Open: Day 3 begins - Bassmaster

Greg Vinson is on a coffee run as his partner waits for the day to begin on Lake Norman.

He’s back! Greg Vinson makes some last-minute preparations before his championship round effort begins.

Andy Montgomery has breakfast on the go as he readies for the day to begin on Lake Norman.

Chad Morgenthaler and his partner share a fun moment before the day begins on Lake Norman.

Rich Howes hopes to make a return to the Bassmaster Classic by scoring a win today on Lake Norman.

Jordan Lee is dressed for the weather. It’s supposed to remain in the 60s with a breeze out of the north and sunny skies.

Hank Cherry is the seventh boat out on a day he hopes to make memorable by winning on his home lake.

While his football team prepares to play LSU, Jordan Lee gets ready to go against the bass on Lake Norman.

Cliff Pace is the ninth boat out this morning on Lake Norman.

A breeze out of the north sets the stage for bluebird-sky fishing conditions on Lake Norman.