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2011 Southern Open #2 – Day Three – OTW

Go on the water with your favorite Open anglers, during the 2011 Southern Open #2. This album features photos from day three of competition.

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Tracy Adams catches a short fish at his first stop on Day Three of the Bass Pro Shops Southern Open.
Tracy Adams catches a short fish at his first stop on Day Three of the Bass Pro Shops Southern Open.
Adams quickly leans into another Lake Norman fish.
Adams quickly leans into another Lake Norman fish.
He gets several bites at his first stop but can't get a big one.
He gets several bites at his first stop but can’t get a big one.
This one won't measure either.
This one won’t measure either.
Adams was using different techniques when he pulled out this spinning rod and slowed down.
Adams was using different techniques when he pulled out this spinning rod and slowed down.
Adams' second stop was a boat dock, but he did not stay very long.
Adams’ second stop was a boat dock, but he did not stay very long.
Adam's co-angler Daniel Parks keeps on eye on his line.
Adam’s co-angler Daniel Parks keeps on eye on his line.
Bradley Roy began his day fishing a main river point.
Bradley Roy began his day fishing a main river point.
Roy switches weapons.
Roy switches weapons.
Roy went down the bank one way with a spinnerbait, turned around and came back with a jig.
Roy went down the bank one way with a spinnerbait, turned around and came back with a jig.
The jig pays off.
The jig pays off.
Roy's co-angler Keith Thames was ready with net, but ended up not needing it.
Roy’s co-angler Keith Thames was ready with net, but ended up not needing it.
“Get in here!”
Where is the bump board?
Where is the bump board?
Ok, stretch out those fins ...
Ok, stretch out those fins …
This bass is going in the livewell.
This bass is going in the livewell.
Fletcher Shryock watches his electronics at his second stop of the day.
Fletcher Shryock watches his electronics at his second stop of the day.
Shryock's second spot was way up the Catawba River channel.
Shryock’s second spot was way up the Catawba River channel.
He was working this spot hard and fast.
He was working this spot hard and fast.
Shryock pulls out a small lipless crankbait and gives it a try.
Shryock pulls out a small lipless crankbait and gives it a try.
The lipless crank does not produce any fish at this spot.
The lipless crank does not produce any fish at this spot.
Shryock packs up, and he and co-angler Brandon Williams head back to Shryock's primary location.
Shryock packs up, and he and co-angler Brandon Williams head back to Shryock’s primary location.
Shryock takes off.
Shryock takes off.
Brandon Card is set up on a bedding fish.
Brandon Card is set up on a bedding fish.
The fish takes a swipe but does not stay hooked up. Card is convinced he will get him.
The fish takes a swipe but does not stay hooked up. Card is convinced he will get him.
Card gets up on the trolling motor to get the best view.
Card gets up on the trolling motor to get the best view.
Card's presentation was soft and quiet.
Card’s presentation was soft and quiet.
Card checks his bait and any ticks in his line, whips the boat around and back into position.
Card checks his bait and any ticks in his line, whips the boat around and back into position.
After 30 minutes -- boom! -- There he is!
After 30 minutes — boom! — There he is!
Card's co-angler Ethan Cox readies the net.
Card’s co-angler Ethan Cox readies the net.
They've got him.
They’ve got him.
This one looks to be about three pounds.
This one looks to be about three pounds.
That's three pounds more than he had. Card will take it.
That’s three pounds more than he had. Card will take it.

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