Federation Nation Western Divisional Day One photos

Photos from Day One of the Federation Nation Western Divisional presented by Yamaha and Skeeter on Navajo Lake.

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	Anglers wait in the cold pre-dawn for takeoff on Day One of the Western Divisional. </p>
Anglers wait in the cold pre-dawn for takeoff on Day One of the Western Divisional. 
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	 California angler waves a small state flag as he heads out onto New Mexico's Navajo Lake.</p>
 California angler waves a small state flag as he heads out onto New Mexico’s Navajo Lake.
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	Rain had stopped by takeoff time, but skies remained cloudy and threatening.</p>
Rain had stopped by takeoff time, but skies remained cloudy and threatening.
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	Anglers from 11 states are competing at Navajo Lake for team bragging rights in the West, as well as a chance to advance to the National Championship later this year.</p>
Anglers from 11 states are competing at Navajo Lake for team bragging rights in the West, as well as a chance to advance to the National Championship later this year.
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	Takeoffs and weigh-ins are being held at Navajo Lake State Park Marina.</p>
Takeoffs and weigh-ins are being held at Navajo Lake State Park Marina.
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	Crappie and trout are among the varied species that swim in Navajo Lake, along with smallmouth and largemouth bass, northern pike, and kokanee salmon.</p>
Crappie and trout are among the varied species that swim in Navajo Lake, along with smallmouth and largemouth bass, northern pike, and kokanee salmon.
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	Tournament Manager Jon Stewart sends competitors out on Day One.</p>
Tournament Manager Jon Stewart sends competitors out on Day One.
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	Cold rain and cool temperatures kept anglers bundled up as they waited for takeoff.</p>
Cold rain and cool temperatures kept anglers bundled up as they waited for takeoff.
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	Navajo Lake is a popular lake for houseboating, as well as sport fishing.</p>
Navajo Lake is a popular lake for houseboating, as well as sport fishing.