Day 2 launch

Follow the anglers as they set out on Lake Hartwell for the second day of the 2015 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by GoPro.

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David Walker backs into the waters of Lake Hartwell.
David Walker backs into the waters of Lake Hartwell.
Cliff Prince awaits his turn at the Green Pond Landing ramp.
Cliff Prince awaits his turn at the Green Pond Landing ramp.
Now we’re moving! Cliff Prince backs into the chilly waters of Hartwell.
Now we’re moving! Cliff Prince backs into the chilly waters of Hartwell.
Bobby Lane in his distinctive Spider Wire boat wrap.
Bobby Lane in his distinctive Spider Wire boat wrap.
Bassmaster.com crew Jerry Cunningham (left) and Trey Reid prepare to go out on the water to cover the tournament. Trey is trying to find their boat driver.
Bassmaster.com crew Jerry Cunningham (left) and Trey Reid prepare to go out on the water to cover the tournament. Trey is trying to find their boat driver.
Today’s temperature at launch was about 32 degrees. Many in the large crowd joked about it being balmy compared to Day 1.
Today’s temperature at launch was about 32 degrees. Many in the large crowd joked about it being balmy compared to Day 1.
Keith Combs, who sits in 3rd place after Day 1, talks to fans before take off.
Keith Combs, who sits in 3rd place after Day 1, talks to fans before take off.
From left angler wives Sara Tharp, Kerry Short, and Becky Iaconelli with son Vegas.
From left angler wives Sara Tharp, Kerry Short, and Becky Iaconelli with son Vegas.
With launch happening earlier today, anglers made their last minute preparations in the dark.
With launch happening earlier today, anglers made their last minute preparations in the dark.
The Weather Channel was back for Day 2, providing live reports from the Classic.
The Weather Channel was back for Day 2, providing live reports from the Classic.
Day 1 leader Dean Rojas was all smiles this morning.
Day 1 leader Dean Rojas was all smiles this morning.
David Walker, who rescued a man from the waters of Hartwell in practice, backs into the lake.
David Walker, who rescued a man from the waters of Hartwell in practice, backs into the lake.
Gerald Swindle lights up the morning with some fancy britches.
Gerald Swindle lights up the morning with some fancy britches.
The dock on Day 2 was full of media members interviewing the anglers.
The dock on Day 2 was full of media members interviewing the anglers.
Day 2 dawned much cloudier than Day 1. Some anglers predicted more fish catches today.
Day 2 dawned much cloudier than Day 1. Some anglers predicted more fish catches today.
Dave Mercer interviews Keith Combs, who sits in 3rd place at the start of the day.
Dave Mercer interviews Keith Combs, who sits in 3rd place at the start of the day.
Dave Mercer interviews Skeet Reese, who finished Day 1 in second place.
Dave Mercer interviews Skeet Reese, who finished Day 1 in second place.
Out on the dock, that’s Rapala’s Dan Quinn in the foreground wearing the red hoodie.
Out on the dock, that’s Rapala’s Dan Quinn in the foreground wearing the red hoodie.
Day 1 leader Dean Rojas might be thinking about his 21.2 pound bag from Friday.
Day 1 leader Dean Rojas might be thinking about his 21.2 pound bag from Friday.
Mercer interviews Rojas.
Mercer interviews Rojas.
Tournament director Trip Weldon prepares to release the first flight at 7:00.
Tournament director Trip Weldon prepares to release the first flight at 7:00.
Gerald Swindle prepares for the day, with a little help from his Rigid lights.
Gerald Swindle prepares for the day, with a little help from his Rigid lights.
Anglers and their Marshals stand at attention for the national anthem.
Anglers and their Marshals stand at attention for the national anthem.
That masked man is Brandon Palaniuk.
That masked man is Brandon Palaniuk.
The second flight waits for their turn to take off.
The second flight waits for their turn to take off.
A little pink in the sky brightened everyone’s mood.
A little pink in the sky brightened everyone’s mood.
Marty Deshields operates a drone for Bassmaster TV.
Marty Deshields operates a drone for Bassmaster TV.
The boats were all bumping for space at the dock.
The boats were all bumping for space at the dock.
I believe that’s Jennifer Dome King of Bassmaster magazine hiding behind all that gear.
I believe that’s Jennifer Dome King of Bassmaster magazine hiding behind all that gear.
South Carolina angler Casey Ashley smiles for a photo.
South Carolina angler Casey Ashley smiles for a photo.
A cameraman prepares his new camera to stream live to Bassmaster.com.
A cameraman prepares his new camera to stream live to Bassmaster.com.
Cliff Crochet said today’s weather is going to be downright comfortable.
Cliff Crochet said today’s weather is going to be downright comfortable.
Cheers rang out for all the Yamaha anglers.
Cheers rang out for all the Yamaha anglers.
Florida angler Bobby Lane won’t be cold today!
Florida angler Bobby Lane won’t be cold today!
That’s James Niggemeyer, bundled up for the day.
That’s James Niggemeyer, bundled up for the day.
Bassmaster.com’s Jim Sexton remarked that Jacob Wheeler looked a bit like a character in a video game.
Bassmaster.com’s Jim Sexton remarked that Jacob Wheeler looked a bit like a character in a video game.
Anglers and Marshals listen to last minute instructions from the dock.
Anglers and Marshals listen to last minute instructions from the dock.
Is that the smile of a Classic winner from Casey Ashley?
Is that the smile of a Classic winner from Casey Ashley?
Jared Lintner enjoying his morning coffee.
Jared Lintner enjoying his morning coffee.
Yamaha, Mercury and Power-Pole were well represented this morning.
Yamaha, Mercury and Power-Pole were well represented this morning.
A closer look at the Bassmaster TV drone. Be careful, we see all!
A closer look at the Bassmaster TV drone. Be careful, we see all!
Randy Howell looks like a NASCAR driver before the helmet goes on.
Randy Howell looks like a NASCAR driver before the helmet goes on.
The Humminbird unit is already fired up with details about Lake Hartwell.
The Humminbird unit is already fired up with details about Lake Hartwell.
The big Mercury boat has a close up look at take off.
The big Mercury boat has a close up look at take off.
Gerald Swindle has his game face on today.
Gerald Swindle has his game face on today.
Dean Rojas with Bassmaster TV’s Robbie Floyd under the watchful eye of a JM cameraman.
Dean Rojas with Bassmaster TV’s Robbie Floyd under the watchful eye of a JM cameraman.
Andy Montgomery begins Day 2 in 18th place.
Andy Montgomery begins Day 2 in 18th place.
Skeet Reese also has a camera in his boat that will stream live to Bassmaster.com.
Skeet Reese also has a camera in his boat that will stream live to Bassmaster.com.
Mike McClelland sits in 16th place after Day 1.
Mike McClelland sits in 16th place after Day 1.
Greg Hackney begins Day 2 in 8th place.
Greg Hackney begins Day 2 in 8th place.
These big lights made photographing the launch much easier.
These big lights made photographing the launch much easier.