Day 1 take-off at the Red River

Bassmaster anglers were met with calm waters and a peaceful morning at the Day 1 take-off of the Bass Pro Shops Central Open #2 at the Red River.

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It’s a calm, peaceful morning at Red River South Marina. The setting is about to change when all these boats line up for the take-off.
It’s a calm, peaceful morning at Red River South Marina. The setting is about to change when all these boats line up for the take-off.
Traffic at the ramp flows smoothly with the assistance of volunteers who help make launching an easier task.
Traffic at the ramp flows smoothly with the assistance of volunteers who help make launching an easier task.
The BoatUS Towboat idles into position for the national anthem.
The BoatUS Towboat idles into position for the national anthem.
As always, Opens pro Debra Hengst is all smiles.
As always, Opens pro Debra Hengst is all smiles.
Hats come off for the playing of the national anthem and to salute the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Hats come off for the playing of the national anthem and to salute the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces.
It’s countdown time. The official start is one minute away.
It’s countdown time. The official start is one minute away.
It’s 6:30 a.m. A B.A.S.S. official gives the BoatUS Towboat the go-ahead sign.
It’s 6:30 a.m. A B.A.S.S. official gives the BoatUS Towboat the go-ahead sign.
And boat No. 1 follows behind.
And boat No. 1 follows behind.
Back at the ramp, Australian Carl Jocumsen is preparing for what he hopes continues as a hot streak this season.
Back at the ramp, Australian Carl Jocumsen is preparing for what he hopes continues as a hot streak this season.
The first flight of boats lines up in place to begin a day of fishing on the Red River.
The first flight of boats lines up in place to begin a day of fishing on the Red River.
Jeff Kriet’s choice of shorts indicates the kind of weather expected today.
Jeff Kriet’s choice of shorts indicates the kind of weather expected today.
Chris Jones idles into place for his first day of competition on the Red River.
Chris Jones idles into place for his first day of competition on the Red River.
At the final checkpoint, it’s business as usual. Livewells, running lights and kill switches are checked. And boats are released to go fishing.
At the final checkpoint, it’s business as usual. Livewells, running lights and kill switches are checked. And boats are released to go fishing.
Gary Clouse isn’t ready for spring just yet.
Gary Clouse isn’t ready for spring just yet.
Is Edwin Evers break dancing? No, he’s just running behind as one of the last boats to launch.
Is Edwin Evers break dancing? No, he’s just running behind as one of the last boats to launch.
Jordan Lee arrives with his breakfast. He hopes the energy drink will give his mind a boost to find lots of fish on the Red River.
Jordan Lee arrives with his breakfast. He hopes the energy drink will give his mind a boost to find lots of fish on the Red River.
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You might find some of these pictures in the Opens Blog page of Bassmaster.com. It’s also a sure bet the pics will be in family photo albums.