Day Three launch on Arkansas River

The Opens anglers launch on the Arkansas River for the final day of the Central Open #2.

The top 12 launch their boats for the final day of the Bass Pro Shops Central Open #2 on the Arkansas River.
The top 12 launch their boats for the final day of the Bass Pro Shops Central Open #2 on the Arkansas River.
Boats idle from the launch ramp to the pier under clear skies and 54-degree weather.
Boats idle from the launch ramp to the pier under clear skies and 54-degree weather.
Brett Hite looks over his assortment of tackle as the final day gets underway.
Brett Hite looks over his assortment of tackle as the final day gets underway.
Dale Hightower ties a strap to his steering wheel to keep his boat in position on the pier.
Dale Hightower ties a strap to his steering wheel to keep his boat in position on the pier.
B.A.S.S. staff member Max Leatherwood inspects Dale Hightower's kill switch.
B.A.S.S. staff member Max Leatherwood inspects Dale Hightower’s kill switch.
Trevor Romans begins the final day in fourth place.
Trevor Romans begins the final day in fourth place.
Day Two leader Mark Goines makes some adjustments to his rods while preparing to lead the top 12 out onto the Arkansas River.
Day Two leader Mark Goines makes some adjustments to his rods while preparing to lead the top 12 out onto the Arkansas River.
Anglers stay busy making tackle and rod changes while waiting for the official final day start.
Anglers stay busy making tackle and rod changes while waiting for the official final day start.
Elite Series Pro Tommy Biffle loaned his boat to Jason Christie after missing the top 12 cut on Day Two by 1 pound, 1 ounce.
Elite Series Pro Tommy Biffle loaned his boat to Jason Christie after missing the top 12 cut on Day Two by 1 pound, 1 ounce.
Roy Sanford starts Day Three in ninth with a 2-pound, 11-ounce separation from first.
Roy Sanford starts Day Three in ninth with a 2-pound, 11-ounce separation from first.
Stetson Blaylock and co-angler Clayton Coppin give their rods some attention before take-off.
Stetson Blaylock and co-angler Clayton Coppin give their rods some attention before take-off.
Tournament director Chris Bowes talks with E.P. Fletcher in boat No. 12.
Tournament director Chris Bowes talks with E.P. Fletcher in boat No. 12.
The final 12 are in position and await the official start of Day Three.
The final 12 are in position and await the official start of Day Three.
Elite Series Pro Terry Butcher begins the final day in fifth place.
Elite Series Pro Terry Butcher begins the final day in fifth place.
Co-angler Nick Muzljakovich (right) was very enthusiastic to make the final day cut and will fish with Elite Series pro Terry Butcher.
Co-angler Nick Muzljakovich (right) was very enthusiastic to make the final day cut and will fish with Elite Series pro Terry Butcher.
Chris Jones and his co-angler are ready to rock and roll and fish a final day on the Arkansas River in Muskogee, Oklahoma.
Chris Jones and his co-angler are ready to rock and roll and fish a final day on the Arkansas River in Muskogee, Oklahoma.
Fans watch as the official start time is just minutes away.
Fans watch as the official start time is just minutes away.
TowBoatU.S. paces out front onto the Arkansas River.
TowBoatU.S. paces out front onto the Arkansas River.
Day Three officially begins as Mark Goines in boat No. 1 waves while heading toward take-off.
Day Three officially begins as Mark Goines in boat No. 1 waves while heading toward take-off.
E.P. Fletcher brings up the rear leaving the Three Forks Harbor channel and ready for the final day of competition.
E.P. Fletcher brings up the rear leaving the Three Forks Harbor channel and ready for the final day of competition.