Syracuse.com - Video: Bassmaster official says Oneida Lake tournament features best bass anglers in country

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See photos of anglers practicing in preparation for the tournament, which begins at 7 a.m. Thursday morning with boats being launched at Oneida Shores Park. A total of 97 anglers are competing for the $100,000 first prize. Watch video

Bassmaster Tournament official Trip Weldon said this week's Bassmaster Ramada Championship on Oneida Lake will feature the best professional bass anglers in the nation. The winner will get $100,000.

Anglers began practicing at daylight Monday and registered for the tournament at 3 p.m. today. The tournament kicks off at 7 a.m. Thursday morning at Oneida Shores Park. End-of-the day weigh-ins today and Friday will be at 4 p.m. at Oneida Shores Park.

Weigh-ins on Saturday and Sunday will be at the state fair.

Staff Photographer Steven Cannerelli shot this video of Weldon and photos of anglers practicing on the lake this morning.

Among the anglers photographed practicing this morning is Jonathon VanDam, of Kalamazoo, Mich. He is the nephew of bass fishing legend Kevin VanDam, who is also fishing in this week's tournament.

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