Day 1 begins on Lake Norman

Check out the Day 1 launch on Lake Norman as the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Southern Open #3 gets started.

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Boats launch in the dark at Blythe Landing, home base for the Bass Pro Shops Southern #3 on Lake Norman.
Boats launch in the dark at Blythe Landing, home base for the Bass Pro Shops Southern #3 on Lake Norman.
Co-anglers gather to meet partners at the pavilion near the boat ramp.
Co-anglers gather to meet partners at the pavilion near the boat ramp.
Shaw Grigsby rigs up for his day on Lake Norman.
Shaw Grigsby rigs up for his day on Lake Norman.
Boats are bow-to-bow, stern-to-stern at 6:30 a.m. on Day One.
Boats are bow-to-bow, stern-to-stern at 6:30 a.m. on Day One.
Local favorite Hank Cherry predicts the lake will fish small due to the fall turnover.
Local favorite Hank Cherry predicts the lake will fish small due to the fall turnover.
Boats fill the cove in front of the boat ramp at Blythe Landing on Lake Norman.
Boats fill the cove in front of the boat ramp at Blythe Landing on Lake Norman.
This season marks Roland Martin’s 46th year of B.A.S.S. competition.
This season marks Roland Martin’s 46th year of B.A.S.S. competition.
Ken Iyobe secured his invitation to the 2015 Bassmaster Elite Series at the final Central Open held just two weeks ago.
Ken Iyobe secured his invitation to the 2015 Bassmaster Elite Series at the final Central Open held just two weeks ago.
Ken Iyobe is the third boat out on Day One.
Ken Iyobe is the third boat out on Day One.
The first flights in Flight #1 get into position to begin the day on Lake Norman.
The first flights in Flight #1 get into position to begin the day on Lake Norman.
Hunter Shryock passes through the check-out line for a final safety check before heading out on Lake Norman.
Hunter Shryock passes through the check-out line for a final safety check before heading out on Lake Norman.
It’s daylight and that means boats get into organized into the takeoff line.
It’s daylight and that means boats get into organized into the takeoff line.
Jamey Caldwell’s number gets called and it’s time to idle into his takeoff position.
Jamey Caldwell’s number gets called and it’s time to idle into his takeoff position.
This co-angler is giving the signal for a promising day on Lake Norman.
This co-angler is giving the signal for a promising day on Lake Norman.
Elite Series pro Terry Scroggins idles past the safety check station at Blythe Landing.
Elite Series pro Terry Scroggins idles past the safety check station at Blythe Landing.
Cliff Pace is back after taking a one-year medical leave from B.A.S.S. competition
Cliff Pace is back after taking a one-year medical leave from B.A.S.S. competition
Britt Myers is in a late flight this morning, meaning he’ll gain fishing time later in the day.
Britt Myers is in a late flight this morning, meaning he’ll gain fishing time later in the day.
Carl Jocumsen got his Elite Series invitation two weeks ago at the final Central Open. He’s now focused on winning this event to qualify for the 2015 Bassmaster Classic.
Carl Jocumsen got his Elite Series invitation two weeks ago at the final Central Open. He’s now focused on winning this event to qualify for the 2015 Bassmaster Classic.
Another Elite Series invitee is Jordan Lee, who joined Jocumsen as a new qualifier from the Central Open series.
Another Elite Series invitee is Jordan Lee, who joined Jocumsen as a new qualifier from the Central Open series.