Chilly start to Day 1 on Seminole

The 2014 Elite Series starts today at Lake Seminole in Bainbridge, Ga. Despite the chilly morning the Elite pros are ready for the new season!

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Anglers arrive early for the Day 1 launch of the Dick Cepek Tires Bassmaster Elite at Lake Seminole presented by Hardee’s.
Anglers arrive early for the Day 1 launch of the Dick Cepek Tires Bassmaster Elite at Lake Seminole presented by Hardee’s.
Kurt Dove backs his rig down the ramp.
Kurt Dove backs his rig down the ramp.
A little last minute tackle tweaking from Britt Meyers.
A little last minute tackle tweaking from Britt Meyers.
Bradley Roy checks the weather one more time.
Bradley Roy checks the weather one more time.
Yusuke Miyazaki shows us the winning bait.
Yusuke Miyazaki shows us the winning bait.
David Walker heads to the ramp.
David Walker heads to the ramp.
Boyd Duckett gears up for a cold run.
Boyd Duckett gears up for a cold run.
Bainbridge added a little ambiance to the morning festivities with this fountain.
Bainbridge added a little ambiance to the morning festivities with this fountain.
Their efforts were also to make anglers aware of the underwater hazard nearby.
Their efforts were also to make anglers aware of the underwater hazard nearby.
Kelly Jordon is ready for Seminole.
Kelly Jordon is ready for Seminole.
Friends and family look on as Elite anglers launch.
Friends and family look on as Elite anglers launch.
Gerald Swindle readies his GoPro.
Gerald Swindle readies his GoPro.
Time to let freedom ring.
Time to let freedom ring.
Emcee Dave Mercer is about ready to send them out.
Emcee Dave Mercer is about ready to send them out.
Anglers head out to take on Lake Seminole.
Anglers head out to take on Lake Seminole.
B.A.S.S. Tournament Manager Chuck Harbin positions the boats.
B.A.S.S. Tournament Manager Chuck Harbin positions the boats.
Brent Chapman is all business this morning.
Brent Chapman is all business this morning.
Randall Tharp looks to avenge his close call at the Classic.
Randall Tharp looks to avenge his close call at the Classic.
Brian Snowden suits up for a chilly start to Day 1.
Brian Snowden suits up for a chilly start to Day 1.
Gerald Swindle falls in line.
Gerald Swindle falls in line.
Fans line the dock as anglers head out.
Fans line the dock as anglers head out.
Dean Rojas is a threat to win here whether he’s throwing Kermit or sight fishing.
Dean Rojas is a threat to win here whether he’s throwing Kermit or sight fishing.
Ott DeFoe hopes to keep the Classic magic alive as he heads out to start the 2014 season.
Ott DeFoe hopes to keep the Classic magic alive as he heads out to start the 2014 season.
Josh Bertrand is in the zone.
Josh Bertrand is in the zone.
Elite Rookie Justin Lucas is one of many ‘rookies’ fishing the Elite Series this year that is a rookie only by technicality.
Elite Rookie Justin Lucas is one of many ‘rookies’ fishing the Elite Series this year that is a rookie only by technicality.
Shaw Grigsby is always a threat on a sight fishing bite.
Shaw Grigsby is always a threat on a sight fishing bite.
Kevin Short is ready for the run.
Kevin Short is ready for the run.
Anglers continue to file out.
Anglers continue to file out.
Service crews, friends and families all wish the anglers good luck.
Service crews, friends and families all wish the anglers good luck.
The remaining Elite anglers wait their turn.
The remaining Elite anglers wait their turn.