2011 Elite Series Battle on the Bayou: Day One, Launch

In this photo gallery, you'll find images of the anglers as they prepare to launch on Day One of the 2011 Elite Series Battle on the Bayou on Toledo Bend Reservoir, near Many, Louisiana.

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Anglers line up for launch on Day One of the TroKar Battle on the Bayou.
Anglers line up for launch on Day One of the TroKar Battle on the Bayou.
Keith Combs backs his boat into Toledo Bend Reservoir.
Keith Combs backs his boat into Toledo Bend Reservoir.
Dennis Tietje prepares his boat.
Dennis Tietje prepares his boat.
Travis Manson holds up his weapon of choice.
Travis Manson holds up his weapon of choice.
Anglers wait for takeoff on Day One.
Anglers wait for takeoff on Day One.
Paul Elias interviews for BASSCam.
Paul Elias interviews for BASSCam.
Dennis Tietje prepares his rods for the TroKar Battle on the Bayou.
Dennis Tietje prepares his rods for the TroKar Battle on the Bayou.
Fred Roumbanis checks his electronics as he waits for takeoff.
Fred Roumbanis checks his electronics as he waits for takeoff.
Pat Golden looks over his selection of baits.
Pat Golden looks over his selection of baits.
Ish Monroe stows his rods and waits for takeoff.
Ish Monroe stows his rods and waits for takeoff.
Travis Manson rigs his line as Day One gets under way.
Travis Manson rigs his line as Day One gets under way.
Charlie Hartley is all smiles while holding up his rods for the TroKar Battle on the Bayou.
Charlie Hartley is all smiles while holding up his rods for the TroKar Battle on the Bayou.
Mike McClelland adjusts his equipment for Day One.
Mike McClelland adjusts his equipment for Day One.
Denny Brauer looks on as anglers ready for the TroKar Battle on the Bayou.
Denny Brauer looks on as anglers ready for the TroKar Battle on the Bayou.
Mike Iaconelli checks his boat over.
Mike Iaconelli checks his boat over.
Flags gently wave under overcast skies on the morning of Day One.
Flags gently wave under overcast skies on the morning of Day One.
Fans get an elevated view of the launch site at Cypress Bend Park in Many, La.
Fans get an elevated view of the launch site at Cypress Bend Park in Many, La.
Day One starts with temperatures in 60s and low winds from the east.
Day One starts with temperatures in 60s and low winds from the east.
Bassmaster.com editor Steve Bowman interviews Dennis Tietje for BASSCam.
Bassmaster.com editor Steve Bowman interviews Dennis Tietje for BASSCam.
A flotilla of boats wait for Day One takeoff on the Toledo Bend Reservoir.
A flotilla of boats wait for Day One takeoff on the Toledo Bend Reservoir.
Kevin Short stands tall during the national anthem.
Kevin Short stands tall during the national anthem.
Boats idle by a gazebo as they are called for takeoff.
Boats idle by a gazebo as they are called for takeoff.
B.A.S.S. staff stand ready for the official start time on Day One.
B.A.S.S. staff stand ready for the official start time on Day One.
Kevin VanDam idles toward the takeoff.
Kevin VanDam idles toward the takeoff.
Each boat is assigned a takeoff number.
Each boat is assigned a takeoff number.
Anglers take their hole shot on Day One of the TroKar Battle on the Bayou.
Anglers take their hole shot on Day One of the TroKar Battle on the Bayou.