2009 Central Open #1: Day Two, Launch

In this photo gallery, you'll find images of the anglers as they prepare to launch on Day Two of the 2009 Central Open #1 on Toledo Bend Reservoir, near Many, Louisiana.

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Over an hour before launch boats are already covering the banks on both sides of the launch pad for the second day of the Central Open #1 on Toledo Bend Lake.
Over an hour before launch boats are already covering the banks on both sides of the launch pad for the second day of the Central Open #1 on Toledo Bend Lake.
As time for the official launch grows near, boats in the first flight begin to gather around the pier where the inspections will be held.
As time for the official launch grows near, boats in the first flight begin to gather around the pier where the inspections will be held.
Boats launch four at a time and quickly fill the cove at Cypress Bend Park.
Boats launch four at a time and quickly fill the cove at Cypress Bend Park.
The traditional playing of the National Anthem brings each to his feet to honor the flag.
The traditional playing of the National Anthem brings each to his feet to honor the flag.
The official launch time starts the first flights of boats as BASS officials do saftey checks and live well inspections.
The official launch time starts the first flights of boats as BASS officials do saftey checks and live well inspections.
As the first flight of boats leaves the harbor there are still boats being launched. 201 boats will be launched on Day Two of the first Central Open.
As the first flight of boats leaves the harbor there are still boats being launched. 201 boats will be launched on Day Two of the first Central Open.
Boats in the third flight make their way through the inspection line.
Boats in the third flight make their way through the inspection line.
David Hamner and Gerald DeVincinti were happy to see the anglers launch on Day Two after high winds prevented Day One of competition.
David Hamner and Gerald DeVincinti were happy to see the anglers launch on Day Two after high winds prevented Day One of competition.
Pro Lucy Mize and co-angler Justin Stokes work a shallow bank back in a creek protected from the wind.
Pro Lucy Mize and co-angler Justin Stokes work a shallow bank back in a creek protected from the wind.
Melinda Mize and her co-angler Kenneth Harris work a long shallow point just off the main lake.
Melinda Mize and her co-angler Kenneth Harris work a long shallow point just off the main lake.
Pro Frank Scalish and Leroy Conway make a run back into a creek on his second stop of the day.
Pro Frank Scalish and Leroy Conway make a run back into a creek on his second stop of the day.
Scalish immediately starts working a shallow point in a bend in the creek before his co-angler Leroy Conway can get set up to fish.
Scalish immediately starts working a shallow point in a bend in the creek before his co-angler Leroy Conway can get set up to fish.
In the immediate area there are several competitors, including Danny Smith and his Day Two co-angler Anthony Plescia.
In the immediate area there are several competitors, including Danny Smith and his Day Two co-angler Anthony Plescia.
Yukinari Uchiyama hooks into a fish after making only a few casts at this location near the main lake.
Yukinari Uchiyama hooks into a fish after making only a few casts at this location near the main lake.
He is able to cull a smaller fish with his catch, gaining momentum at mid-day.
He is able to cull a smaller fish with his catch, gaining momentum at mid-day.
Jamie Narramore holds up one of two fish caught from a cove he had all to himself.
Jamie Narramore holds up one of two fish caught from a cove he had all to himself.
Narramore hooks into another fish within just a few casts, while his co-angler Leigh Fuselier looks on.
Narramore hooks into another fish within just a few casts, while his co-angler Leigh Fuselier looks on.
Narramore's catch doesn't measure up to the 14 inch length limit on Toledo Bend Lake.
Narramore’s catch doesn’t measure up to the 14 inch length limit on Toledo Bend Lake.
Co-angler Leigh Fuselier holds up a fish to show Narramore, yet another fish that doesn't quite measure up.
Co-angler Leigh Fuselier holds up a fish to show Narramore, yet another fish that doesn’t quite measure up.