Nation Central: Day 2

Day 2 of the 2015 Old Milwaukee B.A.S.S. Nation Central Divisional launches on Ross Barnett.

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The anglers and boats begin arriving at 5 a.m. at Madison Landing for the start of Day 2.
The anglers and boats begin arriving at 5 a.m. at Madison Landing for the start of Day 2.
Today the state championship high school teams join the competition on Ross Barnett.
Today the state championship high school teams join the competition on Ross Barnett.
There is always one more thing to prepare for when a tournament is on the line.
There is always one more thing to prepare for when a tournament is on the line.
Last-minute preparations are underway in the boat launch queue that is located near the weigh-in stage.
Last-minute preparations are underway in the boat launch queue that is located near the weigh-in stage.
The first glimpse of daylight casts across the launch ramp.
The first glimpse of daylight casts across the launch ramp.
High School anglers join their families for breakfast at Pelican Cove.
High School anglers join their families for breakfast at Pelican Cove.
Takeoff time is near when the microphone and clipboard with boat numbers is nearby.
Takeoff time is near when the microphone and clipboard with boat numbers is nearby.
Anglers from eight states are competing in the Old Milwaukee B.A.S.S. Nation Central Divisional.
Anglers from eight states are competing in the Old Milwaukee B.A.S.S. Nation Central Divisional.
At left is Billy Lemon, the Day 1 leader from Oklahoma.
At left is Billy Lemon, the Day 1 leader from Oklahoma.
High school teams get ready for their first day of competition on Ross Barnett.
High school teams get ready for their first day of competition on Ross Barnett.
The official takeoff time of 5:45 a.m. is just minutes away.
The official takeoff time of 5:45 a.m. is just minutes away.
The boats representing B.A.S.S. Nation clubs from eight states are ready to be organized into a single file line for takeoff.
The boats representing B.A.S.S. Nation clubs from eight states are ready to be organized into a single file line for takeoff.
First, it’s time for the national anthem.
First, it’s time for the national anthem.
Each state has the opportunity to send its best high school team to the divisional.
Each state has the opportunity to send its best high school team to the divisional.
This team is from Ponca City, Okla.
This team is from Ponca City, Okla.
As the clock notes, it’s 52 seconds into Day 2.
As the clock notes, it’s 52 seconds into Day 2.
The first flight of boats forms a single line for the final safety check.
The first flight of boats forms a single line for the final safety check.
Many families are here as part of summer vacations.
Many families are here as part of summer vacations.
The final flight of boats leaves Madison Landing Marina.
The final flight of boats leaves Madison Landing Marina.
Taking advantage of the early bite is a priority for everyone.
Taking advantage of the early bite is a priority for everyone.
Today’s forecast calls for more hot and muggy conditions.
Today’s forecast calls for more hot and muggy conditions.
A high school teams leaves the boat basin for a day on the lake.
A high school teams leaves the boat basin for a day on the lake.
As commuters travel by road to work these anglers have the better deal. They are going fishing.
As commuters travel by road to work these anglers have the better deal. They are going fishing.
The sun rises over Ross Barnett for another beautiful summer day.
The sun rises over Ross Barnett for another beautiful summer day.