2008 Elite Series Bluegrass Brawl: 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 Bluegrass Brawl on Kentucky Lake, near Gilbertsville, Kentucky.

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Fred Roumbanis cranks new line onto one of the reels he will use to battle with Kentucky Lake bass on Day Two of the Bluegrass Brawl presented by DieHard Platinum Marine Batteries.
Fred Roumbanis cranks new line onto one of the reels he will use to battle with Kentucky Lake bass on Day Two of the Bluegrass Brawl presented by DieHard Platinum Marine Batteries.
Shaw Grigsby talks with other pros as he makes final preparations for Day Two of the Bluegrass Brawl.
Shaw Grigsby talks with other pros as he makes final preparations for Day Two of the Bluegrass Brawl.
Ish Monroe watches his boat trailer carefully as he is backed into the waters of Kentucky Lake at the Village Dam Marina.
Ish Monroe watches his boat trailer carefully as he is backed into the waters of Kentucky Lake at the Village Dam Marina.
Mike McClelland makes final adjustments as he waits in line to be dropped into Kentucky Lake. McClelland is sporting a one time sponsor, Tahoe Smokeless Tobacco for this tournament.
Mike McClelland makes final adjustments as he waits in line to be dropped into Kentucky Lake. McClelland is sporting a one time sponsor, Tahoe Smokeless Tobacco for this tournament.
Kevin VanDam (left) and Davy Hite work on customizing lures for Day Two of the Bluegrass Brawl. VanDam is the Day One leader and Hite is mired in 83rd.
Kevin VanDam (left) and Davy Hite work on customizing lures for Day Two of the Bluegrass Brawl. VanDam is the Day One leader and Hite is mired in 83rd.
Terry Scroggins backs his boat into the water with his Toyota Tundra.
Terry Scroggins backs his boat into the water with his Toyota Tundra.
Elton Luce, Jr. backs his co-angler into the water. His boat sits on a custom made trailer that allows him to pull his boat and tow vehicle behind his RV.
Elton Luce, Jr. backs his co-angler into the water. His boat sits on a custom made trailer that allows him to pull his boat and tow vehicle behind his RV.
Jared Lintner and Fred Roumbanis talk about the day of fishing ahead of them. Lintner starts Day Two in 75th place, and Roumbanis is left to fight his way out of 90th.
Jared Lintner and Fred Roumbanis talk about the day of fishing ahead of them. Lintner starts Day Two in 75th place, and Roumbanis is left to fight his way out of 90th.
The forecast for Day Two of the Bluegrass Brawl is for an 80-percent-chance of rain, with cooler temperatures predicted for the rest of the weekend.
The forecast for Day Two of the Bluegrass Brawl is for an 80-percent-chance of rain, with cooler temperatures predicted for the rest of the weekend.
Cliff Pace prepares his gear early on Day Two as his boat floats alone in the harbor at the Village Dam Marina.
Cliff Pace prepares his gear early on Day Two as his boat floats alone in the harbor at the Village Dam Marina.
Denny Brauer makes his way to the lineup; he starts Day Two in 45th position.
Denny Brauer makes his way to the lineup; he starts Day Two in 45th position.
Paul Elias and Rick Clunn are both legends in the bass fishing world; they share a conversation before take off on Day Two of the Bluegrass Brawl.
Paul Elias and Rick Clunn are both legends in the bass fishing world; they share a conversation before take off on Day Two of the Bluegrass Brawl.
Kevin VanDam backs his rig down the ramp at the Village Lake Dam Marina.
Kevin VanDam backs his rig down the ramp at the Village Lake Dam Marina.
Paul Hirosky waits his turn in line at the ramp as he stows his gear for a run up the lake. You can read about Hirosky by clicking on
Paul Hirosky waits his turn in line at the ramp as he stows his gear for a run up the lake. You can read about Hirosky by clicking on “Barone” on the Bassmaster.com website.
Bill Lowen takes an opportunity to make final changes before launching early on Day Two.
Bill Lowen takes an opportunity to make final changes before launching early on Day Two.
Steve Kennedy talks to BASS fans as he waits in line to launch.
Steve Kennedy talks to BASS fans as he waits in line to launch.
Michael Iaconelli reaches back to give a fan a hat he signed as the driver pulls forward to launch.
Michael Iaconelli reaches back to give a fan a hat he signed as the driver pulls forward to launch.
Kevin Short waits on the ramp before being dropped into the lake for Day Two of the Bluegrass Brawl. You can read Short's articles at Bassmaster.com.
Kevin Short waits on the ramp before being dropped into the lake for Day Two of the Bluegrass Brawl. You can read Short’s articles at Bassmaster.com.
Skeet Reese, Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year for 2007, gives an interview to Steve Wright of ESPN Outdoors.com.
Skeet Reese, Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year for 2007, gives an interview to Steve Wright of ESPN Outdoors.com.
Mark Davis said that he needs to get on that big bite to climb back from a 35th place Day One finish.
Mark Davis said that he needs to get on that big bite to climb back from a 35th place Day One finish.
Mike McClelland honors Old Glory as a musical rendition of the National Anthem echoes through the marina.
Mike McClelland honors Old Glory as a musical rendition of the National Anthem echoes through the marina.
Pros shuffle for position as the Day Two launch gets underway.
Pros shuffle for position as the Day Two launch gets underway.
Kelley Jordon tightens the Ram mount on his electronics as he readies for a run up Kentucky Lake.
Kelley Jordon tightens the Ram mount on his electronics as he readies for a run up Kentucky Lake.
Day One leader, Kevin VanDam, came to the Day One weigh-in early in a bid to keep his other fishing places reserved and unnoticed by other anglers. Fish conservation plays a large part of the strategy in bass fishing.
Day One leader, Kevin VanDam, came to the Day One weigh-in early in a bid to keep his other fishing places reserved and unnoticed by other anglers. Fish conservation plays a large part of the strategy in bass fishing.
Pros idle through the final inspections as they make their way out of the marina and onto Kentucky Lake.
Pros idle through the final inspections as they make their way out of the marina and onto Kentucky Lake.
The field of 108 boats will be cut to the top 50 at the end of the weigh-in today.
The field of 108 boats will be cut to the top 50 at the end of the weigh-in today.
Ish Monroe waves to BASS fans as he nears the launch ramp early on Day Two.
Ish Monroe waves to BASS fans as he nears the launch ramp early on Day Two.
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Gerald “G-Man” Swindle poses for a photo early on Day Two.
Tommy Biffle catches a ride on Zell Rowland's running board as they head to the ramp.
Tommy Biffle catches a ride on Zell Rowland’s running board as they head to the ramp.
BASS fan Nick Denham holds a sign
BASS fan Nick Denham holds a sign “Take 5 for a Boat Ride”, referring to a full limit of Kentucky Lake bass.
Edwin Evers directs the driver of his tow vehicle backwards as he launches his boat and takes line off of a reel.
Edwin Evers directs the driver of his tow vehicle backwards as he launches his boat and takes line off of a reel.
Skeet Reese makes final lure choices as the time for take off for Day Two draws near.
Skeet Reese makes final lure choices as the time for take off for Day Two draws near.
Gerald Swindle and Marty Stone talk prior to take off on Day Two.
Gerald Swindle and Marty Stone talk prior to take off on Day Two.
Glenn DeLong makes his way through the inspection process; he starts Day Two in 22nd position.
Glenn DeLong makes his way through the inspection process; he starts Day Two in 22nd position.
The last remaining flights of boats idle through inspection before going out to do battle on Day Two.
The last remaining flights of boats idle through inspection before going out to do battle on Day Two.