Day 1 of Mid-Atlantic begins

Anglers launch on Buggs Island Reservoir for Day 1 of the B.A.S.S. Nation Mid-Atlantic Divisional.

Anglers launch on Buggs Island Reservoir for Day 1 of the B.A.S.S. Nation Mid-Atlantic Divisional.
Anglers launch on Buggs Island Reservoir for Day 1 of the B.A.S.S. Nation Mid-Atlantic Divisional.
Backing in for the Day 1 launch.
Backing in for the Day 1 launch.
Darren Brooks of New Jersey checks his electronics prior to take off.
Darren Brooks of New Jersey checks his electronics prior to take off.
The TowBoat US crew flies the American flag for the National anthem.
The TowBoat US crew flies the American flag for the National anthem.
Team members and families gathered on the takeoff dock to support competitors.
Team members and families gathered on the takeoff dock to support competitors.
Virginia’s Damien McMahon has his face mask ready for the morning run.
Virginia’s Damien McMahon has his face mask ready for the morning run.
A selection of baits will be needed to dial in the Day 1 patterns.
A selection of baits will be needed to dial in the Day 1 patterns.
B.A.S.S. Nation Director Jon Stewart calls off boat numbers at the Day 1 launch.
B.A.S.S. Nation Director Jon Stewart calls off boat numbers at the Day 1 launch.
Anglers get their livewells inspected as they pass through the boat check line.
Anglers get their livewells inspected as they pass through the boat check line.
Several boats had spinning rods on their decks, a sign of slow, challenging conditions.
Several boats had spinning rods on their decks, a sign of slow, challenging conditions.
Boat numbers on key fobs are tossed to competitors as they pass the check-out dock.
Boat numbers on key fobs are tossed to competitors as they pass the check-out dock.
Calm, warm conditions made for a pleasant morning run.
Calm, warm conditions made for a pleasant morning run.
The TowBoat US crew patrols the take-off area as competitors head to their first spots.
The TowBoat US crew patrols the take-off area as competitors head to their first spots.
Delaware’s Don Denault catches an early fish right outside the takeoff area.
Delaware’s Don Denault catches an early fish right outside the takeoff area.
Several competitors will probably start shallow and move to deeper water as the day progresses.
Several competitors will probably start shallow and move to deeper water as the day progresses.