HFWC Day One gallery

Anglers from around the world take on Lake Bastrop bass - by kayak!

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<p>Anglers arrive and scurry to their places in preparation for the launch on the first official day of competition.</p>
Anglers arrive and scurry to their places in preparation for the launch on the first official day of competition.
<p>The national anthem of the United States of America is played prior to launch.</p>
The national anthem of the United States of America is played prior to launch.
<p>The 42 anglers competing at Lake Bastrop in Austin, Texas, who represent 13 different countries around the world, pay respect to their hosts' national anthem. </p>
The 42 anglers competing at Lake Bastrop in Austin, Texas, who represent 13 different countries around the world, pay respect to their hosts’ national anthem. 
<p>A cluster of boats wait for take-off.</p>
A cluster of boats wait for take-off.
<p>The first day of the 2012 Hobie Fishing World Championship begins.</p>
The first day of the 2012 Hobie Fishing World Championship begins.
<p>There are still areas of fog on Lake Bastrop as the anglers find their spots.</p>
There are still areas of fog on Lake Bastrop as the anglers find their spots.
<p>Ashley Rae of Canada</p>
Ashley Rae of Canada
<p>Matt Petrie of Australia</p>
Matt Petrie of Australia
<p>Nina Kavon of Finland</p>
Nina Kavon of Finland
<p>Kevin Winchester of Australia</p>
Kevin Winchester of Australia
<p>John Donohue of Florida.</p>
John Donohue of Florida.
<p>Richard Somerton of Australia</p>
Richard Somerton of Australia
<p>Anglers begin checking in at the dock.</p>
Anglers begin checking in at the dock.
<p>The final wave of competitors check in and wrap up the first of this three-day competition.</p>
The final wave of competitors check in and wrap up the first of this three-day competition.