Day One launch on Logan Martin

Opens anglers line up early for the Day One launch of the Bass Pro Shops Southern Open #3 on Alabama's Logan Martin Lake.

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The bay of Lakeside Park is covered in navigational lights as Day One of the Bass Pro Shops Southern Open #3 begins on Logan Martin Lake in Pell City, Ala.
The bay of Lakeside Park is covered in navigational lights as Day One of the Bass Pro Shops Southern Open #3 begins on Logan Martin Lake in Pell City, Ala.
Official tow service BoatUS floats among competitors waiting for the call of flight #1.
Official tow service BoatUS floats among competitors waiting for the call of flight #1.
Hank Cherry idles into his Day One flight order.
Hank Cherry idles into his Day One flight order.
Ken Iyobe smiles for the camera while passing through inspection.
Ken Iyobe smiles for the camera while passing through inspection.
Casey Ashley glances at his electronics while making his way through inspection.
Casey Ashley glances at his electronics while making his way through inspection.
Jason Williamson patiently awaits take-off.
Jason Williamson patiently awaits take-off.
Tony Chachere listens for his check-in time while idling through inspection.
Tony Chachere listens for his check-in time while idling through inspection.
A numbered key FOB is tossed to the co-anglers while the pros demonstrate a functioning kill switch for safety.
A numbered key FOB is tossed to the co-anglers while the pros demonstrate a functioning kill switch for safety.
Bruce Mathis inspects each livewell as the boats pass through inspection on Day One.
Bruce Mathis inspects each livewell as the boats pass through inspection on Day One.
B.A.S.S. Tournament Director Chris Bowes announces competitor names for flight order line up on Day One.
B.A.S.S. Tournament Director Chris Bowes announces competitor names for flight order line up on Day One.
Keith Poche sports an aluminum bass boat allowing him, if necessary, to fish in hard to reach areas.
Keith Poche sports an aluminum bass boat allowing him, if necessary, to fish in hard to reach areas.
Elite Series pro Ott Defoe of Knoxville, Tenn., was spotted at launch.
Elite Series pro Ott Defoe of Knoxville, Tenn., was spotted at launch.
<p>Stephen Browning's co-angler is ready for Day One of Southern Open #3 on Logan Martin Lake.</p>
Stephen Browning’s co-angler is ready for Day One of Southern Open #3 on Logan Martin Lake.
Casey Scanlon won the 2012 Bass Pro Shops Central Open on Table Rock Lake.
Casey Scanlon won the 2012 Bass Pro Shops Central Open on Table Rock Lake.
Carhartt Bassmaster College Series competitor Lucas Brown watches the Day One take-off.
Carhartt Bassmaster College Series competitor Lucas Brown watches the Day One take-off.
Greg Vinson hears his flight order called and idles toward inspection.
Greg Vinson hears his flight order called and idles toward inspection.
Emily is all smiles while supporting her husband Brandon Lester on Day One.
Emily is all smiles while supporting her husband Brandon Lester on Day One.
Flight #1 idles out on to Logan Martin Lake and take-off.
Flight #1 idles out on to Logan Martin Lake and take-off.
<p>David Walker’s boat appears in great condition after putting it to the test while being snagged on a boulder during the last Elite Series tournament on the Alabama River. See <a href=
David Walker’s boat appears in great condition after putting it to the test while being snagged on a boulder during the last Elite Series tournament on the Alabama River. See full story.
Elite pro Paul Elias has his game face on.
Elite pro Paul Elias has his game face on.
Elite pro Aaron Martens is right at home in his adopted home state of Alabama.
Elite pro Aaron Martens is right at home in his adopted home state of Alabama.