Day 2 begins in New York

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Its an important Day 2 on Lake Champlain at the Bass Pro Shops Northern Open as anglers have a second chance to jockey for position before we cut the field down to the top 12.
Its an important Day 2 on Lake Champlain at the Bass Pro Shops Northern Open as anglers have a second chance to jockey for position before we cut the field down to the top 12.
Scott Pellegrin, currently in 4th place with 19lbs 13oz, picks up his co angler and launches his boat.
Scott Pellegrin, currently in 4th place with 19lbs 13oz, picks up his co angler and launches his boat.
Hunter Shryock follows Scott down the ramp and also connects with his day two co angler
Hunter Shryock follows Scott down the ramp and also connects with his day two co angler
Carl Jocumsen is by no means out of the hunt after a strong day one bag and some culling penalties.
Carl Jocumsen is by no means out of the hunt after a strong day one bag and some culling penalties.
Shin Fukae may be the happiest angler at the Bassmaster Opens.
Shin Fukae may be the happiest angler at the Bassmaster Opens.
Jody White, originally from Vermont, pulls his rods out and checks his tackle over.
Jody White, originally from Vermont, pulls his rods out and checks his tackle over.
Chris Flint fills his big mug up with water.
Chris Flint fills his big mug up with water.
Adrian Avena had a monster bag on day one (20lbs 15oz) with almost no practice time and not having been to Champlain in over three years. This boy is dangerous and surely one to watch.
Adrian Avena had a monster bag on day one (20lbs 15oz) with almost no practice time and not having been to Champlain in over three years. This boy is dangerous and surely one to watch.
He grabs a spinning rod from his rod locker… come on now, everybody’s usin’ em.
He grabs a spinning rod from his rod locker… come on now, everybody’s usin’ em.
Tournament leader Jesse Tacoronte lines up as boat number one and checks his rods over while talking about yesterdays hot fishing action.
Tournament leader Jesse Tacoronte lines up as boat number one and checks his rods over while talking about yesterdays hot fishing action.
Jonathan VanDam slides in to pick up his co angler.
Jonathan VanDam slides in to pick up his co angler.
Trait Crist waits for the sun to rise and take off to begin. “Time to get after em.”
Trait Crist waits for the sun to rise and take off to begin. “Time to get after em.”
Just before the sun began to break through the clouds takeoff began. Jesse heading out to his first spot.
Just before the sun began to break through the clouds takeoff began. Jesse heading out to his first spot.
Anglers skirt by the sailboats tied up on the edge of the marina.
Anglers skirt by the sailboats tied up on the edge of the marina.
Boy do I wish I was in one of these boats yesterday!
Boy do I wish I was in one of these boats yesterday!
Trevor Lo puts the hammer down and heads out into the sunrise.
Trevor Lo puts the hammer down and heads out into the sunrise.
Time to catch a STRONG bag.
Time to catch a STRONG bag.
Thomas Lavictoire heads to his first spot of the morning.
Thomas Lavictoire heads to his first spot of the morning.
Charlie Hartley is always in a good mood. The water is clearly his happy place.
Charlie Hartley is always in a good mood. The water is clearly his happy place.
Chad Pipkens had a decent day yesterday and is going after a giant bag today.
Chad Pipkens had a decent day yesterday and is going after a giant bag today.
Carl Jocumsen is back in the fight and out to catch five solid fish.
Carl Jocumsen is back in the fight and out to catch five solid fish.
Bryan Schmitt needs ones “this big” to move up into the lead.
Bryan Schmitt needs ones “this big” to move up into the lead.
Adrian Avena passes through boat check…
Adrian Avena passes through boat check…
…but doesn’t get on pad. He stops and makes a cast, hooking up while anglers are still leaving the take off area.
…but doesn’t get on pad. He stops and makes a cast, hooking up while anglers are still leaving the take off area.
Adrian boats the fish and heads further down the lake.
Adrian boats the fish and heads further down the lake.