Day One launch on Fort Gibson

Opens anglers were greeted with a glorious sunrise at Fort Gibson Lake on Day One of the Bass Pro Shops Central Open #3.

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