St. Croix Bassmaster Opens

Overstreet and McClelland

B.A.S.S. photographer James Overstreet gets up close and personal with Mike McClelland's bait of choice on the Red River. Stick around bassmaster.com and you'll probably learn what the recent Elite...

Scenes from Day 2 launch on Red River

Day 2 on the Red River begins. Craig Lamb captures some moments before take-off.

Bass regurgitates baby gator

Opens angler Bob Watson had an unexpected visitor on Day 1 on the Red River.

On the Red River with Mike McClelland

Mike McClelland is fresh off an Elite Series win a few weeks ago.

Noise pollution?

Here's Tournament Director Chris Bowes' iPhone. It's hooked up to the PA system.

Sign weirdness

This sign probably has a time of year when it means business.

Five minutes to take-off

Just 5 minutes to take-off on Day 1 of Bass Pro Shops Central Open #2 at Red River.

Sunrise at the boat ramp

Boat ID fobs all in place

In about 45 minutes, this box filled with boat number ID fobs will be empty,

Good morning from the Central Open

We have a decent day of weather ahead with partly sunny skies and a daytime high in the low 80s.