Day 2 takeoff on James River

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Day 2 of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open on the James River starts early on Friday morning as 157 boats head out for another day of competition. JT Kenney backs his boat off the trailer and into the James.
Day 2 of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open on the James River starts early on Friday morning as 157 boats head out for another day of competition. JT Kenney backs his boat off the trailer and into the James.
Elite Series pro Chad Pipkens is glowing as his lights brighten up the darkness.
Elite Series pro Chad Pipkens is glowing as his lights brighten up the darkness.
A co-angler backs in the truck as a pro waits to hit the water.
A co-angler backs in the truck as a pro waits to hit the water.
A boater unhooks the boat winch in preparation to be dumped in the tidal fishery.
A boater unhooks the boat winch in preparation to be dumped in the tidal fishery.
Day 1 leader Chris Dillow gets ready to head back on the James River and hopes to win once again. He took the title here last year as well.
Day 1 leader Chris Dillow gets ready to head back on the James River and hopes to win once again. He took the title here last year as well.
Carl Jocumsen glows in the pre-dawn darkness.
Carl Jocumsen glows in the pre-dawn darkness.
Former Carhartt Bassmaster College Series National Champion Jake Whitaker gets ready for Day 2.
Former Carhartt Bassmaster College Series National Champion Jake Whitaker gets ready for Day 2.
Osborne Landing on the James River is rocking with boats and trucks everywhere.
Osborne Landing on the James River is rocking with boats and trucks everywhere.
Jesse Tacoronte backs his rig down the ramp as his co-angler floats off the trailer.
Jesse Tacoronte backs his rig down the ramp as his co-angler floats off the trailer.
Steve Mui is all smiles even with his tough Day 1 performance. He's ready to get them on Day 2 though!
Steve Mui is all smiles even with his tough Day 1 performance. He’s ready to get them on Day 2 though!
Local Ed Loughran is a tough angler on the James River and he is on the verge of making a check after Day 1.
Local Ed Loughran is a tough angler on the James River and he is on the verge of making a check after Day 1.
The quiet serenity of the James River is temporally interrupted by an incoming plane to Richmond International Airport.
The quiet serenity of the James River is temporally interrupted by an incoming plane to Richmond International Airport.
Time for the national anthem.
Time for the national anthem.
Mike McClelland is all smiles after the anthem is sung.
Mike McClelland is all smiles after the anthem is sung.
Drew Benton is ready to go. He is boat 1 today.
Drew Benton is ready to go. He is boat 1 today.
Boats begin to line up for takeoff.
Boats begin to line up for takeoff.
While the later flights are hanging off to the side.
While the later flights are hanging off to the side.
Carl Jocumsen has his game face ready to go.
Carl Jocumsen has his game face ready to go.
There goes Benton and the blast off has officially started.
There goes Benton and the blast off has officially started.
McClelland gives a thumbs up as he rolls through.
McClelland gives a thumbs up as he rolls through.
Kyle Albers is happy to get his day started.
Kyle Albers is happy to get his day started.
Charlie Machek is ready to roll.
Charlie Machek is ready to roll.
A fan shoots some video with a GoPro at takeoff.
A fan shoots some video with a GoPro at takeoff.
Tim Grein caught em pretty good on Day 1 and is hoping to make the Top 12.
Tim Grein caught em pretty good on Day 1 and is hoping to make the Top 12.
Tournament Director Chris Bowes gets the flights organized so they can head through takeoff smoothly.
Tournament Director Chris Bowes gets the flights organized so they can head through takeoff smoothly.
Alton Jones Jr. is ready to go.
Alton Jones Jr. is ready to go.
Every boat gets a float with their boat number on it, which makes check-in much easier later on.
Every boat gets a float with their boat number on it, which makes check-in much easier later on.
Sam George is all smiles as he heads out. Every boat is out on the James River for Day 2 action. Tune into Bassmaster.com for all the photos of the action.
Sam George is all smiles as he heads out. Every boat is out on the James River for Day 2 action. Tune into Bassmaster.com for all the photos of the action.