Day Two launch on Red River

Central Open #1 anglers launch for Day Two on Red River in Shreveport, Louisiana.

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<p> </p> <p>Anglers are greeted with overcast skies and lite wind for Day Two of Central Open #1 on the Red River.</p>
Photo: James Overstreet - Anglers are greeted with overcast skies and lite wind for Day Two of Central Open #1 on the Red River.
<p> </p> <p>James Niggemeyer starts Day Two in 30<sup>th</sup> place with 11 pounds 8 ounces.</p>
Photo: James Overstreet - James Niggemeyer starts Day Two in 30th place with 11 pounds 8 ounces.
<p> </p> <p>The sounding of the national anthem marks the official start of Day Two.</p>
Photo: James Overstreet - The sounding of the national anthem marks the official start of Day Two.
<p> </p> <p>Shaye Baker points to the camera just after launching into the Red River on Day Two.</p>
Photo: James Overstreet - Shaye Baker points to the camera just after launching into the Red River on Day Two.
<p> </p> <p>Clay Dyer checks navigation while conversing with his co-angler for the day.</p>
Photo: James Overstreet - Clay Dyer checks navigation while conversing with his co-angler for the day.
<p>Tournament Director Chris Bowes (right) calls flight orders as anglers pass through inspection.</p>
Photo: James Overstreet - Tournament Director Chris Bowes (right) calls flight orders as anglers pass through inspection.
<p> </p> <p>Josh Bertrand looks to improve on Day Two with a healthy limit of Red River bass.</p>
Photo: James Overstreet - Josh Bertrand looks to improve on Day Two with a healthy limit of Red River bass.
<p> </p> <p>Red River Marina South has plenty of house boats to hang on to while waiting to start Day Two.</p>
Photo: James Overstreet - Red River Marina South has plenty of house boats to hang on to while waiting to start Day Two.
<p> </p> <p>Anglers clear inspection and idle by the official tow service BoatUS.</p>
Photo: James Overstreet - Anglers clear inspection and idle by the official tow service BoatUS.
<p> </p> <p>Mitch Kistner starts Day Two in 47<sup>th</sup> place with 10 pounds 9 ounces.</p>
Photo: James Overstreet - Mitch Kistner starts Day Two in 47th place with 10 pounds 9 ounces.
<p> </p> <p>Billy McCaghren navigates around the marina waiting for his flight time.</p>
Photo: James Overstreet - Billy McCaghren navigates around the marina waiting for his flight time.
<p>Boats line up for their turn to launch. </p>
Photo: James Overstreet - Boats line up for their turn to launch.
<p>Coffee sounds pretty good right now. </p>
Photo: James Overstreet - Coffee sounds pretty good right now.
<p>A numbered key fob floats midair awaiting to be caught.</p>
Photo: James Overstreet - A numbered key fob floats midair awaiting to be caught.
<p> </p> <p>Scott Rook's co-angler puts on leg gear in preparation for Day Two of the Bass Pro Shops Central Open #1.</p>
Photo: James Overstreet - Scott Rook's co-angler puts on leg gear in preparation for Day Two of the Bass Pro Shops Central Open #1.
<p>Opens fields are not small. Lots of waiting for your moment to launch. </p>
Photo: James Overstreet - Opens fields are not small. Lots of waiting for your moment to launch.
<p>One last talk of strategy before the launch. </p>
Photo: James Overstreet - One last talk of strategy before the launch.
<p>These guys are ready to go catch some Red River bass. </p>
Photo: James Overstreet - These guys are ready to go catch some Red River bass.
<p>Brent Ehrler had a successful Day One and sits in 19<sup>th</sup> with 12 pounds 2 ounces.</p>
Photo: James Overstreet - Brent Ehrler had a successful Day One and sits in 19th with 12 pounds 2 ounces.
<p>Let's get Day Two started. </p>
Photo: James Overstreet - Let's get Day Two started.