Day Two Nation launch on Sebago

B.A.S.S. Nation anglers have less fog to deal with on Day Two of the Eastern Divisional.

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Ron Bestwick and Mike Cusano talk fishing before launch this morning on Sebago Lake in Maine for Day Two of the B.A.S.S. Nation Eastern Divisional.
Ron Bestwick and Mike Cusano talk fishing before launch this morning on Sebago Lake in Maine for Day Two of the B.A.S.S. Nation Eastern Divisional.
Chris Killoren of New York and Chris Molineaux of Rhode Island have some coffee before getting in the boat.
Chris Killoren of New York and Chris Molineaux of Rhode Island have some coffee before getting in the boat.
Colin Gaudette and Brandon Wells, Junior Bassmaster competitors from Vermont, get ready for their official practice day.
Colin Gaudette and Brandon Wells, Junior Bassmaster competitors from Vermont, get ready for their official practice day.
Dan Goulette of Vermont is looking forward to today.
Dan Goulette of Vermont is looking forward to today.
Ruben Corbella Salvia journeyed across the ocean with his team to represent Spain.
Ruben Corbella Salvia journeyed across the ocean with his team to represent Spain.
Boat lights shine as competitors begin to stage.
Boat lights shine as competitors begin to stage.
The fog is noticeably lighter today before take-off time.
The fog is noticeably lighter today before take-off time.
Anglers stand at attention for the playing of three national anthems: Spain, Canada and United States.
Anglers stand at attention for the playing of three national anthems: Spain, Canada and United States.
Right on time, the anglers begin blast-off.
Right on time, the anglers begin blast-off.
Brandon Neal of Connecticut and Fab Marchese of Ontario are near the beginning of the lineup.
Brandon Neal of Connecticut and Fab Marchese of Ontario are near the beginning of the lineup.
James Jeffries of Vermont and Mark Desjardin of Maine share a boat today.
James Jeffries of Vermont and Mark Desjardin of Maine share a boat today.
Edwin Bartlett of Maine waves to his family as he takes off.
Edwin Bartlett of Maine waves to his family as he takes off.
Skip Sjobeck of Vermont and Ryan Richardson of New Hampshire navigate the check-in dock.
Skip Sjobeck of Vermont and Ryan Richardson of New Hampshire navigate the check-in dock.
Paul Mueller of Connecticut starts the day in second place.
Paul Mueller of Connecticut starts the day in second place.
Patrick Hannon of Massachusetts salutes the camera.
Patrick Hannon of Massachusetts salutes the camera.
Chris Molineaux is looking to make up the less-than-2-pound difference in his state of Rhode Island so he can compete in back-to-back B.A.S.S. Nation Championships.
Chris Molineaux is looking to make up the less-than-2-pound difference in his state of Rhode Island so he can compete in back-to-back B.A.S.S. Nation Championships.
B.A.S.S. staffer Tony Quick marks off the last boat for the first flight.
B.A.S.S. staffer Tony Quick marks off the last boat for the first flight.
Eloy Fernandez Jofre of Spain and Phil Curtis of Ontario are boat partners for the day.
Eloy Fernandez Jofre of Spain and Phil Curtis of Ontario are boat partners for the day.
Alberto Rodriguez Oliver of Spain gives a thumbs-up while Randy Lamanche of New York drives.
Alberto Rodriguez Oliver of Spain gives a thumbs-up while Randy Lamanche of New York drives.
Ray Meyer of New Hampshire and Curtis Cronkwright of Ontario are in good spirits as they head out.
Ray Meyer of New Hampshire and Curtis Cronkwright of Ontario are in good spirits as they head out.
Corey Palmer of New York doesn’t need his sunglasses yet, but he will as soon as he gets through check-in.
Corey Palmer of New York doesn’t need his sunglasses yet, but he will as soon as he gets through check-in.
James Knox of Vermont and Colleen McKay of Massachusetts pass the livewell check.
James Knox of Vermont and Colleen McKay of Massachusetts pass the livewell check.
Francisco Navarro Gonzalez is here representing the Spain B.A.S.S. Nation.
Francisco Navarro Gonzalez is here representing the Spain B.A.S.S. Nation.
Paul Garland of New Hampshire and Rose Jeffries of Vermont are already having a good time, and they haven’t even moved past idle speed yet.
Paul Garland of New Hampshire and Rose Jeffries of Vermont are already having a good time, and they haven’t even moved past idle speed yet.
Robert Williamson gives a thumbs-up to the supporters of the Maine B.A.S.S. Nation.
Robert Williamson gives a thumbs-up to the supporters of the Maine B.A.S.S. Nation.
Frank McCormick of Rhode Island and Joe Holland of Maine are near the end of the launch line.
Frank McCormick of Rhode Island and Joe Holland of Maine are near the end of the launch line.
Gerard Ling of Ontario and Steve Wilson, Maine B.A.S.S. Nation president, are both looking to move up from near the 20th spot in the standings today.
Gerard Ling of Ontario and Steve Wilson, Maine B.A.S.S. Nation president, are both looking to move up from near the 20th spot in the standings today.
Javier Guillen Cordoba gives a shout-out to his home country of Spain.
Javier Guillen Cordoba gives a shout-out to his home country of Spain.
The last of the boats has launched. The second day of competition is under way!
The last of the boats has launched. The second day of competition is under way!