Day 2 St. Johns River action

Here's another look at the Elites in action on the St. Johns River for Day 2 of the Bassmaster Elite event in Palatka, Fla.

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Jeremy Starks begins his Day 2 on Lake George.
Jeremy Starks begins his Day 2 on Lake George.
Local Anglers are already hitting the popular Elite area of Day 1.
Local Anglers are already hitting the popular Elite area of Day 1.
The Elites have arrived on Day 2. This was the most popular location on Lake George on Day 1.
The Elites have arrived on Day 2. This was the most popular location on Lake George on Day 1.
Ott DeFoe
Ott DeFoe
Josh Bertrand makes a first cast on Day 2. Josh had 11-15 for 64th after Day 1.
Josh Bertrand makes a first cast on Day 2. Josh had 11-15 for 64th after Day 1.
Ott Defoe is hooked up and Tommy Biffle looks to be working a bed in the same area.
Ott Defoe is hooked up and Tommy Biffle looks to be working a bed in the same area.
If you look atop of the trees you will see an Eagle keeping a very close eye on the Elite Anglers below him.
If you look atop of the trees you will see an Eagle keeping a very close eye on the Elite Anglers below him.
Justin Lucas is grinding early on Day 2.
Justin Lucas is grinding early on Day 2.
Josh Bertrand has just picked one off a bed.
Josh Bertrand has just picked one off a bed.
Bertrand swings in a keeper. It’s starting out much slower this morning verses Day 1. The wind his making it very difficult to see the fish.
Bertrand swings in a keeper. It’s starting out much slower this morning verses Day 1. The wind his making it very difficult to see the fish.
Josh Bertrand
Josh Bertrand
Josh Bertrand
Josh Bertrand
The wrong kind!
The wrong kind!
Get the pliers out for this hook removal!
Get the pliers out for this hook removal!
Back it goes!
Back it goes!
Josh Bertrand
Josh Bertrand
J Todd Tucker is doing some serious looking this morning.
J Todd Tucker is doing some serious looking this morning.
Jamie Horton lands a keeping very quickly this morning.
Jamie Horton lands a keeping very quickly this morning.
J Todd Tucker and Jared Miller are making a pass.
J Todd Tucker and Jared Miller are making a pass.
Aaron Martens picks a keeper out of the grass.
Aaron Martens picks a keeper out of the grass.
J Todd Tucker is making a long pitch to a bed.
J Todd Tucker is making a long pitch to a bed.
Mike Kernan is in 7th after Day 1 and this fish will really give him a boost on Day 2.
Mike Kernan is in 7th after Day 1 and this fish will really give him a boost on Day 2.
John Crews is making his way around the grass.
John Crews is making his way around the grass.
B.A.S.S. Staffer Steve Bowman also known as “Bowman” enjoys bird photography and is taking advantage of it on the water this morning.
B.A.S.S. Staffer Steve Bowman also known as “Bowman” enjoys bird photography and is taking advantage of it on the water this morning.
Justin Lucas continues to look for fish.
Justin Lucas continues to look for fish.
Yusuke Miyazaki is moving into the landing zone with his spinning gear.
Yusuke Miyazaki is moving into the landing zone with his spinning gear.
It will keep.
It will keep.
Keep low.
Keep low.
On point.
On point.
This place is busy although not like Day 1.
This place is busy although not like Day 1.
Lets go build something today.
Lets go build something today.
John Crews has one on the line.
John Crews has one on the line.
Nice keeper for Crews.
Nice keeper for Crews.
John Crews
John Crews
John Crews
John Crews
John Crews
John Crews
Billy McCaghren is doing some push pulling.
Billy McCaghren is doing some push pulling.
Aaron Martens
Aaron Martens
Starks pulls in a small keeper.
Starks pulls in a small keeper.
Martens hooks one very close to the boat.
Martens hooks one very close to the boat.
Aaron Martens
Aaron Martens
Aaron Martens
Aaron Martens
Aaron Martens
Aaron Martens
Aaron Martens is happy.
Aaron Martens is happy.
Joe Sancho pulls one in way from the pack of boats.
Joe Sancho pulls one in way from the pack of boats.
His Marshal is getting a good look at his fish.
His Marshal is getting a good look at his fish.
Everyone is looking for a bed.
Everyone is looking for a bed.
Miller is hooked up!
Miller is hooked up!
Jared Miller
Jared Miller
Small keeper for Miller.
Small keeper for Miller.
Miller is having trouble grabbing this one.
Miller is having trouble grabbing this one.
Jared Miller
Jared Miller
Mark it Martens.
Mark it Martens.
Jason Williamson has just hooked a very good fish.
Jason Williamson has just hooked a very good fish.
Williamson is getting ready grab this one.
Williamson is getting ready grab this one.
Get over here.
Get over here.
Jason Williamson
Jason Williamson
Jason Williamson
Jason Williamson
Jason Williamson
Jason Williamson
Andy Montgomery rolls past us as he is looking to upgrade.
Andy Montgomery rolls past us as he is looking to upgrade.
Timmy Horton is on the move.
Timmy Horton is on the move.
Time to upgrade.
Time to upgrade.
Martens lands another.
Martens lands another.