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The pros prepare to launch on Alabama's Lake Guntersville as Day 2 of the 2014 GEICO Bassmaster Classic gets underway.

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The pros prepare to launch on Alabama's Lake Guntersville as Day 2 of the 2014 GEICO Bassmaster Classic gets under way. Here, Skeet Reese knows what he needs to do
The pros prepare to launch on Alabama’s Lake Guntersville as Day 2 of the 2014 GEICO Bassmaster Classic gets under way. Here, Skeet Reese knows what he needs to do
David Kilgore snips some line as he works on his tackle.
David Kilgore snips some line as he works on his tackle.
Todd Faircloth idles up to the docks.
Todd Faircloth idles up to the docks.
Patrick Bone, who stood in 31st after Day 1, hopes to climb into the cut.
Patrick Bone, who stood in 31st after Day 1, hopes to climb into the cut.
Fred Roumbanis would like another big day.
Fred Roumbanis would like another big day.
Tommy Biffle shows reporter Robbie Floyd where he can be found.
Tommy Biffle shows reporter Robbie Floyd where he can be found.
Randy Howell is happy to be within striking distance.
Randy Howell is happy to be within striking distance.
Some of the last anglers to arrive find their places at the dock.
Some of the last anglers to arrive find their places at the dock.
A GoPro camera catches the action from just above ground level.
A GoPro camera catches the action from just above ground level.
The Classic trophy made it to the end of the dock.
The Classic trophy made it to the end of the dock.
GoPro cameras attached to a remote control helicopter give aerial footage.
GoPro cameras attached to a remote control helicopter give aerial footage.
The whir from the little copters draws looks.
The whir from the little copters draws looks.
Cliff Pirch makes room for himself at the dock.
Cliff Pirch makes room for himself at the dock.
Casey Ashley concentrates on tackle.
Casey Ashley concentrates on tackle.
Brandon Palaniuk, strapping a GoPro to his chest, is becoming known as Mr. GoPro.
Brandon Palaniuk, strapping a GoPro to his chest, is becoming known as Mr. GoPro.
The expression on Stephen Browning's face says it all.
The expression on Stephen Browning’s face says it all.
Although starting the day in 27th, Kevin VanDam stills draws a lot of attention.
Although starting the day in 27th, Kevin VanDam stills draws a lot of attention.
Mike Iaconelli lashes down his arsenal for the day.
Mike Iaconelli lashes down his arsenal for the day.
Calling Mr. Kennedy. Mr. Kennedy, please pick up the iPhone.
Calling Mr. Kennedy. Mr. Kennedy, please pick up the iPhone.
The first anglers head out onto Lake Guntersville from City Park Harbor.
The first anglers head out onto Lake Guntersville from City Park Harbor.
Day 1 leader Randall Tharp heads up lake.
Day 1 leader Randall Tharp heads up lake.
Chad Morganthaler runs past an old barge.
Chad Morganthaler runs past an old barge.
Cliff Crochet blasts off.
Cliff Crochet blasts off.
Brent Chapman runs up lake.
Brent Chapman runs up lake.
Bobby Lane gets up and running.
Bobby Lane gets up and running.
Jason Christie runs to improve on 7th place from Day 1.
Jason Christie runs to improve on 7th place from Day 1.
Dave Walker leaves the crowd.
Dave Walker leaves the crowd.
John Crews passes the feed mill.
John Crews passes the feed mill.
Jordan Lee maneuvers between spectators.
Jordan Lee maneuvers between spectators.
Adam Wagner flies up lake.
Adam Wagner flies up lake.
Chris Lane goes past a house called the castle.
Chris Lane goes past a house called the castle.
Lane passes the final, lone spectator on Sunset Drive.
Lane passes the final, lone spectator on Sunset Drive.
Yusuke Miyazaki takes off with a Japanese cameraman in his boat.
Yusuke Miyazaki takes off with a Japanese cameraman in his boat.
Aaron Martens is the final angler to take off.
Aaron Martens is the final angler to take off.