Day 1 Team Championship Launch

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Day 1 of the Toyota Bonus Bucks Bassmaster Team Championship at Kentucky Lake gets underway early on Wednesday morning from Paris Landing State Park.
Day 1 of the Toyota Bonus Bucks Bassmaster Team Championship at Kentucky Lake gets underway early on Wednesday morning from Paris Landing State Park.
The foggy morning hung over the launch ramp as anglers funneled onto the water.
The foggy morning hung over the launch ramp as anglers funneled onto the water.
The Wray brothers from Arkansas are looking for a good finish here this week.
The Wray brothers from Arkansas are looking for a good finish here this week.
With the dark and foggy lighting it can be hard to decipher boats makes and models, but this fender light makes it obvious what rig this is.
With the dark and foggy lighting it can be hard to decipher boats makes and models, but this fender light makes it obvious what rig this is.
Jake Deeds and Stacey Burson of Arkansas weren't far behind in the line from their other Arkansas competitors.
Jake Deeds and Stacey Burson of Arkansas weren’t far behind in the line from their other Arkansas competitors.
Over 180 teams funneled into the park.
Over 180 teams funneled into the park.
A new Phoenix swings by.
A new Phoenix swings by.
The Paris Landing store was open for anglers that needed food.
The Paris Landing store was open for anglers that needed food.
It is a nice commodity to have at a tournament venue for sure.
It is a nice commodity to have at a tournament venue for sure.
They had some clothing on display as well.
They had some clothing on display as well.
A team from New York and Nevada park beside each other and chat.
A team from New York and Nevada park beside each other and chat.
Most of the field gets launched and they wait for blastoff in the dark.
Most of the field gets launched and they wait for blastoff in the dark.
The first few boats line up to get their livewells and lights checked.
The first few boats line up to get their livewells and lights checked.
The National Anthem plays and signals that takeoff is almost ready to go.
The National Anthem plays and signals that takeoff is almost ready to go.
Anglers stand at attention for the Anthem.
Anglers stand at attention for the Anthem.
The clock turns to 6:30 a.m. and takeoff gets underway as boat 1 heads out.
The clock turns to 6:30 a.m. and takeoff gets underway as boat 1 heads out.
Boat 2 of Scott Henley and Neil McDonald head out.
Boat 2 of Scott Henley and Neil McDonald head out.
Alan Pierce checks the boats as they come through and tosses their floats to the participants.
Alan Pierce checks the boats as they come through and tosses their floats to the participants.
Ricky Powell and James Johnson signal their boat number to the tournament staff.
Ricky Powell and James Johnson signal their boat number to the tournament staff.
Richard Cooper and Tim Grein of North Carolina drive through.
Richard Cooper and Tim Grein of North Carolina drive through.
Alabama Bass Trail tournament director Kay Donaldson greets one of her teams that comes through the line.
Alabama Bass Trail tournament director Kay Donaldson greets one of her teams that comes through the line.
Brent Crow and Rex Chambers head out on Kentucky Lake.
Brent Crow and Rex Chambers head out on Kentucky Lake.
The full field will fish both Day 1 and 2 before the field is cut to the Top 3 teams.
The full field will fish both Day 1 and 2 before the field is cut to the Top 3 teams.
With the chilly and wet conditions this morning, anglers came prepared with jackets and goggles for takeoff.
With the chilly and wet conditions this morning, anglers came prepared with jackets and goggles for takeoff.
The line straightens up as teams pass through boat check.
The line straightens up as teams pass through boat check.
Jon Stewart calls out boat numbers and anglers to get everyone in a straight line.
Jon Stewart calls out boat numbers and anglers to get everyone in a straight line.
Teams from 33 states and 1 Canadian province are fishing this week.
Teams from 33 states and 1 Canadian province are fishing this week.
This anglers opts for a toboggan and sunglasses for the morning commute.
This anglers opts for a toboggan and sunglasses for the morning commute.
Dylan Hays and Jimmy Mize roll out in the Costa wrapped boat.
Dylan Hays and Jimmy Mize roll out in the Costa wrapped boat.
Meanwhile Dell Mettlen Jr. and Justin Harris haggle with Jon Stewart on what Kansas college team is the best.
Meanwhile Dell Mettlen Jr. and Justin Harris haggle with Jon Stewart on what Kansas college team is the best.
Tennessee anglers Rogne Brown and Cary Dotson head out. They could be dangerous this week.
Tennessee anglers Rogne Brown and Cary Dotson head out. They could be dangerous this week.
Boats head out as the first flight will check back in at 2:30 p.m. for weigh-in.
Boats head out as the first flight will check back in at 2:30 p.m. for weigh-in.