Day 2: Behind the scenes

Go backstage at the Sacramento River on Day 2!

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Anglers begin filing into the launch site for Day 2 weigh-in.
Anglers begin filing into the launch site for Day 2 weigh-in.
Russ Lane was one of the first to pull into Discovery Park.
Russ Lane was one of the first to pull into Discovery Park.
Lane was getting his rods stowed away while waiting for his truck.
Lane was getting his rods stowed away while waiting for his truck.
Greg Hackney arrives.
Greg Hackney arrives.
Ken Iyobe is all smiles today. He caught another 10 pounder today. He is in 7th place overall.
Ken Iyobe is all smiles today. He caught another 10 pounder today. He is in 7th place overall.
Some fans wanted a closer look at the Sacramento River.
Some fans wanted a closer look at the Sacramento River.
Kevin VanDam rolls into Discovery Park.
Kevin VanDam rolls into Discovery Park.
Ken Iyobe signs autographs for a couple young fans.
Ken Iyobe signs autographs for a couple young fans.
Nice hair, bud.
Nice hair, bud.
Photographer Joel Shangle is all smiles in sunny California.
Photographer Joel Shangle is all smiles in sunny California.
Brett Hite eases in.
Brett Hite eases in.
Greg Vinson had a bounce back day on the Delta.
Greg Vinson had a bounce back day on the Delta.
He said he had three quality bites today.
He said he had three quality bites today.
Those led him to 20-9 today and he is in 27th overall.
Those led him to 20-9 today and he is in 27th overall.
Mark Menendez puts it on the trailer.
Mark Menendez puts it on the trailer.
Here are his thoughts on his day. Pretty so-so for him, but he made the cut and is fishing tomorrow.
Here are his thoughts on his day. Pretty so-so for him, but he made the cut and is fishing tomorrow.
Hank Cherry…
Hank Cherry…
Mike Kernan…
Mike Kernan…
Gerald Swindle chatting about his expertise of picking anglers who he thinks will do well.
Gerald Swindle chatting about his expertise of picking anglers who he thinks will do well.
Mike Kernan rolls out his GoPro wrapped boat.
Mike Kernan rolls out his GoPro wrapped boat.
The boat ramp gets hectic when 112 anglers are involved.
The boat ramp gets hectic when 112 anglers are involved.
Aaron Martens is your Day 2 leader after smashing 26-9 today.
Aaron Martens is your Day 2 leader after smashing 26-9 today.
Brent Ehrler takes care of his rods before pulling out.
Brent Ehrler takes care of his rods before pulling out.
There he goes.
There he goes.
Brandon Palaniuk does the same.
Brandon Palaniuk does the same.
Terry Scroggins and Brandon Card bag their fish.
Terry Scroggins and Brandon Card bag their fish.
Some anglers know where the big ones were this week, others are still wondering where.
Some anglers know where the big ones were this week, others are still wondering where.
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Britt Myers…
Britt Myers…
Josh Bertrand gives his marshal the “all good” signal.
Josh Bertrand gives his marshal the “all good” signal.
Chad Morgenthaler…
Chad Morgenthaler…
Matt Lee had a better day today, but it wasn’t enough for the cut.
Matt Lee had a better day today, but it wasn’t enough for the cut.
Cliff Crochet just barely missed the cut. One ounce was the difference.
Cliff Crochet just barely missed the cut. One ounce was the difference.
Ott DeFoe is fishing tomorrow; he is in 37th.
Ott DeFoe is fishing tomorrow; he is in 37th.
Terry Scroggins gave Brandon Card a lift after Card had boat issues.
Terry Scroggins gave Brandon Card a lift after Card had boat issues.
Some bolts broke off of Card’s jackplate.
Some bolts broke off of Card’s jackplate.
Paul Elias…
Paul Elias…
Fletcher Shryock…
Fletcher Shryock…
Anglers share stories while they wait for weigh-in bags.
Anglers share stories while they wait for weigh-in bags.
Peeking in John Crews’ livewell.
Peeking in John Crews’ livewell.
Crews with a good one.
Crews with a good one.
Crews digs deep.
Crews digs deep.
Boom! Even bigger one.
Boom! Even bigger one.
The defending champion on the California Delta is in 28th after a 20-pound bag today.
The defending champion on the California Delta is in 28th after a 20-pound bag today.
One of his Bomb Squad anglers, Robert Matsura, came to check out his fish.
One of his Bomb Squad anglers, Robert Matsura, came to check out his fish.
Jason Christie puts it on the trailer…
Jason Christie puts it on the trailer…
…while Micah Frazier heads to weigh his.
…while Micah Frazier heads to weigh his.
Edwin Evers…
Edwin Evers…
Young fans pose for a photo with the big inflatable B.A.S.S.
Young fans pose for a photo with the big inflatable B.A.S.S.
Justin Lucas had a strong day.
Justin Lucas had a strong day.
His family decided to write a note for him. “You are a stud. Happy Bday Bro!”
His family decided to write a note for him. “You are a stud. Happy Bday Bro!”
Mike Iaconelli ran out of gas on the way in so Brandon Lester takes him back to retrieve his boat.
Mike Iaconelli ran out of gas on the way in so Brandon Lester takes him back to retrieve his boat.
Fans snap some photos…
Fans snap some photos…
…Of their favorite anglers.
…Of their favorite anglers.
Fred Roumbanis spends some time with his family and friends.
Fred Roumbanis spends some time with his family and friends.
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Justin Lucas was a popular man after weighing-in 25-14 today.
Justin Lucas was a popular man after weighing-in 25-14 today.
He is in 3rd.
He is in 3rd.
Weigh-in is almost done.
Weigh-in is almost done.
It’s Kevin Ledoux’s turn.
It’s Kevin Ledoux’s turn.