Federation: Day Two

The Federation Nation teams descend on the Mississippi River for the second day of the Northern Divisional.

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Michigan teen Danny Sprague gets his rods ready for the Junior Bassmasters competition of the Northern Divisional.
Michigan teen Danny Sprague gets his rods ready for the Junior Bassmasters competition of the Northern Divisional.
Illinois juniors Mike Lowry (left) and Aaron Ellerbrock will be competing in their first Junior Bassmasters Northern Divisional. Their boat captain will be Joe Cupp.
Illinois juniors Mike Lowry (left) and Aaron Ellerbrock will be competing in their first Junior Bassmasters Northern Divisional. Their boat captain will be Joe Cupp.
Brian Marsinko of Illinois gets set to back his boat off the trailer.
Brian Marsinko of Illinois gets set to back his boat off the trailer.
Minnesota’s Ron Mehr checks his GPS before taking off for Day 2. His partner for the day is Tim Hartman of Illinois.
Minnesota’s Ron Mehr checks his GPS before taking off for Day 2. His partner for the day is Tim Hartman of Illinois.
Wisconsin’s Kevin Fassbind (left) and Steve Strope of South Dakota are next in line to takeoff.
Wisconsin’s Kevin Fassbind (left) and Steve Strope of South Dakota are next in line to takeoff.
The first flight contenders park their boats where they can find an open slip.
The first flight contenders park their boats where they can find an open slip.
South Dakota’s Doug Rowse bags one of his fish while his partner Erhardt Tulgestka gets ready to do the same.
South Dakota’s Doug Rowse bags one of his fish while his partner Erhardt Tulgestka gets ready to do the same.
Iowa’s J.J. Patton is in second place with 25-4.
Iowa’s J.J. Patton is in second place with 25-4.
Jamie Sochocki continues to lead his Michigan team with 24-2.
Jamie Sochocki continues to lead his Michigan team with 24-2.
Illinois’ Pete Saele weighed in a smallmouth that challenged for big bass honors.
Illinois’ Pete Saele weighed in a smallmouth that challenged for big bass honors.
Michigan’s Larry Gargus had a 13-4 limit to move into second place on his team.
Michigan’s Larry Gargus had a 13-4 limit to move into second place on his team.
Monty Fralick took over the top spot on the South Dakota team with a 13-10 limit.  He is the father of Elite Series pro Jami Fralick.
Monty Fralick took over the top spot on the South Dakota team with a 13-10 limit.  He is the father of Elite Series pro Jami Fralick.
Eddie Levin leads the Ohio team with 23-1.
Eddie Levin leads the Ohio team with 23-1.
South Dakota’s Troy Diede proudly shows the crowd his 1-08 smalllmouth—the only keeper he caught today.
South Dakota’s Troy Diede proudly shows the crowd his 1-08 smalllmouth—the only keeper he caught today.
Minnesota’s Rick Billings blanked yesterday but he made a strong comeback today with a 13-6 limit.
Minnesota’s Rick Billings blanked yesterday but he made a strong comeback today with a 13-6 limit.