Day Two launch on Wheeler

Dale Hightower leads the field on Day Two of the Fed Nation Championship.

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<p>It's early on Day Two of the 2012 Cabela's B.A.S.S. Federation Nation Championship. Anglers grab some breakfast before a long day on the water.</p>
It’s early on Day Two of the 2012 Cabela’s B.A.S.S. Federation Nation Championship. Anglers grab some breakfast before a long day on the water.
<p>The quiet before the storm.</p>
The quiet before the storm.
<p>Day One leader Dale Hightower cleans his boat.</p>
Day One leader Dale Hightower cleans his boat.
<p>Light comes in handy in the predawn.</p>
Light comes in handy in the predawn.
<p>Tournament Director Jon Stewart helps manage traffic as 56 boats launch smoothly.</p>
Tournament Director Jon Stewart helps manage traffic as 56 boats launch smoothly.
<p>From the end of the dock you can get a full view of the launch operations.</p>
From the end of the dock you can get a full view of the launch operations.
<p>As dawn breaks, anglers leave their boats floating together and visit with friends and family.</p>
As dawn breaks, anglers leave their boats floating together and visit with friends and family.
<p>Anglers line up for a final check-in before heading out on the water.</p>
Anglers line up for a final check-in before heading out on the water.
<p>Mississippi's Teb Jones.</p>
Mississippi’s Teb Jones.
<p>Arizona's Andy Bravence.</p>
Arizona’s Andy Bravence.
<p>Defending Federation Champ Jamie Horton is back for more.</p>
Defending Federation Champ Jamie Horton is back for more.
<p>The final boats leave the Ingalls Harbor...</p>
The final boats leave the Ingalls Harbor…
<p>...and Day Two of the 2012 Cabela's B.A.S.S. Federation Nation Championship has begun!</p>
…and Day Two of the 2012 Cabela’s B.A.S.S. Federation Nation Championship has begun!