Blythe Landing is the venue for the Bass Pro Shops Southern Open 2 on Lake Norman.
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A co-angler's rods await deployment.
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Boat trailer lights cast an eerie glow on Lake Norman.
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Cliff Crochet gets a little help from his co-angler at launch.
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The Bass Federation Nation-wrapped boat of Brandon Palaniuk puts in.
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A number of anglers floated around as the line to launch extended more than a quarter-mile from the park entrance.
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A Fox sports reporter does a live broadcast from the launch.
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Gerald Swindle calls his co-angler to tell him where to find him.
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The anglers mill about the dock preparing to take off.
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Chris Lane looks all business.
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Arnie Lane, older brother to Elite anglers Chris and Bobby Lane, makes it a three-lane highway.
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Boats pass the B.A.S.S. officials for take-off inspection.
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David Walker idles into position.
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With a slight nip to the morning, keeping hands warm was required.
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Weekend Series champion Ryan McMurtury says he has three patterns he likes.
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For anglers in the late flight, there was a wait at the dock.
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Some were just real happy to be here.
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Casey Ashley gets ready for the day.
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Jason Williamson waits at the dock for the 7 a.m. ET launch.
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With the sun peaking over the tree line, the anglers wait their turn to take off.
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