2008 Southern Challenge: Day Two Launch

In this photo gallery you will see images of the 2008 elite series southern challenge on Wheeler lake. It is the second day launch.

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Edwin Evers makes his way across the launch apron to his boat. Evers starts the day in 28th place.
Edwin Evers makes his way across the launch apron to his boat. Evers starts the day in 28th place.
Brent Chapman makes preparations to a rod set-up early on the start of Day Two of the Southern Challenge presented by Advance Auto Parts.
Brent Chapman makes preparations to a rod set-up early on the start of Day Two of the Southern Challenge presented by Advance Auto Parts.
Dean Rojas sits in a crowd of boats as he contemplates Day Two. He starts the day in 51st position, one spot out of the cut.
Dean Rojas sits in a crowd of boats as he contemplates Day Two. He starts the day in 51st position, one spot out of the cut.
Reynolds prepares his boat for take-off, as he is backed into Wheeler Lake.
Reynolds prepares his boat for take-off, as he is backed into Wheeler Lake.
Matt Reed and Billy Brewer talk early on Day Two. Brewer, in his rookie year, is currently second behind Bobby Lane for the Advance Auto Parts Bassmaster Rookie of the Year honors.
Matt Reed and Billy Brewer talk early on Day Two. Brewer, in his rookie year, is currently second behind Bobby Lane for the Advance Auto Parts Bassmaster Rookie of the Year honors.
The sun breaks through scattered clouds to start Day Two of the Southern Challenge on beautiful Wheeler Lake.
The sun breaks through scattered clouds to start Day Two of the Southern Challenge on beautiful Wheeler Lake.
A recreational fisherman heads up Wheeler Lake, past the buoy marking the no-wake zone for the launch area.
A recreational fisherman heads up Wheeler Lake, past the buoy marking the no-wake zone for the launch area.
Pros crowd together as the time nears for the national anthem.
Pros crowd together as the time nears for the national anthem.
The anglers stand and pay tribute to the flag as the national anthem rings through the silence.
The anglers stand and pay tribute to the flag as the national anthem rings through the silence.
A fan takes pictures of the pros on a beautiful Alabama morning.
A fan takes pictures of the pros on a beautiful Alabama morning.
Rick Clunn takes his hole shot and heads up the lake to his first fishing spot. Clunn starts the day in a very respectable 32nd place.
Rick Clunn takes his hole shot and heads up the lake to his first fishing spot. Clunn starts the day in a very respectable 32nd place.
A zealous fan greeted each of the anglers just outside the cove where they were launching.
A zealous fan greeted each of the anglers just outside the cove where they were launching.
Zell Rowland heads up Wheeler Lake. He starts the day in 79th and will have to place 50th or better to fish on Saturday.
Zell Rowland heads up Wheeler Lake. He starts the day in 79th and will have to place 50th or better to fish on Saturday.
Fans watch some of the pros already fishing the Decatur Flats within eyeshot of the launch area as Bernie Schultz takes his hole shot in the background.
Fans watch some of the pros already fishing the Decatur Flats within eyeshot of the launch area as Bernie Schultz takes his hole shot in the background.
Coming and going is the norm when over 100 boats hit the water to compete for a $100,000 first-place payout.
Coming and going is the norm when over 100 boats hit the water to compete for a $100,000 first-place payout.
Charlie Hartley congratulates Todd Faircloth on his recent successes and said,
Charlie Hartley congratulates Todd Faircloth on his recent successes and said, “I’ll shake your hand if you think it won’t change your luck!”
Pete Ponds is backed into the lake an hour before the start of competition on Day Two on Wheeler Lake.
Pete Ponds is backed into the lake an hour before the start of competition on Day Two on Wheeler Lake.
Brent Chapman and Tommy Biffle talk strategy. Biffle starts Day Two in 22nd place and Chapman is in a three-way tie for 71st.
Brent Chapman and Tommy Biffle talk strategy. Biffle starts Day Two in 22nd place and Chapman is in a three-way tie for 71st.
Dean Rojas talks with a fan on the dock. He is currently 51st, just one spot out of the cut going into Day Two and is fifth in the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year point standings.
Dean Rojas talks with a fan on the dock. He is currently 51st, just one spot out of the cut going into Day Two and is fifth in the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year point standings.
Steve Daniel takes worn line from one of his reels. He sits in a three-way tie for 71st place.
Steve Daniel takes worn line from one of his reels. He sits in a three-way tie for 71st place.
Jon Bondy and Jim Murray visit early on Day Two. Each angler is in later flights, so they can relax a short while before take-off.
Jon Bondy and Jim Murray visit early on Day Two. Each angler is in later flights, so they can relax a short while before take-off.
Glenn DeLong checks his line before getting in the line-up for launch on Day Two.
Glenn DeLong checks his line before getting in the line-up for launch on Day Two.
Cliff Pace, currently in 45th place, readies his gear for Day Two competition.
Cliff Pace, currently in 45th place, readies his gear for Day Two competition.
Matt Reed gives hand signals to his driver as he is dropped into Wheeler Lake. Reed enjoyed a great first day and sits in 11th place.
Matt Reed gives hand signals to his driver as he is dropped into Wheeler Lake. Reed enjoyed a great first day and sits in 11th place.
Michael Iaconelli stops his truck short of the water to grab a bag of lures from his truck. He starts Day Two in 48th place.
Michael Iaconelli stops his truck short of the water to grab a bag of lures from his truck. He starts Day Two in 48th place.
John Crews prepares for battle as his co-angler, Jimmy Dudley, cleans his glasses. Crews sits in 81st place and will need the big bite to get back into the top-50 cut for today.
John Crews prepares for battle as his co-angler, Jimmy Dudley, cleans his glasses. Crews sits in 81st place and will need the big bite to get back into the top-50 cut for today.
Preston Clark relaxes on the front of his boat while he talks to his co-angler for the day, JP Perkins.
Preston Clark relaxes on the front of his boat while he talks to his co-angler for the day, JP Perkins.
Paul Elias and Kevin Van Dam share a short conversation just before the national anthem on Day Two of the Southern Challenge.
Paul Elias and Kevin Van Dam share a short conversation just before the national anthem on Day Two of the Southern Challenge.
Rick Clunn talks with his co-angler Justin Carter as they wait in line for the launch.
Rick Clunn talks with his co-angler Justin Carter as they wait in line for the launch.
Tommy Biffle and Harry Potts share a laugh as they wait for the start of Day Two.
Tommy Biffle and Harry Potts share a laugh as they wait for the start of Day Two.
Kelly Jordon, known as
Kelly Jordon, known as “KJ” on the Elite Series, talks to media just prior to launch.
Elton Luce Jr. has a laugh with BASS officials as he readies for Day Two.
Elton Luce Jr. has a laugh with BASS officials as he readies for Day Two.
Jeff Kriet makes a final phone call and adjusts his electronics before launch.
Jeff Kriet makes a final phone call and adjusts his electronics before launch.
Jeff Reynolds leads the field out onto Wheeler Lake to start Day Two of the Southern Challenge.
Jeff Reynolds leads the field out onto Wheeler Lake to start Day Two of the Southern Challenge.
Pros gang up as the line of boats idle through the inspection process.
Pros gang up as the line of boats idle through the inspection process.
Timmy Horton came into the Southern Challenge a heavy favorite and currently sits in eighth place.
Timmy Horton came into the Southern Challenge a heavy favorite and currently sits in eighth place.
Gerald
Gerald “G-Man” Swindle heads out for Day Two in 26th place.
Billy Brewer, a former major league baseball player, is enjoying successes in his rookie year.
Billy Brewer, a former major league baseball player, is enjoying successes in his rookie year.
Britt Meyers leads a later flight through the inspection process and out onto Wheeler Lake.
Britt Meyers leads a later flight through the inspection process and out onto Wheeler Lake.
Mike McClelland concentrates on the task at hand as he heads out onto the lake.
Mike McClelland concentrates on the task at hand as he heads out onto the lake.
Randy Howell heads out in 56th place and like many others is looking for the big bite that will move him up in the standings.
Randy Howell heads out in 56th place and like many others is looking for the big bite that will move him up in the standings.
Bernie Schultz is sitting in 88th place, tied with Fred Roumbanis.
Bernie Schultz is sitting in 88th place, tied with Fred Roumbanis.
Peter Thliveros capitalized on the big bite on Day One and starts Day Two in 17th place.
Peter Thliveros capitalized on the big bite on Day One and starts Day Two in 17th place.
Boyd Duckett is now a BASS millionaire, claiming the title within a year and a half of Elite Series fishing.
Boyd Duckett is now a BASS millionaire, claiming the title within a year and a half of Elite Series fishing.
Matt Reed sits confidently in 11th place going into Day Two.
Matt Reed sits confidently in 11th place going into Day Two.
Denny Brauer said he would re-evaluate Day Two and make changes. He has enjoyed success here before, but struggled on Day One and ended up 82nd.
Denny Brauer said he would re-evaluate Day Two and make changes. He has enjoyed success here before, but struggled on Day One and ended up 82nd.