2010 Southern Open: Lake Okeechobee Day Two launch

In this gallery you will see images from the 2010 Southern open on Lake Okeechobee on day two.

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BASS Southern Open competitor Robert Miley gives hand signals to the two vehicle operator early on the start of Day Two.
BASS Southern Open competitor Robert Miley gives hand signals to the two vehicle operator early on the start of Day Two.
The field of anglers were met with a fine mist of rain with heavier clouds moving over the Northern portion of Lake Okeechobee.
The field of anglers were met with a fine mist of rain with heavier clouds moving over the Northern portion of Lake Okeechobee.
Boats begin to gather behind the Bassmaster stage on the Kissimmee River, getting ready for Day Two of the first Southern Open of 2010.
Boats begin to gather behind the Bassmaster stage on the Kissimmee River, getting ready for Day Two of the first Southern Open of 2010.
Elite Series pro Jimmy Mason takes full advantage of his time by changing out lures and re-tying those he would use against the bass on Day Two.
Elite Series pro Jimmy Mason takes full advantage of his time by changing out lures and re-tying those he would use against the bass on Day Two.
Gary Clouse digs through a box of soft plastic baits looking for that certain body lure with just the right color.
Gary Clouse digs through a box of soft plastic baits looking for that certain body lure with just the right color.
Co-angler Joshua Wingo calls his pro as he waits by the waters edge.
Co-angler Joshua Wingo calls his pro as he waits by the waters edge.
Joe Clements puts away rods that were splayed across the deck of his boat, possibly an indication of how far he would be running on Day Two.
Joe Clements puts away rods that were splayed across the deck of his boat, possibly an indication of how far he would be running on Day Two.
Fans start to gather near the river as time for launch gets closer.
Fans start to gather near the river as time for launch gets closer.
What looks to be mass confusion is instead a dance of organization as competitors position their bass boats for take off.
What looks to be mass confusion is instead a dance of organization as competitors position their bass boats for take off.
Clouds still loom overhead as the first flight of boats takes to the Kissimmee River and head toward the
Clouds still loom overhead as the first flight of boats takes to the Kissimmee River and head toward the “Big O”.