a few spots on his electronics.
Alton Jones points out a few spots on his electronics.
Michael Iaconelli made a big move in the first tournament on Lake Jordan, but he's going to need a stumble from both VanDam and Reese to have a shot at his second AOY.
Michael Iaconelli made a big move in the first tournament on Lake Jordan, but he’s going to need a stumble from both VanDam and Reese to have a shot at his second AOY.
Reese just needs to finish fourth or better to lock up the title.
Reese just needs to finish fourth or better to lock up the title.
Mark Menendez chats with fans before takeoff.
Mark Menendez chats with fans before takeoff.
Alton Jones and Gary Klein stack along the dock in downtown Montgomery.
Alton Jones and Gary Klein stack along the dock in downtown Montgomery.
This is the final 12 in the final Elite tournament of the year.
This is the final 12 in the final Elite tournament of the year.
Everyone stands for the national anthem.
Everyone stands for the national anthem.
The anglers took off in order of their current AOY ranking.
The anglers took off in order of their current AOY ranking.
Gerald Swindle heads south down the Alabama River.
Gerald Swindle heads south down the Alabama River.
Mark Menendez follows a group of 11 anglers south. The only angler to go north was Skeet Reese.
Mark Menendez follows a group of 11 anglers south. The only angler to go north was Skeet Reese.