Day 2 begins

Day 2 of the Zippo BASSfest at Kentucky Lake presented by A.R.E. Truck Caps revs up in Paris, Tenn.

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The sun ain't up, but the Elite and Opens anglers participating in the Zippo BASSfest at Kentucky Lake presented by A.R.E. Truck Caps sure are.
The sun ain’t up, but the Elite and Opens anglers participating in the Zippo BASSfest at Kentucky Lake presented by A.R.E. Truck Caps sure are.
Marshals and anglers look for each other as the trucks line up.
Marshals and anglers look for each other as the trucks line up.
Brent Ehrler uses the time in line to get a little work done.
Brent Ehrler uses the time in line to get a little work done.
Morizo Shimizu prepares for Day 2 of BASSfest competition.
Morizo Shimizu prepares for Day 2 of BASSfest competition.
Dean Rojas isn't afraid to boat in the dark.
Dean Rojas isn’t afraid to boat in the dark.
Kevin VanDam has to be happy with his Day 1.
Kevin VanDam has to be happy with his Day 1.
The big question on Day 2 was if KVD would be Cliff Pirch to their fishing spot.
The big question on Day 2 was if KVD would be Cliff Pirch to their fishing spot.
KVD talks with Dennis Tietje as other boats arrive.
KVD talks with Dennis Tietje as other boats arrive.
Skeet Reese has time for a quick interview.
Skeet Reese has time for a quick interview.
Jonathan VanDam is the next to launch.
Jonathan VanDam is the next to launch.
Chad Pipkens is in the weeds.
Chad Pipkens is in the weeds.
Mark Menendez looks for his morning coffee.
Mark Menendez looks for his morning coffee.
Dave Mercer grabs the microphone and does what he does best.
Dave Mercer grabs the microphone and does what he does best.
More boats join the pier crowd.
More boats join the pier crowd.
John Crews was one of the first five anglers to launch on Day 2.
John Crews was one of the first five anglers to launch on Day 2.
Ken Iyobe hit the Top 10 during Day 1 of BASSfest. He'll try to break the 20-pound mark again today.
Ken Iyobe hit the Top 10 during Day 1 of BASSfest. He’ll try to break the 20-pound mark again today.
Justin Lucas and marshal float by.
Justin Lucas and marshal float by.
Day 1 leader Ott DeFoe definitely found them on Kentucky Lake yesterday.
Day 1 leader Ott DeFoe definitely found them on Kentucky Lake yesterday.
Gerald Swindle joins the takeoff line.
Gerald Swindle joins the takeoff line.
The stars and stripes is raised for the national anthem.
The stars and stripes is raised for the national anthem.
Anglers and marshals remove their hats and stand at attention.
Anglers and marshals remove their hats and stand at attention.
The B.A.S.S. tournament staff make sure the takeoff happens without a hitch.
The B.A.S.S. tournament staff make sure the takeoff happens without a hitch.
Randall Tharp and Justin Lucas have time for a quick chat.
Randall Tharp and Justin Lucas have time for a quick chat.
Cliff Pirch takes the time to fuel up for Day 2.
Cliff Pirch takes the time to fuel up for Day 2.
Looks like it's coffee time for J Todd Tucker.
Looks like it’s coffee time for J Todd Tucker.
Bobby Lane was the first to leave on Day 2.
Bobby Lane was the first to leave on Day 2.
John Crews makes some final adjustments.
John Crews makes some final adjustments.
The crowd grows.
The crowd grows.
Fred Roumbanis is ready to go.
Fred Roumbanis is ready to go.
Shaw Grigsby gets his electronics set.
Shaw Grigsby gets his electronics set.
Launch time is almost here.
Launch time is almost here.
Tournament Director Trip Weldon takes the mic.
Tournament Director Trip Weldon takes the mic.
Central Opens angler Chad Wiley has participated in both BASSfests.
Central Opens angler Chad Wiley has participated in both BASSfests.
Fans on the pier take pictures.
Fans on the pier take pictures.
Brett Hite and Bobby Lane have a morning chat.
Brett Hite and Bobby Lane have a morning chat.
Fans line the launch pier for a glimpse of the best in bass fishing.
Fans line the launch pier for a glimpse of the best in bass fishing.
Young fans can even fish along the shore.
Young fans can even fish along the shore.
The moon decided to make an appearance for the Day 2 launch.
The moon decided to make an appearance for the Day 2 launch.
Brett Hite takes his place in line.
Brett Hite takes his place in line.
Michael Iaconelli cruises by.
Michael Iaconelli cruises by.
Dave Mercer announces each angler as they roll by.
Dave Mercer announces each angler as they roll by.
Keep it moving...
Keep it moving…
It's a short trip to exit the landing area.
It’s a short trip to exit the landing area.
One furry fan looks on.
One furry fan looks on.
The shirt says it all.
The shirt says it all.
A chipper Aaron Martens smiles for the camera.
A chipper Aaron Martens smiles for the camera.
'Let's line 'em up, fellas.'
‘Let’s line ’em up, fellas.’
Mike McClelland is all grins too.
Mike McClelland is all grins too.
Skeet Reese floats by.
Skeet Reese floats by.
Photographers and fans climb out on the break for a great photo opportunity.
Photographers and fans climb out on the break for a great photo opportunity.
Brandon Palaniuk hits the throttle.
Brandon Palaniuk hits the throttle.
Seth Feider is the next competitor to head out.
Seth Feider is the next competitor to head out.
Day 2 is live!
Day 2 is live!