2008 Elite Series Battle on the Border: Day Two, Launch

In this photo gallery, you'll find images of the anglers as they prepare to launch on Day Two of the 2008 Elite Series Battle on the Border on Lake Amistad, near Del Rio, Texas.

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Mark Menendez makes final lure preparations prior to launch on Day Two of the Battle on the Border presented by Mahindra Tractors.
Mark Menendez makes final lure preparations prior to launch on Day Two of the Battle on the Border presented by Mahindra Tractors.
Jon Bondy ties a delicate knot on a small bait early on Day Two.
Jon Bondy ties a delicate knot on a small bait early on Day Two.
Skeet Reese signs his autograph on a young fan's shirt.
Skeet Reese signs his autograph on a young fan’s shirt.
Cliff Pace, currently in 11th position on the leader board, prepares for launch on the second day of competition. The pro field will be cut to the top twelve after today's weigh-in.
Cliff Pace, currently in 11th position on the leader board, prepares for launch on the second day of competition. The pro field will be cut to the top twelve after today’s weigh-in.
Skeet Reese places rods back in the rod box as winds will make long runs brutal on Lake Amistad.
Skeet Reese places rods back in the rod box as winds will make long runs brutal on Lake Amistad.
Fans braved the colder winds on Day Two of Battle on the Border as pros launch their boats into Lake Amistad.
Fans braved the colder winds on Day Two of Battle on the Border as pros launch their boats into Lake Amistad.
Skeet Reese looks across Lake Amistad as the sun rises behind him. Reese goes into Day Two in 35th position.
Skeet Reese looks across Lake Amistad as the sun rises behind him. Reese goes into Day Two in 35th position.
Byron Velvick gets dramatic as he fights the wind that constantly beat boats into the east side of the launch dock.
Byron Velvick gets dramatic as he fights the wind that constantly beat boats into the east side of the launch dock.
Tommy Biffle launches out onto Lake Amistad on Day Two of Battle on the Border.
Tommy Biffle launches out onto Lake Amistad on Day Two of Battle on the Border.
Dave Wolak idles through inspection as the line of pros behind him fights the wind that is pushing them toward the dock.
Dave Wolak idles through inspection as the line of pros behind him fights the wind that is pushing them toward the dock.
Michael Iaconelli checks his kill switch as he undergoes BASS inspection during take off.
Michael Iaconelli checks his kill switch as he undergoes BASS inspection during take off.
A BASS fan takes video of the launch on Day Two from the end of the dock as pros scatter across Lake Amistad.
A BASS fan takes video of the launch on Day Two from the end of the dock as pros scatter across Lake Amistad.
A line of boats make their way out of the no wake area.
A line of boats make their way out of the no wake area.
Tow vehicles and boats clog the road leading to the launch ramp; winds did not help efforts for a smooth launch on Day Two.
Tow vehicles and boats clog the road leading to the launch ramp; winds did not help efforts for a smooth launch on Day Two.
BASS fans bundle up against the unseasonably cold south Texas wind.
BASS fans bundle up against the unseasonably cold south Texas wind.
Pete Ponds battles back against the wind that threatens to damage his boat before take off.
Pete Ponds battles back against the wind that threatens to damage his boat before take off.
Steve Daniel gets comfortable while protecting his boat from the wind.
Steve Daniel gets comfortable while protecting his boat from the wind.