2009 Southern Open #1: Day Three, Launch

In this photo gallery, you'll find images of the anglers as they prepare to launch on Day Three of the 2009 Southern Open #1 on the Harris Chain of Lakes, near Tavares, Florida.

Co-angler Brian Fuller waits at the launch ramp in Wooten Park for his pro partner on the final day of the Bassmaster Southern Open number one.
Co-angler Brian Fuller waits at the launch ramp in Wooten Park for his pro partner on the final day of the Bassmaster Southern Open number one.
Jason Knapp makes final lure selections early on Day Three while he waits at the dock for time to launch.
Jason Knapp makes final lure selections early on Day Three while he waits at the dock for time to launch.
Luke Estel reties lures and makes final preparations for Day Three. He starts the day in 30th place with nowhere to go but up.
Luke Estel reties lures and makes final preparations for Day Three. He starts the day in 30th place with nowhere to go but up.
Scott Ashmore pulls on his life jacket as he and his partner head to the launch area.
Scott Ashmore pulls on his life jacket as he and his partner head to the launch area.
Joe Clements uses a light inside of his rod box to tie on a lure just prior to launch.
Joe Clements uses a light inside of his rod box to tie on a lure just prior to launch.
Competitors begin to line up at the dock for the final inspection before the final launch of the Bassmaster Southern Open number one.
Competitors begin to line up at the dock for the final inspection before the final launch of the Bassmaster Southern Open number one.
Competitors will launch in the order of the Day Two standings. The last boats to launch began to gather east of the dock as the suns glow lights up the eastern sky.
Competitors will launch in the order of the Day Two standings. The last boats to launch began to gather east of the dock as the suns glow lights up the eastern sky.
Randy Kukral was a co-angler yesterday but was unable to make the top thirty cut. He honors the flag as the National Anthem is played before the final launch
Randy Kukral was a co-angler yesterday but was unable to make the top thirty cut. He honors the flag as the National Anthem is played before the final launch
The first anglers to launch take their hole shots as they head to their first spots of the day.
The first anglers to launch take their hole shots as they head to their first spots of the day.
The top thirty anglers go through their final inspections in an orderly and efficient fashion, ready to start the final day of fishing.
The top thirty anglers go through their final inspections in an orderly and efficient fashion, ready to start the final day of fishing.
The last of the competitors wait for their flight to be released. The flights are released at equal intervals to insure an equal amount of time on the water.
The last of the competitors wait for their flight to be released. The flights are released at equal intervals to insure an equal amount of time on the water.
Scott Ashmore is the first boat to make it out of Haynes Creek into Griffin Lake, almost an hours ride from the launch.
Scott Ashmore is the first boat to make it out of Haynes Creek into Griffin Lake, almost an hours ride from the launch.
Bobby Lane methodically picks apart the grass as he flips his way down the bank.
Bobby Lane methodically picks apart the grass as he flips his way down the bank.
Pro Jimmie Murphy and co-angler John Foster use the same method that carried a lot of the anglers into the final day, flipping vegetation.
Pro Jimmie Murphy and co-angler John Foster use the same method that carried a lot of the anglers into the final day, flipping vegetation.
Pro Mike Prindle and his co-angler for the day, Steve Warner, work lilly pads in a canal just off Griffin Lake.
Pro Mike Prindle and his co-angler for the day, Steve Warner, work lilly pads in a canal just off Griffin Lake.
Scott Ashmore and co-angler Scott Kerslake flip docks on Griffin Lake.
Scott Ashmore and co-angler Scott Kerslake flip docks on Griffin Lake.
After making a move into a canal, Scott Ashmore adds fish number three to the livewell.
After making a move into a canal, Scott Ashmore adds fish number three to the livewell.
Bassmaster Elite Series pro Timmy Horton had four in the tank and was searching for the one that would complete his limit by 10:30am.
Bassmaster Elite Series pro Timmy Horton had four in the tank and was searching for the one that would complete his limit by 10:30am.
Marlon Crowder was paired with Bassmaster Elite pro Timmy Horton for the final day. He starts the day with the lead on the co-angler side and was confident he could win.
Marlon Crowder was paired with Bassmaster Elite pro Timmy Horton for the final day. He starts the day with the lead on the co-angler side and was confident he could win.
The Harris Chain of Lakes is made up of over 75,000 acres of water with a large portion of that water in canals and backwater areas that are hard to reach.
The Harris Chain of Lakes is made up of over 75,000 acres of water with a large portion of that water in canals and backwater areas that are hard to reach.
Some of the canals were near impossible to find and resembled overgrown hallways. Anglers make their way out of one such canal back onto the open water of Griffin Lake.
Some of the canals were near impossible to find and resembled overgrown hallways. Anglers make their way out of one such canal back onto the open water of Griffin Lake.