Nation Day 2 Launch

Start of Day 2 of the 2015 Old Milwaukee B.A.S.S. Nation Northern Divisional

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It’s 5:30 a.m. and the boats and anglers are eager to get started after the fog delay of Day 1.
It’s 5:30 a.m. and the boats and anglers are eager to get started after the fog delay of Day 1.
While some anglers are in the midst of a major reorganization of their gear.
While some anglers are in the midst of a major reorganization of their gear.
A slight southerly breeze is keeping the fog from forming and that’s a good sign.
A slight southerly breeze is keeping the fog from forming and that’s a good sign.
A safety check of properly functioning livewells is underway at the front of the takeoff line.
A safety check of properly functioning livewells is underway at the front of the takeoff line.
Safety checks mean that breakfast must wait until official business is complete.
Safety checks mean that breakfast must wait until official business is complete.
Mason Raveling and Ben Provost prepare for their first day of competition in the high school division. The team is from Prior Lake High School in Minnesota.
Mason Raveling and Ben Provost prepare for their first day of competition in the high school division. The team is from Prior Lake High School in Minnesota.
Alan Pierce of the B.A.S.S. staff snaps a pic of a beautiful sunrise that is about to appear over Lake Vermillion.
Alan Pierce of the B.A.S.S. staff snaps a pic of a beautiful sunrise that is about to appear over Lake Vermillion.
The official start time of 6 a.m. is coming up with no fog in sight.
The official start time of 6 a.m. is coming up with no fog in sight.
The first flight is lined up, safety checks are complete and last minute preparations are underway.
The first flight is lined up, safety checks are complete and last minute preparations are underway.
Boats in the remaining flights stage outside Fortune Bay Marina as the day gets underway.
Boats in the remaining flights stage outside Fortune Bay Marina as the day gets underway.
The view looks good from Boat #1.
The view looks good from Boat #1.
South Dakota B.A.S.S. Nation angler Joe Sestak sings the National Anthem.
South Dakota B.A.S.S. Nation angler Joe Sestak sings the National Anthem.
While the anglers honor the American flag.
While the anglers honor the American flag.
Friends, family and officers from the states representing the B.A.S.S. Nation gather on the dock.
Friends, family and officers from the states representing the B.A.S.S. Nation gather on the dock.
Day 2 is underway of the Old Milwaukee B.A.S.S. Nation Northern Divisional.
Day 2 is underway of the Old Milwaukee B.A.S.S. Nation Northern Divisional.
Without a fog delay the anglers get a welcomed full day of fishing for Day 2.
Without a fog delay the anglers get a welcomed full day of fishing for Day 2.
B.A.S.S. Nation Director Jon Stewart calls out the next flight of boats as the day gets underway.
B.A.S.S. Nation Director Jon Stewart calls out the next flight of boats as the day gets underway.
Each day gets a different play list with songs ranging from the Star Spangled Banner to Metallica and the Rocky Intro.
Each day gets a different play list with songs ranging from the Star Spangled Banner to Metallica and the Rocky Intro.
Picture taking on a morning like this is a popular pastime.
Picture taking on a morning like this is a popular pastime.
The boats are lined up, idle beyond the no-wake zone and speed out to the lake.
The boats are lined up, idle beyond the no-wake zone and speed out to the lake.
Michigan high school boat captain Michael Hatton with son Clayton and teammate John Dombrowski.
Michigan high school boat captain Michael Hatton with son Clayton and teammate John Dombrowski.
Wisconsin high school boat captain Wes Haney with son Colton and teammate Noah Lindus.
Wisconsin high school boat captain Wes Haney with son Colton and teammate Noah Lindus.
Illinois high school boat captain Tony Cook with son Sean and teammate Tommy Zobel.
Illinois high school boat captain Tony Cook with son Sean and teammate Tommy Zobel.
South Dakota high school boat captain Casey Hutmacher with son Adam and teammate Brennan Swanson.
South Dakota high school boat captain Casey Hutmacher with son Adam and teammate Brennan Swanson.
Indiana high school boat captain Scott Stafford with son Adrian and teammate Matt Miller.
Indiana high school boat captain Scott Stafford with son Adrian and teammate Matt Miller.