2010 Elite Series Tennessee Triumph – Day Two – Launch

This photo gallery features images from the day two launch of the 2010 Elite Series Tennessee Triumph.

The ramp at Paris Landing State Park becomes a center of activity as anglers prepare for the Day Two launch of the Tennessee Triumph.
The ramp at Paris Landing State Park becomes a center of activity as anglers prepare for the Day Two launch of the Tennessee Triumph.
Marty Stone takes time before the launch to sign an autograph for a Marshal.
Marty Stone takes time before the launch to sign an autograph for a Marshal.
Rick Clunn spends time readying his rods for fishing after arriving early on Thursday.
Rick Clunn spends time readying his rods for fishing after arriving early on Thursday.
Brent Chapman prepares his rods for Kentucky Lake as a group of fans looks on.
Brent Chapman prepares his rods for Kentucky Lake as a group of fans looks on.
Greg Vinson makes a few last-minute boat preparations to compensate for the big waves Kentucky Lake is known for.
Greg Vinson makes a few last-minute boat preparations to compensate for the big waves Kentucky Lake is known for.
Keith Alan interviews Dean Rojas while waiting at the dock for the Day Two launch of the Tennessee Triumph.
Keith Alan interviews Dean Rojas while waiting at the dock for the Day Two launch of the Tennessee Triumph.
Alton Jones stands on the deck of his boat while talking with fans gathered to see the anglers blast off Thursday.
Alton Jones stands on the deck of his boat while talking with fans gathered to see the anglers blast off Thursday.
Rick Clunn and Byron Velvick talk while waiting in their boats for the launch to begin on the second day of Tennessee Triumph competition.
Rick Clunn and Byron Velvick talk while waiting in their boats for the launch to begin on the second day of Tennessee Triumph competition.
Rick Morris found himself in second place after Day One and talks with Steve Kennedy early on Thursday morning.
Rick Morris found himself in second place after Day One and talks with Steve Kennedy early on Thursday morning.
Casey Ashley lays out his rods on the deck as he floats in the middle of the take-off pocket on Kentucky Lake.
Casey Ashley lays out his rods on the deck as he floats in the middle of the take-off pocket on Kentucky Lake.
Anglers and fans remove their hats for the playing of the national anthem Thursday morning.
Anglers and fans remove their hats for the playing of the national anthem Thursday morning.
Boyd Duckett pushes off the dock as he idles his boat through the BASS inspection on Day Two.
Boyd Duckett pushes off the dock as he idles his boat through the BASS inspection on Day Two.
Gerald Swindle reaches up to grab the check-in float that a BASS official tossed his way.
Gerald Swindle reaches up to grab the check-in float that a BASS official tossed his way.
Paul Elias idles out from Paris Landing State Park as spectator boats wait for the angler they want to follow.
Paul Elias idles out from Paris Landing State Park as spectator boats wait for the angler they want to follow.
Kevin VanDam leads the field after the first day of competition and moves out onto Kentucky Lake to state Day Two of the Tennessee Triumph.
Kevin VanDam leads the field after the first day of competition and moves out onto Kentucky Lake to state Day Two of the Tennessee Triumph.
Shortly after VanDam takes off, the lake is abuzz with spectators trying to follow him to his first fishing hole.
Shortly after VanDam takes off, the lake is abuzz with spectators trying to follow him to his first fishing hole.
Defending champion Bobby Lane and his Marshal move through the inspection line before Day Two of the Tennessee Triumph.
Defending champion Bobby Lane and his Marshal move through the inspection line before Day Two of the Tennessee Triumph.
Takahiro Omori shows his engine kill-switch before idling out from Paris Landing State Park Thursday.
Takahiro Omori shows his engine kill-switch before idling out from Paris Landing State Park Thursday.