Day One launch on ‘The Rez’

Opens anglers got a foggy start on Day One of the Bass Pro Shops Central Open #3 on Ross Barnett Reservoir.

Anglers gather inside the Madison Marina to get organized for Day One of the Bass Pro Shops Central Open #3.
Anglers gather inside the Madison Marina to get organized for Day One of the Bass Pro Shops Central Open #3.
Madison Marina at Ross Barnett Reservoir is open early for the take-off.
Madison Marina at Ross Barnett Reservoir is open early for the take-off.
The blue light leads the way to the take-off for Day One on Ross Barnett Reservoir.
The blue light leads the way to the take-off for Day One on Ross Barnett Reservoir.
The sun is rising over the lake called “The Rez” by locals.
The sun is rising over the lake called “The Rez” by locals.
B.A.S.S. Tournament Manager Chris Bowes gets the day started with the bullhorn.
B.A.S.S. Tournament Manager Chris Bowes gets the day started with the bullhorn.
Auburn University’s Matt Lee and his partner cast off for the day of fishing.
Auburn University’s Matt Lee and his partner cast off for the day of fishing.
The American flag provides a fitting backdrop for the playing of the national anthem.
The American flag provides a fitting backdrop for the playing of the national anthem.
Anglers pay tribute to the nation during the national anthem.
Anglers pay tribute to the nation during the national anthem.
The fog begins to settle in as the take-off gets underway.
The fog begins to settle in as the take-off gets underway.
The spotlight shines on Auburn University’s Matt Lee.
The spotlight shines on Auburn University’s Matt Lee.
It was so foggy even the dogs wore running lights.
It was so foggy even the dogs wore running lights.
An angler’s wife takes a snapshot at the take-off.
An angler’s wife takes a snapshot at the take-off.
The boats get organized in the cove at Madison Marina.
The boats get organized in the cove at Madison Marina.
The boats file through the final safety check before heading out into the lake.
The boats file through the final safety check before heading out into the lake.
Clay Dyer gives a shout out before starting his day of fishing.
Clay Dyer gives a shout out before starting his day of fishing.
The boats head out for the day on Ross Barnett.
The boats head out for the day on Ross Barnett.
The final flight files into line for Day One at Ross Barnett.
The final flight files into line for Day One at Ross Barnett.