Sunshine Showdown Day Two Launch

In this photo gallery you will see images of the 2011 elite series on the Harris Chain of Lakes in Florida. It is the second day launch.

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Todd Faircloth and Takahiro Omori discuss their approach to Day Two prior to launch.
Todd Faircloth and Takahiro Omori discuss their approach to Day Two prior to launch.
Paul Elias strides past Brian Snowden as they wait in line to put in.
Paul Elias strides past Brian Snowden as they wait in line to put in.
“Big Show” Terry Scroggins readies his spinnerbait before Day Two.
Chris Lane, Skeet Reese and Terry Scroggins gather on the dock prior to launch.
Chris Lane, Skeet Reese and Terry Scroggins gather on the dock prior to launch.
Todd Faircloth is watched by a flock of seagulls.
Todd Faircloth is watched by a flock of seagulls.
Mike Iaconelli reverses off of the bank to get in line for launch.
Mike Iaconelli reverses off of the bank to get in line for launch.
Jason Williamson bundled up for the cold morning.
Jason Williamson bundled up for the cold morning.
Leader Pat Golden dons his life vest.
Leader Pat Golden dons his life vest.
Charlie Hartley checks the functionality of his Revo.
Charlie Hartley checks the functionality of his Revo.
Stephen Browning prepares to back his Triton down.
Stephen Browning prepares to back his Triton down.
Gerald Swindle talks with Golden prior to launch.
Gerald Swindle talks with Golden prior to launch.
Dustin Wilks takes a rest before he heads out into the chilly morning air.
Dustin Wilks takes a rest before he heads out into the chilly morning air.
Anglers line the bank and chat.
Anglers line the bank and chat.
Some were nearly swallowed up by the plentiful shoreline grass.
Some were nearly swallowed up by the plentiful shoreline grass.
Scott Rook is interviewed by emcee Dave Mercer.
Scott Rook is interviewed by emcee Dave Mercer.
Cold-front conditions and bluebird skies may mean a drop in weights across the board for Day Two.
Cold-front conditions and bluebird skies may mean a drop in weights across the board for Day Two.
2011 Bassmaster Classic champ Kevin VanDam ties on his best Florida baits.
2011 Bassmaster Classic champ Kevin VanDam ties on his best Florida baits.
Paul Elias readies his rods on the deck.
Paul Elias readies his rods on the deck.
Feel-good Classic contender Brandon Palaniuk is once again proving himself among the top pros; he sits in 12th going into Day Two.
Feel-good Classic contender Brandon Palaniuk is once again proving himself among the top pros; he sits in 12th going into Day Two.
(L to R) Casey Ashley, Jason Quinn and Marty Robinson all share a laugh before launch.
(L to R) Casey Ashley, Jason Quinn and Marty Robinson all share a laugh before launch.
Denny Brauer and his Marshal pay respect during the playing of the national anthem.
Denny Brauer and his Marshal pay respect during the playing of the national anthem.
Some competitors -- such as Kevin Short -- are without Marshals.
Some competitors — such as Kevin Short — are without Marshals.
Skeet Reese idles past inspection with his Marshal.
Skeet Reese idles past inspection with his Marshal.
Spectators and fans lined up along the dock to cheer on their favorite pros early this morning.
Spectators and fans lined up along the dock to cheer on their favorite pros early this morning.
B.A.S.S. tournament director Chuck Harbin calls out boats numbers as Jared Lintner idles past.
B.A.S.S. tournament director Chuck Harbin calls out boats numbers as Jared Lintner idles past.
Scott Rook's wrap is new for this year.
Scott Rook’s wrap is new for this year.
Midway through the launch.
Midway through the launch.
Anglers line up and idle by to show that their livewells, kill switches and lights work.
Anglers line up and idle by to show that their livewells, kill switches and lights work.
Kevin VanDam is poised to make a big move today in tough conditions.
Kevin VanDam is poised to make a big move today in tough conditions.
Kevin Wirth is looking to overtake Pat Golden on Day Two.
Kevin Wirth is looking to overtake Pat Golden on Day Two.
A crappie fisherman ignores his spider rig as he watches boats blast off.
A crappie fisherman ignores his spider rig as he watches boats blast off.