Day 1 begins on Red River

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Red River South Marina launch ramp comes alive. Boats are getting launched to start Day 1 of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open #2.
Red River South Marina launch ramp comes alive. Boats are getting launched to start Day 1 of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open #2.
The tournament is the second stop of the season for the division. In the background is the Red River, where the anglers will fish the next three days.
The tournament is the second stop of the season for the division. In the background is the Red River, where the anglers will fish the next three days.
A co-angler who is not in this photo accompanies each boater. The co-angler is missing in this photo since he’s backing the tow vehicle down the ramp for his partner.
A co-angler who is not in this photo accompanies each boater. The co-angler is missing in this photo since he’s backing the tow vehicle down the ramp for his partner.
Legendary angler Stacy King is among a large contingent of anglers from Missouri.
Legendary angler Stacy King is among a large contingent of anglers from Missouri.
Red River South Marina has a long history with B.A.S.S. The property was the launch facility for the 2009 and 2012 Bassmaster Classic events held here.
Red River South Marina has a long history with B.A.S.S. The property was the launch facility for the 2009 and 2012 Bassmaster Classic events held here.
Each day of every B.A.S.S. event begins the same. That is with the playing of the national anthem.
Each day of every B.A.S.S. event begins the same. That is with the playing of the national anthem.
Fishing hours are from 7 a.m. until 2:30 p.m., when the boats return in flights.
Fishing hours are from 7 a.m. until 2:30 p.m., when the boats return in flights.
Mike McClelland is wrapping up a long road trip that began last month. Just last week, the Arkansas pro fished on Lake Champlain, N.Y., at the Northern Open.
Mike McClelland is wrapping up a long road trip that began last month. Just last week, the Arkansas pro fished on Lake Champlain, N.Y., at the Northern Open.
Keith Poche is going that way today. Wherever that is you can bet it’s in a shallow backwater, all the reason for using an aluminum boat.
Keith Poche is going that way today. Wherever that is you can bet it’s in a shallow backwater, all the reason for using an aluminum boat.
The boats pass through a final check-out at this location, where Max Leatherwood confirms they are in correct order.
The boats pass through a final check-out at this location, where Max Leatherwood confirms they are in correct order.
Another legend in this tournament is Missouri pro Rick Clunn.
Another legend in this tournament is Missouri pro Rick Clunn.
Aluminum boats are popular in this tournament for a reason. The Red River offers miles of backwater fishing in the shallow water bayous and sloughs.
Aluminum boats are popular in this tournament for a reason. The Red River offers miles of backwater fishing in the shallow water bayous and sloughs.
To the south on the river is some of the best fishing. To the north is Shreveport.
To the south on the river is some of the best fishing. To the north is Shreveport.
Charlie Hartley has a good reason to relax while enjoying his morning coffee. Last month he qualified for the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by Go Pro.
Charlie Hartley has a good reason to relax while enjoying his morning coffee. Last month he qualified for the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by Go Pro.
The morning temperature at launch time is in the low 60s, all the reason to be bundled up for a boat run on the river.
The morning temperature at launch time is in the low 60s, all the reason to be bundled up for a boat run on the river.
Another legend, not an angler, but still a legend, is doing what he did for 30 years. It’s Gerald Crawford, the original B.A.S.S. photographer.
Another legend, not an angler, but still a legend, is doing what he did for 30 years. It’s Gerald Crawford, the original B.A.S.S. photographer.
Randy Allen leaves the dock.
Randy Allen leaves the dock.
Charlie Hartley punched his Classic ticket by winning the Northern Open held on the James River.
Charlie Hartley punched his Classic ticket by winning the Northern Open held on the James River.
Alton Jones, Jr., just last week fished Lake Champlain for a shot at an invitation in the 2017 Bassmaster Elite Series. He barely missed the cut and has another shot this week.
Alton Jones, Jr., just last week fished Lake Champlain for a shot at an invitation in the 2017 Bassmaster Elite Series. He barely missed the cut and has another shot this week.