Open: Day 2 launch

Day 2 of the Bass Pro Shops Central Open #2 presented by Allstate has begun.

Day 1 leader Brad Whatley trolls into position at the boat dock. He’s boat No. 1 on Day 2 of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open presented by Allstate.
Day 1 leader Brad Whatley trolls into position at the boat dock. He’s boat No. 1 on Day 2 of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open presented by Allstate.
The day begins as usual with an exception. A moment of silence is observed on the 14th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
The day begins as usual with an exception. A moment of silence is observed on the 14th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
The flag is the focus as the Star Spangled Banner is played at the weigh-in site at Taylors Ferry North.
The flag is the focus as the Star Spangled Banner is played at the weigh-in site at Taylors Ferry North.
Considering the circumstances the sign sends a mixed message. The ramp is jammed with boats launching and idling into place for Day 2 on Fort Gibson Lake.
Considering the circumstances the sign sends a mixed message. The ramp is jammed with boats launching and idling into place for Day 2 on Fort Gibson Lake.
Final safety checks are underway as livewells are inspected for proper operation.
Final safety checks are underway as livewells are inspected for proper operation.
The day begins with boat number key fobs passed out to the anglers as part of the takeoff procedure.
The day begins with boat number key fobs passed out to the anglers as part of the takeoff procedure.
At the 6:45 a.m. official takeoff time a cold front is passing over the area. Blustery conditions are ahead for the next several hours.
At the 6:45 a.m. official takeoff time a cold front is passing over the area. Blustery conditions are ahead for the next several hours.
Texas pro James Niggemeyer passes through the checkout line for what he hopes is an improved day of fishing.
Texas pro James Niggemeyer passes through the checkout line for what he hopes is an improved day of fishing.
Max Leatherwood checks off another boat as the takeoff proceeds on schedule. The B.A.S.S. staff will organize a launch with 170 boats in the tournament.
Max Leatherwood checks off another boat as the takeoff proceeds on schedule. The B.A.S.S. staff will organize a launch with 170 boats in the tournament.
Washington state pro Luke Clausen comes through the safety checkpoint.
Washington state pro Luke Clausen comes through the safety checkpoint.
Oklahoma pro Fred Roumbanis is 45th after Day 1 with what he hopes is a better day of fishing ahead.
Oklahoma pro Fred Roumbanis is 45th after Day 1 with what he hopes is a better day of fishing ahead.
Arkansas pro Stephen Browning is 14th overall and fifth place in the points of the Central Opens.
Arkansas pro Stephen Browning is 14th overall and fifth place in the points of the Central Opens.
Minnesota pro Josh Douglas also is a guide on Lake Minnetonka whose skills are being put to the test on Fort Gibson.
Minnesota pro Josh Douglas also is a guide on Lake Minnetonka whose skills are being put to the test on Fort Gibson.
Matt Lee has definite need for improvement after coming in with an empty livewell on Day 1.
Matt Lee has definite need for improvement after coming in with an empty livewell on Day 1.
Josh Bertrand is in fifth place going into the second day of competition on Fort Gibson.
Josh Bertrand is in fifth place going into the second day of competition on Fort Gibson.
The takeoff procedure is past the midway point as the evidence shows in the box of boat number key fobs.
The takeoff procedure is past the midway point as the evidence shows in the box of boat number key fobs.
A fan of the Arkansas Bass Fishing Club gets captured in the lens of photographer James Overstreet, a diehard fan of the Arkansas Razorbacks.
A fan of the Arkansas Bass Fishing Club gets captured in the lens of photographer James Overstreet, a diehard fan of the Arkansas Razorbacks.
Shin Fukae departs in one of the latter flights on Day 2. The Japanese angler is competing in his 12th year of the B.A.S.S. tour.
Shin Fukae departs in one of the latter flights on Day 2. The Japanese angler is competing in his 12th year of the B.A.S.S. tour.