Day 2 begins on Arkansas River

Opens anglers prepare for tough weather conditions on Day 2 of the Bass Pro Shops Central Open #3.

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The gloomy sky is an indicator of what kind of day it will be for Day Two.
The gloomy sky is an indicator of what kind of day it will be for Day Two.
And it’s going to be a windy day too.
And it’s going to be a windy day too.
None of it matters to local favorite and fifth-place man Tommy Biffle.
None of it matters to local favorite and fifth-place man Tommy Biffle.
How the remainder of the field will fare is yet to be seen. Everyone will go home except the top 12.
How the remainder of the field will fare is yet to be seen. Everyone will go home except the top 12.
Gary Clouse gets his boat lined up for the safety check while idling through the line.
Gary Clouse gets his boat lined up for the safety check while idling through the line.
Seigo Saito, a B.A.S.S. photographer, is here on special assignment to cover a Japanese angler.
Seigo Saito, a B.A.S.S. photographer, is here on special assignment to cover a Japanese angler.
The boats charge out of the canal onto the Arkansas River for Day Two.
The boats charge out of the canal onto the Arkansas River for Day Two.
Before they take off its time for a last second safety check.
Before they take off its time for a last second safety check.
Trait Crist points out a special visitor to the takeoff.
Trait Crist points out a special visitor to the takeoff.
It must be this pretty little lady.
It must be this pretty little lady.
It’s a big day for Aussie Carl Jocumsen. It’s his final shot at qualifying for the Bassmaster Elite Series.
It’s a big day for Aussie Carl Jocumsen. It’s his final shot at qualifying for the Bassmaster Elite Series.
Elite Series pro Fred Roumbanis gives him encouragement to do well.
Elite Series pro Fred Roumbanis gives him encouragement to do well.
As Jason Christie has his eyes on winning this tournament. He’s in second place.
As Jason Christie has his eyes on winning this tournament. He’s in second place.
And Matt Lee just wants to crack the top 12 and stay one more day on the Arkansas River.
And Matt Lee just wants to crack the top 12 and stay one more day on the Arkansas River.
But you can’t count out river rat Stephen Browning. He’s already Classic qualified after winning Central #2 earlier this year.
But you can’t count out river rat Stephen Browning. He’s already Classic qualified after winning Central #2 earlier this year.