Fans, friends and family crowded the Red River Marina for the Day Two launch of the Bassmaster Classic.
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Photo: Doug Cox - Buses arriving one after another brought fans to the Saturday's launch. Photo: Doug Cox - Gerald Swindles launches his boat on Saturday.
Photo: James Overstreet - Edwin Evers gets ready to hit the water on Day Two. Photo: James Overstreet - Kevin VanDam gets a hug from his wife, Sherry. Photo: James Overstreet - Day One leader Keith Poche backs down the ramp.
Photo: James Overstreet - Fred Roumbanis launches on Day Two. Photo: James Overstreet - Randy Howell lit up the boat ramp. Photo: Doug Cox - Cell phones were everywhere trying to grab a piece of the action.
Photo: James Overstreet - Mike Iaconelli heads down the boat ramp on Day Two. Photo: James Overstreet - Greg Vinson is excited about Day Two as he heads out in second place, only an ounce back of Poche. Photo: James Overstreet - Kevin VanDam is interviewed by Dave Mercer before the launch.
Photo: James Overstreet - Gerald Swindle takes his turn at the microphone. Photo: James Overstreet - Iaconelli poses for a few pictures with fans. Photo: Doug Cox - Fans and anglers stand for the national anthem.
Photo: James Overstreet - Casey Ashley stands at attention for the national anthem. Photo: James Overstreet - The fans were lined up right down to the watersâ edge. Photo: Doug Cox - Everyone was trying to grab a look at the favorite angler.
Photo: James Overstreet - Randy Howell looks ready for take-off. Photo: Doug Cox - Mark Tucker braces for a cold morning boat ride. Photo: James Overstreet - Greg Hackney gets ready to pull out for Saturday's Launch.
Photo: Doug Cox - Ish Monroe is ready for the cold! Photo: Doug Cox - Randy Howell makes a few lure adjustments on Saturday Morning. Photo: Doug Cox - Anglers are lined up and ready to go.
Photo: Doug Cox - Dean Rojas is focused and ready to go. Photo: Doug Cox - Dave Mercer interviews a fan who traveled from Germany to see the Bassmaster Classic. Photo: Doug Cox - Fred Roumbanis fans were in full force.
Photo: Doug Cox - Jeff Kriet is determined to have a good Day Two. Photo: Doug Cox - It was brisk morning with frost on the boats. Photo: Doug Cox - Just before launch, anglers make last-minute adjustments.
Photo: Doug Cox - Ott DeFoe takes off on Day Two. Photo: Doug Cox - Kelly Pratt wating for his turn to take on the Red River on Day Two. Photo: Doug Cox - Jared Lintner waits his turn to launch.
Photo: Doug Cox - David Walker heads out on Day Two with the fans looking on. Photo: Doug Cox - Greg Vinson gets introduced to the crowd. Photo: Doug Cox - Brandon Palaniuk backs out on Day Two.
Photo: James Overstreet - Aaron Martens makes his way out onto the Red River. Photo: James Overstreet - Edwin Evers leads the anglers out. Photo: Doug Cox - Anglers were heading into some light fog, but the cloudless sky meant it would burn off quickly.
Photo: Doug Cox - Kevin VanDam stops and acknowledges the crowd as he was the final boat to blast off. Photo: James Overstreet - Keith Poche heads out on Day Two with the Bassmaster Classic lead.