Day 2 begins on Guntersville

After a one hour delay, the Elites get started on Day 2 of the Diet Mtn Dew Bassmaster Elite on Lake Guntersville.

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Morizo Shimizu looks over Lake Guntersville and dreams of Big Mamas.
Morizo Shimizu looks over Lake Guntersville and dreams of Big Mamas.
Trip Weldon, Cliff Crochet and Dave Mercer wait out the Day 2 launch delay.
Trip Weldon, Cliff Crochet and Dave Mercer wait out the Day 2 launch delay.
There are plenty of ways for the Elites to stay busy during the delay.
There are plenty of ways for the Elites to stay busy during the delay.
Ish Monroe is ready to roll.
Ish Monroe is ready to roll.
Hank Cherry waits patiently.
Hank Cherry waits patiently.
Cliff Crochet is all business.
Cliff Crochet is all business.
The fans look on regardless of the wet conditions.
The fans look on regardless of the wet conditions.
Sure, Ken Iyobe will take a pic with you.
Sure, Ken Iyobe will take a pic with you.
Jacob Powroznik is boated up and ready to bag some Guntersville lunkers.
Jacob Powroznik is boated up and ready to bag some Guntersville lunkers.
Brian Snowden stands at attention.
Brian Snowden stands at attention.
Another pic with Ken Iyobe?
Another pic with Ken Iyobe?
There's a smile from Cliff Crochet.
There’s a smile from Cliff Crochet.
The rod is set, the lure is tied, time to go catch something!
The rod is set, the lure is tied, time to go catch something!
Just enough yellow to recognize it's Skeet Reese.
Just enough yellow to recognize it’s Skeet Reese.
James Elam looks on and dreams of catching another Guntersville 8 pounder.
James Elam looks on and dreams of catching another Guntersville 8 pounder.
It takes more than a rainstorm to quell the excitement of Bassmaster Elite Series fans!
It takes more than a rainstorm to quell the excitement of Bassmaster Elite Series fans!
Kevin Short gets caffeinated.
Kevin Short gets caffeinated.
The cameraman searches for the perfect angles.
The cameraman searches for the perfect angles.
Fred Roumbanis brought his shades...hopefully the sun peeks out and he'll need them.
Fred Roumbanis brought his shades…hopefully the sun peeks out and he’ll need them.
Ott DeFoe is definitely ready for Day 2.
Ott DeFoe is definitely ready for Day 2.
The delay gives Byron Velvick the chance to make a few calls.
The delay gives Byron Velvick the chance to make a few calls.
Happy model Kevin Short smiles through a photo shoot.
Happy model Kevin Short smiles through a photo shoot.
David Mullins, taking it easy.
David Mullins, taking it easy.
As always, Guntersville Fire/Rescue keeps the area safe.
As always, Guntersville Fire/Rescue keeps the area safe.
Edwin Evers is definitely prepared for a wet Day 2.
Edwin Evers is definitely prepared for a wet Day 2.
The day starts with the national anthem.
The day starts with the national anthem.
One sign survived the night's storms.
One sign survived the night’s storms.
It's hard to hide Shaw Grigsby's smile.
It’s hard to hide Shaw Grigsby’s smile.
The first group heads out for Day 2!
The first group heads out for Day 2!
The field lines up for launch.
The field lines up for launch.
Now here's some creative camera protection.
Now here’s some creative camera protection.
Seth Feider is ready for livewell check.
Seth Feider is ready for livewell check.
John Crews hopes for another good day of fishing on Lake Guntersville.
John Crews hopes for another good day of fishing on Lake Guntersville.
Thumbs up from Chris Lane.
Thumbs up from Chris Lane.
A nice orderly line of Elite anglers.
A nice orderly line of Elite anglers.
Jordan Lee moves forward.
Jordan Lee moves forward.
Skeet Reese gets going with a grin.
Skeet Reese gets going with a grin.
Randall Tharp is up next.
Randall Tharp is up next.
Dean Rojas always has time for a quick shout out.
Dean Rojas always has time for a quick shout out.
Keep it moving, fellas!
Keep it moving, fellas!
Another thumbs up from Mark Davis.
Another thumbs up from Mark Davis.
Kevin VanDam and Gerald Swindle...a bass fan's dream.
Kevin VanDam and Gerald Swindle…a bass fan’s dream.
Takahiro Omori comes through with another thumbs up.
Takahiro Omori comes through with another thumbs up.
Stephen Kennedy has the eye of the tiger.
Stephen Kennedy has the eye of the tiger.
Alabama angler Matt Lee rolls by.
Alabama angler Matt Lee rolls by.
Sitting in second place after Day 1, Kelly Jordon has got to be ready to fish.
Sitting in second place after Day 1, Kelly Jordon has got to be ready to fish.
Brent Ehrler is looking to bounce back after Sabine, so his Top 10 place after Day 1 has to feel good.
Brent Ehrler is looking to bounce back after Sabine, so his Top 10 place after Day 1 has to feel good.
Bernie Schultz, currently in third place, looks to catch another big bag for Day 2.
Bernie Schultz, currently in third place, looks to catch another big bag for Day 2.
Our Day 1 leader, Micheal Iaconelli, is all smiles.
Our Day 1 leader, Micheal Iaconelli, is all smiles.