Day One launch on Bull Shoals

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Cliff Crochet leans over to push his boat off Mike McClelland's as the two anglers prepare their gear for Day One of the Ramada Quest on Bull Shoals Lake.

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Illuminated by the Rigid Industries lights in his boat, Brandon Palaniuk, last year's winner, talks to reporters before the start of the event.

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The flag held during the national anthem whips in the wind on the cold morning.

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Paul Elias holds a rope next to the take-off dock.

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Bassmaster officials get the anglers in line to take off.

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Steve Kennedy passes the check-out point.

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Brent Chapman is bundled up for the start of Day One.

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Some of the anglers were so covered up their identities couldn't be determined.

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Rick Clunn has his whole face covered as he passes the check-out point.

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B.A.S.S. emcee Dave Mercer sends off the anglers for the start of Day One.

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Jeremy Starks and his Marshal are bundled up as they pass the check-out point.

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Brandon Palaniuk stands for the national anthem.

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Britt Myers finished second here last year under warmer conditions.

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Max Leatherwood of B.A.S.S. checks out the boats as they get ready to take off.

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Boats line up and idle out of the Bull Shoals Dock area.

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The official Day One was cancelled, postponing the event by a day.

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Josh Bertrand passes the check-out area.

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Morizo Shimizu is covered with warm gear as he passes the check-out area.

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Young girls watching the take-off warm up with hot chocolate.

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