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Brent Chapman, current leader in the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year race, ties on a bait for the start of Day One at the 2012 Ramada Championship at Oneida Lake.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/EJ5C2005.jpg)
Brent Chapman, current leader in the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year race, ties on a bait for the start of Day One at the 2012 Ramada Championship at Oneida Lake.
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B.A.S.S. emcee Dave Mercer conducts an interview with Ott DeFoe about the Angler of the Year race. DeFoe currently sits in second place behind Brent Chapman.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/EJ5C2039.jpg)
B.A.S.S. emcee Dave Mercer conducts an interview with Ott DeFoe about the Angler of the Year race. DeFoe currently sits in second place behind Brent Chapman.
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Brandon Card looks to keep his lead in the Bassmaster Elite Series Rookie of the Year race as he idles by the dock on Day One at Oneida Lake.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/EJ5C2084.jpg)
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Ott Defoe takes out his rods and reels and prepares his equipment early on Day One.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/EJ5C2041.jpg)
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BASSTrakk will be going on all four days of the Ramada Championship and will allow fans to follow the Top 50 contenders in the AOY race.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/EJ5C2110.jpg)
BASSTrakk will be going on all four days of the Ramada Championship and will allow fans to follow the Top 50 contenders in the AOY race.
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A light fog lifts off the water as anglers arrive and wait for the morningâs take-off.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_7218_0.jpg)
A light fog lifts off the water as anglers arrive and wait for the morningâs take-off.
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Cool temperatures, clear skies and light winds greet the Elite Series anglers as the sun peeks over the horizon.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_7224_0.jpg)
Cool temperatures, clear skies and light winds greet the Elite Series anglers as the sun peeks over the horizon.
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An old lifeguard post stands in the foreground as the Elite anglers cruise in the background.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_7230.jpg)
An old lifeguard post stands in the foreground as the Elite anglers cruise in the background.
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Elite anglers crowd the pier as Marshals and spectators arrive.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_7233.jpg)
Elite anglers crowd the pier as Marshals and spectators arrive.
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Charlie Hartley has his Power Poles down and stands with a rod over his shoulders eager to start fishing on Day One.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_7241.jpg)
Charlie Hartley has his Power Poles down and stands with a rod over his shoulders eager to start fishing on Day One.
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Russell Parrish is the lead boat on Day One. Here he breaks the calm waters as he heads out onto Oneida Lake.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_7246.jpg)
Russell Parrish is the lead boat on Day One. Here he breaks the calm waters as he heads out onto Oneida Lake.
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Skeet Reese moves toward the dock to pick up his Marshal on Day One.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_7251.jpg)
Skeet Reese moves toward the dock to pick up his Marshal on Day One.
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Chris Zaldain pulls out his weapons of choice while Brandon Palaniuk sits beside him.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_7253.jpg)
Chris Zaldain pulls out his weapons of choice while Brandon Palaniuk sits beside him.
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Todd Faircloth is currently in third place in the Angler of the Year race and needs a strong finish here at the Ramada Championship.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_7265.jpg)
Todd Faircloth is currently in third place in the Angler of the Year race and needs a strong finish here at the Ramada Championship.
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Spectators walk along the shores of Oneida Lake heading toward the take-off to see the Elite pros.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_7272.jpg)
Spectators walk along the shores of Oneida Lake heading toward the take-off to see the Elite pros.
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Brent Chapman straps on his Mustang life jacket while Rick Mason shoots some morning footage.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_7275.jpg)
Brent Chapman straps on his Mustang life jacket while Rick Mason shoots some morning footage.
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The national anthem is played while a young local girl hoists the flag for people to see.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_7291_0.jpg)
The national anthem is played while a young local girl hoists the flag for people to see.
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Kevin Short idles through boat check and makes his way toward to open waters.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_7312.jpg)
Kevin Short idles through boat check and makes his way toward to open waters.
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Boats stack up behind one another and fall into line to go through boat check and receive their BASSTrakk phones.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_7317_0.jpg)
Boats stack up behind one another and fall into line to go through boat check and receive their BASSTrakk phones.
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AOY points leader Brent Chapman motors out to start the first day of the last event of the season at the Ramada Championship on Oneida Lake.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_7319.jpg)
AOY points leader Brent Chapman motors out to start the first day of the last event of the season at the Ramada Championship on Oneida Lake.
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Rick Clunn is ready. </p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_7322_1.jpg)
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Kevin VanDam gets in line. </p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_7324_0.jpg)
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The final flight of anglers motors out toward the open waters of Oneida Lake.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/EJ5C2098.jpg)
The final flight of anglers motors out toward the open waters of Oneida Lake.