2008 Central Open Day One Launch

In this photo gallery you will see images of the 2008 central open #2 on Kentucky Lake in Tennessee. It is the first day launch.

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It took over two hours for all of the boats to be launched into Kentucky Lake as 166 boats are competing this week.
It took over two hours for all of the boats to be launched into Kentucky Lake as 166 boats are competing this week.
Jeff Adkins, a co-angler, waits in the parking lot for his Day One partner.
Jeff Adkins, a co-angler, waits in the parking lot for his Day One partner.
Jeff Stevens sits on the bow of his boat as he is slowly towed to the launch pad.
Jeff Stevens sits on the bow of his boat as he is slowly towed to the launch pad.
Betty Robertson (right) and her great-granddaughter, Amarrie Boyd, watch as the cove at Paris Landing fills with bass boats.
Betty Robertson (right) and her great-granddaughter, Amarrie Boyd, watch as the cove at Paris Landing fills with bass boats.
Russell and Juanita Belew enjoy another sunrise together as they watch the anglers take off from Paris Landing on Kentucky Lake.
Russell and Juanita Belew enjoy another sunrise together as they watch the anglers take off from Paris Landing on Kentucky Lake.
Teresa Gill and Holly Gamblin watch as Teresa's fiancé, Ken Warren, heads out to compete in the second Central Open of 2008.
Teresa Gill and Holly Gamblin watch as Teresa’s fiancé, Ken Warren, heads out to compete in the second Central Open of 2008.
Fans watch from above as the sun rises on competitors heading out onto Kentucky Lake.
Fans watch from above as the sun rises on competitors heading out onto Kentucky Lake.
The competitors move slowly past the BASS officials as they perform safety checks on each boat before clearing them to head out onto the lake.
The competitors move slowly past the BASS officials as they perform safety checks on each boat before clearing them to head out onto the lake.
The cove at Paris Landing empties as Jamie Fralick, the final competitor, leaves the BASS inspection dock.
The cove at Paris Landing empties as Jamie Fralick, the final competitor, leaves the BASS inspection dock.
Echo Villa stands and honors the American flag with her hand placed over her heart as the national anthem is played.
Echo Villa stands and honors the American flag with her hand placed over her heart as the national anthem is played.
Troy Hollowell hooks into a Kentucky Lake largemouth at his first stop of the morning.
Troy Hollowell hooks into a Kentucky Lake largemouth at his first stop of the morning.
The wind remained calm early, hurting the topwater bite. Several anglers worked the heavy vegetation just off the main channel.
The wind remained calm early, hurting the topwater bite. Several anglers worked the heavy vegetation just off the main channel.
Jason Dudek sets the hook on a bass early on Day One, but it was just shy of the 15-inch minimum.
Jason Dudek sets the hook on a bass early on Day One, but it was just shy of the 15-inch minimum.
Jason Dudek hooks into a keeper bass as his co-angler, Greg Smith, goes for the net.
Jason Dudek hooks into a keeper bass as his co-angler, Greg Smith, goes for the net.
Pat Golden sets the hook on another nice Kentucky Lake largemouth. Despite the slick waters, some anglers were still able to coax the topwater bite.
Pat Golden sets the hook on another nice Kentucky Lake largemouth. Despite the slick waters, some anglers were still able to coax the topwater bite.