2009 Bassmaster Classic: Day Two, Launch Part 1

In this photo gallery, you'll find images of the anglers as they prepare to launch on Day Two of the 2009 Bassmaster Classic on the Red River, near Shreveport, Louisiana.

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The crowd cheers as Bill Lowen is backed into the Red River during the Day Two launch of the Bassmaster Classic.
The crowd cheers as Bill Lowen is backed into the Red River during the Day Two launch of the Bassmaster Classic.
Kenyon Hill has a laugh with BASS Tournament Director Trip Weldon at the ramp as he is launched into the Red River.
Kenyon Hill has a laugh with BASS Tournament Director Trip Weldon at the ramp as he is launched into the Red River.
Mark Davis gives the crowd a thumbs up as they cheer him on at the Day Two launch.
Mark Davis gives the crowd a thumbs up as they cheer him on at the Day Two launch.
Bassmaster Elite pro Boyd Duckett leads going into Day Two by a full pound.
Bassmaster Elite pro Boyd Duckett leads going into Day Two by a full pound.
Bryan Schmidt from Texas has a large fan base present at the Day Two launch. Schmidt qualified for the Classic by winning the BASS Federation Tournament.
Bryan Schmidt from Texas has a large fan base present at the Day Two launch. Schmidt qualified for the Classic by winning the BASS Federation Tournament.
Boyd Duckett concentrates as he waits at the dock for the official launch time. He will have an ESPN camera crew with him all day.
Boyd Duckett concentrates as he waits at the dock for the official launch time. He will have an ESPN camera crew with him all day.
Day One leader Boyd Duckett honors the flag as the national anthem plays.
Day One leader Boyd Duckett honors the flag as the national anthem plays.
Michael Iaconelli and Boyd Duckett shake hands and wish each other well on Day Two of the Classic. On stage Iaconelli said yesterday that he and Duckett were the only two people that had the lure they were using.
Michael Iaconelli and Boyd Duckett shake hands and wish each other well on Day Two of the Classic. On stage Iaconelli said yesterday that he and Duckett were the only two people that had the lure they were using.
The Fred Roumbanis fan base made a lot of noise at the Day Two launch.
The Fred Roumbanis fan base made a lot of noise at the Day Two launch.
Bassmaster Elite Series angler Dean Rojas said he felt confident going into Day Two. He starts the day in 10th place.
Bassmaster Elite Series angler Dean Rojas said he felt confident going into Day Two. He starts the day in 10th place.
The anglers idle out of the no-wake zone before taking off toward the main river channel.
The anglers idle out of the no-wake zone before taking off toward the main river channel.
The U.S. Coast Guard has been at the Red River Marina for each launch and will patrol the Red River for the duration of the tournament.
The U.S. Coast Guard has been at the Red River Marina for each launch and will patrol the Red River for the duration of the tournament.
Gary Klein is pushed away from the dock and idles out toward his Day Two start.
Gary Klein is pushed away from the dock and idles out toward his Day Two start.
Matt Herren puts away his lunch for the day. The lunches are provided for the anglers and the marshals.
Matt Herren puts away his lunch for the day. The lunches are provided for the anglers and the marshals.
Fred Roumbanis gives an interview early on Day Two.
Fred Roumbanis gives an interview early on Day Two.
Michael Iaconelli makes final changes to his gear before being towed to the ramp for launch.
Michael Iaconelli makes final changes to his gear before being towed to the ramp for launch.
Greg Hackney bundles up for a long cold ride on the river. Hackney is considered a local favorite even though he admits he doesn't fish here as often as he would like.
Greg Hackney bundles up for a long cold ride on the river. Hackney is considered a local favorite even though he admits he doesn’t fish here as often as he would like.
WBT pro Kim Bain has been in a media storm all week, but remains positive she can turn around her 46th-place Day One finish.
WBT pro Kim Bain has been in a media storm all week, but remains positive she can turn around her 46th-place Day One finish.
The Toyota Tundras pull the anglers toward the marina and the launch ramp at the boat yard at the Red RIver Marina.
The Toyota Tundras pull the anglers toward the marina and the launch ramp at the boat yard at the Red RIver Marina.
Kotaro Kiriyama goes deep into his storage boxes to put away his gear before being launched.
Kotaro Kiriyama goes deep into his storage boxes to put away his gear before being launched.
Terry Scroggins is cheered on by the fans who are close enough to take good photos of the launch. Fans started showing at the ramp before 4:30 this morning.
Terry Scroggins is cheered on by the fans who are close enough to take good photos of the launch. Fans started showing at the ramp before 4:30 this morning.
Steve Kennedy is backed into the Red River and says of his aging aluminum boat,
Steve Kennedy is backed into the Red River and says of his aging aluminum boat, “It’s going to take this thing a while to warm up.”
Michael Iaconelli backs his boat off the trailer at the Day Two launch at the Red River Marina.
Michael Iaconelli backs his boat off the trailer at the Day Two launch at the Red River Marina.
Young BASS fan Kade Johnson makes a lot of noise with his Mercury
Young BASS fan Kade Johnson makes a lot of noise with his Mercury “Thundersticks” as he is dwarfed by a 25-foot tall Mercury engine in the background.
Fans take photos and cheer on the anglers as the launch unfolds in front of them.
Fans take photos and cheer on the anglers as the launch unfolds in front of them.
Bassmaster Elite pro Gary Klein reaches out to shake hands with his fans at the launch ramp.
Bassmaster Elite pro Gary Klein reaches out to shake hands with his fans at the launch ramp.
Todd Faircloth looks to upgrade his 9-pound, 2 ounce Day One bag. He sits in 36th place going into Saturday's action.
Todd Faircloth looks to upgrade his 9-pound, 2 ounce Day One bag. He sits in 36th place going into Saturday’s action.
Dean Rojas is all smiles and said that he felt confident going into Day Two.
Dean Rojas is all smiles and said that he felt confident going into Day Two.
Kevin VanDam is cheered on at the ramp despite his somber disposition. He has a lot of ground to make up on Day Two.
Kevin VanDam is cheered on at the ramp despite his somber disposition. He has a lot of ground to make up on Day Two.
Kevin VanDam's marshall takes photos of the launch as he is backed into the Red River. Kevin will be the last boat out on Day Two as the field is reversed.
Kevin VanDam’s marshall takes photos of the launch as he is backed into the Red River. Kevin will be the last boat out on Day Two as the field is reversed.
The back of the field is shifted to the opposite dock on Day Two. Media finishes up final interviews and photos before the anglers hit the Red River for Day Two.
The back of the field is shifted to the opposite dock on Day Two. Media finishes up final interviews and photos before the anglers hit the Red River for Day Two.
After all boats are launched, the fans are allowed access to the ramps so they can better see the launch.
After all boats are launched, the fans are allowed access to the ramps so they can better see the launch.
Michael Iaconelli break dances on the deck of his boat at the request of a fan.
Michael Iaconelli break dances on the deck of his boat at the request of a fan.
Randy Howell is re-launched into the lake just prior to official take-off. It is not known exactly why he pulled his boat out and launched again.
Randy Howell is re-launched into the lake just prior to official take-off. It is not known exactly why he pulled his boat out and launched again.
There is a virtual wall of fans at the ramps as the final minutes are counted down to the start of Day Two.
There is a virtual wall of fans at the ramps as the final minutes are counted down to the start of Day Two.
Mark Davis and Aaron Martens take full advantage of their Power Poles as they wait to launch.
Mark Davis and Aaron Martens take full advantage of their Power Poles as they wait to launch.
Boyd Duckett is interviewed by ESPN's on air reporter Robbie Floyd as the cameras roll moments before launch.
Boyd Duckett is interviewed by ESPN’s on air reporter Robbie Floyd as the cameras roll moments before launch.