Over 180 boats stretched from the launch ramp to the highway awaiting the start to Day One of the Bass Pro Shops Central Open #1 on Louisiana's Red River.
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Co-anglers hang out at the Red River South Marina store before Day One gets underway.
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Birds watch the action from their homes as competitors prepare for Day One.
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Anglers make last minute tackle preparations for a day of fishing the Red River.
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B.A.S.S. staffers perform safety checks as anglers idle their boats toward take-off.
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Competitors idle past the BoatUS tow vessel offering rescue services to all of the Bassmaster Open anglers.
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Anglers fill the Red River South Marina awaiting the start of Day One.
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B.A.S.S. tournament staffers toss a numbered key fob to co-anglers as they make their way through the final inspections.
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