Open: Day Two Takeoff

Because of Friday’s cancellation, a full field of anglers compete on the final day for the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open #3 trophy.

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Fletcher Shryock prepares his gear for the final day of the Bass Pro Shops Northern Open #3 on Lake Erie.
Fletcher Shryock prepares his gear for the final day of the Bass Pro Shops Northern Open #3 on Lake Erie.
Larry Draughn checks his electronics while waiting to launch his boat.
Larry Draughn checks his electronics while waiting to launch his boat.
Face masks are a necessity when making long runs on a Lake Erie.
Face masks are a necessity when making long runs on a Lake Erie.
Chris Zaldain was full of excitement during the final day launch.
Chris Zaldain was full of excitement during the final day launch.
Trait Crist patiently waits inline while waiting for her turn at the ramp.
Trait Crist patiently waits inline while waiting for her turn at the ramp.
With 23 pounds 15 ounces, Day One leader Mike Iaconelli waits for his flight position.
With 23 pounds 15 ounces, Day One leader Mike Iaconelli waits for his flight position.
Anglers can compete under less stress knowing that Tow Boat US will aid them in the event of a break down.
Anglers can compete under less stress knowing that Tow Boat US will aid them in the event of a break down.
Competitors cinch their rain gear tight and prepare for a wet ride on Lake Erie.
Competitors cinch their rain gear tight and prepare for a wet ride on Lake Erie.
Anglers are anxious to compete after Friday’s cancellation due to high winds.
Anglers are anxious to compete after Friday’s cancellation due to high winds.
Partly cloudy skies and 55 degree temperatures greet anglers as flight order #1 leaves the docks.
Partly cloudy skies and 55 degree temperatures greet anglers as flight order #1 leaves the docks.
Randy Howell jokes after accidentally jumping ahead in flight order.
Randy Howell jokes after accidentally jumping ahead in flight order.
Mike Iaconelli focuses on maintaining his Day One lead.
Mike Iaconelli focuses on maintaining his Day One lead.
A full face helmet will aid Boyd Duckett in making those long runs on Lake Erie.
A full face helmet will aid Boyd Duckett in making those long runs on Lake Erie.
Fans, friends and family support the competitors dock side on the final day.
Fans, friends and family support the competitors dock side on the final day.
David Smith passes through inspection.
David Smith passes through inspection.
B.A.S.S. staffers clear the boats through the final inspection.
B.A.S.S. staffers clear the boats through the final inspection.
Scott Siller begins the final day of competition in 39th place with 18 pounds 4 ounces.
Scott Siller begins the final day of competition in 39th place with 18 pounds 4 ounces.
Anglers combat wind chill with layered clothing on the final day of the Bass Pro Shops Northern Open #3.
Anglers combat wind chill with layered clothing on the final day of the Bass Pro Shops Northern Open #3.
Greg Gutierrez begins the final day in 90th with 11 pounds 15 ounces.
Greg Gutierrez begins the final day in 90th with 11 pounds 15 ounces.
Because of Friday’s cancellation, a full field of anglers compete on the final day.
Because of Friday’s cancellation, a full field of anglers compete on the final day.
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David “Happy” White from the Bassmaster boat service yard crew gives a thumbs up.
Tournament director Chris Bowes calls flight order #4 into position.
Tournament director Chris Bowes calls flight order #4 into position.
Ken Golub and his co-angler idle toward inspection and prepare for the final day of competition.
Ken Golub and his co-angler idle toward inspection and prepare for the final day of competition.
Families give support to their loved ones competing and watch the final flight of boats leave the dock.
Families give support to their loved ones competing and watch the final flight of boats leave the dock.
Charlie Hartley waves as he idles toward the final day takeoff.
Charlie Hartley waves as he idles toward the final day takeoff.