2010 Southern Open #2 – Day Three – Launch

The day three launch of the 2010 Southern Open #2 was a flurry of activity.

Pro angler Pam Martin-Wells converses with her Day Three co-angler as she is backed down the ramp at Lewis Dam on Smith Lake near Jasper, Ala.
Pro angler Pam Martin-Wells converses with her Day Three co-angler as she is backed down the ramp at Lewis Dam on Smith Lake near Jasper, Ala.
The parking lot is always a stark change to the chaotic first two days of the Bassmaster Opens. The Top 30 anglers will go out today to decide the official standings.
The parking lot is always a stark change to the chaotic first two days of the Bassmaster Opens. The Top 30 anglers will go out today to decide the official standings.
The cove near Lewis dam appears wide open as a few of the 30 competitors wait for the official launch.
The cove near Lewis dam appears wide open as a few of the 30 competitors wait for the official launch.
Fans and family members watch with anticipation for the start of the fishing day.
Fans and family members watch with anticipation for the start of the fishing day.
The national anthem echoes through the Alabama hills on the final day of competition.
The national anthem echoes through the Alabama hills on the final day of competition.
Gerald Swindle leaves the dock to go and do his best to hold on to his two day lead.
Gerald Swindle leaves the dock to go and do his best to hold on to his two day lead.
Elite Series pro Davy Hite makes his way through the inspection line on his way out onto Smith Lake.
Elite Series pro Davy Hite makes his way through the inspection line on his way out onto Smith Lake.
Pro Pam Martin-Wells will fish the final day.
Pro Pam Martin-Wells will fish the final day.
The tools of a BASS launch sit on a table at the end of the inspection dock.
The tools of a BASS launch sit on a table at the end of the inspection dock.
J Todd Tucker takes his time to prepare for the final day before the second flight is launched.
J Todd Tucker takes his time to prepare for the final day before the second flight is launched.
Flight two prepares for launch. Tournament Director Chris Bowes says,
Flight two prepares for launch. Tournament Director Chris Bowes says, “It’s the longest ten minutes in BASS.”