Brisk start to Day One

Brisk temperatures and a beautiful sunrise greet anglers as they start Day One of the 2012 Bass Pro Shops Southern Open on Harris Chain.

Posted on
<p> BoatUS Angler’s TowBoat U.S. team offers boat towing services for the Bass Pro Shops Southern Open #1.</p>
BoatUS Angler’s TowBoat U.S. team offers boat towing services for the Bass Pro Shops Southern Open #1.
<p> The TowBoat U.S. boat leads the fleet out onto the Harris Chain of Lakes in Florida.</p>
The TowBoat U.S. boat leads the fleet out onto the Harris Chain of Lakes in Florida.
<p> Boats line the dock awaiting the launch of the first Bass Pro Shops Open of 2012.</p>
Boats line the dock awaiting the launch of the first Bass Pro Shops Open of 2012.
<p> Elite Series pro Charlie Hartley preps his gear for the day.</p>
Elite Series pro Charlie Hartley preps his gear for the day.
<p> Elite Series pro Terry Scroggins is on hand for the Florida Southern Open.</p>
Elite Series pro Terry Scroggins is on hand for the Florida Southern Open.
<p> Fans line the dock as the competitors line up their boats for the Day One launch.</p>
Fans line the dock as the competitors line up their boats for the Day One launch.
<p> Elite Series pro Ish Monroe prepares for a cool boat ride.</p>
Elite Series pro Ish Monroe prepares for a cool boat ride.
<p> The competitors take off on schedule at 7 a.m. ET.</p>
The competitors take off on schedule at 7 a.m. ET.
<p> Anglers take off from Wooton Park in Tavares, Fla.</p>
Anglers take off from Wooton Park in Tavares, Fla.
<p> The anglers and fans were greeted with a beautiful Florida sunrise. </p>
The anglers and fans were greeted with a beautiful Florida sunrise. 
<p> Co-anglers wait patiently for their boats to arrive. </p>
Co-anglers wait patiently for their boats to arrive. 
<p> Each co-angler is paired with a boater. </p>
Each co-angler is paired with a boater. 
<p> B.A.S.S. officials direct traffic. </p>
B.A.S.S. officials direct traffic. 
<p> Boats are loaded into the water first thing.</p>
Boats are loaded into the water first thing.
<p> The Bass Pro Shops Southern Open #1 is being hosted by Tavares, Fla. </p>
The Bass Pro Shops Southern Open #1 is being hosted by Tavares, Fla. 
<p> Anglers fill the waters of Harris Chain of Lakes.</p>
Anglers fill the waters of Harris Chain of Lakes.
<p> B.A.S.S. tournament director Chris Bowes makes sure the boats are in order.</p>
B.A.S.S. tournament director Chris Bowes makes sure the boats are in order.
<p> Grant Goldbeck prepares to head out to the lake. </p>
Grant Goldbeck prepares to head out to the lake.