2010 Elite Series Pride of Georgia – Day One – Launch

The first day of any tournament is a flurry of activity, and the 2010 Elite Series Pride of Georgia was no exception. This photo gallery features images from the day one launch of the 2010 Elite Series Pride of Georgia tournament.

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Boats prepare for the launch as the sun rises over Clarks Hill Lake on Day One of the Pride of Georgia.
Boats prepare for the launch as the sun rises over Clarks Hill Lake on Day One of the Pride of Georgia.
Edwin Evers checks the action of a bait as the BASS staff prepares a BASSCast camera for his day of fishing.
Edwin Evers checks the action of a bait as the BASS staff prepares a BASSCast camera for his day of fishing.
Gary Klein prepares his rods for the first day of competition in the Pride of Georgia.
Gary Klein prepares his rods for the first day of competition in the Pride of Georgia.
Mike Iaconelli gives a menacing glance to the camera as he modifies a lure early Thursday morning.
Mike Iaconelli gives a menacing glance to the camera as he modifies a lure early Thursday morning.
As the first boat off the docks on Day One, Bobby Lane spends a few minutes discussing strategy with Keith Alan.
As the first boat off the docks on Day One, Bobby Lane spends a few minutes discussing strategy with Keith Alan.
Skeet Reese sits in his yellow boat, readying his yellow rods as he wears his yellow shoes at Clarks Hill Lake.
Skeet Reese sits in his yellow boat, readying his yellow rods as he wears his yellow shoes at Clarks Hill Lake.
Bradley Hallman and his Marshal remove their hats for the playing of the national anthem.
Bradley Hallman and his Marshal remove their hats for the playing of the national anthem.
BASS tournament officials prepare the 93 Elite Series competitors for take-off on Day One of the Pride of Georgia.
BASS tournament officials prepare the 93 Elite Series competitors for take-off on Day One of the Pride of Georgia.
As the check-out proceeds, officials throw a float to the Marshal riding with Jason Williamson.
As the check-out proceeds, officials throw a float to the Marshal riding with Jason Williamson.
Kenyon Hill, champion last time the Elite Series visited Clarks Hill, catches his float on Day One.
Kenyon Hill, champion last time the Elite Series visited Clarks Hill, catches his float on Day One.
Kevin Wirth leads a line of boats out onto the lake as tournament officials and fans watch the launch Thursday.
Kevin Wirth leads a line of boats out onto the lake as tournament officials and fans watch the launch Thursday.
Bernie Schultz and the rest of the anglers stage back in the launch cove, waiting for their boat number to be called.
Bernie Schultz and the rest of the anglers stage back in the launch cove, waiting for their boat number to be called.
Jason Quinn idles his boat out of the
Jason Quinn idles his boat out of the “No Wake” area and onto Clarks Hill Lake for Day One of the Pride of Georgia.
Pete Ponds has done well here in the past and looks to continue that success on Day One, as he prepares for a long boat ride.
Pete Ponds has done well here in the past and looks to continue that success on Day One, as he prepares for a long boat ride.
Davy Hite has placed first and second on Clarks Hill the last three times the Elite Series has been here.
Davy Hite has placed first and second on Clarks Hill the last three times the Elite Series has been here.
Skeet Reese tries to extend his massive Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year lead on Day One of the Pride of Georgia.
Skeet Reese tries to extend his massive Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year lead on Day One of the Pride of Georgia.