2010 Southern Open #1: Day Three, launch

In this photo gallery, you'll find images of the anglers as they prepare to launch on Day Three of the 2010 Southern Open #1 held on Lake Okeechobee near Okeechobee, Florida.

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Bassmaster Elite Series pro Davy Hite readies for the forecasted high winds and chance of rain before the final launch of the first Southern Open of 2010 on Lake Okeechobee.
Bassmaster Elite Series pro Davy Hite readies for the forecasted high winds and chance of rain before the final launch of the first Southern Open of 2010 on Lake Okeechobee.
Elite Series pro Russ Lane gathers his tools of war prior to launch on Day Three.
Elite Series pro Russ Lane gathers his tools of war prior to launch on Day Three.
Elite Series pro Terry Scroggins retrieves rods from his rod locker early on Day Three. Scroggins is one of three Elite Series pros inside the top four.
Elite Series pro Terry Scroggins retrieves rods from his rod locker early on Day Three. Scroggins is one of three Elite Series pros inside the top four.
Elite Series angler Bobby Lane shares a story before take off, a story that was repeated any times before launch.
Elite Series angler Bobby Lane shares a story before take off, a story that was repeated any times before launch.
Anglers and fans honor the flag as the national anthem is played prior to launch.
Anglers and fans honor the flag as the national anthem is played prior to launch.
Randall Tharp will lead the first flight out as the anglers leave in the order of their standing.
Randall Tharp will lead the first flight out as the anglers leave in the order of their standing.
Bassmaster Elite Series pro Chris Lane is hot on Tharp's heals as they clear the launch area and head up the Kissimee toward Lake Okeechobee.
Bassmaster Elite Series pro Chris Lane is hot on Tharp’s heals as they clear the launch area and head up the Kissimee toward Lake Okeechobee.
Elite Series pro Terry Scroggins takes his hole shot as he starts in fourth place on the morning, looking to move up.
Elite Series pro Terry Scroggins takes his hole shot as he starts in fourth place on the morning, looking to move up.
The rest of the first flight ease through the inspection line before taking to Lake Okeechobee to decide the first champion on the 2010 Bassmaster Southern Opens.
The rest of the first flight ease through the inspection line before taking to Lake Okeechobee to decide the first champion on the 2010 Bassmaster Southern Opens.
The field is split in half for equal fishing time. Flight two works its way into position before they are allowed to launch promptly at 7:15 am.
The field is split in half for equal fishing time. Flight two works its way into position before they are allowed to launch promptly at 7:15 am.