High School: Day 2 begins

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The National Anthem is queued up on the playlist prior to the start of Day 2 of the Costa Bassmaster High School Championship.
The National Anthem is queued up on the playlist prior to the start of Day 2 of the Costa Bassmaster High School Championship.
At 5:15 a.m. the boats are gathering at Paris Landing State Park on Kentucky Lake. The tournament waters included the Tennessee River impoundment and at Lake Barkley, on the Cumberland River.
At 5:15 a.m. the boats are gathering at Paris Landing State Park on Kentucky Lake. The tournament waters included the Tennessee River impoundment and at Lake Barkley, on the Cumberland River.
Before the boats leave the dock the National Anthem plays.
Before the boats leave the dock the National Anthem plays.
The first boats to leave the dock are the semifinalists in the Carhartt College Series Classic Bracket. Behind them are the high school championship finalists.
The first boats to leave the dock are the semifinalists in the Carhartt College Series Classic Bracket. Behind them are the high school championship finalists.
The high school finalists come next and will begin returning to the weigh-in at 1:45 p.m.
The high school finalists come next and will begin returning to the weigh-in at 1:45 p.m.
Competing in the tournament are teen anglers representing 170 high schools from coast to coast.
Competing in the tournament are teen anglers representing 170 high schools from coast to coast.
Joining nearly every team are the families who are on hand to take in the launch.
Joining nearly every team are the families who are on hand to take in the launch.
Parents, siblings and grandparents are on the dock to cheer on the high school anglers.
Parents, siblings and grandparents are on the dock to cheer on the high school anglers.
Taking photos and making memories is a popular activity on the shoreline.
Taking photos and making memories is a popular activity on the shoreline.
Gary Mason, coach of the Bethel University fishing team, is on hand to cheer on his team in the college bracket semifinals.
Gary Mason, coach of the Bethel University fishing team, is on hand to cheer on his team in the college bracket semifinals.
Parents line the shoreline and some even trekked out on a rocky shoal to take pictures and cheer on their families.
Parents line the shoreline and some even trekked out on a rocky shoal to take pictures and cheer on their families.
The state route 79 bridge looms in the background on Kentucky Lake. The lake’s famous offshore ledges surround the bridge.
The state route 79 bridge looms in the background on Kentucky Lake. The lake’s famous offshore ledges surround the bridge.
Ledges are a popular destination and this boat is likely headed to a spot for the anglers to try some deep cranking with diving baits.
Ledges are a popular destination and this boat is likely headed to a spot for the anglers to try some deep cranking with diving baits.
Jon Stewart, director of the B.A.S.S. Nation, hands out the floating key fobs with boat numbers. The anglers return the fobs upon checking back in to the weigh in.
Jon Stewart, director of the B.A.S.S. Nation, hands out the floating key fobs with boat numbers. The anglers return the fobs upon checking back in to the weigh in.
The weather calls for a heat advisory with the heat index reaching 100 degrees.
The weather calls for a heat advisory with the heat index reaching 100 degrees.
That’s part of dealing with the varying conditions of a summertime tournament for the 340 anglers in the competition.
That’s part of dealing with the varying conditions of a summertime tournament for the 340 anglers in the competition.
The teams qualified for the championship by winning their respective state titles.
The teams qualified for the championship by winning their respective state titles.
Parents of the Auburn Anglers relish the sunrise. Most of the time they don’t get that opportunity. This group also runs the tournaments held by the club.
Parents of the Auburn Anglers relish the sunrise. Most of the time they don’t get that opportunity. This group also runs the tournaments held by the club.
Taking in the sunrise is rewarding on Day 2.
Taking in the sunrise is rewarding on Day 2.
This boat makes an early stop on an offshore ledge. That’s a good idea since Day 2 is cut day. Tomorrow the Top 12 will fish for the championship.
This boat makes an early stop on an offshore ledge. That’s a good idea since Day 2 is cut day. Tomorrow the Top 12 will fish for the championship.