Day One launch on Douglas

Nation anglers launch for Day One of the 2013 B.A.S.S. Nation Southern Divisional on Douglas Lake in Dandridge, Tenn.

Boats stage for the first launch of the 2013 B.A.S.S. Nation Southern Divisional on Douglas Lake in Dandridge, Tenn.
Boats stage for the first launch of the 2013 B.A.S.S. Nation Southern Divisional on Douglas Lake in Dandridge, Tenn.
Competitors talk among themselves before launch begins.
Competitors talk among themselves before launch begins.
<p>Eulon Lee of Alabama and Jason Nunley of Tennessee discuss what areas they'll visit today.</p>
Eulon Lee of Alabama and Jason Nunley of Tennessee discuss what areas they’ll visit today.
Eric Silverstrim of Tennessee is excited about getting started.
Eric Silverstrim of Tennessee is excited about getting started.
James Clements of South Carolina and Mike Hoover of Tennessee establish their game plan.
James Clements of South Carolina and Mike Hoover of Tennessee establish their game plan.
Competitors chat with their families on the dock before leaving.
Competitors chat with their families on the dock before leaving.
<p>Xavier Tiberghien of South Carolina can't resist a photo op.</p>
Xavier Tiberghien of South Carolina can’t resist a photo op.
Anglers turn toward the flag for the singing of the national anthem.
Anglers turn toward the flag for the singing of the national anthem.
Amid surface debris, the first anglers in the lineup head out onto Douglas Lake.
Amid surface debris, the first anglers in the lineup head out onto Douglas Lake.
Gary Paul of Florida and Xavier Tiberghien of South Carolina head out.
Gary Paul of Florida and Xavier Tiberghien of South Carolina head out.
The sky lightens up for the competitors as they begin launching.
The sky lightens up for the competitors as they begin launching.
The sky lightens up for the competitors as they begin launching.
The sky lightens up for the competitors as they begin launching.
<p>Joe Lay of Alabama, right, gives a thumbs up while waiting for his partner Eric Silvserstrim's boat to be called.</p>
Joe Lay of Alabama, right, gives a thumbs up while waiting for his partner Eric Silvserstrim’s boat to be called.
<p>You don't have to have a bass boat to compete. Check out this ride!</p>
You don’t have to have a bass boat to compete. Check out this ride!
Chuck Murray of North Carolina and Tom Bateman of Florida are in good spirits as they head out.
Chuck Murray of North Carolina and Tom Bateman of Florida are in good spirits as they head out.
Jeff Giarrizzo, Tennessee B.A.S.S. Nation president, and his co-angler, Bryan Asay of Georgia, listen for their boat number.
Jeff Giarrizzo, Tennessee B.A.S.S. Nation president, and his co-angler, Bryan Asay of Georgia, listen for their boat number.
George Crain, 2011 Bassmaster Classic competitor, rides with Steve Hildebran of North Carolina.
George Crain, 2011 Bassmaster Classic competitor, rides with Steve Hildebran of North Carolina.
Shane Lineberger of North Carolina and Kevin Allen of Georgia lead the third flight.
Shane Lineberger of North Carolina and Kevin Allen of Georgia lead the third flight.
Mike Williams of Kentucky and Bigworm Ludwig of Georgia have their game faces on.
Mike Williams of Kentucky and Bigworm Ludwig of Georgia have their game faces on.
Rob Digh of North Carolina and Chris Blanchette of South Carolina bring up the rear of the launch lineup.
Rob Digh of North Carolina and Chris Blanchette of South Carolina bring up the rear of the launch lineup.
The BoatU.S. TowBoat heads back to the slips as launch concludes.
The BoatU.S. TowBoat heads back to the slips as launch concludes.
The first day of competition is underway.
The first day of competition is underway.