Day One launch on St. Clair/Detroit

The final Elite Series event is underway. Who will punch their ticket to the Classic and bring home $100,000?

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<p>Day One of the Plano Championship Chase is set to begin on this massive waterway. </p>
Day One of the Plano Championship Chase is set to begin on this massive waterway. 
<p>The first few boats lineup for takeoff. </p>
The first few boats lineup for takeoff. 
<p>Chris Mitchell shoots a quick video with emcee Dave Mercer prior to launch. </p>
Chris Mitchell shoots a quick video with emcee Dave Mercer prior to launch. 
<p>Ike readies his arsenal for the day. </p>
Ike readies his arsenal for the day. 
<p>The anthem rings out as day breaks. </p>
The anthem rings out as day breaks. 
<p>Tournament Director Trip Weldon makes a triumphant return to the Elite Series.</p>
Tournament Director Trip Weldon makes a triumphant return to the Elite Series.
<p>B.A.S.S. staff dot the i’s and cross the t’s prior to takeoff. </p>
B.A.S.S. staff dot the i’s and cross the t’s prior to takeoff. 
<p>The field is ready. </p>
The field is ready. 
<p>AOY front runner Edwin Evers is looking to seal the deal over the next 4 days.</p>
AOY front runner Edwin Evers is looking to seal the deal over the next 4 days.
<p> </p> <p>Jason Christie readies the deck. </p>
 
Jason Christie readies the deck. 
<p>The two Oklahomans look forward to a good Day One. </p>
The two Oklahomans look forward to a good Day One. 
<p>Chuck Harbin is back in action and lines the anglers up for boat check.</p>
Chuck Harbin is back in action and lines the anglers up for boat check.
<p>Smile! </p>
Smile! 
<p>The anglers make their way by the dock as B.A.S.S. officials check livewells and kill switches. </p>
The anglers make their way by the dock as B.A.S.S. officials check livewells and kill switches. 
<p>Tommy Biffle wants another win. </p>
Tommy Biffle wants another win. 
<p>James Niggemeyer makes his way through boat check.</p>
James Niggemeyer makes his way through boat check.
<p>Going through the motions to get day one of the final regular season event underway. </p>
Going through the motions to get day one of the final regular season event underway. 
<p>The boats make their way through as family members wish the anglers luck. </p>
The boats make their way through as family members wish the anglers luck. 
<p>John Crews is on point. </p>
John Crews is on point. 
<p>David Walker looks to clinch another Classic berth with a good finish here. </p>
David Walker looks to clinch another Classic berth with a good finish here. 
<p>The tournament support crews are on hand in case any of the anglers need assistance. </p>
The tournament support crews are on hand in case any of the anglers need assistance. 
<p>The last few boats head out. </p>
The last few boats head out. 
<p>Emcee Dave Mercer wraps up the launch festivities. </p>
Emcee Dave Mercer wraps up the launch festivities. 
<p>Let Day One begin. </p>
Let Day One begin.