2010 Elite Series Alabama Charge – Day 1 – Launch

In this photo gallery, you'll see images from the 2010 Elite Series Alabama Charge on Pickwick Lake near Florence, Ala. These Day one photos feature scenic shots as well as various anglers as they prepare to compete.

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The sun begins to rise on Day One at Pickwick Lake.
The sun begins to rise on Day One at Pickwick Lake.
Marshals gathered near the launch area at McFarland Park, waiting to be paired with the Elite Series pro they will accompany on Day One.
Marshals gathered near the launch area at McFarland Park, waiting to be paired with the Elite Series pro they will accompany on Day One.
Mark Burgess is backed down the ramp into Pickwick Lake.
Mark Burgess is backed down the ramp into Pickwick Lake.
The ramp area at McFarland Park becomes busy as anglers line up to launch their boats.
The ramp area at McFarland Park becomes busy as anglers line up to launch their boats.
Anglers and their Marshals visit before Day One gets underway.
Anglers and their Marshals visit before Day One gets underway.
Skeet Reese finds a place to tie-up near the Pickwick Belle while making last minute tackle adjustments.
Skeet Reese finds a place to tie-up near the Pickwick Belle while making last minute tackle adjustments.
Davy Hite stands for the national anthem.
Davy Hite stands for the national anthem.
Scott Ashmore was the first boat out on Day One of the Alabama Charge.
Scott Ashmore was the first boat out on Day One of the Alabama Charge.
Guy Eaker idles past the morning boat inspection.
Guy Eaker idles past the morning boat inspection.
Matt Greenblatt smiles for a photographer while idling past the morning live well check.
Matt Greenblatt smiles for a photographer while idling past the morning live well check.
A boat speeds towards Wilson Dam on Day One.
A boat speeds towards Wilson Dam on Day One.
A near full moon was setting during the morning launch at Pickwick Lake.
A near full moon was setting during the morning launch at Pickwick Lake.
Several boats speed north as Day One of the Alabama Charge is underway.
Several boats speed north as Day One of the Alabama Charge is underway.
Local favorite Timmy Horton speeds along a bluff wall lining the Tennessee River.
Local favorite Timmy Horton speeds along a bluff wall lining the Tennessee River.
Most of the field went north on the Tennessee River, while very few chose to lock through to the south.
Most of the field went north on the Tennessee River, while very few chose to lock through to the south.
Dean Rojas takes his hole shot on Day One.
Dean Rojas takes his hole shot on Day One.
Gerald Swindle banks hard to the right and speeds north up the Tennessee River.
Gerald Swindle banks hard to the right and speeds north up the Tennessee River.
Dustin Wilks wore a facemask to protect himself during the long boat ride he would take on Day One.
Dustin Wilks wore a facemask to protect himself during the long boat ride he would take on Day One.
Edwin Evers falls in behind Derek Remitz as they leave McFarland Park.
Edwin Evers falls in behind Derek Remitz as they leave McFarland Park.
Greg Hackney's boat was equipped on Day One with a BASSCast camera.
Greg Hackney’s boat was equipped on Day One with a BASSCast camera.
Bobby Lane slams the throttle forward to begin his day of fishing on Pickwick Lake.
Bobby Lane slams the throttle forward to begin his day of fishing on Pickwick Lake.
Skeet Reese stopped to fish near the launch area before locking through the Wilson Dam.
Skeet Reese stopped to fish near the launch area before locking through the Wilson Dam.