Open: Day 3 launch

Kyle Glasgow is second place going into Day 3 of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Southern Open on Douglas Lake. He’s got some catching up to do. David Mullins is ahead of Glasgow by 7 pounds.
Kyle Glasgow is second place going into Day 3 of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Southern Open on Douglas Lake. He’s got some catching up to do. David Mullins is ahead of Glasgow by 7 pounds.
Mullins gets his livewells checked to make sure the pumps are fully operating. Later this morning he hopes to fill both boxes with a limit of bass.
Mullins gets his livewells checked to make sure the pumps are fully operating. Later this morning he hopes to fill both boxes with a limit of bass.
Mullins grew up fishing in the area and is recognized as a threat to win any tournament here. Friend Ott DeFoe says it’s Mullins’ turn to show out.
Mullins grew up fishing in the area and is recognized as a threat to win any tournament here. Friend Ott DeFoe says it’s Mullins’ turn to show out.
Scott Canterbury, in fourth place, has 35 pounds, 3 ounces.
Scott Canterbury, in fourth place, has 35 pounds, 3 ounces.
Jesse Wiggins won the second Southern Open of the season on Smith Lake, his home lake in Alabama. He hopes for a strong showing today.
Jesse Wiggins won the second Southern Open of the season on Smith Lake, his home lake in Alabama. He hopes for a strong showing today.
Bud DeFoe is always at the dock with a smile and good words. He’s also here to send off his son Ott for what they both hope is a successful day on Douglas Lake.
Bud DeFoe is always at the dock with a smile and good words. He’s also here to send off his son Ott for what they both hope is a successful day on Douglas Lake.
The forecast calls for a 60 percent chance of lingering rain showers with a high temperature in the low 70s.
The forecast calls for a 60 percent chance of lingering rain showers with a high temperature in the low 70s.
Britt Myers is fifth place with 34-8. He’s spent a busy several weeks, having just finished competing on Toledo Bend at the Bassmaster Elite Series tournament.
Britt Myers is fifth place with 34-8. He’s spent a busy several weeks, having just finished competing on Toledo Bend at the Bassmaster Elite Series tournament.
Sam George is a busy man, too, having fished many regional events in Alabama and elsewhere.
Sam George is a busy man, too, having fished many regional events in Alabama and elsewhere.
Here’s the Strike King Pro Model 10XD crankbait that got George into the Top 12.
Here’s the Strike King Pro Model 10XD crankbait that got George into the Top 12.
Joey Nania is seventh place with 33-12.
Joey Nania is seventh place with 33-12.
Mark Daniels, Jr., is eighth place with 32-11.
Mark Daniels, Jr., is eighth place with 32-11.
Michael Murphy, in 10th place, plans on doing some offshore fishing with this jig.
Michael Murphy, in 10th place, plans on doing some offshore fishing with this jig.
Mark Rose, in 12th place, is using this Strike King Pro Model 10XD crankbait to catch his bass.
Mark Rose, in 12th place, is using this Strike King Pro Model 10XD crankbait to catch his bass.
Ott DeFoe plans to make another 45-minute run in the far upper reaches of Douglas. He’ll do that in a modified tunnel hull aluminum rig. It’s a Tracker Boats Grizzly capable of running in about 7 inches of water.
Ott DeFoe plans to make another 45-minute run in the far upper reaches of Douglas. He’ll do that in a modified tunnel hull aluminum rig. It’s a Tracker Boats Grizzly capable of running in about 7 inches of water.
Before he does that everyone pauses to honor the American flag during the playing of the national anthem.
Before he does that everyone pauses to honor the American flag during the playing of the national anthem.
As soon as it ends the rain begins to pour on Douglas Lake.
As soon as it ends the rain begins to pour on Douglas Lake.