Day One launch on Lake Jordan

The top 12 launch at Lake Jordan Marina for Day One of the Ramada All-Star Semi-Final

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<p> Jeff Kriet works on his tackle awaiting the Day One launch of the Ramada All-Star Semi-Final on Lake Jordan.</p>
Jeff Kriet works on his tackle awaiting the Day One launch of the Ramada All-Star Semi-Final on Lake Jordan.
<p> Terry Scroggins gets wired for sound by cameraman Justin Darling.</p>
Terry Scroggins gets wired for sound by cameraman Justin Darling.
<p> Mike Iaconelli backs up his boat after picking up his Marshal.</p>
Mike Iaconelli backs up his boat after picking up his Marshal.
<p> Tournament Director Trip Weldon does an inspection of Edwin Evers' boat.</p>
Tournament Director Trip Weldon does an inspection of Edwin Evers’ boat.
<p> Elite Series rookie Ott DeFoe breaks out a spinning rod for Lake Jordan.</p>
Elite Series rookie Ott DeFoe breaks out a spinning rod for Lake Jordan.
<p> Davy Hite works on getting his tackle squared away on deck.</p>
Davy Hite works on getting his tackle squared away on deck.
<p> With a high of 91 forecast, Jeff Kriet knows proper hydration starts early.</p>
With a high of 91 forecast, Jeff Kriet knows proper hydration starts early.
<p> Ike works the fans early with an autograph ... or is it the other way around.</p>
Ike works the fans early with an autograph … or is it the other way around.
<p> Kevin VanDam looks all business as he tries for more postseason success.</p>
Kevin VanDam looks all business as he tries for more postseason success.
<p> The boat line up at the dock for final instructions for Lake Jordan.</p>
The boat line up at the dock for final instructions for Lake Jordan.
<p> VanDam synchronizes his watch to B.A.S.S. time.</p>
VanDam synchronizes his watch to B.A.S.S. time.
<p> Steve Kennedy goes through his tackle.</p>
Steve Kennedy goes through his tackle.
<p> Kevin VanDam signs a hat for a fan.</p>
Kevin VanDam signs a hat for a fan.
<p> Edwin Evers flashes a big smile, apparently happy to be back in the postseason.</p>
Edwin Evers flashes a big smile, apparently happy to be back in the postseason.
<p> This youth was busy getting autographs on his Bassmaster magazine.</p>
This youth was busy getting autographs on his Bassmaster magazine.
<p> Casey Ashley watts his turn as he watches Terry Scroggins sign a women's hat that made the rounds.</p>
Casey Ashley watts his turn as he watches Terry Scroggins sign a women’s hat that made the rounds.
<p> Skeet Reese gets the yellow and black ready to whack.</p>
Skeet Reese gets the yellow and black ready to whack.
<p> Reese was thrilled voters selected him to be in Toyota Trucks All-Star Week and hopes for better results this year.</p>
Reese was thrilled voters selected him to be in Toyota Trucks All-Star Week and hopes for better results this year.
<p> The All-Stars stand at attention for the B.A.S.S. tradition of the national anthem.</p>
The All-Stars stand at attention for the B.A.S.S. tradition of the national anthem.
<p> Scroggins idles in the cove near Lake Jordan Marina as the blastoff nears.</p>
Scroggins idles in the cove near Lake Jordan Marina as the blastoff nears.
<p> Aaron Martens, who had issues getting to Montgomery from Las Vegas, launches out onto Lake Jordan.</p>
Aaron Martens, who had issues getting to Montgomery from Las Vegas, launches out onto Lake Jordan.
<p> The boats begin to move out into the lake.</p>
The boats begin to move out into the lake.
<p> And they're off for Day One of the Ramada All-Star Semi-Final. Toyota Trucks All-Star Week is under way.</p>
And they’re off for Day One of the Ramada All-Star Semi-Final. Toyota Trucks All-Star Week is under way.