Open: Anglers’ day off

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The anglers didn’t have to rush out their hotels this morning after Day 1 of competition was canceled.
The anglers didn’t have to rush out their hotels this morning after Day 1 of competition was canceled.
Trait Zaldain, her Bassmaster Elite Series pro husband Chris Zaldain, Bryant Adams and Sam George (not shown) slept in before heading to a local cafe for a late breakfast.
Trait Zaldain, her Bassmaster Elite Series pro husband Chris Zaldain, Bryant Adams and Sam George (not shown) slept in before heading to a local cafe for a late breakfast.
After breakfast, Trait and Chris Zaldain, Sam George and Bryant Adams headed back to the house in which they are staying to work on tackle and relax.
After breakfast, Trait and Chris Zaldain, Sam George and Bryant Adams headed back to the house in which they are staying to work on tackle and relax.
One group of anglers found the coolest AirBnB to stay in: An aircraft hanger at Orlando-Apopka Airport.
One group of anglers found the coolest AirBnB to stay in: An aircraft hanger at Orlando-Apopka Airport.
It was a day to organize boats, including snacks, for the remaining two days of competition.
It was a day to organize boats, including snacks, for the remaining two days of competition.
Buddy Cipoletti took the opportunity to spend time with his wife and two children. Here, he and his daughter enjoy the view from the back deck of the airport AirBnB.
Buddy Cipoletti took the opportunity to spend time with his wife and two children. Here, he and his daughter enjoy the view from the back deck of the airport AirBnB.
Nathan Martin went through his boat ensuring everything was ready for tomorrow’s fishing day.
Nathan Martin went through his boat ensuring everything was ready for tomorrow’s fishing day.
Austin Schroeder retied his lures to be certain one wouldn’t fail when battling bass to the boat.
Austin Schroeder retied his lures to be certain one wouldn’t fail when battling bass to the boat.
Garrett Rocamora said he wanted to retie all of his tackle to ensure no mistakes were made tomorrow.
Garrett Rocamora said he wanted to retie all of his tackle to ensure no mistakes were made tomorrow.
A.J. Slegona found lures that were tangled together when he opened this tackle box.
A.J. Slegona found lures that were tangled together when he opened this tackle box.
The air hanger was bustling with activity after the group returned from lunch.
The air hanger was bustling with activity after the group returned from lunch.
Slegona (left) and Martin checked to ensure the latter’s Lawrence unit was ready for action.
Slegona (left) and Martin checked to ensure the latter’s Lawrence unit was ready for action.
Alec Morrison checked every reel and terminal connection in preparation for a hard day on the water.
Alec Morrison checked every reel and terminal connection in preparation for a hard day on the water.
The down day also was an opportunity for anglers to work with Bassmaster.com. Here, Bassmaster.com’s Ronnie Moore photographs Nick Hatfield.
The down day also was an opportunity for anglers to work with Bassmaster.com. Here, Bassmaster.com’s Ronnie Moore photographs Nick Hatfield.
Rocamora went through lures to make final decisions on his choices for tomorrow’s competition.
Rocamora went through lures to make final decisions on his choices for tomorrow’s competition.
Matt Robertson, who in December won the individual competition of the Bassmaster Team Championship on the Harris Chain, took advantage of the down time to try and add some organization to his tackle (which he readily admitted was a challenge).
Matt Robertson, who in December won the individual competition of the Bassmaster Team Championship on the Harris Chain, took advantage of the down time to try and add some organization to his tackle (which he readily admitted was a challenge).
Robertson also retied lures, checked knots and made final lure selections.
Robertson also retied lures, checked knots and made final lure selections.