2010 Central Open #1 – Day 1 – Launch

In this photo gallery, you'll find images of numerous anglers and co-anglers as they prepare to launch on Day 1 of the 2010 Central Open #1 on Lake Amistad, near Del Rio, Texas.

A steady procession of tow vehicles drop boats and anglers into the clear waters of lake amistad.
A steady procession of tow vehicles drop boats and anglers into the clear waters of lake amistad.
It took more than two and a half hours for 202 boats to launch on the first day of Central Open 1. Each day will get easier and faster, and the final day Top 30 will seem like a  cinch.
It took more than two and a half hours for 202 boats to launch on the first day of Central Open 1. Each day will get easier and faster, and the final day Top 30 will seem like a cinch.
The wind blows into the dock on Day One causing the bass boats tied there to bob up and down in the water, their navigation lights dancing on the water.
The wind blows into the dock on Day One causing the bass boats tied there to bob up and down in the water, their navigation lights dancing on the water.
A hint of sunrise starts to show itself over the ridge to the East of Diablo East Marina.
A hint of sunrise starts to show itself over the ridge to the East of Diablo East Marina.
Pro Kevin Ricks takes a look at some of the spots he marked in practice, seeing which ones the winds would favor on Day One.
Pro Kevin Ricks takes a look at some of the spots he marked in practice, seeing which ones the winds would favor on Day One.
WBT Champion and WBT Angler of the Year winner Judy Wong will lead the field out onto Lake Amistad on Day One as she drew the number one spot for launch.
WBT Champion and WBT Angler of the Year winner Judy Wong will lead the field out onto Lake Amistad on Day One as she drew the number one spot for launch.
Pro Debra Hengst makes final adjustments to her gear as she readies to do battle with Lake Amistad largemouth on Day One of the first Bassmaster Central Open of the year.
Pro Debra Hengst makes final adjustments to her gear as she readies to do battle with Lake Amistad largemouth on Day One of the first Bassmaster Central Open of the year.
With the change in the wind, pro Kevin Ricks (left) takes a look at a map of Lake Amistad along with his Day One partner John McMahan.
With the change in the wind, pro Kevin Ricks (left) takes a look at a map of Lake Amistad along with his Day One partner John McMahan.
Opens Tournament Director Chris Bowes (left) along with
Opens Tournament Director Chris Bowes (left) along with “Pee Wee” Powers (center) and Bruce Mathis take a look at a technical problem with the sound system early on Day One. It was rockin’ the anglers in no time.
Arkansas pro Jim Dillard sets up a makeshift work area with a portable light as he makes lure changes early on Day One.
Arkansas pro Jim Dillard sets up a makeshift work area with a portable light as he makes lure changes early on Day One.
The tradition of the playing the national anthem was music to the ears of those who had yet to attend a BASS event.
The tradition of the playing the national anthem was music to the ears of those who had yet to attend a BASS event.
The Diablo East ramp on Lake Amistad was literally stuffed with bass boats, and there were still more than 50 left to launch.
The Diablo East ramp on Lake Amistad was literally stuffed with bass boats, and there were still more than 50 left to launch.
Elite pro Randy Allen leads a string of boats through the snake-like maze from the cove past the short and long docks and out onto Lake Amistad.
Elite pro Randy Allen leads a string of boats through the snake-like maze from the cove past the short and long docks and out onto Lake Amistad.
Women's Bassmaster Tour refugee Dianna Clark will fish the BASS Central Opens. There were a few female pros already fishing the Opens, but that number has grown to about 20.
Women’s Bassmaster Tour refugee Dianna Clark will fish the BASS Central Opens. There were a few female pros already fishing the Opens, but that number has grown to about 20.
The BASS boat assignment numbers  started to get thin around the half-way point of the Day One launch. Each boat is assigned a number on a boat key fob, which they will return at the end of the day. This assures each boat is in on time.
The BASS boat assignment numbers started to get thin around the half-way point of the Day One launch. Each boat is assigned a number on a boat key fob, which they will return at the end of the day. This assures each boat is in on time.
An arch of bass boats make their way toward the launch line at Diablo East on Lake Amistad.
An arch of bass boats make their way toward the launch line at Diablo East on Lake Amistad.
From high on the hill, where the tow vehicles are parked, you can see the final boats as they make their way through the launch line on Day One of the first Bassmaster Central Open.
From high on the hill, where the tow vehicles are parked, you can see the final boats as they make their way through the launch line on Day One of the first Bassmaster Central Open.