2009 Central Opens: Atchafalaya Basin Day One launch

In this photo gallery you will see images from the 2009 Central Open at Atchafalaya basin in Louisiana for the day one launch.

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Homer Humphrey waits with other anglers at the dock early on Day One of the final Central Open on the Atchafalaya Basin out of Pierre Part, La.
Homer Humphrey waits with other anglers at the dock early on Day One of the final Central Open on the Atchafalaya Basin out of Pierre Part, La.
Boats are tied three wide at the dock to keep from having to fight the constant current from recent rains.
Boats are tied three wide at the dock to keep from having to fight the constant current from recent rains.
Pro Zachary King gets rods from the rod locker in preparation to do battle with the bass of the expansive Atchafalaya Basin.
Pro Zachary King gets rods from the rod locker in preparation to do battle with the bass of the expansive Atchafalaya Basin.
Elite Series Rookie Chad Griffin makes final gear adjustments before the official launch of the final Bassmaster Central Open.
Elite Series Rookie Chad Griffin makes final gear adjustments before the official launch of the final Bassmaster Central Open.
Bassmaster anglers watch as a barge captain navigates his tug within feet of more than 100 bass boats, knowing with the weight of the barge, and ripping current, there would be no way to stop if it got out of control.
Bassmaster anglers watch as a barge captain navigates his tug within feet of more than 100 bass boats, knowing with the weight of the barge, and ripping current, there would be no way to stop if it got out of control.
Many anglers tied up to the old docks that were protected from most of the current by the newer floating dock that reached further into the river.
Many anglers tied up to the old docks that were protected from most of the current by the newer floating dock that reached further into the river.
The heavy current caused problems near the congested dock as anglers try to jockey for their correct positions in the launch order.
The heavy current caused problems near the congested dock as anglers try to jockey for their correct positions in the launch order.
David Gillham almost disappears into his bait box as he makes last-minute adjustments to his gear.
David Gillham almost disappears into his bait box as he makes last-minute adjustments to his gear.
Anglers fight the current as the official launch gets under way, and the first boats pull away from the dock.
Anglers fight the current as the official launch gets under way, and the first boats pull away from the dock.
Pro Randy Qualls has his helmet on, indicating a long run on the Atchafalaya Basin, one of the largest bodies of water the Bassmaster Opens attends this year.
Pro Randy Qualls has his helmet on, indicating a long run on the Atchafalaya Basin, one of the largest bodies of water the Bassmaster Opens attends this year.
A few of the pros opted to go against the flow, and head upriver as they leave the dock.
A few of the pros opted to go against the flow, and head upriver as they leave the dock.
A constant parade of bass boats made their way against the current and through the inspection line before heading to their first stops of the day.
A constant parade of bass boats made their way against the current and through the inspection line before heading to their first stops of the day.
The few remaining boats make their way through the inspection process and out onto the expansive Atchafalaya Basin for Day One of the final Bassmaster Central Open.
The few remaining boats make their way through the inspection process and out onto the expansive Atchafalaya Basin for Day One of the final Bassmaster Central Open.