TTBC: Day 2 launch

A full moon greeted anglers on Day 2 of the Toyota Texas Bass Classic at Lake Ray Roberts State Park. The boats of Peter Thliveros and Randy Howell float unattended waiting for their captains to hitch a ride to them.
A full moon greeted anglers on Day 2 of the Toyota Texas Bass Classic at Lake Ray Roberts State Park. The boats of Peter Thliveros and Randy Howell float unattended waiting for their captains to hitch a ride to them.
Scott Martin, who had a solid Day 1 with 18 pounds, signs a hat.
Scott Martin, who had a solid Day 1 with 18 pounds, signs a hat.
John Cox is all smiles as he sits 15th but within striking distance of making the Day 3 cut to the Tundra 10.
John Cox is all smiles as he sits 15th but within striking distance of making the Day 3 cut to the Tundra 10.
Edwin Evers chats with a father and daughter after signing her hat.
Edwin Evers chats with a father and daughter after signing her hat.
LeAnn Swindle backs Gerald and his boat into the lake.
LeAnn Swindle backs Gerald and his boat into the lake.
Dave Mercer hitches a ride on a game warden boat.
Dave Mercer hitches a ride on a game warden boat.
The anglers line up along the shore waiting for the 7 a.m. blastoff.
The anglers line up along the shore waiting for the 7 a.m. blastoff.
G-Man always seems to have something to say to someone.
G-Man always seems to have something to say to someone.
Brandon Palaniuk seems to be thinking how he can climb from 22nd and into the top 10.
Brandon Palaniuk seems to be thinking how he can climb from 22nd and into the top 10.
Kevin VanDam shows off his signature for a police officer  in attendance.
Kevin VanDam shows off his signature for a police officer in attendance.
Terry Scroggins gets down to business.
Terry Scroggins gets down to business.
Luke Clausen needs to climb from 17th to make the cut.
Luke Clausen needs to climb from 17th to make the cut.
Leader Chris Zaldain is smiling big.
Leader Chris Zaldain is smiling big.
That’s a lot of horsepower.
That’s a lot of horsepower.
Bill Lowen ties a new one on.
Bill Lowen ties a new one on.
Kelly Jordon is a study of concentration.
Kelly Jordon is a study of concentration.
Shin Fukae tries to dial up a better day than Friday, when he weighed only 2 pounds.
Shin Fukae tries to dial up a better day than Friday, when he weighed only 2 pounds.
Second-place Matt Herren appears deep in thought.
Second-place Matt Herren appears deep in thought.
Dave Mercer interview Zaldain as go-time approaches.
Dave Mercer interview Zaldain as go-time approaches.
Bryan Thrift, interviewed by Robbie Floyd, starts Day 2 in third place.
Bryan Thrift, interviewed by Robbie Floyd, starts Day 2 in third place.
Mike Iaconelli and his judge have their photo taken.
Mike Iaconelli and his judge have their photo taken.
Last out on Day 1, Kevin VanDam is first to go on day 2.
Last out on Day 1, Kevin VanDam is first to go on day 2.
Jason Christie hopes to make some noise on Day 2.
Jason Christie hopes to make some noise on Day 2.
Cody Meyer goes out hoping to improve on his Day1 weight of 16 pounds.
Cody Meyer goes out hoping to improve on his Day1 weight of 16 pounds.
Herren is the focus of a cameraman. The Toyota Texas Bass Classic TV show will air on NBCSports.
Herren is the focus of a cameraman. The Toyota Texas Bass Classic TV show will air on NBCSports.