Day Two begins on Dardanelle

The B.A.S.S. Nation Championship enjoyed the first frost of the season during a chilly start to Day Two.

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Phil Curtis of Ontario makes some last-minute changes to his tackle before takeoff on the second day of the 2013 B.A.S.S. Nation Championship.
Phil Curtis of Ontario makes some last-minute changes to his tackle before takeoff on the second day of the 2013 B.A.S.S. Nation Championship.
Ted Prisbe of Michigan hydrates while waiting in the line for launch.
Ted Prisbe of Michigan hydrates while waiting in the line for launch.
Lisa and Jeremy Percifield of Washington are bundled up in the mid-30s temps.
Lisa and Jeremy Percifield of Washington are bundled up in the mid-30s temps.
TowBoatU.S. sets up for standby in case any of the anglers experience boat problems.
TowBoatU.S. sets up for standby in case any of the anglers experience boat problems.
Competitors had frost on their boat decks. It was Russellville’s first frost of the season.
Competitors had frost on their boat decks. It was Russellville’s first frost of the season.
Dave Mercer, Bassmaster emcee, proves he doesn’t know how to smile for the camera.
Dave Mercer, Bassmaster emcee, proves he doesn’t know how to smile for the camera.
Brian Wilson of Missouri was near the back of the boat lineup yesterday, so he starts near the front today.
Brian Wilson of Missouri was near the back of the boat lineup yesterday, so he starts near the front today.
Mercer interviews leader Ryan Lavigne before takeoff. Lavigne starts the day 1 pound ahead of his nearest competitor.
Mercer interviews leader Ryan Lavigne before takeoff. Lavigne starts the day 1 pound ahead of his nearest competitor.
Doug Thompson is the competitor for Arkansas, the host state of the championship.
Doug Thompson is the competitor for Arkansas, the host state of the championship.
Keegan Graves’ family salutes the American flag during the national anthem.
Keegan Graves’ family salutes the American flag during the national anthem.
Takeoff begins! Brian Severson of Arizona is so bundled up in the cold, he’s almost unrecognizable.
Takeoff begins! Brian Severson of Arizona is so bundled up in the cold, he’s almost unrecognizable.
Boats begin to head out.
Boats begin to head out.
Randy Lamanche of New York waves as he leaves.
Randy Lamanche of New York waves as he leaves.
Alessandro Debbi of Italy is flying to Spain after this event for another tournament before heading home.
Alessandro Debbi of Italy is flying to Spain after this event for another tournament before heading home.
Good luck catching Ron Welch of California without a big smile on his face.
Good luck catching Ron Welch of California without a big smile on his face.
Phil Curtis of Ontario takes off looking confident.
Phil Curtis of Ontario takes off looking confident.
Alan Denise, representing New Hampshire, goes out with a smile.
Alan Denise, representing New Hampshire, goes out with a smile.
Keegan Graves of Idaho gives a thumbs-up on his way out.
Keegan Graves of Idaho gives a thumbs-up on his way out.
Alastair Graham proudly wears his South African flag on his shoulder.
Alastair Graham proudly wears his South African flag on his shoulder.
Dean Lewis hails from Zimbabwe.
Dean Lewis hails from Zimbabwe.
Juan Ro Chagollan Jr. sports the Mexican flag on his boat.
Juan Ro Chagollan Jr. sports the Mexican flag on his boat.
Randy Phillips has been to the Bassmaster Classic before, and he is determined to go again.
Randy Phillips has been to the Bassmaster Classic before, and he is determined to go again.
Laurence Hogue of Maine heads out on the water.
Laurence Hogue of Maine heads out on the water.
Shinichiro Tsuchiya from Japan says you can just call him Shin.
Shinichiro Tsuchiya from Japan says you can just call him Shin.
Day Two on Dardanelle is now underway!
Day Two on Dardanelle is now underway!