Open: Day 1 begins

The 2015 Bass Pro Shops Southern Open #1 goes live on Florida's Lake Toho.

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Brett Preuett represents the University of Louisiana-Monroe in the tournament.
Brett Preuett represents the University of Louisiana-Monroe in the tournament.
John Cox launches in the predawn at Big Toho Marina.
John Cox launches in the predawn at Big Toho Marina.
Hunter Shryock launches his rig at Big Toho Marina.
Hunter Shryock launches his rig at Big Toho Marina.
Ott DeFoe is one of the last boats to go out but among the first to launch.
Ott DeFoe is one of the last boats to go out but among the first to launch.
Gerald Sensabaugh is in the hunt for lunker bass on Lake Toho.
Gerald Sensabaugh is in the hunt for lunker bass on Lake Toho.
Justin Lucas bundles up for a windy, chilly day on the lake.
Justin Lucas bundles up for a windy, chilly day on the lake.
Sam George is all smiles as he idles through the check-out line.
Sam George is all smiles as he idles through the check-out line.
David Walker kicks of the new season with a smile for good luck.
David Walker kicks of the new season with a smile for good luck.
The final flight of boats lines up for takeoff.
The final flight of boats lines up for takeoff.
Rich Howes is among the last to take off and hopes to be first on the leader board.
Rich Howes is among the last to take off and hopes to be first on the leader board.
The familiar Bojangles boat of Guy Eaker is back after a four-year retirement.
The familiar Bojangles boat of Guy Eaker is back after a four-year retirement.