2009 Central Open #1: Day Three, Launch/On The Water

In this photo gallery, you'll find launch and on-the-water images from Day Three of the 2009 Central Open #1 on Toledo Bend Reservoir, near Many, Louisiana.

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With all 201 boats competing on Day Three, the launch was a steady procession of boats and tow vehicles.
With all 201 boats competing on Day Three, the launch was a steady procession of boats and tow vehicles.
Cloud cover and wind met the anglers on Day Three of the Central Open out of Cypress Bend Park on Toledo Bend.
Cloud cover and wind met the anglers on Day Three of the Central Open out of Cypress Bend Park on Toledo Bend.
Parking space on the bank was hard to find as anglers made last-minute adjustments to their gear.
Parking space on the bank was hard to find as anglers made last-minute adjustments to their gear.
Boats move into position near the inspection area, readying for the final launch of the first Central Open of the year.
Boats move into position near the inspection area, readying for the final launch of the first Central Open of the year.
BASS Tournament Director Chris Bowes calls out boat numbers and lines the anglers up for launch.
BASS Tournament Director Chris Bowes calls out boat numbers and lines the anglers up for launch.
Anglers work their way toward the launch area in flights in what can be described as
Anglers work their way toward the launch area in flights in what can be described as “organized chaos.”
Elite Series pro Edwin Evers and his co-angler Brady Seymour fish shallow water near an island several miles up the lake from the landing.
Elite Series pro Edwin Evers and his co-angler Brady Seymour fish shallow water near an island several miles up the lake from the landing.
In water that was deep enough to troll through the day before, it takes 15 minutes of hard team work to get the boat around a small island.
In water that was deep enough to troll through the day before, it takes 15 minutes of hard team work to get the boat around a small island.
Elite Series Pro Mike McClelland hooks into a bass as his co-angler John Moon goes for the net.
Elite Series Pro Mike McClelland hooks into a bass as his co-angler John Moon goes for the net.
A quick check of the board to make sure the fish meets the 14-inch length limit and gets added to the livewell.
A quick check of the board to make sure the fish meets the 14-inch length limit and gets added to the livewell.
Elite Series Pro Randy Allen and his co-angler Spencer Gremillion fish in a crowded area of the lake. There were 22 boats in the immediate area, where there were few the day before.
Elite Series Pro Randy Allen and his co-angler Spencer Gremillion fish in a crowded area of the lake. There were 22 boats in the immediate area, where there were few the day before.
Pro Joe Pallermo was the only other Central Open competitor in the boats near Randy Allen. The rest were anglers with another tournament or recreational anglers.
Pro Joe Pallermo was the only other Central Open competitor in the boats near Randy Allen. The rest were anglers with another tournament or recreational anglers.
Elite Series Pro Matt Reed tried his best to avoid the crowds and was still within earshot of three other boats. Fishermen were out in force taking advantage of a great fishery.
Elite Series Pro Matt Reed tried his best to avoid the crowds and was still within earshot of three other boats. Fishermen were out in force taking advantage of a great fishery.
Dennis Tietje hooks into a nice bass as his co-angler John Martin heads for the net.
Dennis Tietje hooks into a nice bass as his co-angler John Martin heads for the net.
Teamwork prevails despite the objection of the bass. Dennis Tietje had just lost a bass he estimated at five pounds, but this fish helped boost his confidence.
Teamwork prevails despite the objection of the bass. Dennis Tietje had just lost a bass he estimated at five pounds, but this fish helped boost his confidence.