Junior Championship Day 2 begins

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The Pennsylvania team of Dominic Cecco and Dylan Henrie are ready to go on Day 2 of the Costa Bassmaster Junior Championship presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods.
The Pennsylvania team of Dominic Cecco and Dylan Henrie are ready to go on Day 2 of the Costa Bassmaster Junior Championship presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods.
Zach Taylor of Georgia loads up the cooler with cold drinks for what is sure to be a warm day on Carroll County 1,000 Acre Recreational Lake.
Zach Taylor of Georgia loads up the cooler with cold drinks for what is sure to be a warm day on Carroll County 1,000 Acre Recreational Lake.
Cole Moulton and Ryder Whitworth are in ninth place in the junior championship. They’re excited about their chances on Wednesday.
Cole Moulton and Ryder Whitworth are in ninth place in the junior championship. They’re excited about their chances on Wednesday.
Caleb Reynolds and Lex Thompson of Georgia are at the launch and ready for Day 2.
Caleb Reynolds and Lex Thompson of Georgia are at the launch and ready for Day 2.
Colby Carrier and Abe Lafrance of Maine are in fourth place heading into Day 2 action. They caught a 6 1/2-pounder on Tuesday, the second heaviest bass on Day 1.
Colby Carrier and Abe Lafrance of Maine are in fourth place heading into Day 2 action. They caught a 6 1/2-pounder on Tuesday, the second heaviest bass on Day 1.
Nathan Canaday and Kyle Davis of North Carolina are pictured with captain Jonathan Canaday.
Nathan Canaday and Kyle Davis of North Carolina are pictured with captain Jonathan Canaday.
Ryan Kovatch of Ohio is about to hit the back down.
Ryan Kovatch of Ohio is about to hit the back down.
Gunner West of Oklahoma sidles up to the Joe’s Lakeview Grill to purchase a couple bags of ice for the day ahead.
Gunner West of Oklahoma sidles up to the Joe’s Lakeview Grill to purchase a couple bags of ice for the day ahead.
The grill is a really nice touch to the 1,000 Acre Recreational Lake. Hot biscuits were among the items young anglers and their families could snack this week.
The grill is a really nice touch to the 1,000 Acre Recreational Lake. Hot biscuits were among the items young anglers and their families could snack this week.
And there are fried eggs, bacon and sausage to pile high on those biscuits, too.
And there are fried eggs, bacon and sausage to pile high on those biscuits, too.
Dee Bartholomew and her son Nicholas help man the grill.
Dee Bartholomew and her son Nicholas help man the grill.
Tony Maxey hands some hot coffee to a fishing fan on Wednesday morning.
Tony Maxey hands some hot coffee to a fishing fan on Wednesday morning.
A new day is dawning for Team Louisiana’s Jacob Tullier and Jordan Sylvester. The boys are in second place heading into the final day of fishing. They are pictured witch captain Jimmy Sylvester.
A new day is dawning for Team Louisiana’s Jacob Tullier and Jordan Sylvester. The boys are in second place heading into the final day of fishing. They are pictured witch captain Jimmy Sylvester.
Calup Williams of Mississippi pauses just before takeoff.
Calup Williams of Mississippi pauses just before takeoff.
Virginia’s Hayden Hedrick and Jacob Neff await the start.
Virginia’s Hayden Hedrick and Jacob Neff await the start.
As does Aannin Kalwara of Rhode Island.
As does Aannin Kalwara of Rhode Island.
There was a large crowd of fishing families and fans at the launch on Wednesday morning.
There was a large crowd of fishing families and fans at the launch on Wednesday morning.
Florida’s Brent Randall bows his head as he delivers the invocation.
Florida’s Brent Randall bows his head as he delivers the invocation.
B.A.S.S. Nation Director Jon Stewart gave his always awesome singing of the National Anthem, as well.
B.A.S.S. Nation Director Jon Stewart gave his always awesome singing of the National Anthem, as well.
This Oklahoma team puts hats and hands over heart as they look toward the flag on shore.
This Oklahoma team puts hats and hands over heart as they look toward the flag on shore.
<em>The Star Spangled Banner</em> is a part of every single B.A.S.S. event.
The Star Spangled Banner is a part of every single B.A.S.S. event.
It’s go time. That’s Boat No. 1 members, from left, captain Josh Keeney, Bryce Moder and Reece Keeney of Wisconsin.
It’s go time. That’s Boat No. 1 members, from left, captain Josh Keeney, Bryce Moder and Reece Keeney of Wisconsin.
Boat No. 2 is just on the other side of the dock. That’s Colorado’s Aiden Stuery, Evan Kembel and captain Jeremy Jackson.
Boat No. 2 is just on the other side of the dock. That’s Colorado’s Aiden Stuery, Evan Kembel and captain Jeremy Jackson.
Team Canada is Boat No. 5 on Wednesday. Anglers are Tristan Hiuser and Aaron Nijjar.
Team Canada is Boat No. 5 on Wednesday. Anglers are Tristan Hiuser and Aaron Nijjar.
The Illinois duo of Trey McKinney and Laindree Richardson floats through the start.
The Illinois duo of Trey McKinney and Laindree Richardson floats through the start.
Alabama’s Jace McNutt and Nathan Harris ride through the boat check.
Alabama’s Jace McNutt and Nathan Harris ride through the boat check.
Ethan Johnson and Jack Hennies of Minnesota get their boat number before blastoff.
Ethan Johnson and Jack Hennies of Minnesota get their boat number before blastoff.
Ashton and Bladen Rasberry of North Carolina give a way on their way out.
Ashton and Bladen Rasberry of North Carolina give a way on their way out.
Andon Goins of Tennessee makes a great grab of his team’s boat number.
Andon Goins of Tennessee makes a great grab of his team’s boat number.
Dom Cecco of Pennsylvania is on the water on Day 2.
Dom Cecco of Pennsylvania is on the water on Day 2.
Nick Hermann of Kansas is fishing the back of the boat to start Day 2 on Carroll County 1,000 Acre Recreational Lake.
Nick Hermann of Kansas is fishing the back of the boat to start Day 2 on Carroll County 1,000 Acre Recreational Lake.
Hermann had a fish on the line early on Wednesday, but this one shook the hook.
Hermann had a fish on the line early on Wednesday, but this one shook the hook.
The Hermann brothers are 10 years old. At left is Kyle Hermann. Dad Tate Hermann is their captain.
The Hermann brothers are 10 years old. At left is Kyle Hermann. Dad Tate Hermann is their captain.
Evan Kembel of Colorado is working a grass bed early on Wednesday.
Evan Kembel of Colorado is working a grass bed early on Wednesday.
There’s Florida’s Fisher Cusic and Sammy Jay Acree. The boys were in fifth place overall to start Day 2.
There’s Florida’s Fisher Cusic and Sammy Jay Acree. The boys were in fifth place overall to start Day 2.
Cusic makes a cast. He’s looking for the big bass that could propel his team up the standings.
Cusic makes a cast. He’s looking for the big bass that could propel his team up the standings.
Destiny Parsell of West Virginia gives a wave early Wednesday morning.
Destiny Parsell of West Virginia gives a wave early Wednesday morning.
Nathan Canaday flips to a grass bed.
Nathan Canaday flips to a grass bed.
Dylan Haney keeps his rod tip down looking for a bite.
Dylan Haney keeps his rod tip down looking for a bite.
Andon Goins is hoping some home state mojo helps him and partner David Derlak move up the leaderboard.
Andon Goins is hoping some home state mojo helps him and partner David Derlak move up the leaderboard.
Carroll County 1,000 Acre Recreational Lake is unique in that it provides spectators a chance to watch the anglers from the shoreline.
Carroll County 1,000 Acre Recreational Lake is unique in that it provides spectators a chance to watch the anglers from the shoreline.
Several dozen spectators stuck around after launch to watch from the shoreline. There will be hundreds of additional fans when final weigh-in for the Costa Bassmaster Junior Championship presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods is held today in downtown Huntingdon. Catch all the action live beginning at 1:45 p.m. CT here on Bassmaster.com.
Several dozen spectators stuck around after launch to watch from the shoreline. There will be hundreds of additional fans when final weigh-in for the Costa Bassmaster Junior Championship presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods is held today in downtown Huntingdon. Catch all the action live beginning at 1:45 p.m. CT here on Bassmaster.com.