Long run

We just chased Day One leader Dale Hightower up the river from his first spot at the launch site. Here's the setup. He's pitching and flipping a series of logjams...

Hightower hitting his spots

Tournament leader Dale Hightower is fishing along a riprap wall, same spot as yesterday near the launch site. Interesting observation is the boat that's just pulled up and is fishing...

Last flights are heading out

More launch pics from Arkansas River

Good morning from a rainy Muskogee

Good morning from a rainy Muskogee.Forecast is for rain showers most of the day with winds shifting from south the north with gusts to 25 mph. Things could get rough....

Panorama of Three Forks Harbor

The first flight of anglers arrive at Three Forks Harbor to lug their catches to the stage.

Back to normal

Everyone is doing their thing now. I'm blogging, James Overstreet is snapping pics and Scott Rook is fishing.

Camera boat arrives to rescue boat

B.A.S.S. photographer James Overstreet and I have been summoned to rescue fellow Arkansan Scott Rook

Panoramic view of the launch site

A beautiful scene here at Muskogee. Click on this image to see a bigger version.

Beautiful Arkanas River morning

Dawn breaks over the basin of the Arkansas River where Central Open competitors await take-off.