Day Two on Douglas II

See the latest action from Douglas Lake as the Elites battle to make the cut on Day Two!

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<p> Chris Zaldain keeps a close eye on his GPS in the morning rain.</p>
Chris Zaldain keeps a close eye on his GPS in the morning rain.
<p> Anglers were on the move early on Day Two.</p>
Anglers were on the move early on Day Two.
<p> Skeet Reese hits a shallow flat off the mid lake on the morning of Day Two.  </p>
Skeet Reese hits a shallow flat off the mid lake on the morning of Day Two.  
<p> Andy Montgomery works a point as Randy Howell move down the main lake.</p>
Andy Montgomery works a point as Randy Howell move down the main lake.
<p> Montgomery, in 3rd place after Day One, makes a long cast. </p>
Montgomery, in 3rd place after Day One, makes a long cast. 
<p> Clark Reehm and his partner battle the elements while making a run.</p>
Clark Reehm and his partner battle the elements while making a run.
<p> After working a large flat, Skeet powers up and heads down the main lake.</p>
After working a large flat, Skeet powers up and heads down the main lake.
<p> This large floating tree offers transportation on Day Two.  </p>
This large floating tree offers transportation on Day Two.  
<p> Jonathon VanDam hits a creek arm as a Marshal looks on. JVD was in 46th after Day One.</p>
Jonathon VanDam hits a creek arm as a Marshal looks on. JVD was in 46th after Day One.
<p> Travis Manson on the move.</p>
Travis Manson on the move.
<p> Terry Scroggins looks to upgrade today after a Day One finish in 39th.</p>
Terry Scroggins looks to upgrade today after a Day One finish in 39th.
<p> Keith Poche works his GPS to find the spot on the spot.  </p>
Keith Poche works his GPS to find the spot on the spot.  
<p> Day One leader Aaron Martens has a crew watching his every move on Day Two.</p>
Day One leader Aaron Martens has a crew watching his every move on Day Two.
<p> Matt Reed was in 2nd place after Day One.</p>
Matt Reed was in 2nd place after Day One.
<p> Muddy Creek! The home of many anglers this week.</p>
Muddy Creek! The home of many anglers this week.
<p> Jeremy Starks checks his waypoint on Day Two.  He was in 12th place after Day One.</p>
Jeremy Starks checks his waypoint on Day Two.  He was in 12th place after Day One.
<p> Kelly Jordon sets the hook!</p>
Kelly Jordon sets the hook!
<p> Brandon Card is in 14th after Day One.  </p>
Brandon Card is in 14th after Day One.  
<p> Britt Myers make adjustments in his gear.  He was 3rd after Day One with 21-1.</p>
Britt Myers make adjustments in his gear.  He was 3rd after Day One with 21-1.
<p> Douglas Lake Challenge Day One leader Aaron Martens on his first spot.</p>
Douglas Lake Challenge Day One leader Aaron Martens on his first spot.
<p> Martens makes a cast early on Day Two.</p>
Martens makes a cast early on Day Two.
<p> Martens has a company, Elite Series pro Chris Zaldain.</p>
Martens has a company, Elite Series pro Chris Zaldain.
<p> Anglers were greeted with heavy rains on Day Two of the Douglas Lake Challenge.</p>
Anglers were greeted with heavy rains on Day Two of the Douglas Lake Challenge.
<p> Good rain gear is essential.</p>
Good rain gear is essential.
<p> After a Day One lead, Martens had a cameraman to keep him company on Day Two.</p>
After a Day One lead, Martens had a cameraman to keep him company on Day Two.
<p> The rainy conditions were confined to the early morning of Day Two.</p>
The rainy conditions were confined to the early morning of Day Two.
<p> But the rain did not discourage hardcore fans on Douglas Lake.</p>
But the rain did not discourage hardcore fans on Douglas Lake.
<p> Skeet Reese makes a long cast.</p>
Skeet Reese makes a long cast.
<p> Andy Montgomery hooks one.</p>
Andy Montgomery hooks one.
<p> Martens shed his rain gear by mid-morning.</p>
Martens shed his rain gear by mid-morning.
<p> Martens was running and gunning.</p>
Martens was running and gunning.
<p> Martens works a point.</p>
Martens works a point.
<p> Martens had a slow start on Day Two.</p>
Martens had a slow start on Day Two.
<p> Martens makes a move again.</p>
Martens makes a move again.
<p> Jonathan VanDam was stationed on a point in a creek.</p>
Jonathan VanDam was stationed on a point in a creek.
<p> Martens shows off his keeper to on-the-water fans.</p>
Martens shows off his keeper to on-the-water fans.
<p> Martens hooks another.</p>
Martens hooks another.
<p> He fights it slowly…</p>
He fights it slowly…
<p> And carefully…</p>
And carefully…
<p> Hoping the fish won’t jump off.</p>
Hoping the fish won’t jump off.
<p> It was a long fight.</p>
It was a long fight.
<p> Martens finally lands a nice Douglas Lake fish.</p>
Martens finally lands a nice Douglas Lake fish.
<p> A 5-pounder goes into his livewell.</p>
A 5-pounder goes into his livewell.
<p> Fans enjoyed the show.</p>
Fans enjoyed the show.
<p> A bautiful Douglas Lake home can be seen in the background.</p>
A bautiful Douglas Lake home can be seen in the background.
<p> Martens is on the move again.</p>
Martens is on the move again.
<p> The weather on Douglas Lake went from dark and rainy to a high 80s sunny day by mid-morning.</p>
The weather on Douglas Lake went from dark and rainy to a high 80s sunny day by mid-morning.
<p> Jeremy Starks makes a move.</p>
Jeremy Starks makes a move.
<p> He hooks one at his next stop.</p>
He hooks one at his next stop.
<p> He lifts a Douglas Lake bass onto his boat.</p>
He lifts a Douglas Lake bass onto his boat.
<p> It’s a 3-pounder.</p>
It’s a 3-pounder.
<p> Starks adds a fish to his livewell.</p>
Starks adds a fish to his livewell.
<p> Britt Myers makes a cast on the main lake.</p>
Britt Myers makes a cast on the main lake.
<p> And he hooks one!</p>
And he hooks one!
<p> Matt Reed makes a cast on the main lake, as well.</p>
Matt Reed makes a cast on the main lake, as well.
<p> Local favorite Ott DeFoe is having a better day today.</p>
Local favorite Ott DeFoe is having a better day today.