Eastern Regional begins on Douglas

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It’s 5:15 a.m. and the traffic is already backed up for the morning commute in downtown Dandridge, Tenn. That is unusual in this small town.
It’s 5:15 a.m. and the traffic is already backed up for the morning commute in downtown Dandridge, Tenn. That is unusual in this small town.
Some of the commuters have arrived at their next destination. That is The Point Resort and Marina on Douglas Lake.
Some of the commuters have arrived at their next destination. That is The Point Resort and Marina on Douglas Lake.
These anglers are preparing for the Day 1 takeoff of the Academy Sports + Outdoors B.A.S.S. Nation Eastern Regional presented by Magellan Outdoors.
These anglers are preparing for the Day 1 takeoff of the Academy Sports + Outdoors B.A.S.S. Nation Eastern Regional presented by Magellan Outdoors.
Meanwhile the bridge spanning the river and town is backed up with late arrivals. Being late for work is not a good thing here.
Meanwhile the bridge spanning the river and town is backed up with late arrivals. Being late for work is not a good thing here.
The Ontario B.A.S.S. Nation has a team here. So do 17 states from the U.S. Right now Oh Canada is playing as everyone honors our neighbors to the north.
The Ontario B.A.S.S. Nation has a team here. So do 17 states from the U.S. Right now Oh Canada is playing as everyone honors our neighbors to the north.
Anglers in this tournament will rely on electronics to find bass in the deep reservoir. A post-spawn bite is underway and the bass are moving from shallow to deep water.
Anglers in this tournament will rely on electronics to find bass in the deep reservoir. A post-spawn bite is underway and the bass are moving from shallow to deep water.
B.A.S.S. Nation Director Jon Stewart calls out the first flight of boats to line up on the dock.
B.A.S.S. Nation Director Jon Stewart calls out the first flight of boats to line up on the dock.
After Oh Canada comes the Star Spangled Banner as everyone honors the flag and anthem of the U.S.
After Oh Canada comes the Star Spangled Banner as everyone honors the flag and anthem of the U.S.
Low light visibility caused about a 5-minute delay in the takeoff. That’s not bad considering the anglers have all day to catch up.
Low light visibility caused about a 5-minute delay in the takeoff. That’s not bad considering the anglers have all day to catch up.
The first three boats leave the docks for a day of fishing. The first flight is due back at 2:30 p.m. EDT.
The first three boats leave the docks for a day of fishing. The first flight is due back at 2:30 p.m. EDT.
In this tournament are 180 boats from the 17 states and Ontario. Each boat has a boater and non-boater angler.
In this tournament are 180 boats from the 17 states and Ontario. Each boat has a boater and non-boater angler.
Organizing the boats is Hank Weldon, the senior manager of the B.A.S.S. Nation youth, high school and college programs.
Organizing the boats is Hank Weldon, the senior manager of the B.A.S.S. Nation youth, high school and college programs.
Arnie Lane, whose brothers include Chris and Bobby, is fishing this week for the team from the Florida B.A.S.S. Nation.
Arnie Lane, whose brothers include Chris and Bobby, is fishing this week for the team from the Florida B.A.S.S. Nation.
The top boater and non-boater from each state advance to the Academy Sports + Outdoors B.A.S.S. Nation Championship presented by Magellan Outdoors
The top boater and non-boater from each state advance to the Academy Sports + Outdoors B.A.S.S. Nation Championship presented by Magellan Outdoors
Today’s weather calls for chilly weather in the 50s this morning. The high will be in the mid-60s.
Today’s weather calls for chilly weather in the 50s this morning. The high will be in the mid-60s.
This non-boater is already in costume for Halloween, although the mask is designed to shield the face from the wind.
This non-boater is already in costume for Halloween, although the mask is designed to shield the face from the wind.
The skies will become cloudy with an approaching front later today.
The skies will become cloudy with an approaching front later today.
Tonight it will rain and not far away the forecast calls for 3-8 inches of snow at elevations above 4,500 feet. That’s because the Smoky Mountains are nearby.
Tonight it will rain and not far away the forecast calls for 3-8 inches of snow at elevations above 4,500 feet. That’s because the Smoky Mountains are nearby.
In the meantime it’s a beautiful day in east Tennessee.
In the meantime it’s a beautiful day in east Tennessee.
This boat from Ontario stands out on the lake. It’s designed for the open waters of the Great Lakes.
This boat from Ontario stands out on the lake. It’s designed for the open waters of the Great Lakes.