2009 Bassmaster Classic: Day Two, Launch Part 2

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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Day One leader Boyd Duckett gets ready for Day Two of the 39th Bassmaster Classic on the Red River.
Day One leader Boyd Duckett gets ready for Day Two of the 39th Bassmaster Classic on the Red River.
Fred Roumbanis (third, 18-4) feels confident his pattern will hold up through the changing weather on Day Two.
Fred Roumbanis (third, 18-4) feels confident his pattern will hold up through the changing weather on Day Two.
Bobby Lane drinks his third cup of coffee.
Bobby Lane drinks his third cup of coffee.
Kim Bain (46th, 3-6) had a tough Day One, but said she always fishes better on Day Two.
Kim Bain (46th, 3-6) had a tough Day One, but said she always fishes better on Day Two.
Michael Iaconelli (15th, 15-5) said he'd almost rather be in fifth after Saturday than first … almost.
Michael Iaconelli (15th, 15-5) said he’d almost rather be in fifth after Saturday than first … almost.
Byron Velvick (50th, 1-0) gets his gear ready for long before the Day Two launch.
Byron Velvick (50th, 1-0) gets his gear ready for long before the Day Two launch.
Kelly Jordon (11th, 15-10) had a fast start to Day Two.
Kelly Jordon (11th, 15-10) had a fast start to Day Two.
Day One wasn't kind to Terry Scroggins (32nd, 10-8), who has hoped for more on a flipping fishery.
Day One wasn’t kind to Terry Scroggins (32nd, 10-8), who has hoped for more on a flipping fishery.
Scott Rook (6th, 17-11) didn't disappoint the pundits on Day One.
Scott Rook (6th, 17-11) didn’t disappoint the pundits on Day One.
Steve Kennedy's aluminum boat has given him trouble on the first two days.
Steve Kennedy’s aluminum boat has given him trouble on the first two days.
Leader Boyd Duckett shows off his trademark red shoes to some fans.
Leader Boyd Duckett shows off his trademark red shoes to some fans.
Skeet Reese is within striking distance with 15-8, less than 5 pounds behind the leader.
Skeet Reese is within striking distance with 15-8, less than 5 pounds behind the leader.
Kelly Jordon looks for the bait that could win him the Classic.
Kelly Jordon looks for the bait that could win him the Classic.
Open qualifier Jami Fralick (Second, 19-3) talks to BASS announcer Keith Alan before takeoff.
Open qualifier Jami Fralick (Second, 19-3) talks to BASS announcer Keith Alan before takeoff.
Huge crowds showed up before daylight to watch the launch.
Huge crowds showed up before daylight to watch the launch.
Boyd Duckett tells the ESPN cameras how he's catching his fish.
Boyd Duckett tells the ESPN cameras how he’s catching his fish.
The helicopter was out again on Day Two, watching the action from above.
The helicopter was out again on Day Two, watching the action from above.
With hundreds of fans, BASS officials and anglers, the Red River South Marina & Resort is a crowded place.
With hundreds of fans, BASS officials and anglers, the Red River South Marina & Resort is a crowded place.
A group of fans watch the takeoff from the top of a hill.
A group of fans watch the takeoff from the top of a hill.
Fred Roumbanis idles out into the cove as fans watch from a party boat.
Fred Roumbanis idles out into the cove as fans watch from a party boat.
Aaron Martens caught his fish early on Day One.
Aaron Martens caught his fish early on Day One.
Jami Fralick is fishing a spot he found in an open tournament in 2000.
Jami Fralick is fishing a spot he found in an open tournament in 2000.
Everyone stands at attention and stares at the American flag for the national anthem.
Everyone stands at attention and stares at the American flag for the national anthem.
Boyd Duckett said he's catching his fish on a LaserLure crankbait.
Boyd Duckett said he’s catching his fish on a LaserLure crankbait.
Gary Klein continued his streak of tough Classics with 2-13 on Day One.
Gary Klein continued his streak of tough Classics with 2-13 on Day One.
The anglers went out in reverse order on Day Two, leaving 2008 Toyota Tundra Angler of the Year Kevin VanDam launching last.
The anglers went out in reverse order on Day Two, leaving 2008 Toyota Tundra Angler of the Year Kevin VanDam launching last.