Day Two launch on Clear Lake

B.A.S.S. Nation anglers assemble for Day Two of the Western Divisional on California's Clear Lake.

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Contenders in the 2013 B.A.S.S. Nation Western Divisional guzzle coffee before heading out for the second day of the event.
Contenders in the 2013 B.A.S.S. Nation Western Divisional guzzle coffee before heading out for the second day of the event.
<p>Don Welch of California is happy as always. It helps that he's leading his state in the competition after the first day.</p>
Don Welch of California is happy as always. It helps that he’s leading his state in the competition after the first day.
Kory Ray of Oregon checks everything out before he lines up for launch.
Kory Ray of Oregon checks everything out before he lines up for launch.
<p>Kenny Hansel of New Mexico and Clint Johanson of Washington talk about what spots they're going to head to.</p>
Kenny Hansel of New Mexico and Clint Johanson of Washington talk about what spots they’re going to head to.
<p>Jared Spickelmier of Idaho stretches on his boat. He's not a morning person, he says.</p>
Jared Spickelmier of Idaho stretches on his boat. He’s not a morning person, he says.
Steve Gill of New Mexico enjoys one of the breakfast burritos provided by Konocti Vista Casino Resort.
Steve Gill of New Mexico enjoys one of the breakfast burritos provided by Konocti Vista Casino Resort.
<p>Stephen Tauriello of Nevada makes no bones about how excited he is to fish today.</p>
Stephen Tauriello of Nevada makes no bones about how excited he is to fish today.
Leroy Starling of Montana and Shane Johnson of Utah wait for staging to begin.
Leroy Starling of Montana and Shane Johnson of Utah wait for staging to begin.
The horizon starts to light up as the sun rises.
The horizon starts to light up as the sun rises.
<p>Aaron Echternkamp and Josh Stading of Washington look through Echternkamp's tacklebox.</p>
Aaron Echternkamp and Josh Stading of Washington look through Echternkamp’s tacklebox.
Aaron Leon of Nevada and Jason Virgil of Oregon share a boat in the final flight.
Aaron Leon of Nevada and Jason Virgil of Oregon share a boat in the final flight.
<p>Tom Erickson Jr. of California plans to catch 'em today after a fishless Day One.</p>
Tom Erickson Jr. of California plans to catch ’em today after a fishless Day One.
<p>Overall leader Jeremy Percifield said he is "stoked" about today.</p>
Overall leader Jeremy Percifield said he is “stoked” about today.
B.A.S.S. staff member Tony Quick directs anglers in the launch lineup.
B.A.S.S. staff member Tony Quick directs anglers in the launch lineup.
Boats begin to stage.
Boats begin to stage.
Murray White of Arizona and Terry Belden of New Mexico are the first boat out this morning.
Murray White of Arizona and Terry Belden of New Mexico are the first boat out this morning.
Kasey Thomas of Wyoming and Eddie Fletcher of California are ready to make up ground from yesterday.
Kasey Thomas of Wyoming and Eddie Fletcher of California are ready to make up ground from yesterday.
Percifield chats with his co-angler for the day, Becca Golightly of Wyoming.
Percifield chats with his co-angler for the day, Becca Golightly of Wyoming.
Tanner Mort of Idaho and Steve Loreng of Washington have their game faces on.
Tanner Mort of Idaho and Steve Loreng of Washington have their game faces on.
Jeff Jones of Colorado and JD Wood of Montana give a thumbs up before heading out.
Jeff Jones of Colorado and JD Wood of Montana give a thumbs up before heading out.
Contenders pay tribute to America during the singing of the national anthem.
Contenders pay tribute to America during the singing of the national anthem.
The first flight begins take-off.
The first flight begins take-off.
Other boats fall in line amid a light fog.
Other boats fall in line amid a light fog.
Kris Bosley of New Mexico and second-place Ty Faber of Colorado wait patiently for their flight to be called.
Kris Bosley of New Mexico and second-place Ty Faber of Colorado wait patiently for their flight to be called.
Competitors watch as the first flight leaves.
Competitors watch as the first flight leaves.
The Western Divisional is the largest of all the divisions with 66 boats.
The Western Divisional is the largest of all the divisions with 66 boats.
Day Two of competition is now underway.
Day Two of competition is now underway.