John Murray gets a hug from his son before the take-off process begins on Day One of the Dixie Duel.
Photo: Seigo Saito
Michael Iaconelli crosses swords, or rods, while joking around Thursday morning.
Photo: Seigo Saito
Steve Kennedy goes over his tackle options on Day One. Kennedy is in position to win the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year title.
Photo: Seigo Saito
Anglers in the Dixie Duel idle past the check-out dock.
Photo: Seigo Saito
The back of Ingalls Harbor is filled with boats getting ready for the start of the Dixie Duel.
Photo: James Overstreet
Russ Lane leaps in Terry Scroggins boat to discuss the day’s fishing.
Photo: James Overstreet
Boats took off at 6:45 CT.
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Scott Rook gets his gear ready for the Dixie Duel.
Photo: James Overstreet
Lee Sisson and Cliff Pace joke around while waiting for the start of Day One.
Photo: James Overstreet
Bradley Roy lays his rods on the front deck.
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Dean Rojas prepares for Day One of the Dixie Duel on Lake Wheeler.
Photo: James Overstreet
Dean Rojas shields his eyes while looking out into Lake Wheeler prior to the start of Day One.
Photo: James Overstreet
Michael Iaconelli gets a send off from Vegas.
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Edwin Evers works on his electronics prior to the start of Day One.
Photo: James Overstreet
Paul Elias relaxes while watching the anglers around him get ready for the day.
Photo: James Overstreet
Fred Roumbanis is covered up for the sunny day.
Photo: James Overstreet
Boats leave the dock for the start of Day One.
Photo: James Overstreet
Matt Greenblatt went through check-off complete with cowboy hate and eye paint.
Photo: James Overstreet
