2009 Northern Open: Lake Champlain Day Two Launch

In this photo gallery you will see images of the 2009 northern open on Lake Champlain in New York State. You will see images of the second day launch.

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Anglers gather to discuss the possibility of Day Two being canceled. They were greeted with the sound of distant thunder and talk of four foot rollers on the main lake.
Anglers gather to discuss the possibility of Day Two being canceled. They were greeted with the sound of distant thunder and talk of four foot rollers on the main lake.
Co-anglers loitered on the docks waiting for their pro anglers for the day. Many talking on cell phones and looking to the skies.
Co-anglers loitered on the docks waiting for their pro anglers for the day. Many talking on cell phones and looking to the skies.
The clouds held back the glow of the coming sunrise as boats started arriving at the Plattsburgh Boat Basin.
The clouds held back the glow of the coming sunrise as boats started arriving at the Plattsburgh Boat Basin.
The sound of the national anthem could be heard echoing across the bay as anglers and staff took time to honor our great nation and those who defend her.
The sound of the national anthem could be heard echoing across the bay as anglers and staff took time to honor our great nation and those who defend her.
The waters looked deceivingly calm in the Plattsburgh Boat Basin, an area that is protected from the lengthy main lake on Lake Champlain.
The waters looked deceivingly calm in the Plattsburgh Boat Basin, an area that is protected from the lengthy main lake on Lake Champlain.
Fans watch as nearly 180 boats start to make the pilgrimage to the inspection line and out onto Lake Champlain.
Fans watch as nearly 180 boats start to make the pilgrimage to the inspection line and out onto Lake Champlain.
BAssmaster Elite Angler Ish Monroe was all smiles after having a stellar Day One, seemingly unfazed by the wind or threatening storms.
BAssmaster Elite Angler Ish Monroe was all smiles after having a stellar Day One, seemingly unfazed by the wind or threatening storms.
A steady parade of boats floated swiftly past the inspection line, making the launch much smoother than that of Day One.
A steady parade of boats floated swiftly past the inspection line, making the launch much smoother than that of Day One.
The unsung hero's of this sport are the ones who keep the anglers on the water. The support crew's of various manufacturers constantly work together for the better good.
The unsung hero’s of this sport are the ones who keep the anglers on the water. The support crew’s of various manufacturers constantly work together for the better good.
A line of boats idles out past the sailboats and into the horizon of Lake Champlain as fans look on.
A line of boats idles out past the sailboats and into the horizon of Lake Champlain as fans look on.
Clouds threaten as distant thunder can be heard radiating across the Lake Champlain valley.
Clouds threaten as distant thunder can be heard radiating across the Lake Champlain valley.
Mark Burgess is dressed against the imposing weather and stands ready to start the day as he will be one of the first boats out onto Lake Champlain at the start of Day Two.
Mark Burgess is dressed against the imposing weather and stands ready to start the day as he will be one of the first boats out onto Lake Champlain at the start of Day Two.
Doug Hammond stows his rods safely away after inspecting each one, he is fully expecting a very rough ride on Lake Champlain today, and for good reason. The weather may dictate a shake-up in standings at the end of the day.
Doug Hammond stows his rods safely away after inspecting each one, he is fully expecting a very rough ride on Lake Champlain today, and for good reason. The weather may dictate a shake-up in standings at the end of the day.
A small opening in the sky is of little comfort against a forecast with the words 'thunderstorms' and 'wind' thrown in. In the same breath it will not keep these anglers from competing at their best.
A small opening in the sky is of little comfort against a forecast with the words ‘thunderstorms’ and ‘wind’ thrown in. In the same breath it will not keep these anglers from competing at their best.