Elites wait out the fog at St. Johns River

The Elites wait out the fog delay on Day 1 of the Bassmaster Elite at St. Johns River in Palatka.

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LED lights shine brightly in the pre-dawn on St. Johns River for the second Elite series event of 2014
LED lights shine brightly in the pre-dawn on St. Johns River for the second Elite series event of 2014
It may not appear foggy at the take-off site, but up the river the conditions are much worse.
It may not appear foggy at the take-off site, but up the river the conditions are much worse.
The moon is still out as the 108 Elite anglers arrive.
The moon is still out as the 108 Elite anglers arrive.
The sun begins to peek through the fog.
The sun begins to peek through the fog.
It's going to be a beautiful day on St. Johns River just as soon as the fog burns away.
It’s going to be a beautiful day on St. Johns River just as soon as the fog burns away.
Mike Kernan is a new face on the Elite Series.
Mike Kernan is a new face on the Elite Series.
Conditions are improving. Tournament Director Trip Weldon goes for a boat ride to check the conditions north of the take-off site.
Conditions are improving. Tournament Director Trip Weldon goes for a boat ride to check the conditions north of the take-off site.
B.A.S.S. staffer and GoPro expert Shaye Baker is easy to spot in a crowd.
B.A.S.S. staffer and GoPro expert Shaye Baker is easy to spot in a crowd.
Bobby Lane said the delay allowed him time to talk to his children before they go to school.
Bobby Lane said the delay allowed him time to talk to his children before they go to school.
Dennis Tietje visits with fans on the dock.
Dennis Tietje visits with fans on the dock.
B.A.S.S. staff communicate with local officials about conditions.
B.A.S.S. staff communicate with local officials about conditions.
Fans shoot photos and videos as the pros wait on the word.
Fans shoot photos and videos as the pros wait on the word.
Boyd Duckett is ready to go.
Boyd Duckett is ready to go.
Zell Rowland enjoys some coffee.
Zell Rowland enjoys some coffee.
The sun shows up under the bridge. This fog is just about done delaying the Elites.
The sun shows up under the bridge. This fog is just about done delaying the Elites.
KVD shoots a video before leaving the docks.
KVD shoots a video before leaving the docks.
Local Cliff Prince likes his chances.
Local Cliff Prince likes his chances.
During the delay lots of talk about Terry Scroggins' food, but Terry is ready to show his guests how to fish St. Johns.
During the delay lots of talk about Terry Scroggins’ food, but Terry is ready to show his guests how to fish St. Johns.
The sun is shining bright and the fog is nearly gone. It's time to go!
The sun is shining bright and the fog is nearly gone. It’s time to go!
But first, Gerald Swindle gets one more picture in.
But first, Gerald Swindle gets one more picture in.