Brandon Palaniuk backs his frozen boat into the water on a 23-degree Saturday morning.
Brandon Palaniuk backs his frozen boat into the water on a 23-degree Saturday morning.
Brandon Card gives the thumbs up, hoping that he can improve on his 6-pound, 6-ounce Day One catch.
Fans were lined up early to watch the anglers launch their boat.
First grade teacher Jonathan Carter led the B.A.S.S. Nation and sits in 7th place with 18-11.
The new ramp at Wolf Creek Park had plenty of ramp space for the 53 Classic anglers.
Kevin VanDam is once again near the top of the Classic leaderboard.
Todd Faircloth starts Day Two in the middle of the pack, in 24th.
Fans once again beat the anglers to the ramp and started lining up.
Boyd Duckett greets the fans before Day Two.
Fans were held back until all the boats were launched.
Mike McClelland, sitting in ninth after Day One with 17-15, smiles for the cameras before launching.
Boats lined the dock and shoreline on another cold Classic morning.
For the second straight day, thousands of fans braved the freezing cold weather to watch the anglers take off.
Leader (tied) Cliff Pace talks with ESPN’s Robbie Floyd, while the other leader (tied), Michael Iaconelli listens intently.
Boats line the dock at Wolf Creek Park in Grove, Okla.
Fans and anglers stand at attention for the national anthem.
The takeoff started with a flyover.
The docks are crowded with family members, B.A.S.S. officials, anglers, and media.