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2010 Federation – Championship – Day 1 – Launch

This gallery features images from the launch of the 2010 Bassmaster Federation National Championship.

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Long before the anglers arrive, the BASS crew is putting ice and sack lunches in the competitors boats for Day One of the Bassmaster Federation Nation Championship.
Long before the anglers arrive, the BASS crew is putting ice and sack lunches in the competitors boats for Day One of the Bassmaster Federation Nation Championship.
Each competitor will have the exact same equipment on board their identical Skeeter/Yamaha bass boats.
Each competitor will have the exact same equipment on board their identical Skeeter/Yamaha bass boats.
Tournament Director Jon Stewart welcomes the anglers to the
Tournament Director Jon Stewart welcomes the anglers to the “boat yard” as they get off of the bus from the hotel.
Bob Lechel fills his ice box with ice as he starts to prepare for Day One.
Bob Lechel fills his ice box with ice as he starts to prepare for Day One.
Joey Nania ties on a bait before launch on Day One.
Joey Nania ties on a bait before launch on Day One.
Tony Beck preps equipment as he readies for the first day of competition.
Tony Beck preps equipment as he readies for the first day of competition.
Brian Maloney makes his boat ready for competition.
Brian Maloney makes his boat ready for competition.
Ron Ryals also takes this time before launch to prepare for Day One.
Ron Ryals also takes this time before launch to prepare for Day One.
Sean Alvarez sprays on sun screen in the pre-dawn hours before launch.
Sean Alvarez sprays on sun screen in the pre-dawn hours before launch.
Abe Kalechman replaces a lure on one of the rods he will use on Day One of the BFNC.
Abe Kalechman replaces a lure on one of the rods he will use on Day One of the BFNC.
Crews work at a breakneck pace to hook the Skeeter boats to Toyota trucks as the launch gets underway.
Crews work at a breakneck pace to hook the Skeeter boats to Toyota trucks as the launch gets underway.
Jay Evans is backed into the water at the Red River Marina South on Day One of competition.
Jay Evans is backed into the water at the Red River Marina South on Day One of competition.
Families line the docks to get a look at the anglers as they make final preparations for Day One.
Families line the docks to get a look at the anglers as they make final preparations for Day One.
Ron Ryals gives a BASSCam interview at the dock before official launch. Ron represents the Paralyzed Veteran's of America at the Federation Nation Championships.
Ron Ryals gives a BASSCam interview at the dock before official launch. Ron represents the Paralyzed Veteran’s of America at the Federation Nation Championships.
Fans hold signs in support of Rob Digh of North Carolina.
Fans hold signs in support of Rob Digh of North Carolina.
Boats begin to gather in front of the inspection dock as the sun starts to rise.
Boats begin to gather in front of the inspection dock as the sun starts to rise.
Justy Varkevisser leaves the docks to take to the Red River.
Justy Varkevisser leaves the docks to take to the Red River.
A line of competitors idle out past the no wake zone before taking off to their first spots of the day.
A line of competitors idle out past the no wake zone before taking off to their first spots of the day.
The final few boats in the last flight take off from Red River Marina South.
The final few boats in the last flight take off from Red River Marina South.
Anglers visit as they wait for the launch to start.
Anglers visit as they wait for the launch to start.
The competitors honor the flag as the national anthem is played.
The competitors honor the flag as the national anthem is played.
There are several competitors that take the last moments before launch to separate and make final adjustments to their gear.
There are several competitors that take the last moments before launch to separate and make final adjustments to their gear.
Joey Nania makes his way through launch. He is a former Junior World Champion and is now fishing the Federation and Bassmaster Open series.
Joey Nania makes his way through launch. He is a former Junior World Champion and is now fishing the Federation and Bassmaster Open series.

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