Nation: Day 2 launch

Competition in the B.A.S.S. Nation Championship resumes under rainy skies on the Ouachita River.

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Doug Thompson of Arkansas gets his coffee before heading out on the Ouachita River for Day 2 of the B.A.S.S. Nation Championship out of Monroe, La.
Doug Thompson of Arkansas gets his coffee before heading out on the Ouachita River for Day 2 of the B.A.S.S. Nation Championship out of Monroe, La.
Paralyzed Veterans of America Angler of the Year Jack Barber is ready to hit the water.
Paralyzed Veterans of America Angler of the Year Jack Barber is ready to hit the water.
Gary Adkins of Wisconsin is sitting in 10th place heading into Day 2.
Gary Adkins of Wisconsin is sitting in 10th place heading into Day 2.
Joaquim Maria Lopes of Portugal heads out sitting in 15th.
Joaquim Maria Lopes of Portugal heads out sitting in 15th.
Albert Collins of Texas has returned to the BNC and looks to head back to the Classic.
Albert Collins of Texas has returned to the BNC and looks to head back to the Classic.
Nathan King, 8, of West Monroe, La., has the honor of holding the flag during the National Anthem on the second day.
Nathan King, 8, of West Monroe, La., has the honor of holding the flag during the National Anthem on the second day.
His father looks on as Nathan, a bass fishing fan, does his duty.
His father looks on as Nathan, a bass fishing fan, does his duty.
B.A.S.S. Nation Director Jon Stewart calls off anglers' names as they head out on the water.
B.A.S.S. Nation Director Jon Stewart calls off anglers’ names as they head out on the water.
David Kromm of Washington starts his day.
David Kromm of Washington starts his day.
Brad Weese of Maryland heads out. He is in 19th place after Day 1.
Brad Weese of Maryland heads out. He is in 19th place after Day 1.
Larry Triplett had an armful of candy at yesterday's weigh-in. Maybe those sweets bring him good energy today.
Larry Triplett had an armful of candy at yesterday’s weigh-in. Maybe those sweets bring him good energy today.
The next flight of anglers is ready to take off...
The next flight of anglers is ready to take off…
...as a drizzle of rain comes down.
…as a drizzle of rain comes down.
Pat Hanning of Arizona heads out for the day.
Pat Hanning of Arizona heads out for the day.
Friends and family look on as the anglers head off under ominous skies.
Friends and family look on as the anglers head off under ominous skies.
The leader after Day 1, Jamie Laiche of Louisiana, waves to fans as he hits the Ouachita River.
The leader after Day 1, Jamie Laiche of Louisiana, waves to fans as he hits the Ouachita River.
The next flight gets ready to leave as anglers speed off in the distance.
The next flight gets ready to leave as anglers speed off in the distance.
Alec Williams of Namibia rolls through check-through.
Alec Williams of Namibia rolls through check-through.
And there's only a few competitors left to check in...
And there’s only a few competitors left to check in…
...and get on their way...
…and get on their way…
...for a rainy day on the Ouachita.
…for a rainy day on the Ouachita.
Preston Frazell of Kansas is in eighth place and hopes to do even better than the 11-1 he brought in yesterday.
Preston Frazell of Kansas is in eighth place and hopes to do even better than the 11-1 he brought in yesterday.
Jami Fralick of South Dakota has his game face on.
Jami Fralick of South Dakota has his game face on.
While George Barnes of Massachusetts is all smiles.
While George Barnes of Massachusetts is all smiles.
Finally, last year's BNC champ Paul Mueller of Connecticut heads out to defend his title.
Finally, last year’s BNC champ Paul Mueller of Connecticut heads out to defend his title.