2009 Elite Series Postseason #2: Day Two, Launch

In this photo gallery, you'll find images of the anglers as they prepare to launch on Day Two of the 2009 Elite Series Postseason #2, Trophy Triumph, on the Alabama River near Montgomery, Alabama.

Gary Klein will just miss his third Angler of the Year title.
Gary Klein will just miss his third Angler of the Year title.
Cliff Pace goes through some baits on the deck of his boat.
Cliff Pace goes through some baits on the deck of his boat.
Tommy Biffle could play the role of spoiler for Skeet Reese if he catches a good bag on Friday and gets between Reese and VanDam in the standings.
Tommy Biffle could play the role of spoiler for Skeet Reese if he catches a good bag on Friday and gets between Reese and VanDam in the standings.
The Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year race has come down to two men.
The Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year race has come down to two men.
Kevin VanDam hugs his wife, Sherry.
Kevin VanDam hugs his wife, Sherry.
Gerald Swindle makes a few last minute adjustments.
Gerald Swindle makes a few last minute adjustments.
Skeet Reese hangs out with his family before his last tournament day of the year.
Skeet Reese hangs out with his family before his last tournament day of the year.
It was a crowded dock before the last launch of the season.
It was a crowded dock before the last launch of the season.
Iaconelli sniffs some bait before launch.
Iaconelli sniffs some bait before launch.
One of these two will be $200,000 richer at the end of Friday.
One of these two will be $200,000 richer at the end of Friday.
Iaconelli went 20 yards from the takeoff and caught 12 pounds.
Iaconelli went 20 yards from the takeoff and caught 12 pounds.
This is the last launch of the Elite Series season.
This is the last launch of the Elite Series season.
VanDam all but put this tournament out of reach on Day One.
VanDam all but put this tournament out of reach on Day One.
Reese idles out onto the Alabama River in search of the 11 or 12 pounds he thinks it will take to win AOY.
Reese idles out onto the Alabama River in search of the 11 or 12 pounds he thinks it will take to win AOY.
Iaconelli's motto is
Iaconelli’s motto is “Never Give Up,” but even he admitted he’s fishing for third in the AOY race.
VanDam had 13 pounds in his livewell in the first half hour of fishing.
VanDam had 13 pounds in his livewell in the first half hour of fishing.
Fans started lining the seawall and Iaconelli put on a show Friday morning.
Fans started lining the seawall and Iaconelli put on a show Friday morning.