Adam Harbottle
Anglers mill around in the darkness at the Table Rock Lake State Park Marina as they await take-off on Day Two of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open #3.
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2011 Bass Pro Shops Central Open #3
Table Rock Lake - Branson, MO, Oct 20 - 22, 2011
Day Two launch
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Adam HarbottleThe wait will be long, as dense fog has taken over the popular vacation destination near Branson, Mo.
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Adam HarbottlePro Johnny Grice and others take advantage of the fog delay to organize their thoughts and their tackle.
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Adam HarbottleRods, check. Life vest, check. Co-angler James Healton is ready to go when the weather permits.
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Adam HarbottleJason Baggett hopes Table Rock Lake doesn't send him back empty-handed like it did on Day One.
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Adam HarbottleTemperatures hovered in the low- to mid-30's, as they did on Day One, prompting frost advisories for the area.
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Adam HarbottleRick Clunn remains tethered to the dock as he passes time during the fog delay.
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Adam HarbottleOther anglers appear to be handling the cold weather wait equally as well.
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Adam HarbottleDale Hightower continues his prep work while he waits.
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Adam HarbottleThe waters around the marina are filled with boats and eager anglers.
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Adam HarbottleA beautiful blue sky emerges through the fog, a sign that this fishing competition will soon be underway.
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Adam HarbottleScattered fog begins to lift and thin over the open waters.
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Adam HarbottleNo launch occurs without first playing the national anthem.
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Adam HarbottleThe launch, scheduled for 7:15 a.m. CT, has suffered nearly an hour-and-a-half delay.
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Adam HarbottleAnglers are finally allowed to get after those Table Rock Lake bass.
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Adam HarbottleSpectators watch as pro- and co-anglers finally make their way out of the marina.
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