2011 Bass Pro Shops Central Open #2 Arkansas River - Muskogee, OK, Sep 8 - 10, 2011

Central Open Day Two Launch

Adam Harbottle

Boat lights lit the harbor early in the morning.

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Adam Harbottle

B.A.S.S. tournament director Chris Bowes directed traffic.

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Adam Harbottle

Scott McGehee idles out to the Arkansas River.

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Adam Harbottle

Fans watched as the anglers left the harbor.

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Adam Harbottle

Aluminum boats could be the key to winning this tournament.

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Adam Harbottle

Jami Fralick gets his place in line.

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Adam Harbottle

The last flight of boats line up as the sun rises.

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Mike Holliday

Tommy Biffle starts the day off in 1st place.

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Mike Holliday

Janet Parker is all smiles as she starts off the day in 2nd place.

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Mike Holliday

Janet Parker hits the Arkansas River in her aluminum boat.

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James Overstreet

It was another beautiful morning at Three Forks Harbor in Muskogee, Okla.

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James Overstreet

Boats line the bank in the early morning.

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James Overstreet

Anglers salute the American Flag during the National Anthem.

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James Overstreet

Anglers are organized into flights, which determine what time they leave and are to return at the end of the day.

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James Overstreet

B.A.S.S. officials check the livewells.

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James Overstreet

A photographer grabs a few shots at take-off.

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James Overstreet

A B.A.S.S. official throws a keyfob to the anglers.

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James Overstreet

Livewells are checked in the morning to keep anglers honest.

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James Overstreet

Debra Hengst gets ready for a cool boat ride in the 50 degree weather.

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James Overstreet

Jeff Kriet is ready for his cold, long boat ride.

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James Overstreet

Anglers fill the harbor starting at 6:00 a.m.

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James Overstreet

The Muskogee Power Plant overlooks the harbor.

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James Overstreet

It’s a B.A.S.S. tradition to start the day off with the singing of the Nation Anthem.

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James Overstreet

Boats idle out of the harbor to the Arkansas River.

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James Overstreet

Stephen Browning gets ready to take-off.

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James Overstreet

Fans line the yard early in the morning.

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