Day 2 begins

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After a surprisingly strong Day 1 on Lake Wheeler, anglers roll down to the ramp on Day 2 with hopes of an equally big day. Matt Lee digs through a few bags of soft plastics while he waits to launch his boat.
After a surprisingly strong Day 1 on Lake Wheeler, anglers roll down to the ramp on Day 2 with hopes of an equally big day. Matt Lee digs through a few bags of soft plastics while he waits to launch his boat.
ARE pro Adrian Avena finishes organizing his rods while the ARE media team comes to shoot a few pictures of Adrian in action.
ARE pro Adrian Avena finishes organizing his rods while the ARE media team comes to shoot a few pictures of Adrian in action.
Photographer Chris Brown digs into his truck for his drone, time to fly!
Photographer Chris Brown digs into his truck for his drone, time to fly!
Day 1 leader John Crews launches his boat next.
Day 1 leader John Crews launches his boat next.
Mark Menendez thinks long and hard about which rods he is going to pull out after a decent Day 1.
Mark Menendez thinks long and hard about which rods he is going to pull out after a decent Day 1.
Dennis Tietje studies his maps as he waits for the sun to rise.
Dennis Tietje studies his maps as he waits for the sun to rise.
Morizo Shimizu backs his boat down and gives Todd Faircloth a ride to his boat.
Morizo Shimizu backs his boat down and gives Todd Faircloth a ride to his boat.
James Elam warms up his electronics as his marshal backs his boat into the water.
James Elam warms up his electronics as his marshal backs his boat into the water.
After a strong day one Kevin VanDam looks out at a rising sun and plans his Day 2 tactics.
After a strong day one Kevin VanDam looks out at a rising sun and plans his Day 2 tactics.
Gary Klein rigs up a few trailers just before blast off.
Gary Klein rigs up a few trailers just before blast off.
Terry Scroggins digs into his center locker for his key lures.
Terry Scroggins digs into his center locker for his key lures.
Gerald Swindle launches his boat as the sun peeks over the horizon.
Gerald Swindle launches his boat as the sun peeks over the horizon.
Cliff Perch picks up his marshal and joins the pack on the water.
Cliff Perch picks up his marshal and joins the pack on the water.
Skeet Reese picks out a few crank baits to tie on.
Skeet Reese picks out a few crank baits to tie on.
Jordan Lee says the Strike King KVD Splash may be the Day 2 ticket.
Jordan Lee says the Strike King KVD Splash may be the Day 2 ticket.
Josh Bertrand has his Day 2 game face on.
Josh Bertrand has his Day 2 game face on.
Chris Lane lined up and ready to head out on Lake Wheeler for Day 2.
Chris Lane lined up and ready to head out on Lake Wheeler for Day 2.
Gary Klein and David Walker talk fishing (of course).
Gary Klein and David Walker talk fishing (of course).
Jonathon VanDam says he needs a momentum change after a tough Day 1, but seemed positive!
Jonathon VanDam says he needs a momentum change after a tough Day 1, but seemed positive!
Brandon Palaniuk looks ready to whack ‘em on Lake Wheeler.
Brandon Palaniuk looks ready to whack ‘em on Lake Wheeler.
Andy Montgomery follows Brandon out in line.
Andy Montgomery follows Brandon out in line.
New Toyota AOY leader Greg Hackney puts the throttle down and heads out to try and increase his lead in the overall points standing.
New Toyota AOY leader Greg Hackney puts the throttle down and heads out to try and increase his lead in the overall points standing.