Boats line up along the shore in the darkness.
Boats line up along the shore in the darkness.
Co-anglers wait to board their pros boat. Winds of more than 20 mph made sidling up to the dock tougher.
Elite Series angler Chad Griffin (left) talks to another bundled up competitor. Griffin estimated temps were in the high 30s.
An angler walks out to the launch dock as morning breaks on Day 2 of the Central Open.
The ramp was a flurry of activity with 159 boats putting in.
Mark Tucker started the morning in 1st place with 16 pounds, 10 ounces.
– Co-anglers waited near the boat ramp to meet the pro they would fish with on Day Two.
Several boats wait in line to launch on Day Two.
Boats line Lewisville Lake just before dawn.
Anglers were on a mission to stay warm during the wait to blast off.
An angler works on his tackle as he awaits the Day Two launch.
Massive trees line the shore of Lake Lewisville.
Hats off for the national anthem.
The first boats head out onto Lake Lewisville.
The rest line up to pass the boat check station.
The 159 boats in the event filled the cove.
Scott Mcgehee donned a knit cap and gloves, necessities for the day.
Debra Hengst is prepared to take off; now, to find those fish...
It was rain on the first day and windy chill on Day 2 for the Central Open competitors.
Anglers take off on a wind-whipped Lake Lewisville.
The boats get into position to pass the check dock.
This co-angler came prepared.
Tournament officials check off boats as they pass the dock.
Officials toss the fob to each boat.
Tournament Director Chris Bowes orchestrates the morning launch.
Mark Tucker displays his kill-switch is operational during the morning safety check.
Kevin LeDoux ties on a jig before the morning launch.
BASS fishing legend Rick Clunn idles past the morning boat check.
Mark Tucker displays his kill-switch is operational during the morning safety check.