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2009 Federation Nation Championship: Day One Launch

In this photo gallery you will see images of the 2009 Federation Nation Championship of the first day launch on Harris Chain of Lakes in Florida.

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Buses take the competitors to the boat yard early on Day One of the Bassmaster Federation Nation Championship on the Harris Chain of Lakes.
Buses take the competitors to the boat yard early on Day One of the Bassmaster Federation Nation Championship on the Harris Chain of Lakes.
Skeeter Boats provided bass boats for all of the competitors of the Federation Nation Championship.
Skeeter Boats provided bass boats for all of the competitors of the Federation Nation Championship.
Angler Brandon Rose makes final bait choices on Day One as he waits to be launched.
Angler Brandon Rose makes final bait choices on Day One as he waits to be launched.
Don Denault was found tying on baits in a hurry, soon be launched in the first flight.
Don Denault was found tying on baits in a hurry, soon be launched in the first flight.
The boat yard was full with 55 bass rigs waiting to be placed into the water.
The boat yard was full with 55 bass rigs waiting to be placed into the water.
The first of the Federation Nation competitors made their way to the dock early on Day One.
The first of the Federation Nation competitors made their way to the dock early on Day One.
The Bassmaster support team was efficient at hooking each boat to a Toyota Tundra, getting the boats in the water and going back for another.
The Bassmaster support team was efficient at hooking each boat to a Toyota Tundra, getting the boats in the water and going back for another.
Fans, family and friends gather on the dock to take photos and watch their favorite anglers launch from host city Tavares, Fla.
Fans, family and friends gather on the dock to take photos and watch their favorite anglers launch from host city Tavares, Fla.
BASS Federation Nation tournament director Jon Stewart addresses the anglers prior to invocation and the playing of the national anthem.
BASS Federation Nation tournament director Jon Stewart addresses the anglers prior to invocation and the playing of the national anthem.
The first of 54 competitors take to the Harris Chain of Lakes, out of Wooten Park for Day One of the Federation Nation Championship.
The first of 54 competitors take to the Harris Chain of Lakes, out of Wooten Park for Day One of the Federation Nation Championship.
The parade of Skeeter boats was quite impressive as the anglers idled through the BASS inspection line.
The parade of Skeeter boats was quite impressive as the anglers idled through the BASS inspection line.
The last of the Day One competitors idle toward the inspection dock as the sun starts to rise above the horizon.
The last of the Day One competitors idle toward the inspection dock as the sun starts to rise above the horizon.

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