Central Open: Day 1 launch

The full field of pros and cos heads out on Table Rock Lake for Day 1 of the Bass Pro Shops Central Open #3.

Part of the morning routine for many anglers includes getting connected with their social media circles. Trait Crist is doing just that as she loads memory cards into the GoPro cameras.
Part of the morning routine for many anglers includes getting connected with their social media circles. Trait Crist is doing just that as she loads memory cards into the GoPro cameras.
A jerkbait is a popular choice this morning for fishing on Table Rock Lake. The bass are located throughout the water column and the minnow imitator will likely produce many limits.
A jerkbait is a popular choice this morning for fishing on Table Rock Lake. The bass are located throughout the water column and the minnow imitator will likely produce many limits.
Rick Emmitt of Bass Pro Shops and Tracker Marine Group is a co-angler this week.
Rick Emmitt of Bass Pro Shops and Tracker Marine Group is a co-angler this week.
Hunter Shryock’s goal this week is to qualify for the Bassmaster Elite Series. If he does, he'll join brother Fletcher on the tour.
Hunter Shryock’s goal this week is to qualify for the Bassmaster Elite Series. If he does, he’ll join brother Fletcher on the tour.
Josh Bertrand, right, is a Bassmaster Elite Series pro from Arizona who is fishing this week on Table Rock.
Josh Bertrand, right, is a Bassmaster Elite Series pro from Arizona who is fishing this week on Table Rock.
Rick Clunn awaits his turn. Clunn lives near Table Rock and is legendary for his tournament-winning skills in the fall.
Rick Clunn awaits his turn. Clunn lives near Table Rock and is legendary for his tournament-winning skills in the fall.
Crisp, cool fall weather greets the anglers for the start of Day 1 at the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open presented by Allstate.
Crisp, cool fall weather greets the anglers for the start of Day 1 at the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open presented by Allstate.
The forecast calls for typical fall conditions in the Ozarks. Today’s high is in the low 70s with a northerly wind up to 10 mph.
The forecast calls for typical fall conditions in the Ozarks. Today’s high is in the low 70s with a northerly wind up to 10 mph.
A light fog begins to form but not thick enough to delay the takeoff.
A light fog begins to form but not thick enough to delay the takeoff.
The boats line up inside the marina at Table Rock State Park. The marina is located adjacent to the dam and near Branson.
The boats line up inside the marina at Table Rock State Park. The marina is located adjacent to the dam and near Branson.
Fine tuning electronics is a good idea. Some of the bass population remains in summertime mode and will be caught from offshore locations on the main lake.
Fine tuning electronics is a good idea. Some of the bass population remains in summertime mode and will be caught from offshore locations on the main lake.
The courtesy docks turn into a parking lot as the boats stage for the takeoff.
The courtesy docks turn into a parking lot as the boats stage for the takeoff.
That time is near as the Star Spangled Banner plays and the flag is honored by all.
That time is near as the Star Spangled Banner plays and the flag is honored by all.
The national anthem is the signal that another tournament day is about to begin.
The national anthem is the signal that another tournament day is about to begin.
This is the final tournament of the Central Open series, and it comes with a potential berth on the line for the 2016 Bassmaster Classic.
This is the final tournament of the Central Open series, and it comes with a potential berth on the line for the 2016 Bassmaster Classic.
Janet Jones snaps pictures of her fiancée Chase Brooks, a rising pro from Texas.
Janet Jones snaps pictures of her fiancée Chase Brooks, a rising pro from Texas.
James Niggemeyer is another Texas pro who also competes on the Bassmaster Elite Series tour.
James Niggemeyer is another Texas pro who also competes on the Bassmaster Elite Series tour.
The time has come. The official clock reads 7 a.m. and the boats begin leaving the dock.
The time has come. The official clock reads 7 a.m. and the boats begin leaving the dock.
Another flight gets called out as Chris Bowes flips the numbered cards.
Another flight gets called out as Chris Bowes flips the numbered cards.
Rick Emmitt is angler programs/pro staff manager for Bass Pro Shops and Tracker Marine Group. The Missouri native is also a skilled angler on Table Rock. He’s fishing today with Stetson Blaylock.
Rick Emmitt is angler programs/pro staff manager for Bass Pro Shops and Tracker Marine Group. The Missouri native is also a skilled angler on Table Rock. He’s fishing today with Stetson Blaylock.
The crowd gathers to send best wishes to friends and family as the takeoff process proceeds.
The crowd gathers to send best wishes to friends and family as the takeoff process proceeds.
The final flights of boats leave Table Rock State Park Marina with the weigh-in beginning at 3 p.m.
The final flights of boats leave Table Rock State Park Marina with the weigh-in beginning at 3 p.m.