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Mike Iaconelli inches toward the ramp on a rain-soaked Day One.
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Jason Quinn receives instructions from a B.A.S.S. volunteer.
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"Big Show" Terry Scroggins' spirits were high despite the rain showers.
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Chris Lane helps his Marshal into his boat.
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Marshals seek refuge from the storm prior to launch.
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Keith Combs shows off his Power Tackle Lateral Perch.
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John Crews readies his gear in front of a sea plane. The town of Tavares calls itself "the seaplane capital of the world."
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Dennis Tietje shows a rain-soaked grin.
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Gary Klein rigs up a big weight - most likely for flipping.
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Kevin Short enjoys his coffee as he finishes waking up.
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Ott Defoe chats with his Marshal as he rigs up.
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This blue heron took off as boats backed into the water.
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The scene at take off was busy and wet.
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B.A.S.S. Tournament Director Trip Weldon prepares to see the field off and into the rain.
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J. Todd Tucker and Travis Manson discussing the weather on the porch of a coffee house.
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Boyd Duckett chats with his Marshal.
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Pre-tournament favorite Bobby Lane is ready for the inclement weather.
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Mike McClelland shows respect as the National Anthem is played.
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Bobby Lane shows that his kill switch is functional.
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Mike McClelland idles toward the inspection dock where he'll show B.A.S.S. staffers that his kill switch, navigational lights and livewell are working.
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There was a buzz in the air despite the rain.
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Charlie Hartley leads a pack of anglers through inspection.
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Trip Weldon chats before launch.
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Terry Scroggins takes his hole shot.
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Youngsters always enjoy the rain.
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