Day 2: Live from the Marshals

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Five for Elias
Five for Elias
That makes No. 5 for Jacob Powroznik and it's a big'un!
That makes No. 5 for Jacob Powroznik and it’s a big’un!
Mike McClelland with a good one
Mike McClelland with a good one
Good cull for Prince
Good cull for Prince
Russ Lane showing off this keeper
Russ Lane showing off this keeper
Chris Zaldain just boated his first keeper of the morning. He commented that he's just got to slow down to catch some more. Now that he's got one in the tank, he might settle down a little.
Chris Zaldain just boated his first keeper of the morning. He commented that he’s just got to slow down to catch some more. Now that he’s got one in the tank, he might settle down a little.
Chad Pipkens is on the board. Pulled up to a new spot and got a bite on the first cast. Nice 2 3/4-pound smallmouth.
Chad Pipkens is on the board. Pulled up to a new spot and got a bite on the first cast. Nice 2 3/4-pound smallmouth.
Late morning is better fishing for Chad Grigsby.
Late morning is better fishing for Chad Grigsby.
Ott DeFoe showing his skills
Ott DeFoe showing his skills
Bill Lowen gets pretty nice third fish.
Bill Lowen gets pretty nice third fish.
Gerald Swindle's fourth keeper is a good Cherokee Lake smallmouth.
Gerald Swindle’s fourth keeper is a good Cherokee Lake smallmouth.
David Williamson's sweet spot paid off with this 5-pounder.
David Williamson’s sweet spot paid off with this 5-pounder.

“Don’t wanna bite but wanna fight.” Todd Faircloth with fish No. 2
Josh Bertrand with No. 4
Josh Bertrand with No. 4
Chad Grigsby with fish No. 2 after a slow morning
Chad Grigsby with fish No. 2 after a slow morning
Menendez with another nice brownie
Menendez with another nice brownie
David Williams hooked into one after a dry spell, but this one came unbuttoned when he tried to flip it at boat side. Although it may not have gone 15 inches, he would have liked to have been able to check it.
David Williams hooked into one after a dry spell, but this one came unbuttoned when he tried to flip it at boat side. Although it may not have gone 15 inches, he would have liked to have been able to check it.
Four for Alton Sr.
Four for Alton Sr.
Gary Klein has broken the ice with his first keeper of the day.
Gary Klein has broken the ice with his first keeper of the day.
Aaron Martens with No. 5 in the boat
Aaron Martens with No. 5 in the boat
It's decision day. Largemouth led the way yesterday, so Brandon Lester decided to go looking for them first today. Water temp dropped overnight, so the bass are acting a little sluggish first thing but Lester just added a quality fish to the well. Stay tuned to see if the largemouth continue or smallmouth make a comeback today.
It’s decision day. Largemouth led the way yesterday, so Brandon Lester decided to go looking for them first today. Water temp dropped overnight, so the bass are acting a little sluggish first thing but Lester just added a quality fish to the well. Stay tuned to see if the largemouth continue or smallmouth make a comeback today.
No. 5 for Cliff Prince
No. 5 for Cliff Prince
Tharp is on a roll.
Tharp is on a roll.
Muddy water smallmouth got Stephen Browning on the board for Day 2.
Muddy water smallmouth got Stephen Browning on the board for Day 2.
Kelley Jaye with his limit fish
Kelley Jaye with his limit fish
Randall Tharp getting it done
Randall Tharp getting it done
Walker carefully working a big brown fish to the boat
Walker carefully working a big brown fish to the boat
Walker was able to boat a nice Cherokee smallmouth.
Walker was able to boat a nice Cherokee smallmouth.
John Crews just landed fish No. 4. Another 2-plus pounder.
John Crews just landed fish No. 4. Another 2-plus pounder.
Alton Jones Sr. with third keeper
Alton Jones Sr. with third keeper
First fish in the boat for Todd Faircloth
First fish in the boat for Todd Faircloth
Adding another fish is always a good sign, but Alton Jr. hopes to see the size improve as the day moves on.
Adding another fish is always a good sign, but Alton Jr. hopes to see the size improve as the day moves on.
Morizo Shimizu with fish No. 1 on back-to-back catches ...
Morizo Shimizu with fish No. 1 on back-to-back catches …
... and No. 2
… and No. 2
We're seeing many places with 6-8 boats in one area. Shows how vertical fishing really is like a video game.
We’re seeing many places with 6-8 boats in one area. Shows how vertical fishing really is like a video game.
Paul Mueller with No. 5, a solid smallmouth
Paul Mueller with No. 5, a solid smallmouth
The smile says it all as Dave Lefebre shows off fish No. 2.
The smile says it all as Dave Lefebre shows off fish No. 2.
No. 2 for Latuso.
No. 2 for Latuso.
Hackney goes through 6 non-keepers before landing a keeper.
Hackney goes through 6 non-keepers before landing a keeper.
Beautiful skies at the dam area today. It's getting warmer and the wind isn't bad. Should make a great day for bass fishing!
Beautiful skies at the dam area today. It’s getting warmer and the wind isn’t bad. Should make a great day for bass fishing!
Watching James Elam work on this chilly Day 2
Watching James Elam work on this chilly Day 2
Hank Cherry adding one to his livewell.
Hank Cherry adding one to his livewell.
First one of the day for Mark Menendez
First one of the day for Mark Menendez

Fourth keeper of the day in the boat for Jared Lintner
Fourth keeper of the day in the boat for Jared Lintner
Cliff Prince pulls a solid 3-pound smallmouth aboard.
Cliff Prince pulls a solid 3-pound smallmouth aboard.

Cliff Pirch with one in boat
Cliff Pirch with one in boat
No. 4 is another smallmouth for Brandon Palaniuk. Now he's on the hunt for No. 5.
No. 4 is another smallmouth for Brandon Palaniuk. Now he’s on the hunt for No. 5.

Another nice smallmouth makes four for Paul Mueller.
Another nice smallmouth makes four for Paul Mueller.
Gerald Swindle's third keeper, a 2 1/2-pound smallie
Gerald Swindle’s third keeper, a 2 1/2-pound smallie
Alton Jr. adds yet another nice fish on same spot as previous two.
Alton Jr. adds yet another nice fish on same spot as previous two.
Hartman and Hunter have a friendly conversation about sharing an area.
Hartman and Hunter have a friendly conversation about sharing an area.
Alton Jones Sr. with his second of the day
Alton Jones Sr. with his second of the day
Alton Jones Jr. adds another keeper after getting the stripes out of his way.
Alton Jones Jr. adds another keeper after getting the stripes out of his way.
Adrian Avena with four in the boat
Adrian Avena with four in the boat
James Elam takes a seat as he works on fish No. 4.
James Elam takes a seat as he works on fish No. 4.
Kelley Jaye hooked up with his fourth keeper of the day.
Kelley Jaye hooked up with his fourth keeper of the day.
Alton Jones Sr. breaks the ice, no pun intended, with a nice keeper smallie.
Alton Jones Sr. breaks the ice, no pun intended, with a nice keeper smallie.

Typical Cherokee Lake slate bluff
Typical Cherokee Lake slate bluff
David Fritts with his second fish today: nice 3-pound largemouth
David Fritts with his second fish today: nice 3-pound largemouth
Hartman just lost a good one but followed up with this one and upgraded. He is cullling now.
Hartman just lost a good one but followed up with this one and upgraded.
He is cullling now.
Cliff Prince has keeper No. 2 in the boat. He continues to work along the dam.
Cliff Prince has keeper No. 2 in the boat. He continues to work along the dam.
David Williams likes this spot. Yesterday, he hung his bait on a rock, and as he was shaking it free, he felt a thump and watched what turned out to be a 3-pound smallmouth clear the water. Now he has caught and landed a keeper largemouth!
David Williams likes this spot. Yesterday, he hung his bait on a rock, and as he was shaking it free, he felt a thump and watched what turned out to be a 3-pound smallmouth clear the water. Now he has caught and landed a keeper largemouth!
No. 3 for Brandon Palaniuk: another solid 2 3/4-pound smallmouth
No. 3 for Brandon Palaniuk: another solid 2 3/4-pound smallmouth

Bill Lowen catches one at his first stop.
Bill Lowen catches one at his first stop.
Robbie Latuso showing off a keeper
Robbie Latuso showing off a keeper
Cliff Prince with his first keeper
Cliff Prince with his first keeper
Persistence pays off for Dave Lefebre.
Persistence pays off for Dave Lefebre.
Let the thaw out begin as Brandon Lester works down the bank.
Let the thaw out begin as Brandon Lester works down the bank.
Shane Lineberger with a nice 3.5-pounder
Shane Lineberger with a nice 3.5-pounder
Jay Brainard sets his Bass Cat down at hole No. 2, makes one throw and boats his keeper of the day.
Jay Brainard sets his Bass Cat down at hole No. 2, makes one throw and boats his keeper of the day.
Koby Kreiger put his first fish in the boat on Day 2.
Koby Kreiger put his first fish in the boat on Day 2.
Kelley Jaye with his third keeper
Kelley Jaye with his third keeper
Darrell Ocamica getting Day 2 started with a nice smallmouth. That will get the blood pumping and warm you up.
Darrell Ocamica getting Day 2 started with a nice smallmouth. That will get the blood pumping and warm you up.
David Fritts is on the board. Fishing poles are freezing up, but that isn't slowing him down.
David Fritts is on the board. Fishing poles are freezing up, but that isn’t slowing him down.
Boom! Almost an hour on the water and Hartman has his fifth keeper ... and it's a good one.
Boom! Almost an hour on the water and Hartman has his fifth keeper … and it’s a good one.
James Elam with his first keeper of Day 2. He won't need the measuring board for this one.
James Elam with his first keeper of Day 2. He won’t need the measuring board for this one.
With Fletcher Shryock's first stop he has begun fishing wide open and all fired up. It's just nice to sit and feel the same excitement when an angler starts to get in the zone, with today's technology from Lowrance graphs to the spot lock on the new Minn Kota trolling motor. This could be an interesting day.
With Fletcher Shryock’s first stop he has begun fishing wide open and all fired up. It’s just nice to sit and feel the same excitement when an angler starts to get in the zone, with today’s technology from Lowrance graphs to the spot lock on the new Minn Kota trolling motor. This could be an interesting day.
Dave Lefebre's line goes slack as he loses his second fish of the morning.
Dave Lefebre’s line goes slack as he loses his second fish of the morning.
Walker with his second fish. He missed one before this. He's on a mission for Day 3.
Walker with his second fish. He missed one before this. He’s on a mission for Day 3.
Mark Daniels is on the board early.
Mark Daniels is on the board early.
David Walker strikes.
David Walker strikes.
Kelley Jaye with a 2-pound largemouth. He is off to a good start on making the cut to get to fish tomorrow.
Kelley Jaye with a 2-pound largemouth. He is off to a good start on making the cut to get to fish tomorrow.
David Walker, off to a good start
David Walker, off to a good start
One in the boat for Ike.
One in the boat for Ike.
A happy Brandon Palaniuk with fish No. 1 of the day, a 2 1/2-pound smallmouth.
A happy Brandon Palaniuk with fish No. 1 of the day, a 2 1/2-pound smallmouth.

Tommy Biffle's on the board with a 2-pounder.
Tommy Biffle’s on the board with a 2-pounder.
Walker battling second fish
Walker battling second fish
Nice smallmouth from Paul Mueller
Nice smallmouth from Paul Mueller
Paul Mueller's first nice smallmouth
Paul Mueller’s first nice smallmouth
David Walker goes to work to get a bag to get himself to fish on Day 3.
David Walker goes to work to get a bag to get himself to fish on Day 3.
Blastoff with David Fritts
Blastoff with David Fritts
First cast for David Williams after a brutally cold 20-minute boat ride
First cast for David Williams after a brutally cold 20-minute boat ride
First catch for Avena
First catch for Avena
Kelley Jaye is on the board with a 3.5-pound smallie. Good way to start the day!
Kelley Jaye is on the board with a 3.5-pound smallie. Good way to start the day!
Hartman with No. 2, on his way to a quick limit
Hartman with No. 2, on his way to a quick limit
Out with Brandon Card on Day 2 of the Elite Series on Cherokee Lake and it's a cold morning.
Out with Brandon Card on Day 2 of the Elite Series on Cherokee Lake and it’s a cold morning.
Ready for takeoff.
Ready for takeoff.
David Mullins is trying to get the fish that he sees from his graph to his boat.
David Mullins is trying to get the fish that he sees from his graph to his boat.
Jason Christie starts his day.
Jason Christie starts his day.
7:37 a.m. Jay Brainard sets his Bass Cat down at hole No. 1 and gets this cold but calm morning started.
7:37 a.m. Jay Brainard sets his Bass Cat down at hole No. 1 and gets this cold but calm morning started.
Cliff Prince is trying to build on the 4-pound fish he had yesterday and put five that size in the boat today. Cherokee Elite Day 2, moving day
Cliff Prince is trying to build on the 4-pound fish he had yesterday and put five that size in the boat today. Cherokee Elite Day 2, moving day
Alton Sr. and Alton Jr. start off Day 2 on a chilly Cherokee Lake.
Alton Sr. and Alton Jr. start off Day 2 on a chilly Cherokee Lake.
Jamie Hartman is off to a quick start with a solid smallmouth.
Jamie Hartman is off to a quick start with a solid smallmouth.
First cast into a beautiful sunrise on Cherokee Lake
First cast into a beautiful sunrise on Cherokee Lake
Chad Pipkens hooks up early. It's a short fish, but he's had several bites already.
Chad Pipkens hooks up early. It’s a short fish, but he’s had several bites already.
Seth Feider bundled up and ready to start
Seth Feider bundled up and ready to start
KVD all set for takeoff on Day 2
KVD all set for takeoff on Day 2
Organized chaos!
Organized chaos!
The sun is rising and the wind is calm. This just might be the day this lake comes alive and these guys get to see what treasures are living in the depths.
The sun is rising and the wind is calm. This just might be the day this lake comes alive and these guys get to see what treasures are living in the depths.
Make sure to come down and visit throughout this event. The pros are more than happy to take some time out to connect with their fans.
Make sure to come down and visit throughout this event. The pros are more than happy to take some time out to connect with their fans.
This says it all.
This says it all.
Day 2...and so it begins!
Day 2…and so it begins!
Mullins, ready to go
Mullins, ready to go
Day 2 on Cherokee Lake and yes that says 19 degrees. Crazy what a li'l green fish can make a man do.
Day 2 on Cherokee Lake and yes that says 19 degrees. Crazy what a li’l green fish can make a man do.
Following Jordan Lee to the Day 2 takeoff
Following Jordan Lee to the Day 2 takeoff
Early birds launching for Day 2 on Cherokee Lake
Early birds launching for Day 2 on Cherokee Lake
Day 2 of the Bassmaster Elite Series on Cherokee Reservoir and it's a full moon. Moon phases are documented to have an effect on wildlife activity, but weather, in this case, might be more critical to the bite, given the low overnight temps, as low as 23 degrees at 5:30 a.m.
Day 2 of the Bassmaster Elite Series on Cherokee Reservoir and it’s a full moon. Moon phases are documented to have an effect on wildlife activity, but weather, in this case, might be more critical to the bite, given the low overnight temps, as low as 23 degrees at 5:30 a.m.
Morning rush hour. It's bitter cold on the second day for the Bassmaster Elite on Cherokee Lake, but that doesn't stop these anglers.
Morning rush hour. It’s bitter cold on the second day for the Bassmaster Elite on Cherokee Lake, but that doesn’t stop these anglers.
Todd Faircloth getting ready to start Day 2
Todd Faircloth getting ready to start Day 2
Beautiful and cold start to Day 2
Beautiful and cold start to Day 2
Chilly start to the day
Chilly start to the day
Getting close to go time
Getting close to go time