Day 2 begins on Toledo

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After some monster Day 1 bags of Louisiana largemouth, Day 2 of the Bassmaster Elite Series tournament on Toledo Bend is in full swing. Brett Hite launches his rig in the humid darkness.
After some monster Day 1 bags of Louisiana largemouth, Day 2 of the Bassmaster Elite Series tournament on Toledo Bend is in full swing. Brett Hite launches his rig in the humid darkness.
Gary Klein chats on the phone while tying on his Day 2 baits.
Gary Klein chats on the phone while tying on his Day 2 baits.
Hank Cherry had an impressive Day 1 bag and looks determined to find another school of big fish.
Hank Cherry had an impressive Day 1 bag and looks determined to find another school of big fish.
LA native Cliff Crochet launches his boat on Day 2.
LA native Cliff Crochet launches his boat on Day 2.
Day 1 leader Kevin VanDam backs down the ramp. Can he replicate his huge 29 pound, 5 ounce Day 1 bag?
Day 1 leader Kevin VanDam backs down the ramp. Can he replicate his huge 29 pound, 5 ounce Day 1 bag?
VanDam puts his truck in reverse and his boat slips quietly into Toledo Bend.
VanDam puts his truck in reverse and his boat slips quietly into Toledo Bend.
Dennis Tietje lines his rods up on his boat deck and prepares for blast off.
Dennis Tietje lines his rods up on his boat deck and prepares for blast off.
Bassmaster MC Dave Mercer films his intro to his 6 seconds question.
Bassmaster MC Dave Mercer films his intro to his 6 seconds question.
James Niggemeyer waits patiently in line to launch his boat.
James Niggemeyer waits patiently in line to launch his boat.
Clent Davis says he might need a 5 hour energy after two cups of coffee to wake up after a long Day 1.
Clent Davis says he might need a 5 hour energy after two cups of coffee to wake up after a long Day 1.
Fletcher Shryock is next to launch.
Fletcher Shryock is next to launch.
Elite Series rookie Jay Brainard rolls into take off.
Elite Series rookie Jay Brainard rolls into take off.
J Todd Tucker is all smiles on Day 2.
J Todd Tucker is all smiles on Day 2.
Swindle launches next and, as always, is making everyone laugh in the process.
Swindle launches next and, as always, is making everyone laugh in the process.
Jordan Lee said he had a tough Day 1, but maybe Day 2 will treat him better.
Jordan Lee said he had a tough Day 1, but maybe Day 2 will treat him better.
At 6:15 the anglers start racing out to their first fishing spots with the rising sun coming over the hill.
At 6:15 the anglers start racing out to their first fishing spots with the rising sun coming over the hill.