Day Two launch on Arkansas River

A rainy morning in Muskogee for the second day of the Central Open #2.

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Tow Boat US idles through the Three Forks Harbor channel on Day Two of the Bass Pro Shops Central Open #2 on the Arkansas River.
Tow Boat US idles through the Three Forks Harbor channel on Day Two of the Bass Pro Shops Central Open #2 on the Arkansas River.
Flight order #1 leaves inspection as Day Two officially begins under rain and overcast skies.
Flight order #1 leaves inspection as Day Two officially begins under rain and overcast skies.
B.A.S.S. staffers stay dry as they inspect boats and inform competitors of their check-in time.
B.A.S.S. staffers stay dry as they inspect boats and inform competitors of their check-in time.
As competitors demonstrate a working kill switch during inspection they receive fan support before take-off.
As competitors demonstrate a working kill switch during inspection they receive fan support before take-off.
2012 College Series champion Matt Lee brought 4 fish across the scales on Day One for a total weight of 8 pounds 6 ounces.
2012 College Series champion Matt Lee brought 4 fish across the scales on Day One for a total weight of 8 pounds 6 ounces.
Elite Series Pro Kevin Short adjusts his helmet and prepares for running on the Arkansas River under a light rain.
Elite Series Pro Kevin Short adjusts his helmet and prepares for running on the Arkansas River under a light rain.
Clay Dyer motions to the camera as he passes through inspection.
Clay Dyer motions to the camera as he passes through inspection.
Friends and family take photos from the pier.
Friends and family take photos from the pier.
Fans try to stay dry as the watch their favorites idle into flight position.
Fans try to stay dry as the watch their favorites idle into flight position.
Shaye Baker starts Day Two with 5 pounds 14 ounces.
Shaye Baker starts Day Two with 5 pounds 14 ounces.
Elite Series Pro Scott Rook finished Day One in the top 50 with a 5 fish limit weighing 10 pounds 1 ounce.
Elite Series Pro Scott Rook finished Day One in the top 50 with a 5 fish limit weighing 10 pounds 1 ounce.
B.A.S.S. staffers work hard to keep 146 boats moving efficiently and safely toward take-off.
B.A.S.S. staffers work hard to keep 146 boats moving efficiently and safely toward take-off.
Elite Series Pro Pete Ponds begins Day Two in 58th place with 8 pounds 12 ounces.
Elite Series Pro Pete Ponds begins Day Two in 58th place with 8 pounds 12 ounces.
Inclement weather didn’t stop fans from showing their support at the launch.
Inclement weather didn’t stop fans from showing their support at the launch.
Day One leader Dale Hightower will be doing all he can to secure a win on the Arkansas River and compete in another Bassmaster Classic.
Day One leader Dale Hightower will be doing all he can to secure a win on the Arkansas River and compete in another Bassmaster Classic.
J T Kenny brought 12 pounds 5 ounces across the stage on Day One placing him in 18th.
J T Kenny brought 12 pounds 5 ounces across the stage on Day One placing him in 18th.
Elite Series Pro Dennis Tietje had strong Day One finish with 13 pounds 11 ounces.
Elite Series Pro Dennis Tietje had strong Day One finish with 13 pounds 11 ounces.
Opting not to make a long run early on Day Two, competitors are spotted fishing right outside of the launch area.
Opting not to make a long run early on Day Two, competitors are spotted fishing right outside of the launch area.
Professional fishing starts young as this fan begins his day fishing the end of the pier.
Professional fishing starts young as this fan begins his day fishing the end of the pier.