Topics: Opens
2008 Bassmaster Southern Open #3: Guntersville
Many of the pros, sitting atop bags much bigger than anticipated, targeted the bass holed up the large grass mats.
2008 Southern Open No. 3, Guntersville: Day One standings
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$ 1. Randall Tharp Gardendale, Ala. 5 29-06 Day 1: 5 29-06 2. Matt Herren Trussville, Ala. 5 26-09 Day 1: 5 26-09 3. Chris Ludwig Lawrenceburg, Ind. 5 25-14 Day 1: 5 25-14
2008 Bassmaster Southern Open No. 3: Guntersville
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$ 1. Danny Clark Cleveland, Tenn. 5 22-13 Day 1: 5 22-13 2. Keith Sykes Clintwood, Va. 5 21-02 Day 1: 5 21-02 3. William Helton Calhoun, Tenn. 5 19-11 Day 1: 5 19-11
2008 Southern Open Day One Launch
In this photo gallery you will see images of the 2008 southern open #3 on Lake Guntersville in Alabama. It is the first day launch.
2008 Bassmaster Southern Open #3: Guntersville
About 200 Southern Open pros will compete Oct. 16-18 for the event's title and $45,000 first-place prize. An equal number of co-anglers will be out to win their division's first-place prize, a boat package valued at $32,000.
2008 Southern Open #3: Ron Klys
Known as one of the better bass fisheries in the South, this northeast Alabama reservoir is the beneficiary of stable water levels and lots and lots of grass.
2008 Bassmaster Central Open #2: Kentucky Lake
"The coffee scent was critical to my success. The fish didn't hold on to the lure very long. They seemed to like the coffee taste and held it just a moment longer than other plastics. That gave me the time I needed to set the hook."
2008 Bassmaster Central Open #2: Kyle Fox
Several fine anglers found their spots and patterns ruined by wind and the resulting muddy water. In fact, one angler described the water at his spot as looking like a YooHoo chocolate drink.
2008 Bassmaster Central Open #2: Kyle Fox
"I think most of the anglers will fish the grass and do something similar to what I've been doing. Kentucky Lake is big. There's a lot of stuff to fish out there."
2008 Bassmaster Central Open #2: Johnson
The Classic berths will be awarded after the season's final event.The top 10 in the points standings will be invited to join the 2009 Bassmaster Elite Series, the highest level of BASS competition.
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