Erie: Rainy start to Day One

It's Day One of the Bass Pro Shops Northern Open #3 on Ohio's Lake Erie.

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Co-anglers discuss the start of Day One of the Bass Pro Shops Northern Open #3 on Lake Erie.
Photo: James Overstreet - Co-anglers discuss the start of Day One of the Bass Pro Shops Northern Open #3 on Lake Erie.
POW and American flags are proudly displayed on the rear of Larry Draughn’s truck.
Photo: James Overstreet - POW and American flags are proudly displayed on the rear of Larry Draughn’s truck.
The Shelby Street Boat Launch cove is filled with 120 boats ready for competition.
Photo: James Overstreet - The Shelby Street Boat Launch cove is filled with 120 boats ready for competition.
Tow BoatUS displays our nation’s colors for the playing of the national anthem.
Photo: James Overstreet - Tow BoatUS displays our nation’s colors for the playing of the national anthem.
The first flight of competitors holds at the dock while awaiting the official start of Day One.
Photo: James Overstreet - The first flight of competitors holds at the dock while awaiting the official start of Day One.
The Tow BoatUS vessel leads Day One’s first flight out to Lake Erie.
Photo: James Overstreet - The Tow BoatUS vessel leads Day One’s first flight out to Lake Erie.
Overcast skies hide a rising sun on Day One.
Photo: James Overstreet - Overcast skies hide a rising sun on Day One.
Chad Pipkens clears inspection.
Photo: James Overstreet - Chad Pipkens clears inspection.
Michael Simonton idles toward take-off.
Photo: James Overstreet - Michael Simonton idles toward take-off.
Navigational lights are on while Derek Remitz launches on Day One of competition.
Photo: James Overstreet - Navigational lights are on while Derek Remitz launches on Day One of competition.
Tournament staff checks for a functioning livewell as Jonathon Vandam idles past inspection.
Photo: James Overstreet - Tournament staff checks for a functioning livewell as Jonathon Vandam idles past inspection.
Mark Hicks give a thumbs up as he idles toward take-off.
Photo: James Overstreet - Mark Hicks give a thumbs up as he idles toward take-off.
Timmy Horton idles toward his flight order position.
Photo: James Overstreet - Timmy Horton idles toward his flight order position.
The Rockin' Fisherman, Brian Schram, passes inspection and heads toward Lake Erie.
Photo: James Overstreet - The Rockin' Fisherman, Brian Schram, passes inspection and heads toward Lake Erie.
B.A.S.S. staffers inform the competitors of their check-in time.
Photo: James Overstreet - B.A.S.S. staffers inform the competitors of their check-in time.
Larry Draughn readies for competition on Day One of the Bass Pro Shops Northern Open #3.
Photo: James Overstreet - Larry Draughn readies for competition on Day One of the Bass Pro Shops Northern Open #3.
Trait Crist’s co-angler came well prepared for long runs on Lake Erie.
Photo: James Overstreet - Trait Crist’s co-angler came well prepared for long runs on Lake Erie.
A slow, steady rain kept spectators under cover on Day One.
Photo: James Overstreet - A slow, steady rain kept spectators under cover on Day One.
Competitors open the throttle as they pass by the Tow BoatUS vessel.
Photo: James Overstreet - Competitors open the throttle as they pass by the Tow BoatUS vessel.
Kurt Dove follows direction as he idles into his flight order.
Photo: James Overstreet - Kurt Dove follows direction as he idles into his flight order.
The final flights make their way out on to Lake Erie for Day One of competition.
Photo: James Overstreet - The final flights make their way out on to Lake Erie for Day One of competition.
B.A.S.S. staff member Bruce Mathis tosses a numbered FOB to each competitor.
Photo: James Overstreet - B.A.S.S. staff member Bruce Mathis tosses a numbered FOB to each competitor.
Tow BoatUS staff watch competitors take off and are ready to aid the anglers in the event of a break down.
Photo: James Overstreet - Tow BoatUS staff watch competitors take off and are ready to aid the anglers in the event of a break down.
Ken Golub has his game face on and is ready for the start of Day One.
Photo: James Overstreet - Ken Golub has his game face on and is ready for the start of Day One.
Tracy Adams receives his check-in time while making his way through inspection.
Photo: James Overstreet - Tracy Adams receives his check-in time while making his way through inspection.
A spectator keeps her phone dry while capturing video of the Day One launch.
Photo: James Overstreet - A spectator keeps her phone dry while capturing video of the Day One launch.
The wind on Day One picks up as a storm front passes over Sandusky, Ohio.
Photo: James Overstreet - The wind on Day One picks up as a storm front passes over Sandusky, Ohio.
With his hand on the throttle, Dave Smith idles toward take-off.
Photo: James Overstreet - With his hand on the throttle, Dave Smith idles toward take-off.
Boyd Duckett idles into position and heads toward inspection.
Photo: James Overstreet - Boyd Duckett idles into position and heads toward inspection.
Michael Iaconelli was assigned a later flight number for Day One.
Photo: James Overstreet - Michael Iaconelli was assigned a later flight number for Day One.
Chip Porche waits for his flight number to be called.
Photo: James Overstreet - Chip Porche waits for his flight number to be called.
Tournament Director Chris Bowes flips the flight number indicator.
Photo: James Overstreet - Tournament Director Chris Bowes flips the flight number indicator.
B.A.S.S. fans capture memories of the event as Day One gets underway.
Photo: James Overstreet - B.A.S.S. fans capture memories of the event as Day One gets underway.
Assigned to the final flight, Randy Howell makes his way through inspection and out on to Lake Erie.
Photo: James Overstreet - Assigned to the final flight, Randy Howell makes his way through inspection and out on to Lake Erie.
The final flight of boats leave the docks as Day One officially begins.
Photo: James Overstreet - The final flight of boats leave the docks as Day One officially begins.