2010 Northern Open #2 – Day Two – Launch

Take a look at the morning rituals that the Bassmaster pros go through on the day 2 of the 2010 Northern Open # 2. The tournament was held on the Detroit River in Detroit, Michigan.

Fred Roumbanis has a laugh with his son Jackson before hopping in his boat for the start of Day Two of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open.
Fred Roumbanis has a laugh with his son Jackson before hopping in his boat for the start of Day Two of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open.
Timmy Horton pulls on his life preserver as he is launched early on Day Two.
Timmy Horton pulls on his life preserver as he is launched early on Day Two.
Boats were packed into the Elizabeth Park Marina as the launch on the Detroit River draws closer.
Boats were packed into the Elizabeth Park Marina as the launch on the Detroit River draws closer.
Mike McClelland idles up to the inspection line as his number is called.
Mike McClelland idles up to the inspection line as his number is called.
Jason Quinn had a very good Day One and looks to capitalize on his position in the ranks Friday.
Jason Quinn had a very good Day One and looks to capitalize on his position in the ranks Friday.
There are 180 boats competing in this tournament, where anglers have a choice between the Detroit River, Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair.
There are 180 boats competing in this tournament, where anglers have a choice between the Detroit River, Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair.
A line of boats takes to the water as Tournament Director Chris Bowes calls out the launch order and lines the boats up for take-off.
A line of boats takes to the water as Tournament Director Chris Bowes calls out the launch order and lines the boats up for take-off.
Casey Ashley waves as his number is called up for launch.
Casey Ashley waves as his number is called up for launch.
A group of boats idle out to the channel where they can get on pad and get to their first destination of the morning.
A group of boats idle out to the channel where they can get on pad and get to their first destination of the morning.
Dave Mansue straps down his trolling motor as he gets ready for the Day Two launch.
Dave Mansue straps down his trolling motor as he gets ready for the Day Two launch.
There are more boats headed toward Lake Erie on Day Two of the Bass Pro Shops Northern Open.
There are more boats headed toward Lake Erie on Day Two of the Bass Pro Shops Northern Open.
Bass boats were constantly fighting a seven mile per hour current as they eased up to the launch line.
Bass boats were constantly fighting a seven mile per hour current as they eased up to the launch line.
Longtime BASS contributor Mark Hicks eases his Nitro through the inspection line and out onto the Detroit River for his Day Two launch.
Longtime BASS contributor Mark Hicks eases his Nitro through the inspection line and out onto the Detroit River for his Day Two launch.
A small group of boats make their way against the current and on toward Lake St. Clair as the final boats come through the inspection line.
A small group of boats make their way against the current and on toward Lake St. Clair as the final boats come through the inspection line.