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2010 Federation Nation – Northern Divisional – Day One

Catch a glimpse into the life of a federation angler on day one of the 2010 Federation Nation Northern Divisional.

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Tim Vondersitt of Minnesota (front) and Ohio's Steve Smith get in line for the take-off.
Tim Vondersitt of Minnesota (front) and Ohio’s Steve Smith get in line for the take-off.
Randy Peck of Ohio (standing) and Mat Temme of Indiana wait for the Day 1 launch.
Randy Peck of Ohio (standing) and Mat Temme of Indiana wait for the Day 1 launch.
Iowa's Pete Cherkas (driver's seat) and partner Brian Beger of Michigan are ready to go fishing.
Iowa’s Pete Cherkas (driver’s seat) and partner Brian Beger of Michigan are ready to go fishing.
Boater Monty Fralick of South Dakota and Minnesota's Rick Billings cruise through the check-out line.
Boater Monty Fralick of South Dakota and Minnesota’s Rick Billings cruise through the check-out line.
The third flight leaves Escanaba Harbor.
The third flight leaves Escanaba Harbor.
Ohio's Brian Mailot is tied for his team's lead with 19-13.
Ohio’s Brian Mailot is tied for his team’s lead with 19-13.
G.W. Ekroth of South Dakota caught 20-1 pounds of smallmouth to move into the runner-up spot.
G.W. Ekroth of South Dakota caught 20-1 pounds of smallmouth to move into the runner-up spot.
Eric Bond leads his Michigan team with 19 pounds.
Eric Bond leads his Michigan team with 19 pounds.
Minnesota's John Schlee weighed in a rarity — a limit of largemouth.
Minnesota’s John Schlee weighed in a rarity — a limit of largemouth.
Brad Wall caught a 19-13 to tie for first on the Ohio team and tie for third overall in the individual standings.
Brad Wall caught a 19-13 to tie for first on the Ohio team and tie for third overall in the individual standings.
Jimmy Johnson hoists a couple of smallmouth from his 20-pound bag that gave him the lead at the Northern Divisional.
Jimmy Johnson hoists a couple of smallmouth from his 20-pound bag that gave him the lead at the Northern Divisional.

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