Day One on Mystic/Charles

Go on the water with the Fed Nation anglers as they tackle Mystic/Charles River on Day One of the 2012 Cabela's Bassmaster Federation Nation Eastern Divisional .

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Competitors in the 2012 Cabela’s Bassmaster Federation Nation Championship were in a good mood this morning at launch. Maine’s Jonathan Carter was all smiles before staging for launch.
Competitors in the 2012 Cabela’s Bassmaster Federation Nation Championship were in a good mood this morning at launch. Maine’s Jonathan Carter was all smiles before staging for launch.
Contenders staged while waiting for safe light. The temps were in the mid-50s and the sky was clear.
Contenders staged while waiting for safe light. The temps were in the mid-50s and the sky was clear.
Jon Stewart, B.A.S.S. Federation Nation senior manager, welcomed competitors to launch and went over a few rules.
Jon Stewart, B.A.S.S. Federation Nation senior manager, welcomed competitors to launch and went over a few rules.
Competitors honored the American flag during the singing of the national anthem. The Canadian and Japanese flags will also be raised during subsequent launches to honor those competitors.
Competitors honored the American flag during the singing of the national anthem. The Canadian and Japanese flags will also be raised during subsequent launches to honor those competitors.
Duane Gonsalves of Ontario and David Dziob of Connecticut are among the first out of the gate.
Duane Gonsalves of Ontario and David Dziob of Connecticut are among the first out of the gate.
Mickey Soler of Connecticut and Erin Divelbiss of Vermont get ready for a day on the water.
Mickey Soler of Connecticut and Erin Divelbiss of Vermont get ready for a day on the water.
2012 Bassmaster Classic competitor John Diaco of New Hampshire is fishing with Robert Philbrook of Maine today.
2012 Bassmaster Classic competitor John Diaco of New Hampshire is fishing with Robert Philbrook of Maine today.
Skip Sjobeck is defending his title this week as Eastern Divisional champion. He’s fishing with New York’s Leonard Potts.
Skip Sjobeck is defending his title this week as Eastern Divisional champion. He’s fishing with New York’s Leonard Potts.
Sean Wilkes of New York and Mario Villegas of Rhode Island head out for the first day of competition.
Sean Wilkes of New York and Mario Villegas of Rhode Island head out for the first day of competition.
Rhode Island’s Lewis Mendall and Spain’s Jesus Santos prepare to take off.
Rhode Island’s Lewis Mendall and Spain’s Jesus Santos prepare to take off.
Steve Pickard of New York and Rose Jeffries of Vermont are among the last to leave this morning as part of the third flight.
Steve Pickard of New York and Rose Jeffries of Vermont are among the last to leave this morning as part of the third flight.
Bridge pilings on the Mystic River were producing for some anglers early on Day One.
Bridge pilings on the Mystic River were producing for some anglers early on Day One.
Matthew Desimone of Connecticut and Alejandro Martinez Vila of Spain stuck close to the launch ramp this morning. They reported one keeper in the boat at 10:30 a.m.
Matthew Desimone of Connecticut and Alejandro Martinez Vila of Spain stuck close to the launch ramp this morning. They reported one keeper in the boat at 10:30 a.m.
Jonathan Carter of Maine and Scott Shaw of Ontario decide to move on from the spot they had staked out on the Mystic.
Jonathan Carter of Maine and Scott Shaw of Ontario decide to move on from the spot they had staked out on the Mystic.
The Boston suburb of Medford provides the backdrop for this week’s competition.
The Boston suburb of Medford provides the backdrop for this week’s competition.
Many parts of the Mystic River have a layer of vegetation on top, extending far out from the banks.
Many parts of the Mystic River have a layer of vegetation on top, extending far out from the banks.
The Mystic River provides its own brand of spectators.
The Mystic River provides its own brand of spectators.
David Iglesias Marcos practiced today on the Mystic for the Junior Bassmaster competition on Friday. He’s fishing for Spain.
David Iglesias Marcos practiced today on the Mystic for the Junior Bassmaster competition on Friday. He’s fishing for Spain.
Marcos picks out grass from his spinnerbait.
Marcos picks out grass from his spinnerbait.
Bridges carrying public transportation cross the Mystic throughout, adding to the urban scenery.
Bridges carrying public transportation cross the Mystic throughout, adding to the urban scenery.
Desimone and Vila pick apart a heavily vegetated area. Vila skips a topwater frog over the surface.
Desimone and Vila pick apart a heavily vegetated area. Vila skips a topwater frog over the surface.
Frank Zabski of Connecticut and Joe Matt of New York reported two fish in the boat by mid-morning.
Frank Zabski of Connecticut and Joe Matt of New York reported two fish in the boat by mid-morning.
Greg Roth of Ontario and Robert Williamson of New Hampshire move on. The pair had three bass in the livewell before moving.
Greg Roth of Ontario and Robert Williamson of New Hampshire move on. The pair had three bass in the livewell before moving.
Rhode Island’s Mendall and Spain’s Santos weren’t having much success early on, but Mendall said he expected the bite would pick up as the day went on.
Rhode Island’s Mendall and Spain’s Santos weren’t having much success early on, but Mendall said he expected the bite would pick up as the day went on.