Co-anglers wait for their professional early in the morning.
Co-anglers wait for their professional early in the morning.
Anglers prepare for a long day of fishing on Day One of the Bass Pro Shops Central Open #3.
The tournament launches and weigh-ins are being held at Table Rock State Park Marina in Branson, MO.
Anglers wait patiently for the 7:15 a.m. take-off.
Boats fill the marina on Table Rock Lake.
Anglers prepare for long, cold boat rides.
Randy Mosley came to watch his son, Brandon Mosley, at the launch.
Anglers salute the American flag during the national anthem.
It is a B.A.S.S. tradition to honor our nation, and those who fight for her, before every take-off.
Brannon Long maneuvers through the traffic of boats.
B.A.S.S. tournament director, Chris Bowes, lines the boats in their proper order.
B.A.S.S. officials make sure anglers know what time they are due back.
Roy Sanford idles into line.
Adam Kaltenbach and his co-angler wait for their turn to take-off.
Gene Eisenmann goes through the checkpoint with his livewell open.
Anglers had to dress for long boat rides in temperatures in the 30's.
Dale Hightower waits for his turn to take off.
A fan takes video during the take-off.
Scott McGehee idles through the line of boats at Table Rock State Park Marina.
Anglers launch into a clear, cold morning in Branson, MO.