2009 Northern Open: Lake Champlain Day One Launch

In this photo gallery you will see the 2009 Northern open on Lake Champlain in New York State. You will see the first day launch.

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A full hour and a half before official launch time, traffic on Cumberland Ave. came to a stand-still as anglers waited to launch at Wilcox Dock.
A full hour and a half before official launch time, traffic on Cumberland Ave. came to a stand-still as anglers waited to launch at Wilcox Dock.
Jason Bassett (left), Kitty Scherer and Rick Scherer talk about the day ahead as they wait at the dock for the two pros that Jason and Rick would fish with on Day One.
Jason Bassett (left), Kitty Scherer and Rick Scherer talk about the day ahead as they wait at the dock for the two pros that Jason and Rick would fish with on Day One.
The traffic leading into Wilcox Dock was bumper to bumper, as one could only peer down the road.
The traffic leading into Wilcox Dock was bumper to bumper, as one could only peer down the road.
An hour before the start of Day One, boats begin to trickle into the Plattsburgh Boat Basin where the official launch and weigh in will take place.
An hour before the start of Day One, boats begin to trickle into the Plattsburgh Boat Basin where the official launch and weigh in will take place.
Long time BASS official
Long time BASS official “Pee Wee” Powers checks with boat owners to make sure their insurance documents were in order as he went about setting up the dock for launch.
Tournament Director Chris Bowes explains the area where boats will be allowed to break idle and get on pad to start their day.
Tournament Director Chris Bowes explains the area where boats will be allowed to break idle and get on pad to start their day.
Tournament Director Chris Bowes starts the launch on Day One as he calls out boat numbers and names, getting all participants in the correct order before allowing them to go through the safety checks and launch.
Tournament Director Chris Bowes starts the launch on Day One as he calls out boat numbers and names, getting all participants in the correct order before allowing them to go through the safety checks and launch.
Anglers were still trickling into the Plattsburgh Boat Basin long after the official start of Day One.
Anglers were still trickling into the Plattsburgh Boat Basin long after the official start of Day One.
Bassmaster Elite Series angler Ken Cook makes his way through the inspection line. You can read all about his final year on tour at Bassmaster.com through his blog.
Bassmaster Elite Series angler Ken Cook makes his way through the inspection line. You can read all about his final year on tour at Bassmaster.com through his blog.
The live well check is just one of the stages in the inspection process and is the only one that is not directly related to safety.
The live well check is just one of the stages in the inspection process and is the only one that is not directly related to safety.
The last of the competitors circle around to get into position to go through the inspection and out onto Lake Champlain.
The last of the competitors circle around to get into position to go through the inspection and out onto Lake Champlain.
Fans line the dock to watch the field of competitors take to the lake on the first day of competition.
Fans line the dock to watch the field of competitors take to the lake on the first day of competition.
The last boats leave the dock as Day One of the Bassmaster Northern Open #2 on Lake Champlain gets underway.
The last boats leave the dock as Day One of the Bassmaster Northern Open #2 on Lake Champlain gets underway.