2008 Southern Open #2: Day One

In this photo gallery you will see images of the 2008 Southern Open #2 on the Santee Cooper in South Carolina.

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Always a popular venue, more than 175 boats wait to begin fishing this year's Open at Santee Cooper.
Always a popular venue, more than 175 boats wait to begin fishing this year’s Open at Santee Cooper.
An angler makes last minute tackle adjustments prior to the start of competition.
An angler makes last minute tackle adjustments prior to the start of competition.
Charlie Hartley is another Elite angler fishing Santee Cooper before going to nearby Lake Murray for next week's Elite event.
Charlie Hartley is another Elite angler fishing Santee Cooper before going to nearby Lake Murray for next week’s Elite event.
Peter Thliveros scrapped everything he learned in practice and boated 20 pounds Thursday to hold third place. Thliveros won the season-opening Southern Open on the St. Johns River.
Peter Thliveros scrapped everything he learned in practice and boated 20 pounds Thursday to hold third place. Thliveros won the season-opening Southern Open on the St. Johns River.
Elite pro Terry Scroggins also fishes the Southern Opens; in 2007 he won two events.
Elite pro Terry Scroggins also fishes the Southern Opens; in 2007 he won two events.
Florida angler Raymond Derrick is using his saltwater boat to fish the Open.
Florida angler Raymond Derrick is using his saltwater boat to fish the Open.
John Gray holds second place, just 18 ounces behind leader Matt Herren.
John Gray holds second place, just 18 ounces behind leader Matt Herren.
Officials check boats prior to releasing them for the day of fishing.
Officials check boats prior to releasing them for the day of fishing.
Randy Alexander's 7-pound, 11-ounce bass took Purolator Big Bass of the day honors.
Randy Alexander’s 7-pound, 11-ounce bass took Purolator Big Bass of the day honors.
Spectators watch as anglers bring their fish across the stage for weighing.
Spectators watch as anglers bring their fish across the stage for weighing.
Tournament director Chris Bowes talks to Virginia angler Jelani Hennessee, 17, who is the youngest angler in the tournament.
Tournament director Chris Bowes talks to Virginia angler Jelani Hennessee, 17, who is the youngest angler in the tournament.
Tournament director Chris Bowes calls contestants to the check-out line as the tournament begins.
Tournament director Chris Bowes calls contestants to the check-out line as the tournament begins.
Troy Gibson holds a 6-pound, 3-ounce bass that hit early in the morning. He only caught one other fish the entire day after the wind began blowing hard.
Troy Gibson holds a 6-pound, 3-ounce bass that hit early in the morning. He only caught one other fish the entire day after the wind began blowing hard.
WBT angler Lisa Johnson gets her fish checked and bagged en route to the scales on Thursday. She is one of several women fishing the tournament.
WBT angler Lisa Johnson gets her fish checked and bagged en route to the scales on Thursday. She is one of several women fishing the tournament.
WBT contestant Pam Martin-Wells is one of several lady anglers entered in the Open at Santee-Cooper.
WBT contestant Pam Martin-Wells is one of several lady anglers entered in the Open at Santee-Cooper.