Foggy Day 2 take-off on Smith Lake

Opens angler chase David Kilgore as they begin Day 2 of the Southern Open #2

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Here’s the view from behind the wheel of photographer James Overstreet. He’s running late and must fall in line with everyone else headed for the ramp.
Here’s the view from behind the wheel of photographer James Overstreet. He’s running late and must fall in line with everyone else headed for the ramp.
The morning commute on the road at least ends at Lewis Smith Dam Recreation Area. It’s here the volunteers take on the task of a fast and orderly launch.
The morning commute on the road at least ends at Lewis Smith Dam Recreation Area. It’s here the volunteers take on the task of a fast and orderly launch.
Here they are lined up for action. The anglers are shuttled in style from the parking lot to the ramp in these golf carts.
Here they are lined up for action. The anglers are shuttled in style from the parking lot to the ramp in these golf carts.
And back to James Overstreet. One hand on the camera and the other on the wheel.
And back to James Overstreet. One hand on the camera and the other on the wheel.
The volunteers are so organized that each boat gets personal assistance with directions, launching and parking.
The volunteers are so organized that each boat gets personal assistance with directions, launching and parking.
The volunteers’ job is over here. Rick Morris is in the water and ready to take off for a day of fishing on Lewis Smith Lake.
The volunteers’ job is over here. Rick Morris is in the water and ready to take off for a day of fishing on Lewis Smith Lake.
TowBoat U.S. is ready to lead the first boat out into the lake. The boat will be on standby all day long to assist anglers in need.
TowBoat U.S. is ready to lead the first boat out into the lake. The boat will be on standby all day long to assist anglers in need.
Back at the ramp, Chris Lane is launching his rig for what he hopes is a berth in the top 12 final cut.
Back at the ramp, Chris Lane is launching his rig for what he hopes is a berth in the top 12 final cut.
Jordan Lee is all wrapped up and ready for the bone-chilling ride up the lake to his fishing area.
Jordan Lee is all wrapped up and ready for the bone-chilling ride up the lake to his fishing area.
Like his nickname implies, Terry Scroggins is looking for a big show today on Lewis Smith Lake.
Like his nickname implies, Terry Scroggins is looking for a big show today on Lewis Smith Lake.
B.A.S.S. official Lisa Talmadge flips the cards as another flight is moved into the takeoff queue.
B.A.S.S. official Lisa Talmadge flips the cards as another flight is moved into the takeoff queue.
B.A.S.S. Senior Tournament Manager Chris Bowes lines up the final boats for takeoff.
B.A.S.S. Senior Tournament Manager Chris Bowes lines up the final boats for takeoff.
The boats line up in order as Bowes announces each boat number and place in line.
The boats line up in order as Bowes announces each boat number and place in line.
The fog begins to settle in on the cove at Lewis Smith Dam Recreation Area.
The fog begins to settle in on the cove at Lewis Smith Dam Recreation Area.
An almost empty box of boat number fobs means the launch is nearly complete.
An almost empty box of boat number fobs means the launch is nearly complete.
And the final group of boats line up and pass through the final safety inspection before heading out to the lake.
And the final group of boats line up and pass through the final safety inspection before heading out to the lake.