Open: Day 1 takeoff at Douglas

Opens anglers eagerly take to Douglas Lake for competition on Day 1 of the Bass Pro Shops Northern Open #1 presented by Allstate.

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Boats light up the predawn sky on Douglas Lake at The Point Marina in Dandridge, Tenn., on Day 1 of the Bass Pro Shops Northern Open #1 presented by Allstate.
Boats light up the predawn sky on Douglas Lake at The Point Marina in Dandridge, Tenn., on Day 1 of the Bass Pro Shops Northern Open #1 presented by Allstate.
B.A.S.S. officials keep a close watch on that white board. It holds the takeoff clock.
B.A.S.S. officials keep a close watch on that white board. It holds the takeoff clock.
Randy Elliott’s boat is wrapped with a personal message.
Randy Elliott’s boat is wrapped with a personal message.
It’s a common sight to see fans recording the moment with smartphones and tablets.
It’s a common sight to see fans recording the moment with smartphones and tablets.
A B.A.S.S. official conducts a final safety check. He’s aiming the flashlight into the livewell to ensure it’s empty.
A B.A.S.S. official conducts a final safety check. He’s aiming the flashlight into the livewell to ensure it’s empty.
Local favorite David Walker is all smiles as he exits the safety check for a day of fishing on Douglas Lake.
Local favorite David Walker is all smiles as he exits the safety check for a day of fishing on Douglas Lake.
Read the back of this guy’s t-shirt. Don’t expect him to share his water with anyone else.
Read the back of this guy’s t-shirt. Don’t expect him to share his water with anyone else.
Anglers catch the floating key fobs painted with a number to reflect their time due back to the weigh-in.
Anglers catch the floating key fobs painted with a number to reflect their time due back to the weigh-in.
Roland Martin passes through the takeoff line as he’s done now for 45 years (and counting) of B.A.S.S. competitions.
Roland Martin passes through the takeoff line as he’s done now for 45 years (and counting) of B.A.S.S. competitions.
Somehow this group of boats gets organized into a single file line for a safe, effective takeoff.
Somehow this group of boats gets organized into a single file line for a safe, effective takeoff.
Jordan Lee passes through the safety check line for a day of fishing on Douglas Lake.
Jordan Lee passes through the safety check line for a day of fishing on Douglas Lake.
Brandon Palaniuk is one of the final anglers to leave the marina.
Brandon Palaniuk is one of the final anglers to leave the marina.
The final boats pass through the line as the sun begins to rise over east Tennessee.
The final boats pass through the line as the sun begins to rise over east Tennessee.