Northern Open launch Day 1

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With a light breeze blowing anglers arrive early for day one of the final Bassmaster Northern Open of the season on Lake Champlain.
With a light breeze blowing anglers arrive early for day one of the final Bassmaster Northern Open of the season on Lake Champlain.
Austin Terry launches his boat.
Austin Terry launches his boat.
With the water levels on Lake Champlain being so low, anglers are careful as they back down the ramp.
With the water levels on Lake Champlain being so low, anglers are careful as they back down the ramp.
Lucas gives the thumbs up as he launches.
Lucas gives the thumbs up as he launches.
While waiting in line to launch several anglers finish rigging up their Day 1 baits.
While waiting in line to launch several anglers finish rigging up their Day 1 baits.
Adrian Avena launches just as the sun starts to reach the horizon.
Adrian Avena launches just as the sun starts to reach the horizon.
After launching anglers make their way over to boat check.
After launching anglers make their way over to boat check.
The marina begins to come alive as anglers start to fill the empty boat slips around the docked sailboats.
The marina begins to come alive as anglers start to fill the empty boat slips around the docked sailboats.
Bassmaster staff check the anglers' livewells and kill switches.
Bassmaster staff check the anglers’ livewells and kill switches.
Only a few more minutes until takeoff.
Only a few more minutes until takeoff.
Anglers stand and face the flag for the national anthem.
Anglers stand and face the flag for the national anthem.
Go time!
Go time!
The first anglers of the morning head out to begin Day 1.
The first anglers of the morning head out to begin Day 1.
Most anglers headed north to start, this angler passing by with Camels Hump standing tall behind him.
Most anglers headed north to start, this angler passing by with Camels Hump standing tall behind him.
Looks like Jacob Wheeler is in stealth mode without his wrap.
Looks like Jacob Wheeler is in stealth mode without his wrap.
As their numbers are called anglers head out in single file.
As their numbers are called anglers head out in single file.
Jimmy Kennedy heads out in the Cabot Cheese wrapped boat.
Jimmy Kennedy heads out in the Cabot Cheese wrapped boat.
Talk about a full field!
Talk about a full field!
Shin has tasted victory on Champlain before and although the lake is setting up a bit differently this time, Shin will be hunting for another win.
Shin has tasted victory on Champlain before and although the lake is setting up a bit differently this time, Shin will be hunting for another win.
Finally the sun peeks over the horizon.
Finally the sun peeks over the horizon.
Jones will be focused on trying to catch three big bags on lake Champlain in hopes of qualifying for the 2017 Bassmaster Elites.
Jones will be focused on trying to catch three big bags on lake Champlain in hopes of qualifying for the 2017 Bassmaster Elites.
He gives the camera a wave as he passes by.
He gives the camera a wave as he passes by.
Hunter Shryock puts the hammer down as he heads out to his first fishing spot.
Hunter Shryock puts the hammer down as he heads out to his first fishing spot.
Carl Jocumsen follows close behind.
Carl Jocumsen follows close behind.
Then Chad Pipkens. Chad will also be focusing on catching three big Lake Champlain bags to re-qualify for the 2017 Bassmaster Elite Series.
Then Chad Pipkens. Chad will also be focusing on catching three big Lake Champlain bags to re-qualify for the 2017 Bassmaster Elite Series.