Nation Championship Day 2 takeoff

See the boats head out for the second day of fishing at the TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Championship at Pickwick Lake.

Service crews assist boaters launch on Day 2 of the TNT B.A.S.S. Nation Championship.

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Anglers are chauffeured around this week thanks to Toyota Tacoma’s (pictured) and Toyota Tundras.

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Anglers Line up and prepare for Day 2.

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Getting all the “tools” in order.

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Defending Champ Cody Hollen launches in preparation for Day 2.

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Speaking of Service Crews - They are always there to help, from late nights to early mornings.

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Team Launch from McFarland Park in Florence, Ala.

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Fall is in the air as teams make their way out on to lake.

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Anglers prepare for Day 2, cut day.

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The flag is proudly displayed on the stern light of this anglers boat.

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A noticeable temperature change and breeze greeted anglers this morning.

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Cody Hollen

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Jared Miller, an Oklahoma Boater

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Families watch as blast off nears.

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Anglers stand for the invocation and national anthem.

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With the field inverted for Day 2, boat 48 Jeremy Sadowski and Connor Rushing lead the way.

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A family member records the action.

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About 90% of the field turned right out of McFarland Park heading down lake to their fish.

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One boater headed to the dam.

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The last flight prepares for takeoff.

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Nation Championship Day 2 takeoff

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