Time to take on Toho

The 2015 Bassmaster Classic quest starts here -- Day One of the Bass Pro Shops Southern Open #1 presented by Allstate on Florida's famous Lake Toho.

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Co-anglers wait to meet their Day One pros for the first day of the 2014 Bass Pro Shops Southern Open #1 presented by Allstate.
Co-anglers wait to meet their Day One pros for the first day of the 2014 Bass Pro Shops Southern Open #1 presented by Allstate.
Anglers begin to pull their boats into the launch area early on Day One.
Anglers begin to pull their boats into the launch area early on Day One.
Co-anglers stow their gear before the boats are launched.
Co-anglers stow their gear before the boats are launched.
The morning launch took place at Big Toho Marina in downtown Kissimmee, Fla.
The morning launch took place at Big Toho Marina in downtown Kissimmee, Fla.
Anglers could grab one last cup of coffee at Big Toho Marina.
Anglers could grab one last cup of coffee at Big Toho Marina.
Defending champion Rich Howes prepares to launch on Lake Toho.
Defending champion Rich Howes prepares to launch on Lake Toho.
Elite Series pro Hank Cherry was one of the first boats in the water.
Elite Series pro Hank Cherry was one of the first boats in the water.
The docks begin to line with boats as the sun begins to rise on Lake Toho.
The docks begin to line with boats as the sun begins to rise on Lake Toho.
The basin begins to crowd with boats as launch time draws near.
The basin begins to crowd with boats as launch time draws near.
The first flight of boats stages for take-off.
The first flight of boats stages for take-off.
There was a beautiful sunrise to begin Day One on Lake Toho.
There was a beautiful sunrise to begin Day One on Lake Toho.
Tow BoatUS waits to lead the first flight of anglers onto the lake.
Tow BoatUS waits to lead the first flight of anglers onto the lake.
Open competitor Joey Nania performed the national anthem.
Open competitor Joey Nania performed the national anthem.
The first flight of boats begins to idle away from the launch area.
The first flight of boats begins to idle away from the launch area.
The second flight of boats begins to stage for their take-off time.
The second flight of boats begins to stage for their take-off time.
Elite Series pro Terry Scroggins pinpoints a waypoint on his GPS.
Elite Series pro Terry Scroggins pinpoints a waypoint on his GPS.
Kendall Newson was ready to get the 2014 Bassmaster season underway.
Kendall Newson was ready to get the 2014 Bassmaster season underway.
Anglers were bundled up for a chilly boat ride on Day One. Morning temperatures dropped into the upper 30s.
Anglers were bundled up for a chilly boat ride on Day One. Morning temperatures dropped into the upper 30s.
Randy Elliot idles into position in one of the later flights.
Randy Elliot idles into position in one of the later flights.