2008 Elite Series Lone Star Shootout: Day One, Launch

In this photo gallery, you'll find images of the anglers as they prepare to launch on Day One of the 2008 Elite Series Lone Star Shootout on Falcon Lake, near Zapata, Texas.

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Elite anglers begin to launch before dawn and Day One of the Lone Star Shootout on Falcon Lake.
Elite anglers begin to launch before dawn and Day One of the Lone Star Shootout on Falcon Lake.
Dean Rojas does an interview with ESPN cameras before the start of the Lone Star Shootout.
Dean Rojas does an interview with ESPN cameras before the start of the Lone Star Shootout.
The morning scene before the start of one of the most anticipated tournaments in BASS history. Many of the Elite Series anglers believe there will be record weights brought to the scales in the Lone Star Shootout.
The morning scene before the start of one of the most anticipated tournaments in BASS history. Many of the Elite Series anglers believe there will be record weights brought to the scales in the Lone Star Shootout.
Gary Klein shows his co-angler where they will fish on Day One.
Gary Klein shows his co-angler where they will fish on Day One.
Elite Series pros and their co-anglers stand for the National Anthem just before launch time.
Elite Series pros and their co-anglers stand for the National Anthem just before launch time.
Chris Lane takes his hole shot and heads south on Falcon Lake.
Chris Lane takes his hole shot and heads south on Falcon Lake.
Marty Stone leads a flight of boats towards takeoff on Day One of the Lone Star Shootout.
Marty Stone leads a flight of boats towards takeoff on Day One of the Lone Star Shootout.
Assistant BASS Tournament Director, Chuck Harbin directs boats into position for takeoff.
Assistant BASS Tournament Director, Chuck Harbin directs boats into position for takeoff.
Anglers idle past the live well check as their name is called to begin Day One of the Lone Star Shootout in Falcon Lake near Zapata, Texas.
Anglers idle past the live well check as their name is called to begin Day One of the Lone Star Shootout in Falcon Lake near Zapata, Texas.
Bernie Schultz started his day near the ramp on Day One of the Lone Star Shootout.
Bernie Schultz started his day near the ramp on Day One of the Lone Star Shootout.