Day 2 begins on Douglas

Anglers take off on Day 2 to see if they can make the final cut.

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The marina store is the place to relax before a big day of fishing on Douglas Lake.
The marina store is the place to relax before a big day of fishing on Douglas Lake.
B.A.S.S. Max Leatherwood takes a look at the boat lineup prior to the 6 a.m. takeoff.
B.A.S.S. Max Leatherwood takes a look at the boat lineup prior to the 6 a.m. takeoff.
The gathering place for the takeoff is the marina store, where the coffee is brewing to get the day started off right.
The gathering place for the takeoff is the marina store, where the coffee is brewing to get the day started off right.
The BoatU.S. TowBoat idles in place for the national anthem and to lead the first boats to the lake.
The BoatU.S. TowBoat idles in place for the national anthem and to lead the first boats to the lake.
Here’s where it all begins, with the two most important items for the takeoff. Those are the lineup list and floating fobs with boat numbers.
Here’s where it all begins, with the two most important items for the takeoff. Those are the lineup list and floating fobs with boat numbers.
David Walker is up early on the takeoff list. He’s lined up and ready for his co-angler.
David Walker is up early on the takeoff list. He’s lined up and ready for his co-angler.
The national anthem plays just before the 6 a.m. takeoff.
The national anthem plays just before the 6 a.m. takeoff.
Six o’clock comes and B.A.S.S. official Max Leatherwood double checks the time due back with the anglers.
Six o’clock comes and B.A.S.S. official Max Leatherwood double checks the time due back with the anglers.
Australian Carl Jocumsen continues his quest to qualify for the Bassmaster Elite Series.
Australian Carl Jocumsen continues his quest to qualify for the Bassmaster Elite Series.
Somehow this spread of boats gets organized in no time. Each boat falls into line and takes off safely and efficiently through the B.A.S.S. checkout.
Somehow this spread of boats gets organized in no time. Each boat falls into line and takes off safely and efficiently through the B.A.S.S. checkout.
A fan snaps a picture of his favorite pro.
A fan snaps a picture of his favorite pro.
Senior B.A.S.S. Tournament Manager Chris Bowes lines up the boats in Flight #2.
Senior B.A.S.S. Tournament Manager Chris Bowes lines up the boats in Flight #2.
Former Miami Dolphin pro Kendall Newson idles his boat through the checkout line.
Former Miami Dolphin pro Kendall Newson idles his boat through the checkout line.
Trait Crist gets ready for what she hopes is a productive day on Douglas Lake.
Trait Crist gets ready for what she hopes is a productive day on Douglas Lake.
The mid-flight boats get organized to keep the line moving.
The mid-flight boats get organized to keep the line moving.
It takes a good arm to pitch the floating key fob numbers and make them land in the hands of the co-anglers.
It takes a good arm to pitch the floating key fob numbers and make them land in the hands of the co-anglers.
A late-flight co-angler waits patiently with his gear at the takeoff point.
A late-flight co-angler waits patiently with his gear at the takeoff point.
The late flights idle into place and pass by the final checkpoint at the marina store.
The late flights idle into place and pass by the final checkpoint at the marina store.
Brandon Palainuk gets ready for his day of fishing on Douglas Lake.
Brandon Palainuk gets ready for his day of fishing on Douglas Lake.
Boo Woods gives the all ready sign as he passes through the checkout line.
Boo Woods gives the all ready sign as he passes through the checkout line.
The coffee pot stands ready for anyone needing a morning caffeine fix at the marina store.
The coffee pot stands ready for anyone needing a morning caffeine fix at the marina store.
Jordan Lee is all set for the day of fishing on Douglas Lake.
Jordan Lee is all set for the day of fishing on Douglas Lake.
When you’re the last boat out there’s only one thing to do. Chill out.
When you’re the last boat out there’s only one thing to do. Chill out.
An East Tennessee sunrise greets the day and the anglers on Douglas Lake.
An East Tennessee sunrise greets the day and the anglers on Douglas Lake.
And Day 2 is underway.
And Day 2 is underway.