2009 Federation Nation Championship: Day Two Launch

Anglers prepare their equipment to do battle with the bass in the Harris Chain of Lakes on Day Two of the BASS Federation Nation Championships.

Some of the anglers took the time before launch to talk about their first day on the Harris Chain of Lakes and what changes they might make to bring more weight to the scale on Day Two.

Fans, family, and friends gather on the dock early as anglers get in order at the dock. The field launch order was reversed on Day Two.

Angler Brent Long eases up to the dock to position his boat. He leads the Southern Division and is Fourth overall going into Day Two.

The first boats take to the Harris Chain at exactly 7:30 am to start Day Two of competition.

Safety inspections were performed along the dock as the field of Skeeter boats idle through and out onto the lake.

Family and friends take video as others took photos of the anglers as many are fishing the biggest tournament of their angling careers.

BASS Official Bruce Mathis checks the livewells of each of the contestants, making sure that all were in working order.

The dock was crowded with family, friends, and fans, of the field of Federation Nation Championship competitors.

The second flight of anglers idle down the dock before taking to the Harris Chain of Lakes for Day Two of the Federation Nation Championships.

The final competitors sort into their launch positions as the sun rises over the Harris Chain of Lakes at Tavares, Florida.

Many of the families of the anglers have gotten to know each other over the last week, and they stayed at the dock until the last boat was launched, giving their support to all of the competitors.