Federation: Day One

Check out photos from the first day of the Northern Divisional in Savannah, Ill.!

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Indiana angler Larry Paul gets his tackle ready before takeoff.
Indiana angler Larry Paul gets his tackle ready before takeoff.
Corey Peterson of South Dakota and Brian Skluzacek of Minnesota synchronize the time on their phones to make sure they are on time for today’s weigh-in.
Corey Peterson of South Dakota and Brian Skluzacek of Minnesota synchronize the time on their phones to make sure they are on time for today’s weigh-in.
Iowa’s Thad Takes and Illinois’ Greg Heindselman wait for takeoff.
Iowa’s Thad Takes and Illinois’ Greg Heindselman wait for takeoff.
Ohio’s Bryan McNeal makes some early morning adjustments to his electronics.
Ohio’s Bryan McNeal makes some early morning adjustments to his electronics.
J.J. Patton of Iowa acknowledges that he and his boater partner Kevin Fassbind of Wisconsin are Boat 41 in the third flight.
J.J. Patton of Iowa acknowledges that he and his boater partner Kevin Fassbind of Wisconsin are Boat 41 in the third flight.
The first flight contenders look for open spaces on the dock to tie up their boats.
The first flight contenders look for open spaces on the dock to tie up their boats.
Minnesota’s Jonathan Patrick waits for his turn to have his fish measured.
Minnesota’s Jonathan Patrick waits for his turn to have his fish measured.
South Dakota’s Timothy Peterson shows the crowd a 3-pound largemouth.
South Dakota’s Timothy Peterson shows the crowd a 3-pound largemouth.
Iowa’s Harry Heins had a 12-4 limit.
Iowa’s Harry Heins had a 12-4 limit.
Blair Gordon of Iowa weighed in an 11-5 limit.
Blair Gordon of Iowa weighed in an 11-5 limit.
Jamie Sochocki leads the Michigan team with 12-2.
Jamie Sochocki leads the Michigan team with 12-2.
Steven Houdek is second on the Iowa team with 13-2.
Steven Houdek is second on the Iowa team with 13-2.
Wisconsin’s Kevin Fassbind leads his state team with 14-2.
Wisconsin’s Kevin Fassbind leads his state team with 14-2.
Leading the Ohio team with 11-6 is Michael Nesbitt.
Leading the Ohio team with 11-6 is Michael Nesbitt.