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Berkley/Navionics Pro Tommy Skarlis and partner Tom Brunz head out onto the Illinois River on day one. | 
Bustin' through the barge and boat wakes. | 
Peeking out of the hood. | 
The ever present Illinois River barge during this morning's launch. |

Wired! | 
Tuffy Boats pro Tony Puccio and John Rostyne ready to rumble. | 
It's not exactly balmy at the Illinois River MWC this morning. | 
Team Allstate ready to rock some saugers! |

Ready to take off this morning in the Z21. | 
Team Tuffy ready to rumble. | 
Berkley has kicked in an additional $2500 in prize money at the artificial lures only MWC Spring Valley tournament. | 
Team Nitro at the docks. |
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