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2011 Federation Southern Divisional: 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 Federation Southern Divisional on Barren River Lake, near Lucas, Kentucky.

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Headquarters for Southern Divisional is Barren River State Park Resort near Lucas, Ky.
Headquarters for Southern Divisional is Barren River State Park Resort near Lucas, Ky.
Dogwood trees are in full bloom at Barren River State Park.
Dogwood trees are in full bloom at Barren River State Park.
Heavy rains and runoff washed logs and other debris into Barren River Lake, creating navigational hazards.
Heavy rains and runoff washed logs and other debris into Barren River Lake, creating navigational hazards.
Amid the flooded walkways and docks, competitors wait their turn for takeoff.
Amid the flooded walkways and docks, competitors wait their turn for takeoff.
Following a fog delay, competitors finally set out onto Barren River Lake about 8:30 a.m.
Following a fog delay, competitors finally set out onto Barren River Lake about 8:30 a.m.
Southern Divisional anglers motor out onto the flooded lake, as a welcome sun burns off the fog.
Southern Divisional anglers motor out onto the flooded lake, as a welcome sun burns off the fog.
B.A.S.S. Youth Director Stacy Twiggs (right) receives help moving weigh-in equipment to higher ground.
B.A.S.S. Youth Director Stacy Twiggs (right) receives help moving weigh-in equipment to higher ground.
Juniors practice before their day of competition on Friday.
Juniors practice before their day of competition on Friday.
As waters rise higher, competitors wait for fog to burn off.
As waters rise higher, competitors wait for fog to burn off.
Tubs and other gear are packed up and moved to higher ground for Day One weigh-in.
Tubs and other gear are packed up and moved to higher ground for Day One weigh-in.
Waiting for fog to clear.
Waiting for fog to clear.
Still waiting.
Still waiting.
Fog started to burn off about 7 a.m., but then came back even thicker.
Fog started to burn off about 7 a.m., but then came back even thicker.
Those coming down to see the takeoff at 6 a.m. had a long wait because of fog delay.
Those coming down to see the takeoff at 6 a.m. had a long wait because of fog delay.
Sun finally burned off fog and anglers set out to find bass in the flooded reservoir.
Sun finally burned off fog and anglers set out to find bass in the flooded reservoir.
Hoping for a big one at the Southern Divisional.
Hoping for a big one at the Southern Divisional.

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