Day 1 begins on St. Lawrence River

Day 1 of the Evan Williams Bourbon Bassmaster Elite at St. Lawrence River is underway.

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Rick Clunn and Zell Rowland talk early before takeoff on Day 1 of the Evan Williams Bourbon Elite Series Event on the St. Lawrence River.
Rick Clunn and Zell Rowland talk early before takeoff on Day 1 of the Evan Williams Bourbon Elite Series Event on the St. Lawrence River.
Alton Jones shows up
Alton Jones shows up
This event we are welcomed with the singing of the American and Canadian National Anthems.
This event we are welcomed with the singing of the American and Canadian National Anthems.
Joe Sancho rolls into takeoff.
Joe Sancho rolls into takeoff.
Anglers dock up as they meet up with their marshal's.
Anglers dock up as they meet up with their marshal’s.
David Walker gets his tackle ready.
David Walker gets his tackle ready.
So does Charlie Hartley.
So does Charlie Hartley.
James Elam makes some last minute adjustments.
James Elam makes some last minute adjustments.
Timmy Horton chats with his marshal.
Timmy Horton chats with his marshal.
Paul Elias evaluates his gameplan for Day 1.
Paul Elias evaluates his gameplan for Day 1.
The defending champion of this event, Brandon Palaniuk, rolls into the boat ramp.
The defending champion of this event, Brandon Palaniuk, rolls into the boat ramp.
Jonathan VanDam finished 2nd here in 2013.
Jonathan VanDam finished 2nd here in 2013.
A good crowd gathers this morning.
A good crowd gathers this morning.
Mike McClelland gets prepared.
Mike McClelland gets prepared.
Edwin Evers shoots a video.
Edwin Evers shoots a video.
Skeet Reese stands for the National Anthem.
Skeet Reese stands for the National Anthem.
Rick Clunn is ready to go. He was one of the first anglers to head out this morning.
Rick Clunn is ready to go. He was one of the first anglers to head out this morning.
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Randy Howell...
Randy Howell…
Gary Klein hides behind his windshield and electronics.
Gary Klein hides behind his windshield and electronics.
There they go.
There they go.
David Walker strolls through.
David Walker strolls through.
Mike Iaconelli is one of the best anglers when it comes to smallmouth waters.
Mike Iaconelli is one of the best anglers when it comes to smallmouth waters.
Anglers arrive at the launch ramp early on Day 1.
Anglers arrive at the launch ramp early on Day 1.
Marshal's retrieve their BassTrakk units for their Day 1 anglers.
Marshal’s retrieve their BassTrakk units for their Day 1 anglers.
Rookie Micah Frazier arrives to takeoff.
Rookie Micah Frazier arrives to takeoff.
Josh Bertrand lights up the darkness.
Josh Bertrand lights up the darkness.
Skeet Reese looks for his marshal on Day 1.
Skeet Reese looks for his marshal on Day 1.
While they are making sure they have a BassTrakk unit. Service is sporadic in this area and especially in Canada so the data on the website might not be as accurate as other events.
While they are making sure they have a BassTrakk unit. Service is sporadic in this area and especially in Canada so the data on the website might not be as accurate as other events.
Brandon Palaniuk hopes to defend his title from 2013 here.
Brandon Palaniuk hopes to defend his title from 2013 here.
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Takahiro Omori calls his marshal.
Takahiro Omori calls his marshal.
Fans gather on the shore to watch their favorite anglers takeoff.
Fans gather on the shore to watch their favorite anglers takeoff.
James Niggemeyer chills at the dock.
James Niggemeyer chills at the dock.
Kevin VanDam gets ready.
Kevin VanDam gets ready.
Boats gather at the numerous docks at the takeoff site.
Boats gather at the numerous docks at the takeoff site.
Electronics will be key this week. Anglers will keep their eyes on them while targeting these deeper smallmouth.
Electronics will be key this week. Anglers will keep their eyes on them while targeting these deeper smallmouth.
The sun begins to rise as takeoff is almost ready to go.
The sun begins to rise as takeoff is almost ready to go.
Fans snap photos and take videos of their favorite anglers.
Fans snap photos and take videos of their favorite anglers.
Edwin Evers stands for the National Anthem.
Edwin Evers stands for the National Anthem.
Skeet Reese gets suited up.
Skeet Reese gets suited up.
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The anglers head out.
The anglers head out.
The field isn't as large as normal because numerous anglers are sick and hurt since we last saw them at Kentucky Lake for BASSfest.
The field isn’t as large as normal because numerous anglers are sick and hurt since we last saw them at Kentucky Lake for BASSfest.
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Young fans check out the anglers and watch intently.
Young fans check out the anglers and watch intently.
Aaron Martens is sure to be a favorite here.
Aaron Martens is sure to be a favorite here.
Not to mention Jonathan VanDam as well.
Not to mention Jonathan VanDam as well.
Oh yea and Mike Iaconelli.
Oh yea and Mike Iaconelli.
There are numerous anglers that should do well here as it suits their style of fishing.
There are numerous anglers that should do well here as it suits their style of fishing.
Brent Ehrler is leading the Rookie of the Year race and is assumed to do well here.
Brent Ehrler is leading the Rookie of the Year race and is assumed to do well here.
Anglers roll through the line.
Anglers roll through the line.
Ken Iyobe...
Ken Iyobe…
Kevin VanDam is having a good season so far going into the final three regular season events.
Kevin VanDam is having a good season so far going into the final three regular season events.
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107 anglers are in the field this week.
107 anglers are in the field this week.
Fans enjoy seeing their favorite pros.
Fans enjoy seeing their favorite pros.
Fans gathered wherever they could to get a glimpse of takeoff.
Fans gathered wherever they could to get a glimpse of takeoff.
This guy hopes to defend his title this week. Weigh-in starts at 3:15 p.m.
This guy hopes to defend his title this week. Weigh-in starts at 3:15 p.m.