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