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The first Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open here on Table Rock Lake out of Branson, Mo., will start with 199 boats.
The first Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open here on Table Rock Lake out of Branson, Mo., will start with 199 boats.
The B.A.S.S. staff prepares for the arrival of all the professionals and their co-anglers that will compete this week.
The B.A.S.S. staff prepares for the arrival of all the professionals and their co-anglers that will compete this week.
There was a lot of looking at weather apps before the meeting began. There were severe thunderstorms and wind on Table Rock during practice, and Day One will start with temperatures in the low 30's.
There was a lot of looking at weather apps before the meeting began. There were severe thunderstorms and wind on Table Rock during practice, and Day One will start with temperatures in the low 30’s.
Shimano Fishing had a display set up if anglers wanted to check out some of their latest rod and reels.
Shimano Fishing had a display set up if anglers wanted to check out some of their latest rod and reels.
Rick Clunn, shown here visiting with Rick Emmitt, will fish this year's Bassmaster Open again on Table Rock Lake. He finished 3rd here last year to James Watson.
Rick Clunn, shown here visiting with Rick Emmitt, will fish this year’s Bassmaster Open again on Table Rock Lake. He finished 3rd here last year to James Watson.
Elite Series angler Brian Snowden from nearby Reed Springs, Missouri, is always a threat when a Bassmaster event comes to Table Rock Lake.
Elite Series angler Brian Snowden from nearby Reed Springs, Missouri, is always a threat when a Bassmaster event comes to Table Rock Lake.
You know springtime is near when the Bradford pear trees are blooming down south.
You know springtime is near when the Bradford pear trees are blooming down south.
Three legends of the sport visited before the meeting, from left to right, Stacey King, Tommy Martin and Rick Clunn.
Three legends of the sport visited before the meeting, from left to right, Stacey King, Tommy Martin and Rick Clunn.
Angler's begin to file in for the beginning of their pre-tournament briefing.
Angler’s begin to file in for the beginning of their pre-tournament briefing.
Former Elite Series competitors Charley Hartley and Kevin Short.
Former Elite Series competitors Charley Hartley and Kevin Short.
Bassmaster writer Don Barone was taking notes during the meeting for a story he will write for Bassmaster.com.
Bassmaster writer Don Barone was taking notes during the meeting for a story he will write for Bassmaster.com.
This is what everybody wants to hold at the end of the tournament.
This is what everybody wants to hold at the end of the tournament.
If you hold the trophy up on Saturday, and fish all three of the Bassmaster Central Opens, you are guaranteed a spot in the 2018 Bassmaster Classic.
If you hold the trophy up on Saturday, and fish all three of the Bassmaster Central Opens, you are guaranteed a spot in the 2018 Bassmaster Classic.
The final tournament briefing was held in the massive Welk Theatre here in Branson, MO.
The final tournament briefing was held in the massive Welk Theatre here in Branson, MO.
Senior Tournament Director announces the end of the meeting.
Senior Tournament Director announces the end of the meeting.