It's early on Day Two of the 2012 Cabela's B.A.S.S. Federation Nation Championship. Anglers grab some breakfast before a long day on the water.
It's early on Day Two of the 2012 Cabela's B.A.S.S. Federation Nation Championship. Anglers grab some breakfast before a long day on the water.
The quiet before the storm.
Day One leader Dale Hightower cleans his boat.
Light comes in handy in the predawn.
Tournament Director Jon Stewart helps manage traffic as 56 boats launch smoothly.
From the end of the dock you can get a full view of the launch operations.
As dawn breaks, anglers leave their boats floating together and visit with friends and family.
Anglers line up for a final check-in before heading out on the water.
Mississippi's Teb Jones.
Arizona's Andy Bravence.
Defending Federation Champ Jamie Horton is back for more.
The final boats leave the Ingalls Harbor...
...and Day Two of the 2012 Cabela's B.A.S.S. Federation Nation Championship has begun!