Nation Championship: Day 2 begins

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Aboard the bus is the tackle and anglers arriving to compete in Day 2 of the Academy Sports + Outdoors B.A.S.S. Nation Championship presented by Magellan Outdoors.
Aboard the bus is the tackle and anglers arriving to compete in Day 2 of the Academy Sports + Outdoors B.A.S.S. Nation Championship presented by Magellan Outdoors.
The anglers off load at Green Pond Landing and Event Center, located on the shore of Lake Hartwell.
The anglers off load at Green Pond Landing and Event Center, located on the shore of Lake Hartwell.
The anglers took a short bus ride from Anderson, S.C., the host town for the tournament.
The anglers took a short bus ride from Anderson, S.C., the host town for the tournament.
Fog begins to roll in upon the arrival of the anglers at 5:30 a.m. EDT.
Fog begins to roll in upon the arrival of the anglers at 5:30 a.m. EDT.
Lunches are delivered as the anglers begin to arrive. Some will eat, others will be too busy and focused on the fishing.
Lunches are delivered as the anglers begin to arrive. Some will eat, others will be too busy and focused on the fishing.
A service yard was set aside on the 30-acre venue for the anglers to leave their boats overnight.
A service yard was set aside on the 30-acre venue for the anglers to leave their boats overnight.
Matt Pangrac, in third place, gets his electronics dialed in for a day of running and gunning on Lake Hartwell.
Matt Pangrac, in third place, gets his electronics dialed in for a day of running and gunning on Lake Hartwell.
Alan Pearce of the B.A.S.S. staff checks insurance papers for an angler prior to the takeoff.
Alan Pearce of the B.A.S.S. staff checks insurance papers for an angler prior to the takeoff.
Mike Lavallee is the fourth place angler from Utah.
Mike Lavallee is the fourth place angler from Utah.
Steve Vann gives a thumb’s up to the breakfast burrito cooked by Patricia Yokeum of The Barnwood Grill.
Steve Vann gives a thumb’s up to the breakfast burrito cooked by Patricia Yokeum of The Barnwood Grill.
This co-angler had the bright idea of using his iPhone flashlight to back light his tacklebox.
This co-angler had the bright idea of using his iPhone flashlight to back light his tacklebox.
Michael McAdams of Ohio makes last minute preparations to his tackle.
Michael McAdams of Ohio makes last minute preparations to his tackle.
Breakfast cooking is winding down at The Barnwood Grill mobile kitchen after all the anglers enjoyed a hot meal.
Breakfast cooking is winding down at The Barnwood Grill mobile kitchen after all the anglers enjoyed a hot meal.
Tony Lind of Washington gets his tackle ready for Day 2.
Tony Lind of Washington gets his tackle ready for Day 2.
At the ramp the pace is picking up. Jon Stewart begins checking off the anglers as they are launched into Lake Hartwell.
At the ramp the pace is picking up. Jon Stewart begins checking off the anglers as they are launched into Lake Hartwell.
At 6 a.m. the launch process begins. It takes nearly one hour to complete.
At 6 a.m. the launch process begins. It takes nearly one hour to complete.
Ty Faber of Colorado believes this topwater lure will catch a 6-pounder.
Ty Faber of Colorado believes this topwater lure will catch a 6-pounder.
Toyota Tundra and Tacoma pickups are used to launch all 61 of the boats.
Toyota Tundra and Tacoma pickups are used to launch all 61 of the boats.
The wives and other family members arrive just in time for the 7:30 a.m. takeoff time.
The wives and other family members arrive just in time for the 7:30 a.m. takeoff time.
As a fog begins to roll in from the east.
As a fog begins to roll in from the east.
The final boats are launched and it’s time for the launch.
The final boats are launched and it’s time for the launch.
Japan meets Australia as these friends speak the universal language called bass fishing.
Japan meets Australia as these friends speak the universal language called bass fishing.
Stewart announces that a delay is possible due to the approaching fog.
Stewart announces that a delay is possible due to the approaching fog.
Even so, the fog adds to the beauty of the morning.
Even so, the fog adds to the beauty of the morning.
The American flag is raised by the tower ladder truck.
The American flag is raised by the tower ladder truck.
Each day of B.A.S.S. competition, from high school to B.A.S.S. Nation and the pros, begins with honoring the flag.
Each day of B.A.S.S. competition, from high school to B.A.S.S. Nation and the pros, begins with honoring the flag.
This week the flag bearer is a tower ladder truck from the Anderson County Fire Department.
This week the flag bearer is a tower ladder truck from the Anderson County Fire Department.
The fog rolls in and the delay is announced. The boats departed one hour late to begin Day 2.
The fog rolls in and the delay is announced. The boats departed one hour late to begin Day 2.