2011 Southern Open #2 – Day Three – Launch

Take a peak a the flurry of activity surrounding the day three launch of competition at the 2011 Southern Open #2.

Bradley Roy waits at the docks to launch on Day Three of the Bass Pro Shops Southern Open 2.
Bradley Roy waits at the docks to launch on Day Three of the Bass Pro Shops Southern Open 2.
Tournament manager Chris Bowes checks Tracy Adams' boat insurance.
Tournament manager Chris Bowes checks Tracy Adams’ boat insurance.
Leader Fletcher Shryock arrives the dock at Blythe Landing.
Leader Fletcher Shryock arrives the dock at Blythe Landing.
Shryock hopes his co-angler has to use the net a bunch today.
Shryock hopes his co-angler has to use the net a bunch today.
Shryock takes position at the dock as he awaits the 7 a.m. launch.
Shryock takes position at the dock as he awaits the 7 a.m. launch.
Shryock checks the sky. Rain is forecast to move into the area within several hours, becoming steady by afternoon.
Shryock checks the sky. Rain is forecast to move into the area within several hours, becoming steady by afternoon.
Adams prepares his tackle. He trails Shryock by two pounds, two ounces.
Adams prepares his tackle. He trails Shryock by two pounds, two ounces.
Adams does some last-second tweaking on a lure.
Adams does some last-second tweaking on a lure.
Adams dons gloves as he waits to take off on a chilly Day Three.
Adams dons gloves as he waits to take off on a chilly Day Three.
Ninth-place Andy Montgomery of nearby Blacksburg, S.C., concentrates on his tackle.
Ninth-place Andy Montgomery of nearby Blacksburg, S.C., concentrates on his tackle.
Montgomery has a variety of lures tied on.
Montgomery has a variety of lures tied on.
Third-place Brandon Card backs out to get lined up.
Third-place Brandon Card backs out to get lined up.
Shryock and his co-angler stand at attention for the national anthem.
Shryock and his co-angler stand at attention for the national anthem.
Anglers button up after the national anthem, while boats from another tournament waited their turn to launch on Lake Norman.
Anglers button up after the national anthem, while boats from another tournament waited their turn to launch on Lake Norman.
Shryock said his plan is to return to the spot that has produced and bring in the winning fish he knows are there.
Shryock said his plan is to return to the spot that has produced and bring in the winning fish he knows are there.
Entering Day Three in the top spot, Shyrock leads the procession out onto Lake Norman.
Entering Day Three in the top spot, Shyrock leads the procession out onto Lake Norman.
Second-place Tracy Adams follows suit.
Second-place Tracy Adams follows suit.
Alvin Shaw, showing his livewells are empty, stands in fourth place, three pounds behind Shryock.
Alvin Shaw, showing his livewells are empty, stands in fourth place, three pounds behind Shryock.
Elite pro Gerald Swindle, who suffered illness on Day Two, idles through the checkpoint.
Elite pro Gerald Swindle, who suffered illness on Day Two, idles through the checkpoint.
Bobby Lane needs to make up five-and-a-half pounds on Shyrock.
Bobby Lane needs to make up five-and-a-half pounds on Shyrock.
Barry Wilson, who stands in eighth place, embarks with an optimistic thumbs-up.
Barry Wilson, who stands in eighth place, embarks with an optimistic thumbs-up.
Ron Wolfarth, in 10th, has six-and-a-half pounds to make up today.
Ron Wolfarth, in 10th, has six-and-a-half pounds to make up today.
Jason Quinn, from York, S. C., holds the 11th spot and would love to move up.
Jason Quinn, from York, S. C., holds the 11th spot and would love to move up.
The 12th and final angler launching was Rusty White of Rock Hill, S.C.
The 12th and final angler launching was Rusty White of Rock Hill, S.C.