The activity at the ramp was less hectic with only the top 12 launching Saturday.
The activity at the ramp was less hectic with only the top 12 launching Saturday.
Boats go through inspection.
Competitions exchange thoughts as they await the launch.
Day Two leader Mark Tucker dons his life jacket.
Minus 147 boats and cold, blowing wind, the dock activity seemed more relaxed.
The boats begin to position themselves for takeoff.
Chris Zaldain stands at attention for the national anthem.
Billy Cline stands in second place, 3 pounds, 13 ounces behind the leader.
It's hands over hearts for Chris Zaldain, Janet Parker and their co-anglers.
Bill Cline would love nothing more than to jump over Mark Tucker and win a Classic berth.
Casey Scanlon prepares for a big day.
Chris Zaldain is in fourth more than 10 pounds back.
Chris Ford, who is in fifth, moves through the launch line.
Janet Parker stands in sixth place.
In seventh is Jerry Dolezal.
Jared Miller idles through the line.
The boats idle out onto Lewisville Lake under calm conditions. Highs in the 70s are forecast.
Some last-second mapping takes place.
Mark Tucker preps his boat for launch.
B.A.S.S. officials check Tucker's boat insurance. Although delayed 14 minutes, Tucker was in good hands when his agent faxed his new info.
Billy Cline and co-angler wait anxiously during The Star-Spangled Banner.
And off they go.
Bruce Mathis makes the final check.