Central Open Day One launch

It's a gorgeous morning on the Arkansas River.

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<p> B.A.S.S. official Chris Bowes directs the morning traffic. </p>
B.A.S.S. official Chris Bowes directs the morning traffic. 
<p> Terry Butcher idles into the line of boats. </p>
Terry Butcher idles into the line of boats. 
<p> Boats start lining up as the sun rises over Muskogee, Okla.</p>
Boats start lining up as the sun rises over Muskogee, Okla.
<p> Anglers line the harbor in preparation to hit the Arkansas River. </p>
Anglers line the harbor in preparation to hit the Arkansas River. 
<p> Silhouettes of boats fill the water as the sun rises. </p>
Silhouettes of boats fill the water as the sun rises. 
<p> B.A.S.S. officials check the angler's livewells before the day begins. </p>
B.A.S.S. officials check the angler’s livewells before the day begins. 
<p> Fans line the rail as anglers wait to start Central Open #2 on the Arkansas River. </p>
Fans line the rail as anglers wait to start Central Open #2 on the Arkansas River. 
<p> Dozens of boats fill the Three Forks Harbor. </p>
Dozens of boats fill the Three Forks Harbor. 
<p> Central Open #2 is being held on the Arkansas River. </p>
Central Open #2 is being held on the Arkansas River. 
<p> Anglers fill Three Forks Harbor early in the morning. </p>
Anglers fill Three Forks Harbor early in the morning. 
<p> Anglers find a few minutes to relax. </p>
Anglers find a few minutes to relax. 
<p> The Muskogee Power Plant can be seen in the background of the Three Forks Harbor. </p>
The Muskogee Power Plant can be seen in the background of the Three Forks Harbor. 
<p> Chad Griffin prepares his gear for the day. </p>
Chad Griffin prepares his gear for the day. 
<p> It appeared that perfect weather was in store for Day One of the Central Open. </p>
It appeared that perfect weather was in store for Day One of the Central Open. 
<p> Tournament Director Chris Bowes talks with Tommy Biffle. </p>
Tournament Director Chris Bowes talks with Tommy Biffle. 
<p> Tommy Biffle is fishing out of an aluminum boat. </p>
Tommy Biffle is fishing out of an aluminum boat. 
<p> Anglers had a beautiful sunrise to look at before starting their day. </p>
Anglers had a beautiful sunrise to look at before starting their day. 
<p> Anglers stand during the singing of the National Anthem. </p>
Anglers stand during the singing of the National Anthem. 
<p> The colors of the sunrise reflect off the calm harbor water. </p>
The colors of the sunrise reflect off the calm harbor water. 
<p> Jami Fralick idles out to the Arkansas River. </p>
Jami Fralick idles out to the Arkansas River.