Steve Priest gets ready to hit the water on Day One of the Bass Pro Shops Southern Open #2 on North Carolina’s Lake Norman.
Steve Priest gets ready to hit the water on Day One of the Bass Pro Shops Southern Open #2 on North Carolina’s Lake Norman.
Casey Ashley loads his boat into Lake Norman in North Carolina.
Heath Scott directs his driver as he backs into the water.
Clouds and rain are in store for Day One of the Bass Pro Shops Southern Open #2.
Steve Jenkins waits to hit the water.
James Watson gets ready to load his boat into Lake Norman.
Kelley Jaye waits his turn in line to launch.
Anglers hit the boat ramp at 6:00 a.m.
Trucks and boats line the road entering Blythe Landing in Cornelius, N.C.
Boats fill the waters of Blythe Landing.
The day starts with the national anthem.
2012 Bassmaster Classic champ Chris Lane salutes the flag.
Typically, bananas are considered bad luck amongst anglers, but Brandon Card doesn’t mind.
Chris Lane preps his gear.
Keith Poche gets ready for Day One of the Bass Pro Shops Southern Open #2.
Jimmy Kennedy waits for his turn to take off.
B.A.S.S. tournament officials help keep the anglers in line during take-off.
Take-off begins at 7:00 am ET at Blythe Landing.
Jonathan VanDam waits amongst other anglers.
Scott Ashmore gets ready to get in line.
Rain is expected for the first two days of the tournament.
Keith Poche gets his tackle ready for the day.
Elite Series pro Gerald Swindle preps his gear for Day One.
Swindle talks with his co-angler.