Day One launch on Cayuga Lake

Anglers gather before dawn for the Day One launch of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open #3 on New York's Cayuga Lake.

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Dawn breaks on Cayuga Lake as anglers wait for launch on Day One of the Bass Pro Shops Northern Open #3.
Dawn breaks on Cayuga Lake as anglers wait for launch on Day One of the Bass Pro Shops Northern Open #3.
Co-anglers gather on the launch dock at Cayuga Lake State Park to be paired with their Day One pros.
Co-anglers gather on the launch dock at Cayuga Lake State Park to be paired with their Day One pros.
Miles of grass and vegetation grow along the shoreline of Cayuga Lake, N.Y. 
Miles of grass and vegetation grow along the shoreline of Cayuga Lake, N.Y. 
Boats begin to crowd into the morning launch area.
Boats begin to crowd into the morning launch area.
Several spectators were up early to observe the morning launch.
Several spectators were up early to observe the morning launch.
The national anthem is played just before the official launch time of 6 a.m. ET.
The national anthem is played just before the official launch time of 6 a.m. ET.
Competing anglers stand in their respective boats as the national anthem is played.
Competing anglers stand in their respective boats as the national anthem is played.
A BoatUS Tow vessel escorted the field onto Cayuga Lake, and will be available for assistance to anglers on the water.
A BoatUS Tow vessel escorted the field onto Cayuga Lake, and will be available for assistance to anglers on the water.
Early flights of boats leave the launch area at Cayuga Lake State Park. 
Early flights of boats leave the launch area at Cayuga Lake State Park. 
Elite Series angler Stephen Browning leads a flight of boats through the morning boat inspection.
Elite Series angler Stephen Browning leads a flight of boats through the morning boat inspection.
Kevin Short is one of several Elite Series anglers competing on Cayuga Lake.
Kevin Short is one of several Elite Series anglers competing on Cayuga Lake.
Ray Brazier idles past the morning livewell inspection.
Ray Brazier idles past the morning livewell inspection.
Gary Klein waits for his boat number to be called.
Gary Klein waits for his boat number to be called.
Kurt Dove leads a late flight of boats onto the water.
Kurt Dove leads a late flight of boats onto the water.
Ish Monroe idles past the morning boat inspection.
Ish Monroe idles past the morning boat inspection.
Elite Series rookie Brandon Card begins Day One on Cayuga Lake.
Elite Series rookie Brandon Card begins Day One on Cayuga Lake.
Fred Roumbanis was all smiles on Day One.
Fred Roumbanis was all smiles on Day One.
Jim Wigal is ready for Day One to be underway.
Jim Wigal is ready for Day One to be underway.
Boats take their hole shots and speed south on Cayuga Lake.
Boats take their hole shots and speed south on Cayuga Lake.
Brian Schram has fished several Central and Southern Opens as a co-angler, but is competing as a pro in the Northern Opens.
Brian Schram has fished several Central and Southern Opens as a co-angler, but is competing as a pro in the Northern Opens.
The launch area on Cayuga Lake is situated on the northern end of the lake. The lake is just under 40 miles long, and over 400 feet deep at its deepest point.
The launch area on Cayuga Lake is situated on the northern end of the lake. The lake is just under 40 miles long, and over 400 feet deep at its deepest point.
The sun begins to rise on Cayuga as the last boats speed away to begin Day One.
The sun begins to rise on Cayuga as the last boats speed away to begin Day One.
Mike Iaconelli was boat number 118, of 119 boats competing.
Mike Iaconelli was boat number 118, of 119 boats competing.