Open: Day 3 launch

The top 12 anglers begin another rainy day on the Alabama River on the final day of the 2015 Bass Pro Shops Southern Open #2 presented by Allstate.

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Drew Benton of Panama City, Fla., is making his first top 12 appearance in the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Opens presented by Allstate.
Drew Benton of Panama City, Fla., is making his first top 12 appearance in the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Opens presented by Allstate.
Another newcomer is Clent Davis of Montevallo, Ala. He’s fished a total of three B.A.S.S. events and is in third place going into Day 3.
Another newcomer is Clent Davis of Montevallo, Ala. He’s fished a total of three B.A.S.S. events and is in third place going into Day 3.
Russ Lane is a local favorite to win this tournament. The Bassmaster Elite Series pro is from nearby Prattville, Ala.
Russ Lane is a local favorite to win this tournament. The Bassmaster Elite Series pro is from nearby Prattville, Ala.
Florida angler Brandon McMillian is fishing in only his second B.A.S.S. event.
Florida angler Brandon McMillian is fishing in only his second B.A.S.S. event.
Michael Neal of Dayton, Tenn., is in eighth place going into the final day.
Michael Neal of Dayton, Tenn., is in eighth place going into the final day.
B.A.S.S. senior tournament manager Chris Bowes conducts the required safety check with Neal before he lines up for the takeoff.
B.A.S.S. senior tournament manager Chris Bowes conducts the required safety check with Neal before he lines up for the takeoff.
B.A.S.S. official Max Leatherwood goes over the takeoff list with Bowes as the boats are placed in order for the takeoff.
B.A.S.S. official Max Leatherwood goes over the takeoff list with Bowes as the boats are placed in order for the takeoff.
The last angler into the top 12 cut is Luke Clausen.
The last angler into the top 12 cut is Luke Clausen.
Bassmaster Elite Series pro Charlie Hartley of Ohio makes another top 12 cut.
Bassmaster Elite Series pro Charlie Hartley of Ohio makes another top 12 cut.
Bassmaster Elite Series rookie Jordan Lee continues a strong season with a top 12 finish on the Alabama River.
Bassmaster Elite Series rookie Jordan Lee continues a strong season with a top 12 finish on the Alabama River.
The top 12 boats are lined up in order.
The top 12 boats are lined up in order.
Lane consults with B.A.S.S. officials about his required safety gear as he prepares to go fishing on the Alabama River.
Lane consults with B.A.S.S. officials about his required safety gear as he prepares to go fishing on the Alabama River.
Lane, of Prattville, Ala., is considered a favorite to win the tournament after years of experience fishing here.
Lane, of Prattville, Ala., is considered a favorite to win the tournament after years of experience fishing here.
In the background is the Alabama River, where the top 12 anglers will fish on a cloudy, rainy day.
In the background is the Alabama River, where the top 12 anglers will fish on a cloudy, rainy day.
Like the previous two days, B.A.S.S. officials decide to wait 10 minutes past the official checkout time of 6 a.m. CT for more light for safer boating.
Like the previous two days, B.A.S.S. officials decide to wait 10 minutes past the official checkout time of 6 a.m. CT for more light for safer boating.
The top 12 boats are lined up and wait for the word to go as the fog begins to lift in Cooter's Pond.
The top 12 boats are lined up and wait for the word to go as the fog begins to lift in Cooter’s Pond.
The time is near with the playing of the national anthem.
The time is near with the playing of the national anthem.
The competition includes the top 12 co-anglers who will fish with the pros.
The competition includes the top 12 co-anglers who will fish with the pros.
Once the national anthem finishes the boats will depart. It takes only a few minutes for all 12 boats to be on their way.
Once the national anthem finishes the boats will depart. It takes only a few minutes for all 12 boats to be on their way.
Lee is enjoying a good year so far on the tournament trail. He hopes to continue the success today with a productive day in his home state.
Lee is enjoying a good year so far on the tournament trail. He hopes to continue the success today with a productive day in his home state.
Day 2 leader Dustin Connell is already receiving text messages from well-wishers.
Day 2 leader Dustin Connell is already receiving text messages from well-wishers.
The boats are released in order of current standings.
The boats are released in order of current standings.
And the day is underway as Bassmaster.com's Shaye Baker prepares to follow the leader.
And the day is underway as Bassmaster.com’s Shaye Baker prepares to follow the leader.