Lights from boat trailers shine as anglers launch their boats on Day One of the Bass Pro Shops Central Open #3 in Oklahoma.
Photo: James Overstreet
1 / 17
Clouds over Fort Gibson Lake clear early on Day One.
Photo: James Overstreet
2 / 17
Competitors’ boats fill the waters of Fort Gibson Lake just outside Wagoner, Okla.
Photo: James Overstreet
3 / 17
Anglers have to be extra careful on the extremely low waters of Fort Gibson Lake.
Photo: James Overstreet
4 / 17
Friends, family and fans gather on the dock early in the morning for the take-off.
Photo: James Overstreet
5 / 17
The national anthem is played before every B.A.S.S. event.
Photo: James Overstreet
6 / 17
TowBoat US leads the fleet at take-off.
Photo: James Overstreet
7 / 17
Debra Hengst gets ready for launch.
Photo: James Overstreet
8 / 17
Elite Series pro Terry Butcher does some last minute planning on his GPS.
Photo: James Overstreet
9 / 17
B.A.S.S. Tournament Director Chris Bowes oversees the order of the boats as they take off.
Photo: James Overstreet
10 / 17
B.A.S.S. officials make sure each boat passes inspection.
Photo: James Overstreet
11 / 17
Jan Heavener is ready to kick off Day One of the final Bass Pro Shops Central Open of the season.
Photo: James Overstreet
12 / 17
Elite Series pro Clark Reehm gets in line for the morning’s launch.
Photo: James Overstreet
13 / 17
Newly crowned 2012 Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year Brent Chapman and Gary Klein talk before they have to hit the water.
Photo: James Overstreet
14 / 17
Klein lines up for take-off, eager to start his day on Fort Gibson Lake.
Photo: James Overstreet
15 / 17
One boat starts fishing close to the take-off location.
Photo: James Overstreet
16 / 17
Oklahoma Elite Series pro Tommy Biffle has home team advantage on Fort Gibson Lake.
Photo: James Overstreet
17 / 17
Page views
2
