2010 Elite Series Postseason #1 – Ramada Trophy Chase – Day Two – Launch

Get a better understanding of what it means to be a B.A.S.S. pro, with photos from the launch of day two competition. The 2010 Elite Series Post Season #1 Ramada Trophy Chase was held in Alabama.

Anglers stage and ready their boats as Day Two of the Ramada Trophy Chase gets underway.
Anglers stage and ready their boats as Day Two of the Ramada Trophy Chase gets underway.
Fans and spectators gather under a nearby pavilion.
Fans and spectators gather under a nearby pavilion.
BASS emcee Keith Alan interviews Skeet Reese.
BASS emcee Keith Alan interviews Skeet Reese.
Brother-in-laws Terry Butcher and Edwin Evers chat before the Day Two launch begins.
Brother-in-laws Terry Butcher and Edwin Evers chat before the Day Two launch begins.
Kevin VanDam readies his rods.  Kevin finished third on Day One with 15-4.
Kevin VanDam readies his rods. Kevin finished third on Day One with 15-4.
Edwin Evers speaks with Keith Alan before takeoff.
Edwin Evers speaks with Keith Alan before takeoff.
Terry Butcher contemplates the start of Day Two on Lake Jordan.
Terry Butcher contemplates the start of Day Two on Lake Jordan.
Cliff Pace prepares a lure as Day Two gets underway. Pace finished 10th on Day One with 9-2.
Cliff Pace prepares a lure as Day Two gets underway. Pace finished 10th on Day One with 9-2.
Derek Remitz talks with BASS emcee Keith Alan as fans take photos.
Derek Remitz talks with BASS emcee Keith Alan as fans take photos.
Remitz starts in 12th place hoping to bring a larger limit to the scales on Day Two.
Remitz starts in 12th place hoping to bring a larger limit to the scales on Day Two.
Spectators take a seat near the ramp and wait for the event to start.
Spectators take a seat near the ramp and wait for the event to start.
With temperatures in the 100's, Greg Hackney applies plenty of sunscreen to his face.
With temperatures in the 100’s, Greg Hackney applies plenty of sunscreen to his face.
Tommy Biffle checks over his electronics as Day Two of the Ramada Trophy Chase begins.
Tommy Biffle checks over his electronics as Day Two of the Ramada Trophy Chase begins.
ESPN cameraman Marty Dashiel and Russ Lane wait to stage the boat for takeoff.
ESPN cameraman Marty Dashiel and Russ Lane wait to stage the boat for takeoff.
Russ Lane takes a moment to talk with John Crews, who finished sixth on Day One with 12-4.
Russ Lane takes a moment to talk with John Crews, who finished sixth on Day One with 12-4.
Lane checks over his livewell before starting.
Lane checks over his livewell before starting.
An ESPN cameraman rolls tape as Keith Alan interviews Lane before takeoff.
An ESPN cameraman rolls tape as Keith Alan interviews Lane before takeoff.
Anglers and spectators show respect as the Day Two national anthem is played.
Anglers and spectators show respect as the Day Two national anthem is played.
Aaron Martens starts Day Two in fourth with 14-0.
Aaron Martens starts Day Two in fourth with 14-0.
Greg Hackney stages his boat for takeoff.
Greg Hackney stages his boat for takeoff.
Ready for Day Two on Lake Jordan, John Crews gives a thumb up.
Ready for Day Two on Lake Jordan, John Crews gives a thumb up.
Kevin VanDam listens for his name while idling toward takeoff.
Kevin VanDam listens for his name while idling toward takeoff.