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BASS officials have already checked the first two boats at the dock as they wait for the playing of the national anthem.
Photo: Larry Towell
Elite Series pro Bradley Hallman makes final preparations before the Day Three launch.
Photo: Larry Towell
With the field being cut to the top 30 pros and co-anglers, the cove appeared much different than it had on the two days prior.
Photo: Larry Towell
Leader Stephen Johnston and his co-angler Bobby Lanham honor the flag as the national anthem begins.
Photo: Larry Towell
The national anthem ends at exactly 6:45 a.m., signaling the official start to the final day of competition of the second Bassmaster Central Open of the year.
Photo: Larry Towell
The first boat, pro Stephen Johnston, launches from the inspection dock.
Photo: Larry Towell
Bassmaster Elite Series pro Todd Faircloth leaves the dock with his co-angler Claude Rabb as they launch for the final day of the Central Open on Sam Rayburn Reservoir.
Photo: Larry Towell
BASS Officials, along with the service crews and fans, watch from the dock as the second flight of boats prepare to launch onto Sam Rayburn Reservoir for the last day of competition.
Photo: Larry Towell
