Best pics from Day 2 on St. Johns

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Starting off this gallery of editor's picks for best on-the-water photos from Day 2 on the St. Johns River is Morizo Shimizu's feisty morning keeper.
Starting off this gallery of editor’s picks for best on-the-water photos from Day 2 on the St. Johns River is Morizo Shimizu’s feisty morning keeper.
Boyd Duckett swings this nice bass for an up-close-and-personal photo shoot for his Marshal and the Live Blog.
Boyd Duckett swings this nice bass for an up-close-and-personal photo shoot for his Marshal and the Live Blog.
As seen on Day 1, several anglers continued to share water, mostly on Lake George.
As seen on Day 1, several anglers continued to share water, mostly on Lake George.
They were bumper-to-bumper at times. This togetherness can quickly get into an angler's head, particularly when one is out-performing another.
They were bumper-to-bumper at times. This togetherness can quickly get into an angler’s head, particularly when one is out-performing another.
Ever take a photo of someone while they took one of you? Meet the 2016 version.
Ever take a photo of someone while they took one of you? Meet the 2016 version.
Drew Benton is sight fishing against a nice backdrop.
Drew Benton is sight fishing against a nice backdrop.
It almost appears as if Bill Lowen is having a conversation with this
It almost appears as if Bill Lowen is having a conversation with this “rat,” as these smaller keepers have been dubbed.
Cliff Crochet fought this, his second keeper of the day, into the boat on Day 2.
Cliff Crochet fought this, his second keeper of the day, into the boat on Day 2.
Kelly Jordon slumps his shoulders dramatically after his fish comes off in the water.
Kelly Jordon slumps his shoulders dramatically after his fish comes off in the water.
What's worse is, he's fishing very close to Chad Pipkens.
What’s worse is, he’s fishing very close to Chad Pipkens.
Pipkens is obviously having better luck. This is the stuff that gets in an angler's head.
Pipkens is obviously having better luck. This is the stuff that gets in an angler’s head.
James Niggemeyer wrestles one out of the vegetation.
James Niggemeyer wrestles one out of the vegetation.
A closer look at Niggemeyer's bass as the vegetation flies away.
A closer look at Niggemeyer’s bass as the vegetation flies away.
Elite Series rookie Adrian Avena of Vineland, N.J., is a bright spot on the St. Johns as he culls this small keeper.
Elite Series rookie Adrian Avena of Vineland, N.J., is a bright spot on the St. Johns as he culls this small keeper.
In contrast, Randy Allen had likely hoped to be a dark horse in his first Elite Series event. Neither Allen nor Avena made the Top 50 cut after Day 2.
In contrast, Randy Allen had likely hoped to be a dark horse in his first Elite Series event. Neither Allen nor Avena made the Top 50 cut after Day 2.
Cliff Prince makes a cull. One thing's for sure - he kept the 10-pound, 8-ounce toad that currently holds Big Bass honors for the tournament. Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Derek Daniels
Cliff Prince makes a cull. One thing’s for sure – he kept the 10-pound, 8-ounce toad that currently holds Big Bass honors for the tournament.

Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Derek Daniels

Gerald Swindle holds up a nice one for Bassmaster Marshal Will Thomassen. (It's just hard to have a
Gerald Swindle holds up a nice one for Bassmaster Marshal Will Thomassen. (It’s just hard to have a “Best of” gallery without Swindle somewhere in the mix!)
Shaw Grigsby wants you to say hello to his little friend. Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Jeff Holland
Shaw Grigsby wants you to say hello to his little friend.

Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Jeff Holland

Bassmaster Marshal Harold Bundy called this Britt Myers'
Bassmaster Marshal Harold Bundy called this Britt Myers’ “$10,000 cull.” A 6-pound cull meant Myers not only stayed in the hunt, but will start Day 3 in 17th place. On a river system like St. Johns, it’s still very much anybody’s game.