2008 Pride of Georgia: Day Two Launch

In this photo gallery you will see images of the 2008 elite series Pride of Georgia on Clarks Hill Lake. It is the second day launch.

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The first flight of boats idles out to begin Day Two of the Pride of Georgia on Clarks Hill Lake.
The first flight of boats idles out to begin Day Two of the Pride of Georgia on Clarks Hill Lake.
The morning launch started with cloud cover, but Wade Grooms is ready if the sun decides to shine.
The morning launch started with cloud cover, but Wade Grooms is ready if the sun decides to shine.
Denny Brauer started Day Two as the leader with 22 pounds.
Denny Brauer started Day Two as the leader with 22 pounds.
Charlie Hartley leads a flight of boats through the live well check.
Charlie Hartley leads a flight of boats through the live well check.
Brent Chapman prepares for the second day of fishing on Clarks Hill Lake. Chapman is in 67th place with 9 pounds, 9 ounces.
Brent Chapman prepares for the second day of fishing on Clarks Hill Lake. Chapman is in 67th place with 9 pounds, 9 ounces.
Jeff Kriet starts Day Two of the Pride of Georgia in 15th place with 14 pounds, 11 ounces.
Jeff Kriet starts Day Two of the Pride of Georgia in 15th place with 14 pounds, 11 ounces.
Derek Remitz slips his life jacket on before launching early on Day Two. Remitz is in 64th place with 9 pounds, 15 ounces.
Derek Remitz slips his life jacket on before launching early on Day Two. Remitz is in 64th place with 9 pounds, 15 ounces.
Russ Lane pulls to the launch area in a truck sporting a wrap by the title sponsor of the Pride of Georgia, Evan Williams Bourbon.
Russ Lane pulls to the launch area in a truck sporting a wrap by the title sponsor of the Pride of Georgia, Evan Williams Bourbon.
A full field of Elite Series pros and co-anglers will fish Day Two of the Pride of Georgia. The field will be reduced to the top 50 on Day Three.
A full field of Elite Series pros and co-anglers will fish Day Two of the Pride of Georgia. The field will be reduced to the top 50 on Day Three.
Dave Wolak begins Day Two in 11th place with 15 pounds, 3 ounces.
Dave Wolak begins Day Two in 11th place with 15 pounds, 3 ounces.
2007 Toyota Tundra Angler of the Year, Skeet Reese, starts Day Two tied for 29th place with 12 pounds, 3 ounces.
2007 Toyota Tundra Angler of the Year, Skeet Reese, starts Day Two tied for 29th place with 12 pounds, 3 ounces.
Anglers circle into position to begin Day Two of the Pride of Georgia on Clarks Hill Lake.
Anglers circle into position to begin Day Two of the Pride of Georgia on Clarks Hill Lake.
Co-angler Lonnie Dumas, a BASS member since returning from Vietnam in 1970, prepared to fish with the legendary Rick Clunn on Day Two.
Co-angler Lonnie Dumas, a BASS member since returning from Vietnam in 1970, prepared to fish with the legendary Rick Clunn on Day Two.
Co-angler Mike Frazier's shirt states the obvious.
Co-angler Mike Frazier’s shirt states the obvious.
Paul Hirosky launches on Day Two hoping for more than the 9 pounds, 3 ounces that put him in 73rd place on Day One.
Paul Hirosky launches on Day Two hoping for more than the 9 pounds, 3 ounces that put him in 73rd place on Day One.
Mike McClelland signals to his truck driver that he's made it into the low water at Clarks Hill Lake.
Mike McClelland signals to his truck driver that he’s made it into the low water at Clarks Hill Lake.
Paul Elias preps a rod as his co-angler looks on just before take-off on Day Two.
Paul Elias preps a rod as his co-angler looks on just before take-off on Day Two.
Mark Tyler chats with fellow pro Matt Amedo as his rods lie splayed on the deck in what Tyler called
Mark Tyler chats with fellow pro Matt Amedo as his rods lie splayed on the deck in what Tyler called “the look of confusion.”
Ben Matsubu gets a chuckle just before take-off on Day Two despite starting the morning in 88th place.
Ben Matsubu gets a chuckle just before take-off on Day Two despite starting the morning in 88th place.
Bernie Schultz awaits his blast-off time while the first wave of boats heads into competition.
Bernie Schultz awaits his blast-off time while the first wave of boats heads into competition.
Randy Allen makes final adjustments to his electronics while awaiting his turn to take off.
Randy Allen makes final adjustments to his electronics while awaiting his turn to take off.
Chris Lane switches between the two pairs of sunglasses he'll wear on the water at Clarks Hill Lake.
Chris Lane switches between the two pairs of sunglasses he’ll wear on the water at Clarks Hill Lake.
Gerald Swindle, in 36th place, applies sunscreen before launching on Day Two.
Gerald Swindle, in 36th place, applies sunscreen before launching on Day Two.