A chilly start to Day One

Anglers arrived at a moonlit Lewisville Lake Park for Day One of the Bass Pro Shops Central Open #1.

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<p> Debra Hengst prepares for Day One of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open on Lewisville Lake.</p>
Debra Hengst prepares for Day One of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open on Lewisville Lake.
<p> With a field of 178 boats, Lewisville Lake Park was busy in the early hours.</p>
With a field of 178 boats, Lewisville Lake Park was busy in the early hours.
<p> A full moon hangs overhead while anglers prepare their boats for take-off.</p>
A full moon hangs overhead while anglers prepare their boats for take-off.
<p> Rods in hand, a co-angler awaits his pro partner.</p>
Rods in hand, a co-angler awaits his pro partner.
<p> Favorable weather conditions are forecast for Day One on Lewisville Lake.</p>
Favorable weather conditions are forecast for Day One on Lewisville Lake.
<p>  </p> <p> A co-anglers’ gear is stored temporarily at the shoreline.</p>
 

A co-anglers’ gear is stored temporarily at the shoreline.

<p> A 2013 Bassmaster Classic berth will be awarded to the winner of Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open.</p>
A 2013 Bassmaster Classic berth will be awarded to the winner of Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open.
<p> A BoatUS Angler towboat, official towing service of Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Opens, is on hand to offer towing services if needed.</p>
A BoatUS Angler towboat, official towing service of Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Opens, is on hand to offer towing services if needed.
<p> Anglers pay tribute to the flag at the playing of the National Anthem.</p>
Anglers pay tribute to the flag at the playing of the National Anthem.
<p> Tournament Director Chris Bowes calls boat number one to the dock.</p>
Tournament Director Chris Bowes calls boat number one to the dock.
<p> Bassmaster Elite Series angler Brent Chapman idles through the safety check before take-off.</p>
Bassmaster Elite Series angler Brent Chapman idles through the safety check before take-off.
<p> Tournament assistant Tony Quick tosses competitors their fob.</p>
Tournament assistant Tony Quick tosses competitors their fob.
<p> Bassmaster Elite Series angler Brian Snowden idles toward take-off.</p>
Bassmaster Elite Series angler Brian Snowden idles toward take-off.
<p> Bassmaster Opens angler Debra Hengst looks forward to the start of the 2012 season.</p>
Bassmaster Opens angler Debra Hengst looks forward to the start of the 2012 season.
<p> With temperatures in the low 30s for Day One, proper gear is essential.</p>
With temperatures in the low 30s for Day One, proper gear is essential.
<p> Defending champion Mark Tucker hopes to have the same success that he did in 2011.</p>
Defending champion Mark Tucker hopes to have the same success that he did in 2011.
<p> Kevin Short sports his usual pink colors for the 2012 season.</p>
Kevin Short sports his usual pink colors for the 2012 season.