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Heath Smith is backed into Lake Norman on Day Two of the Southern Open.
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Despite five launch ramps, the line to put in extended to the park's entrance for 179 pro boaters.
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George Crain and his co-angler visit before blasting off.
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Co-anglers wait on their pros as winds between 15 and 20 mph whip the flags. Forecasts call for the temperatures to rise from the low of 38 to the mid 60s and the winds to be 5 to 10 mph.
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A time-lapse exposure puts some extra light on the subjects.
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Chris Lane is bundled up and ready to roll on Day Two of the Bass Pro Shops Southern Open 2.
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Bradley Roy spies our camera.
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Carl Cavalier says it's all good.
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A Hummingbird unit shows that the water temperature didn't fall too much despite an overnight low of 38.
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The Local 136 sponsors pro Heath Smith.
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Anglers await their turn to take off.
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Marty Robinson will have to do some climbing if he hopes to make the top 12 for Saturday.
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Angler get their boats in position to pass the official check station.
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The mob of boats settle into a line.
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Tournament director Chris Bowes flips his card to signify the final flight.
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An angler's arsenal sits ready for action.
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Steve Wisdom makes his way into the launch line.
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In the late flight, Kyle Kempkers and Garry Fisher hang at the dock.
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A rainproof parka should keep Garry Fisher's head warm, and looks like his upper lip will stay warm as well.
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Pro Dave Mansue does some last-minute work on his lures.
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Ryan McMurtury's family, including wife Michelle and daughters Grace (center) and Kirstie, made a hasty drive to the event from Abbeville, S.C.
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The family of pro Ronnie Getz bundles up as they come from their campsite to watch him launch.
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