2011 Southern Open #2 – Day One – Launch

This photo gallery features images from the day one launch, at the 2011 Southern Open #2.

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Blythe Landing is the venue for the Bass Pro Shops Southern Open 2 on Lake Norman.
Blythe Landing is the venue for the Bass Pro Shops Southern Open 2 on Lake Norman.
A co-angler's rods await deployment.
A co-angler’s rods await deployment.
Boat trailer lights cast an eerie glow on Lake Norman.
Boat trailer lights cast an eerie glow on Lake Norman.
Cliff Crochet gets a little help from his co-angler at launch.
Cliff Crochet gets a little help from his co-angler at launch.
The Bass Federation Nation-wrapped boat of Brandon Palaniuk puts in.
The Bass Federation Nation-wrapped boat of Brandon Palaniuk puts in.
A number of anglers floated around as the line to launch extended more than a quarter-mile from the park entrance.
A number of anglers floated around as the line to launch extended more than a quarter-mile from the park entrance.
A Fox sports reporter does a live broadcast from the launch.
A Fox sports reporter does a live broadcast from the launch.
Gerald Swindle calls his co-angler to tell him where to find him.
Gerald Swindle calls his co-angler to tell him where to find him.
The anglers mill about the dock preparing to take off.
The anglers mill about the dock preparing to take off.
Chris Lane looks all business.
Chris Lane looks all business.
Arnie Lane, older brother to Elite anglers Chris and Bobby Lane, makes it a three-lane highway.
Arnie Lane, older brother to Elite anglers Chris and Bobby Lane, makes it a three-lane highway.
Boats pass the B.A.S.S. officials for take-off inspection.
Boats pass the B.A.S.S. officials for take-off inspection.
David Walker idles into position.
David Walker idles into position.
With a slight nip to the morning, keeping hands warm was required.
With a slight nip to the morning, keeping hands warm was required.
Weekend Series champion Ryan McMurtury says he has three patterns he likes.
Weekend Series champion Ryan McMurtury says he has three patterns he likes.
For anglers in the late flight, there was a wait at the dock.
For anglers in the late flight, there was a wait at the dock.
Some were just real happy to be here.
Some were just real happy to be here.
Casey Ashley gets ready for the day.
Casey Ashley gets ready for the day.
Jason Williamson waits at the dock for the 7 a.m. ET launch.
Jason Williamson waits at the dock for the 7 a.m. ET launch.
With the sun peaking over the tree line, the anglers wait their turn to take off.
With the sun peaking over the tree line, the anglers wait their turn to take off.