Day Three launch on Fort Gibson

Opens anglers were met with wind and cooler temperatures at launch on the final day of the Bass Pro Shops Central Open in Oklahoma.

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<p> Kevin Short glows pink in the predawn of the final day of competition of Bass Pro Shops Central Open #3.</p>
Kevin Short glows pink in the predawn of the final day of competition of Bass Pro Shops Central Open #3.
Greg Ryan waits in the queue for his turn to launch at the boat ramp on Oklahoma’s Fort Gibson Lake.
Greg Ryan waits in the queue for his turn to launch at the boat ramp on Oklahoma’s Fort Gibson Lake.
<p> The Oklahoma wind is gusting from the north at 20 mph.</p>
The Oklahoma wind is gusting from the north at 20 mph.
<p> Local favorite Tommy Biffle moves through the line and heads for his fish.</p>
Local favorite Tommy Biffle moves through the line and heads for his fish.
Jason Christie is on familiar water. For Gibson is downstream from Grand Lake, his home lake and site of the 2013 Bassmaster Classic.
Jason Christie is on familiar water. For Gibson is downstream from Grand Lake, his home lake and site of the 2013 Bassmaster Classic.
BoatUS brings out the big boat for a windy day on Fort Gibson.
BoatUS brings out the big boat for a windy day on Fort Gibson.
Derek Remitz is the 12th man on the final day of the final 2012 Bass Pro Shops Central Open.
Derek Remitz is the 12th man on the final day of the final 2012 Bass Pro Shops Central Open.
<p> The hot coffee and hoodies are needed for a cool final morning of the Central Open.</p>
The hot coffee and hoodies are needed for a cool final morning of the Central Open.
Tournament leader Scott Dean is ready to close the deal.
Tournament leader Scott Dean is ready to close the deal.
The anglers rise for the national anthem as the sun appears over Fort Gibson Lake.
The anglers rise for the national anthem as the sun appears over Fort Gibson Lake.
The clock says it all. It’s 6:45 a.m. and time to go fishing.
The clock says it all. It’s 6:45 a.m. and time to go fishing.
Derek Remitz brings up the rear as the last boat out on the final day at Fort Gibson Lake.
Derek Remitz brings up the rear as the last boat out on the final day at Fort Gibson Lake.