Power-Pole Slam Day Two launch

Alton Jones and Brent Chapman prepare their tackle for the start of Day Two.

Michael Iaconelli sets his electronics prior to the start of Day Two.

John Murray hands his son, T.J., to his wife, Amy, prior to the start of Day Two.

Anglers sit and wait for the take-off Friday morning.

Morizo Shimizu waits in the back of the cove surrounded by boats.

Dave Mercer interviews Ish Monroe on Day Two.

Dave Mercer interviews Todd Faircloth on BASSCam.

Ish Monroe talks to the ESPN camera before take-off.

Terry Scroggins surveys the scene in the crowded cove.

Ish Monroe, Day One leader, gets his tackle ready while Elite Series anglers get in position to take off.

The American flag waves as the national anthem is sung.

Anglers stand at attention for the national anthem.

B.A.S.S. staff and anglers stand at attention for the national anthem.

Nate Wellman and Jeff Kriet wait at the head of the line during the national anthem.

Chris Lane gets instructions as he goes by the check-out boat.

Skeet Reese gets in a position to take off.

While boats take off, Mike McClelland works on his tackle.

Russ Lane and Terry Scroggins visit before the take-off.

Chris Zaldain laughs at a joke while Steve Kennedy works on his tackle.

Chris Zaldain rests on the front of his boat waiting for the take-off.

Russell Parrish straps down his trolling motor for the Day Two take-off.

John Crews adjusts his electronics before taking off Friday.

Jonathon VanDam looks for the right topwater before taking off Friday.

Edwin Evers and Todd Faircloth visit before the take-off Friday.

Edwin Evers surveys his rods before getting ready to take off.

Michael Iaconelli visits with a Marshal while holding his son, Vegas.

Fred Roumbanis is all covered up before take-off Friday.

Chris Lane gets last-minute instruction as he passes the check-out boat.

Ish Monroe sits on the front deck of his boat watching the take-off.

Brandon Card passes the check-out boat Friday.