Anglers eager for Day Two

Anglers line up their boats as they prepare to launch on Day Two of the 2012 Bass Pro Shops Southern Open on Harris Chain.

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<p> Anglers load their boats into the water on Day Two of the Bass Pro Shops Southern Open on Harris Chain of Lakes.</p>
Anglers load their boats into the water on Day Two of the Bass Pro Shops Southern Open on Harris Chain of Lakes.
<p> Co-anglers wait on their pros to arrive at the dock. </p>
Co-anglers wait on their pros to arrive at the dock. 
<p> A crescent moon shines in the clear sky of Day Two. </p>
A crescent moon shines in the clear sky of Day Two. 
<p> Anglers begin filling the waters near Wooton Park in Tavares, Fla.</p>
Anglers begin filling the waters near Wooton Park in Tavares, Fla.
<p> A floatplane rests near the dock on the Harris Chain of Lakes.</p>
A floatplane rests near the dock on the Harris Chain of Lakes.
<p> Palm trees line the banks of Wooton Park. </p>
Palm trees line the banks of Wooton Park. 
<p> Spectators wait for take-off. </p>
Spectators wait for take-off. 
<p> Over 190 boats were launched into the water. </p>
Over 190 boats were launched into the water. 
<p> Boats line up for take-off. </p>
Boats line up for take-off. 
<p> The official launch time is 7 am. ET.</p>
The official launch time is 7 am. ET.
<p> Anglers are sectioned off into flights to keep things organized. </p>
Anglers are sectioned off into flights to keep things organized. 
<p> Tournament Director Chris Bowes helps anglers get their place in line. </p>
Tournament Director Chris Bowes helps anglers get their place in line. 
<p> Each boat must idle by the B.A.S.S. checkpoint. </p>
Each boat must idle by the B.A.S.S. checkpoint. 
<p> Anglers are eager to hit the water and claim their spots. </p>
Anglers are eager to hit the water and claim their spots. 
<p> Gerald Swindle preps his gear. </p>
Gerald Swindle preps his gear. 
<p> Chris Lane is ready to start the day. </p>
Chris Lane is ready to start the day. 
<p> A silhouette of boats could be seen as the sun rose. </p>
A silhouette of boats could be seen as the sun rose. 
<p> B.A.S.S. officials throw lanyards to each boat. </p>
B.A.S.S. officials throw lanyards to each boat. 
<p> BoatUS Angler, the official towing service of the Bass Pro Shops Opens, has a towboat on scene in case anyone has boat troubles.</p>
BoatUS Angler, the official towing service of the Bass Pro Shops Opens, has a towboat on scene in case anyone has boat troubles.