Nation: Day 2 launch

Day 2 of the 2015 Old Milwaukee B.A.S.S. Nation Mid-Atlantic Divisional goes live!

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Day 2 begins at the launch ramp with the boats and vehicles lining up at Paltine Park.
Day 2 begins at the launch ramp with the boats and vehicles lining up at Paltine Park.
The time is 5 a.m. and the road is jammed with trailers and trucks.
The time is 5 a.m. and the road is jammed with trailers and trucks.
A more serene setting is on the Monongahela River.
A more serene setting is on the Monongahela River.
An angler prepares his tackle for Day 2 at the Old Milwaukee B.A.S.S. Nation Mid-Atlantic Divisional.
An angler prepares his tackle for Day 2 at the Old Milwaukee B.A.S.S. Nation Mid-Atlantic Divisional.
B.A.S.S. Nation Director Jon Stewart makes announcements as the first flight gathers on the river below the weigh-in site.
B.A.S.S. Nation Director Jon Stewart makes announcements as the first flight gathers on the river below the weigh-in site.
The official off limits area on the river extends from the weigh-in site upriver to the boat ramp.
The official off limits area on the river extends from the weigh-in site upriver to the boat ramp.
The first flight awaits the takeoff time of 5:45 a.m.
The first flight awaits the takeoff time of 5:45 a.m.
A boat gets checked for safety gear and the proper operation of running lights.
A boat gets checked for safety gear and the proper operation of running lights.
The B.A.S.S. staff checks another boat for safety gear just minutes before takeoff.
The B.A.S.S. staff checks another boat for safety gear just minutes before takeoff.
The national anthem plays as a flag bearer stands at the weigh-in site.
The national anthem plays as a flag bearer stands at the weigh-in site.
The anglers will leave the dock upon the conclusion of the national anthem.
The anglers will leave the dock upon the conclusion of the national anthem.
Alan Pierce watches the clock wind down to 5:45 a.m.
Alan Pierce watches the clock wind down to 5:45 a.m.
A floating key fob sails in the air to the waiting hands of an angler.
A floating key fob sails in the air to the waiting hands of an angler.
The boats speed downriver for the fishing areas on the Monongahela River.
The boats speed downriver for the fishing areas on the Monongahela River.
Anglers from six states are competing today.
Anglers from six states are competing today.
State bragging rights and berths are on the line for the B.A.S.S. Nation Championship.
State bragging rights and berths are on the line for the B.A.S.S. Nation Championship.
The final boats pass through the safety check.
The final boats pass through the safety check.
Jeff Lugar is a two-time qualifier at the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by GoPro.
Jeff Lugar is a two-time qualifier at the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by GoPro.
Veteran angler Ed Riley of Delaware is competing for another championship berth.
Veteran angler Ed Riley of Delaware is competing for another championship berth.
The high school teams fish today and tomorrow. The first to come through the line is Virginia.
The high school teams fish today and tomorrow. The first to come through the line is Virginia.
Next up in the line is Maryland.
Next up in the line is Maryland.
The Delaware team, like the others will have its weight added to the overall state score.
The Delaware team, like the others will have its weight added to the overall state score.
Pennsylvania is one of the high school teams already winning its state championship.
Pennsylvania is one of the high school teams already winning its state championship.
West Virginia is fishing for its home state bragging rights.
West Virginia is fishing for its home state bragging rights.