Classic: Day Two on the water

Check out the anglers as they fish the Grand Lake O' the Cherokees on Day Two of the 2013 Bassmaster Classic.

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Kevin VanDam, who finished Day One in fourth place with 19-12, pulls into his first spot on Day Two.
Kevin VanDam, who finished Day One in fourth place with 19-12, pulls into his first spot on Day Two.
<p>A spectator watches KVD from the shoreline with binoculars.</p>
A spectator watches KVD from the shoreline with binoculars.
VanDam started Saturday using the same technique that was successful on Friday.
VanDam started Saturday using the same technique that was successful on Friday.
<p>VanDam casts on another cold Classic morning.</p>
VanDam casts on another cold Classic morning.
Brandon Card fishes within sight of VanDam.
Brandon Card fishes within sight of VanDam.
The shoreline offered a good view of VanDam’s morning.
The shoreline offered a good view of VanDam’s morning.
VanDam hooks up. The next four photos show that catch.
VanDam hooks up. The next four photos show that catch.
<p>Mike Iaconelli, who was co-leader with Cliff Pace after Day One, attracted quite a crowd as he started Day Two.</p>
Mike Iaconelli, who was co-leader with Cliff Pace after Day One, attracted quite a crowd as he started Day Two.
A cameraman gets a shot of Iaconelli’s flotilla from the bank.
A cameraman gets a shot of Iaconelli’s flotilla from the bank.
<p>At one point on Saturday, Iaconelli had at least 60 boats following his every move.</p>
At one point on Saturday, Iaconelli had at least 60 boats following his every move.
The huge gallery made it quite a scene every time Iaconelli made a move.
The huge gallery made it quite a scene every time Iaconelli made a move.
<p>Iaconelli fishes a boat dock. He caught the majority of his weight off docks on Friday.</p>
Iaconelli fishes a boat dock. He caught the majority of his weight off docks on Friday.
Oklahoman Edwin Evers makes a move on Saturday.
Oklahoman Edwin Evers makes a move on Saturday.
Iaconelli had cameraman Marty Deshield with him all day.
Iaconelli had cameraman Marty Deshield with him all day.
Iaconelli moves again and his boats move with him.
Iaconelli moves again and his boats move with him.
Watching a bass tournament from the lake is becoming a bit of an art.
Watching a bass tournament from the lake is becoming a bit of an art.
Iaconelli hooks up. The next 12 photos show a long catch process that sends him all the way around the boat.
Iaconelli hooks up. The next 12 photos show a long catch process that sends him all the way around the boat.
<p>Iaconelli hopes the sign on the house is good advice.</p>
Iaconelli hopes the sign on the house is good advice.
<p>A group of Grand Lake residents sat on their docks and watched Iaconelli fish.</p>
A group of Grand Lake residents sat on their docks and watched Iaconelli fish.
<p>The weather warmed in the afternoon, but spectators following Iaconelli stayed bundled up for the frequent boat rides.</p>
The weather warmed in the afternoon, but spectators following Iaconelli stayed bundled up for the frequent boat rides.
<p>Iaconelli makes a quick check of the back of a pocket.</p>
Iaconelli makes a quick check of the back of a pocket.
<p>Ike changes baits and fires another cast.</p>
Ike changes baits and fires another cast.
<p>Iaconelli was the subject of several photographers on Day Two of the Classic.</p>
Iaconelli was the subject of several photographers on Day Two of the Classic.
<p>Iaconelli kneels to make a cast under a walkway.</p>
Iaconelli kneels to make a cast under a walkway.
He decides to slide under the walkway and fish the other side.
He decides to slide under the walkway and fish the other side.
Camera man, Marty DeShields ducks to keep his camera focused on Iaconelli.
Camera man, Marty DeShields ducks to keep his camera focused on Iaconelli.
Iaconelli sets the hook
Iaconelli sets the hook
The fish is hung behind a cable securing a dock.
The fish is hung behind a cable securing a dock.
Iaconelli stands on the trolling motor and moves in.
Iaconelli stands on the trolling motor and moves in.
He extends his rod to keep the cable from sawing his line in two.
He extends his rod to keep the cable from sawing his line in two.
<p>After a long dry spell, Iaconelli lands one of his best fish of the day.</p>
After a long dry spell, Iaconelli lands one of his best fish of the day.
<p>Ike straps his rods for the ride to check in.</p>
Ike straps his rods for the ride to check in.
Iaconelli pulls up the trolling motor and his Day Two on Grand Lake is finished.
Iaconelli pulls up the trolling motor and his Day Two on Grand Lake is finished.
Spectators and photographers line the banks to watch Classic contenders load their boats.
Spectators and photographers line the banks to watch Classic contenders load their boats.
Matt Lee checks in at the end of Day Two.
Matt Lee checks in at the end of Day Two.
<p>Anglers secure their gear before loading their boats.</p>
Anglers secure their gear before loading their boats.
Spectators move closer to the water anglers begin to check in.
Spectators move closer to the water anglers begin to check in.
Marty Robinson and Jonathon VanDam tie off their boats to retrieve their trucks.
Marty Robinson and Jonathon VanDam tie off their boats to retrieve their trucks.
Spectators take pictures and seek autographs at the end of the day.
Spectators take pictures and seek autographs at the end of the day.
After loading his boat on the trailer, Tommy Biffle is pulled from the water.
After loading his boat on the trailer, Tommy Biffle is pulled from the water.
Brandon Card said he wished he had caught 20 pounds today, but his first Classic experience had been awesome.
Brandon Card said he wished he had caught 20 pounds today, but his first Classic experience had been awesome.