First look as anglers check in on Day 2

Elite Series pro Jeff Kriet breaks down the second day of the 2014 GEICO Bassmaster Classic on ‘First Take.’

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Jeff Kriet, interviewing anglers on Bassmaster.com’s live webcast ‘First Take’ at City Park, jumped in B.A.S.S. Nation qualifier Paul Mueller’s boat after asking how his day went.
Jeff Kriet, interviewing anglers on Bassmaster.com’s live webcast ‘First Take’ at City Park, jumped in B.A.S.S. Nation qualifier Paul Mueller’s boat after asking how his day went.
Kriet asked to see and Mueller proved he was not fooling that he had a rather successful Day 2.
Kriet asked to see and Mueller proved he was not fooling that he had a rather successful Day 2.
Mueller said his largest fish was 8 pounds.
Mueller said his largest fish was 8 pounds.
His estimate for his bag was more than 30 pounds.
His estimate for his bag was more than 30 pounds.
The fish go back in the livewell.
The fish go back in the livewell.
One of the first to weigh-in, Mueller's actual weight was 32-3, eclipsing the one-day Classic record of 29-6 set by Luke Clausen in 2006 at Lake Toho.
One of the first to weigh-in, Mueller’s actual weight was 32-3, eclipsing the one-day Classic record of 29-6 set by Luke Clausen in 2006 at Lake Toho.
There was a nice crowd of fans watching the anglers at City Park.
There was a nice crowd of fans watching the anglers at City Park.
Fans watched as the line of anglers worked through the check station.
Fans watched as the line of anglers worked through the check station.
Hank Cherry leans back during his interview with Jeff Kriet.
Hank Cherry leans back during his interview with Jeff Kriet.
Randall Tharp told Kriet that he was fortunate to have caught a nice bag before needing repairs.
Randall Tharp told Kriet that he was fortunate to have caught a nice bag before needing repairs.
Tharp and Kriet watch B.A.S.S. official Max Leatherwood check his fish.
Tharp and Kriet watch B.A.S.S. official Max Leatherwood check his fish.
Tharp caught a limit early and was more distressed with not being able to upgrade in the afternoon than needing his lower unit replaced and losing two hours of fishing.
Tharp caught a limit early and was more distressed with not being able to upgrade in the afternoon than needing his lower unit replaced and losing two hours of fishing.
College qualifier Jordan Lee goes through the check station.
College qualifier Jordan Lee goes through the check station.
Aaron Martens bags his fish, reporting he had a much better day.
Aaron Martens bags his fish, reporting he had a much better day.
Edwin Evers enthusiastically greeted the crowd who gathered around the check spot, pleasantly asking them if they were headed to Birmingham for the weigh-in.
Edwin Evers enthusiastically greeted the crowd who gathered around the check spot, pleasantly asking them if they were headed to Birmingham for the weigh-in.
Brandon Palaniuk had something to show the crowd.
Brandon Palaniuk had something to show the crowd.
Steve Kennedy’s daughter enjoyed riding with daddy.
Steve Kennedy’s daughter enjoyed riding with daddy.
Jason Christie watches Leatherwood move his fish.
Jason Christie watches Leatherwood move his fish.
Chris Lane, the final angler in line, stops to pose with some fans.
Chris Lane, the final angler in line, stops to pose with some fans.
Lane, performing on his home lake, said he wasn’t totally pleased with his Classic performance.
Lane, performing on his home lake, said he wasn’t totally pleased with his Classic performance.
This fan left with a cracked jerkbait one of the anglers gave him.
This fan left with a cracked jerkbait one of the anglers gave him.