![Kevin VanDam pulls into the launch ramp.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/1_173.jpg)
![He launches his boat into the Delaware River.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2_154.jpg)
![The sky begins to brighten up just before takeoff.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/3_154.jpg)
![Keith Combs launches his boat as well.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/4_152.jpg)
![B.A.S.S. officials get the anglers in the correct launch order.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/5_153.jpg)
![More anglers file into the launch site.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/6_156.jpg)
![Who is that angler with all the Rigid LED lights?](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/7_149.jpg)
![Thatâs Brandon Palaniuk. Heâs ready.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/8_152.jpg)
![He has enough lights to see no matter how dark it is outside.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/9_151.jpg)
![Jacob Powroznik waits to launch his boat.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/10_148.jpg)
![Heâs focused.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/11_142.jpg)
![Local favorite Mike Iaconelli gets his tackle ready in the parking lot as he waits to launch.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/12_131.jpg)
![Serious Ikeâ¦](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/13_120.jpg)
![Happy Ike.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/14_120.jpg)
![Jacob Powroznik autographs a sign for a young fan.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/15_118.jpg)
![Palaniuk shares a laugh with his Marshal.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/16_106.jpg)
![Takahiro Omori prepares his tackle before takeoff](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/17_113.jpg)
![Anglers float around after launching their boats.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/18_96.jpg)
![Ike checks for traffic as he backs up.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/19_95.jpg)
![Spectators gathered to watch the Day 1 takeoff.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/20_94.jpg)
![More boats float around.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/21_69.jpg)
![Morizo Shimizu ties on tackle as his Marshal backs down his tow vehicle.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/22_72.jpg)
![Bobby Lane follows suit.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/23_64.jpg)
![Spectators take pictures of their favorite anglers.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/24_60.jpg)
![Rick Clunn docks up. He was the first boat to take off today](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/25_57.jpg)
![The sun begins to come up by the bridge.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/26_53.jpg)
![It's a beautiful backdrop for the Day 1 launch.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/27_51.jpg)
![The sun illuminates the water.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/28_47.jpg)
![Gerald Swindle waits for his Marshal.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/29_47.jpg)
![Rise and remove your hats for the national anthem.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/30_45.jpg)
![Every takeoff starts with the national anthem.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/31_38.jpg)
![Ike is ready.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/32_38.jpg)
![The sunrise is the perfect backdrop.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/33_34.jpg)
![Anglers do last second adjustments before takeoff.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/34_34.jpg)
![There goes boat number 1 Rick Clunn.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/35_32.jpg)
![And theyâre off!](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/36_29.jpg)
![Casey Ashley heads out, too.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/37_26.jpg)
![The favorite for this week, Mike Iaconelli, heads out.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/38_23.jpg)
![Anglers head off into the sun.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/39_25.jpg)
![Aaron Martens gets confirmation that he is good to go.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/40_22.jpg)
![There goes Justin Lucas.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/41_20.jpg)
![Pros let their rooster tails fly as they head to spot number one.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/42_18.jpg)
![Brett Hite heads out.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/43_18.jpg)
![This collegiate angler from Penn State University shoots GoPro footage as anglerâs takeoff.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/44_16.jpg)
![Anglers are chomping at the bit to head out on the Delaware River.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/45_15.jpg)
![Chris Lane heads out as his American flag hangs from his light pole.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/46_12.jpg)
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![Kelly Jordon waves to spectators as he heads out.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/48_11.jpg)
![Kevin âK-Pinkâ Short heads out.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/49_11.jpg)
![Kevin VanDam was in the last flight for the Day 1 launch.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/50_14.jpg)
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Elite Series pros eagerly launch their boats on Day 1 of the Bassmaster Elite on the Delaware River.