Day One launch on Oneida

Elite Anglers get started on Day One on Oneida Lake.

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	Brent Chapman, current leader in the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year race, ties on a bait for the start of Day One at the 2012 Ramada Championship at Oneida Lake.</p>
 

Brent Chapman, current leader in the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year race, ties on a bait for the start of Day One at the 2012 Ramada Championship at Oneida Lake.

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	B.A.S.S. emcee Dave Mercer conducts an interview with Ott DeFoe about the Angler of the Year race. DeFoe currently sits in second place behind Brent Chapman.</p>
 

B.A.S.S. emcee Dave Mercer conducts an interview with Ott DeFoe about the Angler of the Year race. DeFoe currently sits in second place behind Brent Chapman.

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	Brandon Card looks to keep his lead in the Bassmaster Elite Series Rookie of the Year race as he idles by the dock on Day One at Oneida Lake.</p>
Brandon Card looks to keep his lead in the Bassmaster Elite Series Rookie of the Year race as he idles by the dock on Day One at Oneida Lake.
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	Ott Defoe takes out his rods and reels and prepares his equipment early on Day One.</p>
Ott Defoe takes out his rods and reels and prepares his equipment early on Day One.
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	BASSTrakk will be going on all four days of the Ramada Championship and will allow fans to follow the Top 50 contenders in the AOY race.</p>
 

BASSTrakk will be going on all four days of the Ramada Championship and will allow fans to follow the Top 50 contenders in the AOY race.

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	A light fog lifts off the water as anglers arrive and wait for the morning’s take-off.</p>
 

A light fog lifts off the water as anglers arrive and wait for the morning’s take-off.

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	Cool temperatures, clear skies and light winds greet the Elite Series anglers as the sun peeks over the horizon.</p>
 

Cool temperatures, clear skies and light winds greet the Elite Series anglers as the sun peeks over the horizon.

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	An old lifeguard post stands in the foreground as the Elite anglers cruise in the background.</p>
 

An old lifeguard post stands in the foreground as the Elite anglers cruise in the background.

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	Elite anglers crowd the pier as Marshals and spectators arrive.</p>
 

Elite anglers crowd the pier as Marshals and spectators arrive.

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	Charlie Hartley has his Power Poles down and stands with a rod over his shoulders eager to start fishing on Day One.</p>
 

Charlie Hartley has his Power Poles down and stands with a rod over his shoulders eager to start fishing on Day One.

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	Russell Parrish is the lead boat on Day One. Here he breaks the calm waters as he heads out onto Oneida Lake.</p>
 

Russell Parrish is the lead boat on Day One. Here he breaks the calm waters as he heads out onto Oneida Lake.

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	Skeet Reese moves toward the dock to pick up his Marshal on Day One.</p>
 

Skeet Reese moves toward the dock to pick up his Marshal on Day One.

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	Chris Zaldain pulls out his weapons of choice while Brandon Palaniuk sits beside him.</p>
 

Chris Zaldain pulls out his weapons of choice while Brandon Palaniuk sits beside him.

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	Todd Faircloth is currently in third place in the Angler of the Year race and needs a strong finish here at the Ramada Championship.</p>
 

Todd Faircloth is currently in third place in the Angler of the Year race and needs a strong finish here at the Ramada Championship.

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	Spectators walk along the shores of Oneida Lake heading toward the take-off to see the Elite pros.</p>
 

Spectators walk along the shores of Oneida Lake heading toward the take-off to see the Elite pros.

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	Brent Chapman straps on his Mustang life jacket while Rick Mason shoots some morning footage.</p>
 

Brent Chapman straps on his Mustang life jacket while Rick Mason shoots some morning footage.

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	The national anthem is played while a young local girl hoists the flag for people to see.</p>
 

The national anthem is played while a young local girl hoists the flag for people to see.

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	Kevin Short idles through boat check and makes his way toward to open waters.</p>
 

Kevin Short idles through boat check and makes his way toward to open waters.

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	Boats stack up behind one another and fall into line to go through boat check and receive their BASSTrakk phones.</p>
 

Boats stack up behind one another and fall into line to go through boat check and receive their BASSTrakk phones.

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	AOY points leader Brent Chapman motors out to start the first day of the last event of the season at the Ramada Championship on Oneida Lake.</p>
 

AOY points leader Brent Chapman motors out to start the first day of the last event of the season at the Ramada Championship on Oneida Lake.

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	Rick Clunn is ready. </p>
Rick Clunn is ready. 
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	Kevin VanDam gets in line. </p>
Kevin VanDam gets in line. 
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	The final flight of anglers motors out toward the open waters of Oneida Lake.</p>
 

The final flight of anglers motors out toward the open waters of Oneida Lake.