2010 Federation – Northern Divisional – Day One

Peer into the life of a B.A.S.S. pro during teh first day of competition at the 2010 Federation Nation Northern Divisional.

Take-off on first day of the Mid-Atlantic Divisional comes at high tide on the Nanticoke River.
Take-off on first day of the Mid-Atlantic Divisional comes at high tide on the Nanticoke River.
Phillips Landing launch site in Delaware is surrounded by wetlands.
Phillips Landing launch site in Delaware is surrounded by wetlands.
This monument at Phillips Landing commemorates Captain John Smith's exploration of the area in 1608.
This monument at Phillips Landing commemorates Captain John Smith’s exploration of the area in 1608.
Mid-Atlantic competitors await their turn to take off.
Mid-Atlantic competitors await their turn to take off.
Playing of the Star-Spangled Banner starts the day at Phillips Landing.
Playing of the Star-Spangled Banner starts the day at Phillips Landing.
Anglers check in and take off to fish the Nanticoke River.
Anglers check in and take off to fish the Nanticoke River.
Clouds keep sunrise muted on first day of Federation Nation's Mid-Atlantic Divisional tournament.
Clouds keep sunrise muted on first day of Federation Nation’s Mid-Atlantic Divisional tournament.
Anglers head up the Nanticoke River.
Anglers head up the Nanticoke River.
BASS tournament manager Jon Stewart watches anglers from six states and Zimbabwe check in and take off during the Mid-Atlantic Divisional.
BASS tournament manager Jon Stewart watches anglers from six states and Zimbabwe check in and take off during the Mid-Atlantic Divisional.
Running lights remain on in the pre-dawn, as anglers wait to compete in the Mid-Atlantic Divisional.
Running lights remain on in the pre-dawn, as anglers wait to compete in the Mid-Atlantic Divisional.
Delaware's Larry Taylor leads after Day One with a 10-15 limit.
Delaware’s Larry Taylor leads after Day One with a 10-15 limit.
Zimbabwe's Ian Harris managed an 8-2 limit on Day One, good for second place.
Zimbabwe’s Ian Harris managed an 8-2 limit on Day One, good for second place.
Gander Mountain is the weigh-in venue for the Federation Nation's Mid Atlantic Divisional.
Gander Mountain is the weigh-in venue for the Federation Nation’s Mid Atlantic Divisional.
Young Federation fans sneak a close-up peek during Day One weigh-in of Mid Atlantic Divisional.
Young Federation fans sneak a close-up peek during Day One weigh-in of Mid Atlantic Divisional.