Day 2 launch: James River

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Shin Fukae has 16 pounds, 10 ounces, to lead after Day 1 at the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open.
Shin Fukae has 16 pounds, 10 ounces, to lead after Day 1 at the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open.
The launch site at Osborne Landing and Park on the James River has a long history with B.A.S.S. The site was built in 1988, due in part to accommodate the Bassmaster Classic held there and again in 1989 and 1990.
The launch site at Osborne Landing and Park on the James River has a long history with B.A.S.S. The site was built in 1988, due in part to accommodate the Bassmaster Classic held there and again in 1989 and 1990.
Chad Pipkens gets geared up for Day 2. He hopes to follow up with a big catch to make it a repeat for Championship Saturday. Last month he made the Top 12 cut at Oneida Lake.
Chad Pipkens gets geared up for Day 2. He hopes to follow up with a big catch to make it a repeat for Championship Saturday. Last month he made the Top 12 cut at Oneida Lake.
James Niggemeyer is among a group of Bassmaster Elite Series pros in the contest. All of them have spent the past two weeks or more on the road.
James Niggemeyer is among a group of Bassmaster Elite Series pros in the contest. All of them have spent the past two weeks or more on the road.
Another road warrior is Brandon Palaniuk, currently in 12th place at the James River.
Another road warrior is Brandon Palaniuk, currently in 12th place at the James River.
Just minutes before the 6 a.m. takeoff the morning begins with the singing of the Star Spangled Banner.
Just minutes before the 6 a.m. takeoff the morning begins with the singing of the Star Spangled Banner.
The pre-tournament tradition is followed at all levels of B.A.S.S. competition, from high school to Elite events.
The pre-tournament tradition is followed at all levels of B.A.S.S. competition, from high school to Elite events.
The tournament gets underway as Bethel University’s John Garrett leaves the dock. Garrett is a 2016 champion of the Carhartt College Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops.
The tournament gets underway as Bethel University’s John Garrett leaves the dock. Garrett is a 2016 champion of the Carhartt College Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops.
Sam George is eager to get started on the James River. Today will be shorter on fishing time. George is due back at 2 p.m. The last flight comes in at 4:15 p.m.
Sam George is eager to get started on the James River. Today will be shorter on fishing time. George is due back at 2 p.m. The last flight comes in at 4:15 p.m.
George’s name gets checked off and it’s on to getting the next boats lined up and checked out.
George’s name gets checked off and it’s on to getting the next boats lined up and checked out.
Scott Pellegrin is in his second season of fishing the Opens. The Wisconsin angler hopes to improve his position in the standings with a solid limit.
Scott Pellegrin is in his second season of fishing the Opens. The Wisconsin angler hopes to improve his position in the standings with a solid limit.
Cole Blythe is one of the college anglers fishing in the Open. Blythe is a student at the University of North Carolina-Charlotte.
Cole Blythe is one of the college anglers fishing in the Open. Blythe is a student at the University of North Carolina-Charlotte.
Third-place angler Ken Iyobe is one of three Japanese anglers in the top five after Day 1. Lead Shin Fukae and Seiji Kato, in fifth place, are the other anglers from Japan.
Third-place angler Ken Iyobe is one of three Japanese anglers in the top five after Day 1. Lead Shin Fukae and Seiji Kato, in fifth place, are the other anglers from Japan.
You might call the Top 10 an international contingent of fishing. Joining the three Japanese anglers is Carl Jocumsen of Australia.
You might call the Top 10 an international contingent of fishing. Joining the three Japanese anglers is Carl Jocumsen of Australia.
John Hunter is an Elite Series angler staying over to fish the Northern Open.
John Hunter is an Elite Series angler staying over to fish the Northern Open.
The takeoff winds down as Senior Tournament Manager Chris Bowes lines up the remaining boats.
The takeoff winds down as Senior Tournament Manager Chris Bowes lines up the remaining boats.
April Hartsook records a video of her husband Randy Elliott, who is leaving the dock in the background.
April Hartsook records a video of her husband Randy Elliott, who is leaving the dock in the background.
Most all of the boats will idle through the takeoff line and head back to the left of this photo. To that direction is the Chickahominy River, one of the most productive areas.
Most all of the boats will idle through the takeoff line and head back to the left of this photo. To that direction is the Chickahominy River, one of the most productive areas.
Miyu Fukae gets to the takeoff dock just in time to take photos of husband Shin, the Day 1 leader. Just minutes ago Miyu backed Shin and his boat into the river.
Miyu Fukae gets to the takeoff dock just in time to take photos of husband Shin, the Day 1 leader. Just minutes ago Miyu backed Shin and his boat into the river.