2011 Bassmaster Classic – Day Two – OTW III

This album features images from day two of the 2011 Bassmaster Classic. The 2011 Classic was held on the Louisiana Delta, Louisiana.

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Visibility was extremely limited outside Venice marina.
Visibility was extremely limited outside Venice marina.
The sun struggled to burn off the fog early on Day Two.
The sun struggled to burn off the fog early on Day Two.
Most boats at Venice marina were idle as recreational anglers waited for the fog to lift.
Most boats at Venice marina were idle as recreational anglers waited for the fog to lift.
Skeet Reese finally reaches the Venice area after a long run on Day Two.
Skeet Reese finally reaches the Venice area after a long run on Day Two.
Reese was in ninth place with 15-1 after Day One.
Reese was in ninth place with 15-1 after Day One.
Kevin Wirth follows in Skeet Reese's wake as several boats make their way to the Venice area.
Kevin Wirth follows in Skeet Reese’s wake as several boats make their way to the Venice area.
With a fog delay of more than two hours, anglers rushed to their fishing spots.
With a fog delay of more than two hours, anglers rushed to their fishing spots.
John Crews was the next boat in the parade heading toward an abbreviated day in Venice.
John Crews was the next boat in the parade heading toward an abbreviated day in Venice.
Low tides are common on the Delta during winter, complicating navigation.
Low tides are common on the Delta during winter, complicating navigation.
Dale Hightower represented the Federation Nation well on Day One.
Dale Hightower represented the Federation Nation well on Day One.
Outfitted with new radar technology from Lowrance, Mike Iaconelli handled foggy conditions better than most.
Outfitted with new radar technology from Lowrance, Mike Iaconelli handled foggy conditions better than most.
Iaconelli bears down to make the most of a short day.
Iaconelli bears down to make the most of a short day.
Cheeks ripple back as Iaconelli blazes down Red Pass.
Cheeks ripple back as Iaconelli blazes down Red Pass.
Jeff Kriet went into Day Two with 11-1.
Jeff Kriet went into Day Two with 11-1.
The route to Venice is a twisting and turning water maze.
The route to Venice is a twisting and turning water maze.
Gary Klein skips across the water.
Gary Klein skips across the water.
Brent Chapman, who was fourth going into Day Two, leads a spectator boat into Red Pass.
Brent Chapman, who was fourth going into Day Two, leads a spectator boat into Red Pass.
Mike McClelland blazed into Venice but fizzled later when he struck a submerged object and damaged his lower unit.
Mike McClelland blazed into Venice but fizzled later when he struck a submerged object and damaged his lower unit.
Although skies were fairly clear on the run to Venice, anglers hit dense fog as they neared the Mississippi River.
Although skies were fairly clear on the run to Venice, anglers hit dense fog as they neared the Mississippi River.
Todd Faircloth slows down as he hits a wall of fog.
Todd Faircloth slows down as he hits a wall of fog.
A transport boat, which delivers supplies to offshore oil rigs, is barely visible through the fog.
A transport boat, which delivers supplies to offshore oil rigs, is barely visible through the fog.
Mike McClelland turned around after hitting a fog bank on the Mississippi River and points out a new course to spectators.
Mike McClelland turned around after hitting a fog bank on the Mississippi River and points out a new course to spectators.
McClelland limped into Venice marina after knocking out his lower unit. After a 10-minute repair he was back in action.
McClelland limped into Venice marina after knocking out his lower unit. After a 10-minute repair he was back in action.
Austin Mack fishes in a small pond in Delta Duck, while watching Classic Pro compete.
Austin Mack fishes in a small pond in Delta Duck, while watching Classic Pro compete.
Shrimp boats at Venice marina sit idle as dense fog rolls through.
Shrimp boats at Venice marina sit idle as dense fog rolls through.
Tommy Biffle pays a dock hand after fueling his boat from a long Venice run.
Tommy Biffle pays a dock hand after fueling his boat from a long Venice run.
B.A.S.S. cameraman Brian Mason breathes a sigh of relief after making the run to Venice as Bobby Lane fills the tank.
B.A.S.S. cameraman Brian Mason breathes a sigh of relief after making the run to Venice as Bobby Lane fills the tank.
Bobby Lane takes off from the gas dock at Venice.
Bobby Lane takes off from the gas dock at Venice.
Lane heads into the mist, relying heavily on electronics.
Lane heads into the mist, relying heavily on electronics.
This transport boat escorted Bassmaster.com staff back to the marina.
This transport boat escorted Bassmaster.com staff back to the marina.
McClelland explains how he hit a sunken obstruction, which damaged his lower unit.
McClelland explains how he hit a sunken obstruction, which damaged his lower unit.
Trey Reid interviews McClelland as service technicians repair the motor.
Trey Reid interviews McClelland as service technicians repair the motor.