Day 1: Launch crowd

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Crowds showed up early for Day 1 of the 2017 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK'S Sporting Goods!
Crowds showed up early for Day 1 of the 2017 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods!
Kevin VanDam gets interviewed by reporters.
Kevin VanDam gets interviewed by reporters.
Cliff Crochet is interviewed by local media
Cliff Crochet is interviewed by local media
Angler's family and friends were allowed and up front view for takeoff.
Angler’s family and friends were allowed and up front view for takeoff.
As the morning went on, the crowds got bigger.
As the morning went on, the crowds got bigger.
Family of John Garrett get a closer look. Garrett qualified for the Classic through the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Classic Bracket.
Family of John Garrett get a closer look. Garrett qualified for the Classic through the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Classic Bracket.
Drew Benton’s family watches as he prepares for Day 1 of the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods.
Drew Benton’s family watches as he prepares for Day 1 of the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods.
Everyone is waiting patiently for takeoff
Everyone is waiting patiently for takeoff
Everything halts for the national anthem.
Everything halts for the national anthem.
Spectators are lining up for test rides in a new Triton boat powered by Mercury Motors.
Spectators are lining up for test rides in a new Triton boat powered by Mercury Motors.
While Chris Zaldain fishes today, someone has to watch over Nebo.
While Chris Zaldain fishes today, someone has to watch over Nebo.
The coffee tent was a hot spot this morning.
The coffee tent was a hot spot this morning.