Open: Day 1 launch

The anglers begin Day 1 of the Bass Pro Shops Central Open #3 presented by Allstate.

It’s lights on and flag rises as TowBoatU.S. idles into position for the national anthem and a Sept. 11 moment of silence.
It’s lights on and flag rises as TowBoatU.S. idles into position for the national anthem and a Sept. 11 moment of silence.
The anglers make final preparations in Three Forks Harbor.
The anglers make final preparations in Three Forks Harbor.
TowBoatU.S. idles into position to lead the boats from Three Forks Harbor into the Arkansas River.
TowBoatU.S. idles into position to lead the boats from Three Forks Harbor into the Arkansas River.
Fans line the seawall lining the canal between the boat basin and main river channel at Three Forks Harbor.
Fans line the seawall lining the canal between the boat basin and main river channel at Three Forks Harbor.
It’s a big week for Australian Carl Jocumsen. He’s trying to close out his effort to join the ranks of the Bassmaster Elite Series.
It’s a big week for Australian Carl Jocumsen. He’s trying to close out his effort to join the ranks of the Bassmaster Elite Series.
The boat key fob toss takes more effort than normal.
The boat key fob toss takes more effort than normal.
Fred Roumbanis is all set for the day as he passes through the safety check line.
Fred Roumbanis is all set for the day as he passes through the safety check line.
The final flights gather in the basin to get in line for Day 1 of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open presented by Allstate.
The final flights gather in the basin to get in line for Day 1 of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open presented by Allstate.
The forecast calls for scattered showers and then gradual clearing for Day 1.
The forecast calls for scattered showers and then gradual clearing for Day 1.
Gary Klein is all smiles as he passes through the check out line.
Gary Klein is all smiles as he passes through the check out line.
Former Miami Dolphins player Kendall Newson wears his game face again.
Former Miami Dolphins player Kendall Newson wears his game face again.
Gary Clouse gives it back to photograph James Overstreet straight through the lens.
Gary Clouse gives it back to photograph James Overstreet straight through the lens.
Fans and family line up along the seawall to see off the anglers.
Fans and family line up along the seawall to see off the anglers.
A clear local favorite this week is Tommy Biffle.
A clear local favorite this week is Tommy Biffle.
More shots from launch.
More shots from launch.