Delayed Day 2 finally begins

Day 2 of the Costa Bassmaster High School National Championship presented by TNT Fireworks finally begins after an hour-and-a-half rain delay.

Teams head to Paris Landing State Park early on Thursday morning to start Day 2 of the Costa Bassmaster High School National Championship presented by TNT Fireworks.
Teams head to Paris Landing State Park early on Thursday morning to start Day 2 of the Costa Bassmaster High School National Championship presented by TNT Fireworks.
A light rain covered the area as boats began to launch.
A light rain covered the area as boats began to launch.
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The rain began to pound Kentucky Lake and was accompanied by thunder and lightning.
The rain began to pound Kentucky Lake and was accompanied by thunder and lightning.
The Day 1 leaders, Alex Heintze and Justin Watts, just got mic'd up by their cameraman as the rain and lightning led to an eventual delay to the start of Thursday's competition.
The Day 1 leaders, Alex Heintze and Justin Watts, just got mic’d up by their cameraman as the rain and lightning led to an eventual delay to the start of Thursday’s competition.
The far shore on Kentucky Lake was hardly visible all morning.
The far shore on Kentucky Lake was hardly visible all morning.
The thunderstorm from the west headed straight over Paris Landing State Park.
The thunderstorm from the west headed straight over Paris Landing State Park.
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Even geese were trying to get out of the rain and head to cover.
Even geese were trying to get out of the rain and head to cover.
The takeoff dock was very slippery and many families waited in their cars until the storm passed.
The takeoff dock was very slippery and many families waited in their cars until the storm passed.
At times the opposite bank was completely engulfed with rain.
At times the opposite bank was completely engulfed with rain.
A large barge makes its way up Kentucky Lake.
A large barge makes its way up Kentucky Lake.
Ponchos, umbrella's and rain gear filled the launch area.
Ponchos, umbrella’s and rain gear filled the launch area.
Anglers were antsy to get Day 2 started. Many need as much fishing time today in order to make a comeback in the standings.
Anglers were antsy to get Day 2 started. Many need as much fishing time today in order to make a comeback in the standings.
Boats begin to line up.
Boats begin to line up.
Many pumped out the rain that filled their boats.
Many pumped out the rain that filled their boats.
Others stayed as comfortable as possible before heading out.
Others stayed as comfortable as possible before heading out.
Almost ready to go.
Almost ready to go.
The cameras are rolling...
The cameras are rolling…
But first the playing of the National Anthem.
But first the playing of the National Anthem.
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Less than a minute away from the 6:50 rescheduled blastoff time.
Less than a minute away from the 6:50 rescheduled blastoff time.
And here we go.
And here we go.
Zeke Gossett and Hayden Bartee have been here before and know they need a good bag today in order to move up.
Zeke Gossett and Hayden Bartee have been here before and know they need a good bag today in order to move up.
There they go.
There they go.
The Natchitoches Central High School team heads out.
The Natchitoches Central High School team heads out.
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Check-in times remain the same even with the 1 hour and 20 minute delay, so anglers are hurrying to start their day.
Check-in times remain the same even with the 1 hour and 20 minute delay, so anglers are hurrying to start their day.
Teams wave to their families watching from the shore.
Teams wave to their families watching from the shore.
A good turnout even with the bad weather.
A good turnout even with the bad weather.
Jeremy Reese and Allex Conner are ready to go.
Jeremy Reese and Allex Conner are ready to go.
And their GoPro is rolling.
And their GoPro is rolling.
Families cheer as their favorite fishermen head out.
Families cheer as their favorite fishermen head out.
The 3rd place team of Taylor Cox and Ben Muse head out.
The 3rd place team of Taylor Cox and Ben Muse head out.
Dillon King is liking his teams chances of moving up today.
Dillon King is liking his teams chances of moving up today.
Carter McNeil and Tucker Smith are locked and loaded.
Carter McNeil and Tucker Smith are locked and loaded.
And here are your Day 1 leaders who brought 20 pounds, 10 ounces to the scales on Wednesday.
And here are your Day 1 leaders who brought 20 pounds, 10 ounces to the scales on Wednesday.
Other teams are hoping for 20 pounds in order to have a shot at making the cut.
Other teams are hoping for 20 pounds in order to have a shot at making the cut.
The Mill Creek High School team of Noah Pescitelli and Chris Moody head out.
The Mill Creek High School team of Noah Pescitelli and Chris Moody head out.
See ya at weigh-in.
See ya at weigh-in.
Tournament Director Hank Weldon calls out the last few teams.
Tournament Director Hank Weldon calls out the last few teams.
The Hayden High School team of Taylor Ashley and Chase Kanute are the bubble boys and are in 10th after Day 1.
The Hayden High School team of Taylor Ashley and Chase Kanute are the bubble boys and are in 10th after Day 1.
The defending National Champs were the last ones to leave the dock, but they were ready to get after it on Day 2.
The defending National Champs were the last ones to leave the dock, but they were ready to get after it on Day 2.