2009 Elite Series Southern Open #2: Wheeler Lake, Day One, Launch

In this photo gallery, you'll find images of the anglers as they prepare to launch on Day One of the 2009 Southern Open #2 on Wheeler Lake, near Decatur, Alabama.

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Day One of the Southern Open #2 presented by Oakley launched out of Ingall's Harbor with boats launching more than an hour before official launch time.
Day One of the Southern Open #2 presented by Oakley launched out of Ingall’s Harbor with boats launching more than an hour before official launch time.
Co-angler Marcus Parker reaches for his cell phone as he waits on the banks at Ingall's Harbor for his pro angler for the day.
Co-angler Marcus Parker reaches for his cell phone as he waits on the banks at Ingall’s Harbor for his pro angler for the day.
Elite Series pros Chris Lane and Jason Quinn talk about practice and what changes might have taken place since the Elite Series was here over two weeks ago.
Elite Series pros Chris Lane and Jason Quinn talk about practice and what changes might have taken place since the Elite Series was here over two weeks ago.
Ingall's Harbor is packed with boats as all of the competitors stand in unison to honor the flag as WBT Tournament Director Deb Wilkinson sings the National Anthem.
Ingall’s Harbor is packed with boats as all of the competitors stand in unison to honor the flag as WBT Tournament Director Deb Wilkinson sings the National Anthem.
As the first boats launch out of the harbor, there are still boats being brought to the ramp to launch.
As the first boats launch out of the harbor, there are still boats being brought to the ramp to launch.
A line of Southern Open pros and their co-anglers launch in the distance as the sun begins to rise.
A line of Southern Open pros and their co-anglers launch in the distance as the sun begins to rise.
Boats are packed bow to stern as they wait for earlier flights to launch.
Boats are packed bow to stern as they wait for earlier flights to launch.
Over 170 boats are entered for the second stop of the Bassmaster Southern Opens, presented by Oakley, at Ingall's Harbor.
Over 170 boats are entered for the second stop of the Bassmaster Southern Opens, presented by Oakley, at Ingall’s Harbor.
WBT pro Pam Martin Wells jockey's for position among the boats that are lining up to go through the BASS inspection prior to launch.
WBT pro Pam Martin Wells jockey’s for position among the boats that are lining up to go through the BASS inspection prior to launch.
The fourth flight of boats make their way out onto Wheeler Lake after inspection.
The fourth flight of boats make their way out onto Wheeler Lake after inspection.
Elite Series pro Timmy Horton makes his way through the BASS inspection as a fan takes his photo in passing.
Elite Series pro Timmy Horton makes his way through the BASS inspection as a fan takes his photo in passing.
Elite Series pro Timmy Horton takes his hole shot to start his day on Wheeler Lake.
Elite Series pro Timmy Horton takes his hole shot to start his day on Wheeler Lake.