Day Two begins on Amistad

The chill continues on Lake Amistad for Day Two of the Central Open.

The day begins at Diablo East Recreation Area as the boats are launched into Lake Amistad for Day Two of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open presented by Allstate.
The day begins at Diablo East Recreation Area as the boats are launched into Lake Amistad for Day Two of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open presented by Allstate.
The big difference this morning is the much calmer winds than yesterday.
The big difference this morning is the much calmer winds than yesterday.
It’s almost 7:30 a.m., the start time, when the National Anthem is played before the anglers and spectators.
It’s almost 7:30 a.m., the start time, when the National Anthem is played before the anglers and spectators.
The one familiar constant thus far are the layers of clothes needed to make it through the day.
The one familiar constant thus far are the layers of clothes needed to make it through the day.
The boat number key fob floats are tossed to the anglers.
The boat number key fob floats are tossed to the anglers.
Trait Crist is easy to spot in her pink toboggan hat.
Trait Crist is easy to spot in her pink toboggan hat.
Chad Wiley makes a last minute preparation before heading out for the day.
Chad Wiley makes a last minute preparation before heading out for the day.
Third-place angler Chris Jones hopes to earn a second consecutive Bassmaster Classic berth by winning another Open tournament.
Third-place angler Chris Jones hopes to earn a second consecutive Bassmaster Classic berth by winning another Open tournament.
Swamp People star and fifth-place angler Troy Broussard is a serious contender to be in contention to win the Open on Lake Amistad.
Swamp People star and fifth-place angler Troy Broussard is a serious contender to be in contention to win the Open on Lake Amistad.
Legendary pro Denny Brauer comes out of retirement to compete at the Open on the Lake where he now lives.
Legendary pro Denny Brauer comes out of retirement to compete at the Open on the Lake where he now lives.
The boats form a tight line as they prepare to pass through the safety inspection point.
The boats form a tight line as they prepare to pass through the safety inspection point.
It’s another day of doing whatever it takes to bundle up for the bitter cold on Lake Amistad.
It’s another day of doing whatever it takes to bundle up for the bitter cold on Lake Amistad.
Dale Hightower is ready for another day of chilly weather.
Dale Hightower is ready for another day of chilly weather.
Oklahoma pro and ninth-place angler Edwin Evers is all smiles as he prepares to make it or break it to make the cut.
Oklahoma pro and ninth-place angler Edwin Evers is all smiles as he prepares to make it or break it to make the cut.
A half-empty box of boat number key fobs means the takeoff is half-way complete.
A half-empty box of boat number key fobs means the takeoff is half-way complete.
Cajun Baby Cliff Crochet appears to enjoy this weather.
Cajun Baby Cliff Crochet appears to enjoy this weather.
The boats line up to pass through the no-wake zone and speed to their fishing spots.
The boats line up to pass through the no-wake zone and speed to their fishing spots.
Arkansas pro Mike McClelland passes through the inspection line to begin his day on Lake Amistad.
Arkansas pro Mike McClelland passes through the inspection line to begin his day on Lake Amistad.
Gary Klein will have a later check-in today and hopes the extra time will bring him success.
Gary Klein will have a later check-in today and hopes the extra time will bring him success.
This angler expresses his attitude through his mask.
This angler expresses his attitude through his mask.
Kevin Short hopes his new look brings him better fishing.
Kevin Short hopes his new look brings him better fishing.