Day one launch on Table Rock

Check out the pros as they launch on Table Rock Lake for Day One of the 2012 Bass Pro Shops Central Open #2.

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<p> The morning dawned warm and devoid of wind around Branson, Mo.</p>
The morning dawned warm and devoid of wind around Branson, Mo.
<p> Boats gather for the Day One launch of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open on Table Rock Lake.</p>
Boats gather for the Day One launch of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open on Table Rock Lake.
<p> Clark Reehm stands for the playing of the national anthem.</p>
Clark Reehm stands for the playing of the national anthem.
<p> Boats line up as the take-off gets underway.</p>
Boats line up as the take-off gets underway.
<p> Rick Clunn is all smiles as he waits for his boat number to be called.</p>
Rick Clunn is all smiles as he waits for his boat number to be called.
<p> Kevin Short won last year when the Opens came to Table Rock, but that was in the fall.</p>
Kevin Short won last year when the Opens came to Table Rock, but that was in the fall.
<p> Scott Rook waits near the dock as the Day One launch continues.</p>
Scott Rook waits near the dock as the Day One launch continues.
<p> Yusuke Miyazaki and the rest of the Central Open field circles as they wait for the launch to begin.</p>
Yusuke Miyazaki and the rest of the Central Open field circles as they wait for the launch to begin.
<p> Anglers stand and remove their hats for the playing of the national anthem Thursday morning.</p>
Anglers stand and remove their hats for the playing of the national anthem Thursday morning.
<p> Ozark angler Mark Tucker makes a few final preparations for the day of fishing.</p>
Ozark angler Mark Tucker makes a few final preparations for the day of fishing.
<p> Boat U.S., the official towing service of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Opens, hoists the flag for the playing of the national anthem.</p>
Boat U.S., the official towing service of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Opens, hoists the flag for the playing of the national anthem.
<p> Jeff Kriet idles through check-in, confirming what time he is due in.</p>
Jeff Kriet idles through check-in, confirming what time he is due in.
<p> Terry Butcher and his co-angler are tossed a float before they take off on Table Rock Lake.</p>
Terry Butcher and his co-angler are tossed a float before they take off on Table Rock Lake.
<p> Spectators gather to watch the launch on Day One of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open.</p>
Spectators gather to watch the launch on Day One of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open.