Day 2 begins

Anglers had to wait on the fog to clear, but finally got started on Day 2 of the Bassmaster Elite at Sabine River Presented by STARK Cultural Venues.

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Day 2 of the Bassmaster Elite at Sabine River Presented by STARK Cultural Venues begins just like Day 1, but perhaps even foggier. Not looking good to start on time today.
Day 2 of the Bassmaster Elite at Sabine River Presented by STARK Cultural Venues begins just like Day 1, but perhaps even foggier. Not looking good to start on time today.
Anglers put in, and hope for the best.
Anglers put in, and hope for the best.
Why is this man smiling? Because Chris Lane is leading the tournament after Day 1.
Why is this man smiling? Because Chris Lane is leading the tournament after Day 1.
Keith Combs, Dave Mercer and Skeet Reese discuss the prospects of the day being cancelled.
Keith Combs, Dave Mercer and Skeet Reese discuss the prospects of the day being cancelled.
At this moment in the morning, it does not look good.
At this moment in the morning, it does not look good.
This is probably the best example of why you want a light on the back of your truck. Dean Rojas uses it to check his trolling motor.
This is probably the best example of why you want a light on the back of your truck. Dean Rojas uses it to check his trolling motor.
Kevin VanDam puts in as fans watch.
Kevin VanDam puts in as fans watch.
Local news interviews Davy Hite about the event.
Local news interviews Davy Hite about the event.
It's business as usual on the boat ramp, but nobody is in too big a hurry.
It’s business as usual on the boat ramp, but nobody is in too big a hurry.
B.A.S.S. photographer Seigo Saito uses the delay to get shots of all the anglers.
B.A.S.S. photographer Seigo Saito uses the delay to get shots of all the anglers.
Mike McClelland launches his boat.
Mike McClelland launches his boat.
David Walker is up next.
David Walker is up next.
Is this some kind of GEICO board meeting?
Is this some kind of GEICO board meeting?
A flotilla of bored anglers.
A flotilla of bored anglers.
Joe Sancho and J Todd Tucker check the conditions.
Joe Sancho and J Todd Tucker check the conditions.
Cliff Crochet might be the most laid-back guy on tour.
Cliff Crochet might be the most laid-back guy on tour.
Giving Cliff a run for his money...
Giving Cliff a run for his money…
Kevin Short is chillin'.
Kevin Short is chillin’.
Cliff Pirch signs a fan's shirt.
Cliff Pirch signs a fan’s shirt.
Fletcher Shryock's sponsor Spiderwire is probably going to really like this photo.
Fletcher Shryock’s sponsor Spiderwire is probably going to really like this photo.
Ish Monroe is thinking of taking a nap...
Ish Monroe is thinking of taking a nap…
Elite Series rookie Ken Iyobe is not debating the merits of a nap. He's down for the count.
Elite Series rookie Ken Iyobe is not debating the merits of a nap. He’s down for the count.
Bill Lowen and Stephen Browning have a chat, and the fact you can see the buildings behind them should tell you that good news is coming.
Bill Lowen and Stephen Browning have a chat, and the fact you can see the buildings behind them should tell you that good news is coming.
Michael Iaconelli gets ready because the fog is finally lifting.
Michael Iaconelli gets ready because the fog is finally lifting.
Fans have stuck around and want to watch the Elites take off.
Fans have stuck around and want to watch the Elites take off.
Aaron Martens watches the fog recede.
Aaron Martens watches the fog recede.
Steve Kennedy and Chad Morgenthaler are getting ready.
Steve Kennedy and Chad Morgenthaler are getting ready.
Chuck Harbin talks to Tournament Director Trip Weldon on the phone. Trip has been out at the main river channel in a Sheriff's boat, monitoring the conditions.
Chuck Harbin talks to Tournament Director Trip Weldon on the phone. Trip has been out at the main river channel in a Sheriff’s boat, monitoring the conditions.
Chuck has good news.
Chuck has good news.
Max Leatherwood suggests the first boat get to work.
Max Leatherwood suggests the first boat get to work.
No argument is made.
No argument is made.
Elite Series anglers eagerly begin their second day of action on the Sabine River.
Elite Series anglers eagerly begin their second day of action on the Sabine River.
They waste no time hurrying to their spots.
They waste no time hurrying to their spots.
The Day 1 leader Chris Lane heads out, hoping to punch his ticket to the 2016 GEICO Bassmaster Classic.
The Day 1 leader Chris Lane heads out, hoping to punch his ticket to the 2016 GEICO Bassmaster Classic.
Fans never left. Orange, Texas, is full of bass fanatics!
Fans never left. Orange, Texas, is full of bass fanatics!