Day 2 begins on Guntersville

Classic anglers return to Lake Guntersville under a beautiful Alabama sky

A boat from Yamaha lights the way into City Park.
A boat from Yamaha lights the way into City Park.
David Kilgore works on his tackle.
David Kilgore works on his tackle.
Tommy Biffle signs autographs early on Day 2.
Tommy Biffle signs autographs early on Day 2.
Bruce Lee and Leigh Lee, parents of College Classic qualifiers Jordan (this year) and Matt (last year), brought Nessie to the dock.
Bruce Lee and Leigh Lee, parents of College Classic qualifiers Jordan (this year) and Matt (last year), brought Nessie to the dock.
Kevin VanDam pulls up to the dock.
Kevin VanDam pulls up to the dock.
Keith Combs makes sure he remembers his check-in time.
Keith Combs makes sure he remembers his check-in time.
Dean Rojas is cool and collected for Day 2.
Dean Rojas is cool and collected for Day 2.
Chris Jones has the raccoon eyes going.
Chris Jones has the raccoon eyes going.
Early in the morning, Hank Cherry found some room on the dock to stretch.
Early in the morning, Hank Cherry found some room on the dock to stretch.
Casey Ashley has his photo taken.
Casey Ashley has his photo taken.
Brent and Bobbi Chapman pose for a shot.
Brent and Bobbi Chapman pose for a shot.
Jeff Lugar, the B.A.S.S. Nation champion, chills out.
Jeff Lugar, the B.A.S.S. Nation champion, chills out.
It wasn't long before all the anglers were lined up at the dock.
It wasn’t long before all the anglers were lined up at the dock.
Jonathon VanDam is a chocolate chip off the block of uncle Kevin VanDam.
Jonathon VanDam is a chocolate chip off the block of uncle Kevin VanDam.
The GEICO Gecko shows it's Day 2.
The GEICO Gecko shows it’s Day 2.
Dave Mercer interviews leader Randall Tharp for the live stream of Bassmasters' Steve Bowman.
Dave Mercer interviews leader Randall Tharp for the live stream of Bassmasters’ Steve Bowman.
Not exactly a walking timebomb, Trip Weldon is more of a mobile clock.
Not exactly a walking timebomb, Trip Weldon is more of a mobile clock.
Chris Zaldain and Cliff Crochet share a morning laugh.
Chris Zaldain and Cliff Crochet share a morning laugh.
Paul Mueller ties one on.
Paul Mueller ties one on.
Randall Tharp has a pointed response to what he'd like to take home Sunday night.
Randall Tharp has a pointed response to what he’d like to take home Sunday night.
Ott DeFoe's breakfast of champions is package of Pop-Tarts.
Ott DeFoe’s breakfast of champions is package of Pop-Tarts.
Chad Morganthaler's focus makes him stand out in a crowd.
Chad Morganthaler’s focus makes him stand out in a crowd.
Friday's crowd at takeoff was 3,500, and Saturday's might have eclipsed it.
Friday’s crowd at takeoff was 3,500, and Saturday’s might have eclipsed it.
Fans are wanting to see more boom from Boom Boom.
Fans are wanting to see more boom from Boom Boom.
The Classic trophy was paraded along the dock.
The Classic trophy was paraded along the dock.
Greg Vinson enjoys the morning with his family.
Greg Vinson enjoys the morning with his family.
Patrick Bone gets a good luck kiss.
Patrick Bone gets a good luck kiss.
Look up, you're on Bassmaster.com
Look up, you’re on Bassmaster.com
Jordan Lee and Doug Thompson stand for the national anthem.
Jordan Lee and Doug Thompson stand for the national anthem.
For Mark Dove, a criminal defense attorney, tying on a bait is one of his easier trials.
For Mark Dove, a criminal defense attorney, tying on a bait is one of his easier trials.
Edwin Evers started Day 2 only 11 ounces out of first place.
Edwin Evers started Day 2 only 11 ounces out of first place.
Kevin VanDam rolls through the takeoff line.
Kevin VanDam rolls through the takeoff line.
Bobby Lane is enjoying his Classic.
Bobby Lane is enjoying his Classic.
The Japanese flag fly on the seawall.
The Japanese flag fly on the seawall.
This is what all the anglers are chasing.
This is what all the anglers are chasing.
Media boats shoot the takeoff before chasing the competitors across Lake Guntersville.
Media boats shoot the takeoff before chasing the competitors across Lake Guntersville.
Dave Mercer sends out the anglers.
Dave Mercer sends out the anglers.