Good morning from a rainy Muskogee

Good morning from a rainy Muskogee.Forecast is for rain showers most of the day with winds shifting from south the north with gusts to 25 mph. Things could get rough....

Panorama of Three Forks Harbor

The first flight of anglers arrive at Three Forks Harbor to lug their catches to the stage.

Back to normal

Everyone is doing their thing now. I'm blogging, James Overstreet is snapping pics and Scott Rook is fishing.

Camera boat arrives to rescue boat

B.A.S.S. photographer James Overstreet and I have been summoned to rescue fellow Arkansan Scott Rook

Panoramic view of the launch site

A beautiful scene here at Muskogee. Click on this image to see a bigger version.

Beautiful Arkanas River morning

Dawn breaks over the basin of the Arkansas River where Central Open competitors await take-off.

Chris Bowes and James Overstreet on the job

Just another day at the office for Tournament Director Chris Bowes and photographer James Overstreet.

Boats line up and get ready for take-off

Good morning from Muskogee

The Bass Pro Shops Central Open #2 is getting started. The TowBoat U.S.  is ready to go. 

24 pounds and a case of cotton mouth

Ike has five fish in the box for a total estimated weight of 24 pounds. It’s topped off with a 6-pounder. We just watched him catch it. Needless to say,...