Day 2 on Ross Barnett

The anglers battle wet conditions Day 2 of the 2015 Bass Pro Shops Central Open #1 presented by Allstate.

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The upper part of Ross Barnett was crowded with most of the anglers in the field on Day 2.
The upper part of Ross Barnett was crowded with most of the anglers in the field on Day 2.
You could pull to just about any shoreline on the east side of the lake and find several boats crowded together.
You could pull to just about any shoreline on the east side of the lake and find several boats crowded together.
The weather forecast that called for a one hundred percent chance of rain on Day Two proved true. This spectator came prepared.
The weather forecast that called for a one hundred percent chance of rain on Day Two proved true. This spectator came prepared.
There should be a fish in the middle of all these boats somewhere.
There should be a fish in the middle of all these boats somewhere.
James Elam idles in looking for a spot to join the fray.
James Elam idles in looking for a spot to join the fray.
The bass on Ross Barnett were being assaulted with just about every type of bait imaginable.
The bass on Ross Barnett were being assaulted with just about every type of bait imaginable.
The water was so shallow in many of the primary areas it created a constant hassle running the trolling motor.
The water was so shallow in many of the primary areas it created a constant hassle running the trolling motor.
Tommy Biffle had this small point to himself, but not for long.
Tommy Biffle had this small point to himself, but not for long.
Just around the backside of the point there were several contenders fishing.
Just around the backside of the point there were several contenders fishing.
Billie Smith started Day Two in 99th place with 7 pounds, 12 ounces.
Billie Smith started Day Two in 99th place with 7 pounds, 12 ounces.
Smith’s co-angler heaves a cast to the deep side of the boat.
Smith’s co-angler heaves a cast to the deep side of the boat.
Some anglers tried to get deeper in cover and to fish that hadn’t seen a bait.
Some anglers tried to get deeper in cover and to fish that hadn’t seen a bait.
It was raining during the morning launch, and so far it hadn’t stopped.
It was raining during the morning launch, and so far it hadn’t stopped.
Joel Baker reaches for a bait he hope will change his luck.
Joel Baker reaches for a bait he hope will change his luck.
A fish in this spot stood a good chance of getting caught, or hit with a trolling motor prop.
A fish in this spot stood a good chance of getting caught, or hit with a trolling motor prop.
The trouble with fishing old lily pad stems.
The trouble with fishing old lily pad stems.
Randy Sullivan said he forgot his rain suit this morning. Probably not the best of moves, but he was firing away, regardless.
Randy Sullivan said he forgot his rain suit this morning. Probably not the best of moves, but he was firing away, regardless.
Tommy Biffle has fished in the rain before. Just another day at the office for the veteran of many B.A.S.S. wars.
Tommy Biffle has fished in the rain before. Just another day at the office for the veteran of many B.A.S.S. wars.
Brent Homan was having his issues with the lily pad stems, too.
Brent Homan was having his issues with the lily pad stems, too.
He gets his bait unhung and is back is business.
He gets his bait unhung and is back is business.
It was truly a day only fit for a duck.
It was truly a day only fit for a duck.
Tommy Biffle started Day 2 in 27th place with 13 pounds, 11 ounces.
Tommy Biffle started Day 2 in 27th place with 13 pounds, 11 ounces.
One of the few main lake points with only one boat on it.
One of the few main lake points with only one boat on it.
A large number of anglers are targeting fish that live in old lily pads stems like those pictured here.
A large number of anglers are targeting fish that live in old lily pads stems like those pictured here.
Bilge pumps were getting a workout as the rain continued to pour down.
Bilge pumps were getting a workout as the rain continued to pour down.
Stephen Browning has a strong history on Ross Barnett, including a 2nd place finish.
Stephen Browning has a strong history on Ross Barnett, including a 2nd place finish.
Browning said while weighing his fish on Day 1, he only wanted to be close enough to make a move and fish on Saturday.
Browning said while weighing his fish on Day 1, he only wanted to be close enough to make a move and fish on Saturday.
All the bays on the east side had multiple anglers fishing around one another.
All the bays on the east side had multiple anglers fishing around one another.
Gerald Spohrer checks his waypoints, hoping he has one that isn’t crowded with competitors.
Gerald Spohrer checks his waypoints, hoping he has one that isn’t crowded with competitors.
Brock Mosley started the morning in 12th place with 15 pounds, 10 ounces.
Brock Mosley started the morning in 12th place with 15 pounds, 10 ounces.
Fred Roumbanis is one of several Elite Series anglers fishing Ross Barnett this week.
Fred Roumbanis is one of several Elite Series anglers fishing Ross Barnett this week.
Josh Douglas shows that he can go with the overhead delivery…
Josh Douglas shows that he can go with the overhead delivery…
…or move down lower and go sidearm.
…or move down lower and go sidearm.
Another main point lake point, another couple boats fishing alongside one another.
Another main point lake point, another couple boats fishing alongside one another.
Kevin Short started Day 2 in 2nd place with 22 pounds, 6 ounces.
Kevin Short started Day 2 in 2nd place with 22 pounds, 6 ounces.
Unlike Day 1, Short was having a tough go of it on Day 2.
Unlike Day 1, Short was having a tough go of it on Day 2.
Short’s Day 1 limit included the biggest bass brought to the scales, a fish weighing 8 pounds.
Short’s Day 1 limit included the biggest bass brought to the scales, a fish weighing 8 pounds.
Short had company on his starting spot, too.
Short had company on his starting spot, too.
Which way you gonna go?
Which way you gonna go?
Short was fishing very shallow and had to stop often to clean his trolling motor prop.
Short was fishing very shallow and had to stop often to clean his trolling motor prop.