Day 2 begins at BASSfest

Anglers leave the dock for Day 2 on Chickamauga Lake.

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Fortunately this tackle shop also sells delicious biscuits and coffee. They also opened up much earlier than 7 a.m. to accommodate anglers and Marshals here on Chickamauga Lake for BASSfest.
Fortunately this tackle shop also sells delicious biscuits and coffee. They also opened up much earlier than 7 a.m. to accommodate anglers and Marshals here on Chickamauga Lake for BASSfest.
Jacob Powroznik expertly contorts his boat and truck to get in the water.
Jacob Powroznik expertly contorts his boat and truck to get in the water.
Matt Lee adjusts his tackle using the bright lights under his compartment lid.
Matt Lee adjusts his tackle using the bright lights under his compartment lid.
LEDs also assist Greg Vinson in seeing the boat ramp as he backs in.
LEDs also assist Greg Vinson in seeing the boat ramp as he backs in.
Boats line the shore, waiting on their Marshals.
Boats line the shore, waiting on their Marshals.
The process of launching all these boats is smooth. B.A.S.S. staff do this all the time, and the locals are doing a great job directing traffic.
The process of launching all these boats is smooth. B.A.S.S. staff do this all the time, and the locals are doing a great job directing traffic.
Shimano Live Release Boats also make excellent check-in points for B.A.S.S. staff.
Shimano Live Release Boats also make excellent check-in points for B.A.S.S. staff.
Tournament Director Trip Weldon reads off the order in which the boats will launch.
Tournament Director Trip Weldon reads off the order in which the boats will launch.
Dave Mercer records a BassCam video with Jason Williamson. You can find it on the BassCam page.
Dave Mercer records a BassCam video with Jason Williamson. You can find it on the BassCam page.
Dave also talks to Ike for the fans at takeoff and bassmaster.com.
Dave also talks to Ike for the fans at takeoff and bassmaster.com.
The boats begin to line up; it's time to get Day 2 started.
The boats begin to line up; it’s time to get Day 2 started.
At all B.A.S.S. events, competitors pause for the playing of the national anthem.
At all B.A.S.S. events, competitors pause for the playing of the national anthem.
Ish Monroe is suited up, ready to go.
Ish Monroe is suited up, ready to go.
Brett Hite strolls through.
Brett Hite strolls through.
Chris Lane...
Chris Lane…
Chad Wiley...
Chad Wiley…
Skeet Reese...
Skeet Reese…
Steve Kennedy...
Steve Kennedy…
Casey Scanlon and KVD...
Casey Scanlon and KVD…
...and they're off! Follow the action all day on Bassmaster.com.
…and they’re off! Follow the action all day on Bassmaster.com.