![Co-anglers discuss the start of Day One of the Bass Pro Shops Northern Open #3 on Lake Erie.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/4M2Z2262.jpg)
![POW and American flags are proudly displayed on the rear of Larry Draughnâs truck.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/4M2Z2271.jpg)
![The Shelby Street Boat Launch cove is filled with 120 boats ready for competition.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/4M2Z2273.jpg)
![Tow BoatUS displays our nationâs colors for the playing of the national anthem.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/4M2Z2277.jpg)
![The first flight of competitors holds at the dock while awaiting the official start of Day One.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/4M2Z2281.jpg)
![The Tow BoatUS vessel leads Day Oneâs first flight out to Lake Erie.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/4M2Z2283.jpg)
![Overcast skies hide a rising sun on Day One.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/4M2Z2286.jpg)
![Chad Pipkens clears inspection.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/4M2Z2287.jpg)
![Michael Simonton idles toward take-off.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/4M2Z2288.jpg)
![Navigational lights are on while Derek Remitz launches on Day One of competition.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/4M2Z2290.jpg)
![Tournament staff checks for a functioning livewell as Jonathon Vandam idles past inspection.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/4M2Z2291.jpg)
![Mark Hicks give a thumbs up as he idles toward take-off.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/4M2Z2292.jpg)
![Timmy Horton idles toward his flight order position.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/4M2Z2295.jpg)
![The Rockin' Fisherman, Brian Schram, passes inspection and heads toward Lake Erie.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/4M2Z2297.jpg)
![B.A.S.S. staffers inform the competitors of their check-in time.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/4M2Z2302.jpg)
![Larry Draughn readies for competition on Day One of the Bass Pro Shops Northern Open #3.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/4M2Z2305.jpg)
![Trait Cristâs co-angler came well prepared for long runs on Lake Erie.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/4M2Z2306.jpg)
![A slow, steady rain kept spectators under cover on Day One.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/4M2Z2308.jpg)
![Competitors open the throttle as they pass by the Tow BoatUS vessel.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/4M2Z2317.jpg)
![Kurt Dove follows direction as he idles into his flight order.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/4M2Z2323.jpg)
![The final flights make their way out on to Lake Erie for Day One of competition.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/4M2Z2325.jpg)
![B.A.S.S. staff member Bruce Mathis tosses a numbered FOB to each competitor.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/4M2Z2328.jpg)
![Tow BoatUS staff watch competitors take off and are ready to aid the anglers in the event of a break down.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/4M2Z2334.jpg)
![Ken Golub has his game face on and is ready for the start of Day One.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/4M2Z2341.jpg)
![Tracy Adams receives his check-in time while making his way through inspection.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/4M2Z2345.jpg)
![A spectator keeps her phone dry while capturing video of the Day One launch.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/4M2Z2354.jpg)
![The wind on Day One picks up as a storm front passes over Sandusky, Ohio.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/4M2Z2359.jpg)
![With his hand on the throttle, Dave Smith idles toward take-off.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/4M2Z2361.jpg)
![Boyd Duckett idles into position and heads toward inspection.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/4M2Z2365.jpg)
![Michael Iaconelli was assigned a later flight number for Day One.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/4M2Z2375.jpg)
![Chip Porche waits for his flight number to be called.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/4M2Z2379.jpg)
![Tournament Director Chris Bowes flips the flight number indicator.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/4M2Z2388.jpg)
![B.A.S.S. fans capture memories of the event as Day One gets underway.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/4M2Z2395.jpg)
![Assigned to the final flight, Randy Howell makes his way through inspection and out on to Lake Erie.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/4M2Z2400.jpg)
![The final flight of boats leave the docks as Day One officially begins.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/4M2Z2402.jpg)
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It's Day One of the Bass Pro Shops Northern Open #3 on Ohio's Lake Erie.