2008 Southern Open Day Two Launch

In this photo gallery you will see the 2008 southern open #3 on Lake Guntersville in Alabama. It is the second day launch.

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Fred Hood, a co-angler for the final Southern Open of 2008, watches as the pros launch boats while waiting for his Day Two partner, pro John Cox.
Fred Hood, a co-angler for the final Southern Open of 2008, watches as the pros launch boats while waiting for his Day Two partner, pro John Cox.
The ramp at Lake Guntersville State Park is frantic with late arrivals. The anglers were met with rain and wind on Day Two.
The ramp at Lake Guntersville State Park is frantic with late arrivals. The anglers were met with rain and wind on Day Two.
Boats begin to gather around the docks at Lake Guntersville State Park as the time for launch gets closer.
Boats begin to gather around the docks at Lake Guntersville State Park as the time for launch gets closer.
Eric Nichols, part of the BASS tournament staff, presents the colors for the singing of the national anthem, performed by co-angler Jennifer Nevans (off camera).
Eric Nichols, part of the BASS tournament staff, presents the colors for the singing of the national anthem, performed by co-angler Jennifer Nevans (off camera).
Bassmaster Elite Series Rookie of the Year Bobby Lane leads a group of boats through the inspection line and out onto Lake Guntersville.
Bassmaster Elite Series Rookie of the Year Bobby Lane leads a group of boats through the inspection line and out onto Lake Guntersville.
Matt Herron is concentrating on the task at hand, chasing down the leader Randall Tharp, who leads Herron by 2 pounds, 13 ounces going into Day Two.
Matt Herron is concentrating on the task at hand, chasing down the leader Randall Tharp, who leads Herron by 2 pounds, 13 ounces going into Day Two.
Pro Joey Thigpen and co-angler Daryl Woodruff work grass mats with topwater baits, a pattern which emerged strong on Day One.
Pro Joey Thigpen and co-angler Daryl Woodruff work grass mats with topwater baits, a pattern which emerged strong on Day One.
Pro Darrell Davis grabs the net to help co-angler Steven Roosen land a Lake Guntersville bass.
Pro Darrell Davis grabs the net to help co-angler Steven Roosen land a Lake Guntersville bass.
Co-angler Steven Roosen displays his catch, a bass just meeting the minimum 15-inch requirement for all Lake Guntersville bass.
Co-angler Steven Roosen displays his catch, a bass just meeting the minimum 15-inch requirement for all Lake Guntersville bass.
Darrell Davis takes his turn as he sets the hook on a bass that fell for a topwater presentation over heavy grass.
Darrell Davis takes his turn as he sets the hook on a bass that fell for a topwater presentation over heavy grass.
Davis' fish had to be released, as it was just under the length limit of 15 inches.
Davis’ fish had to be released, as it was just under the length limit of 15 inches.
Like many other anglers, pro Douglas Mayo and co-angler Ryan Small work grass beds hoping to entice the largemouth bass to strike.
Like many other anglers, pro Douglas Mayo and co-angler Ryan Small work grass beds hoping to entice the largemouth bass to strike.
Pro Lisa Johnson gets an explosive strike at the side of the boat, while co-angler Mark Richardson helps land the bass with a net.
Pro Lisa Johnson gets an explosive strike at the side of the boat, while co-angler Mark Richardson helps land the bass with a net.
Lisa Johnson grabs a cull marker and places it on the bass in hopes that she can trade up later in the day.
Lisa Johnson grabs a cull marker and places it on the bass in hopes that she can trade up later in the day.
Day One leader Randall Tharp fights a feisty Lake Guntersville largemouth to the boat. Tharp returned to the area where he fished Day One.
Day One leader Randall Tharp fights a feisty Lake Guntersville largemouth to the boat. Tharp returned to the area where he fished Day One.
Tharp flips the bass into the boat before co-angler Will Butler can get the net. Tharp admits the bite is slower today and adjusts his presentation to compensate.
Tharp flips the bass into the boat before co-angler Will Butler can get the net. Tharp admits the bite is slower today and adjusts his presentation to compensate.
Randall Tharp brings another bass to the boat, but being just under the slot limit of 15 inches, it was released immediately.
Randall Tharp brings another bass to the boat, but being just under the slot limit of 15 inches, it was released immediately.
Tharp's co-angler for Day Two, Will Butler, takes advantage of being in the boat with the Day One leader.
Tharp’s co-angler for Day Two, Will Butler, takes advantage of being in the boat with the Day One leader.
Randall Tharp lands his fourth keeper of the morning. With some tension relieved, he admits,
Randall Tharp lands his fourth keeper of the morning. With some tension relieved, he admits, “I had all my fish by this time yesterday.”