2009 Central Opens: Sam Rayburn Day Two launch

In this photo gallery you will see images of the 2009 Central open at Sam Rayburn in Texas. It is the second day launch in the images.

Russell Parrish and Jason bass prepare their equipment in the parking lot of the Umphrey's Family Pavilion prior to launch of Day Two of the Central Open on Sam Rayburn Reservoir.
Russell Parrish and Jason bass prepare their equipment in the parking lot of the Umphrey’s Family Pavilion prior to launch of Day Two of the Central Open on Sam Rayburn Reservoir.
Bobby Harrell loads water into a cooler as he waits for his co-angler for Day Two of the Bassmaster Central Open.
Bobby Harrell loads water into a cooler as he waits for his co-angler for Day Two of the Bassmaster Central Open.
Cliff Crochet and George Fisher load the boat with equipment before launching into Sam Rayburn Reservoir.
Cliff Crochet and George Fisher load the boat with equipment before launching into Sam Rayburn Reservoir.
Chris Burnham preps his boat for launch at the ramp at the Umphrey's Family Pavilion.
Chris Burnham preps his boat for launch at the ramp at the Umphrey’s Family Pavilion.
The overcast skies enhance the presence of safety lights in the cove at Umphrey's Pavilion where the Day Two launch will take place.
The overcast skies enhance the presence of safety lights in the cove at Umphrey’s Pavilion where the Day Two launch will take place.
Chris McCall prepares his rods and reels in the early morning hours before the official Day Two launch.
Chris McCall prepares his rods and reels in the early morning hours before the official Day Two launch.
Many anglers share conversation as they wait for the official launch. Yukinari Uchiyama and Jacques Fleischman are no different, getting to know each other before a day of competition on Sam Rayburn Reservoir.
Many anglers share conversation as they wait for the official launch. Yukinari Uchiyama and Jacques Fleischman are no different, getting to know each other before a day of competition on Sam Rayburn Reservoir.
Curtis Metts unwraps his rods and makes final adjustments as he waits for his Day Two pro.
Curtis Metts unwraps his rods and makes final adjustments as he waits for his Day Two pro.
The skies begin to brighten as the field of 193 boats gather in the cove at Umphrey's Pavilion.
The skies begin to brighten as the field of 193 boats gather in the cove at Umphrey’s Pavilion.
Elite pro Clark Rheem takes the time to re-tie a bait before the official launch on Day Two.
Elite pro Clark Rheem takes the time to re-tie a bait before the official launch on Day Two.
As the Day Two launch starts, boats begin to sort themselves according to their launch number. On Day Two the field is reversed, giving each participating boat equal time on the water.
As the Day Two launch starts, boats begin to sort themselves according to their launch number. On Day Two the field is reversed, giving each participating boat equal time on the water.
The first two boats leave the dockside inspection and make their way out to the no wake buoy's before taking their hole shot and racing to their first stops of the day.
The first two boats leave the dockside inspection and make their way out to the no wake buoy’s before taking their hole shot and racing to their first stops of the day.
Bassmaster Elite Series pro Mike McClelland jockies for position in order to get into the proper launch sequence.
Bassmaster Elite Series pro Mike McClelland jockies for position in order to get into the proper launch sequence.
Elite pro Todd Faircloth sits in a sea of boats waiting to take to Sam Rayburn Reservoir. Faircloth starts the day in third place and looks to move up on Day Two.
Elite pro Todd Faircloth sits in a sea of boats waiting to take to Sam Rayburn Reservoir. Faircloth starts the day in third place and looks to move up on Day Two.
Pro Lance Vick demonstrates to the BASS Tournament Officials that his kill switch is operational. This is one of many safety steps that must be checked prior to a participant launching at any Bassmaster event.
Pro Lance Vick demonstrates to the BASS Tournament Officials that his kill switch is operational. This is one of many safety steps that must be checked prior to a participant launching at any Bassmaster event.
Bassmaster Elite Series pro Clark Reehm idles away from the inspection dock and out toward the open water.
Bassmaster Elite Series pro Clark Reehm idles away from the inspection dock and out toward the open water.
Pro Randy Qualls makes last minute adjustments to his electronics before launch on Day Two of the second Bassmaster Central Open.
Pro Randy Qualls makes last minute adjustments to his electronics before launch on Day Two of the second Bassmaster Central Open.
The last boats of flight seven and the first boats of flight eight make their way to the inspection dock to start competition.
The last boats of flight seven and the first boats of flight eight make their way to the inspection dock to start competition.