Nation: Day 2 launch

The Nation anglers launch onto Clear Lake on Day 2 of the 2015 B.A.S.S. Nation Western Divisional.

The boat basin is a busy place at Konocti Vista Marina as the anglers prepare for the start of Day 2 at the B.A.S.S. Nation Western Divisional.
The boat basin is a busy place at Konocti Vista Marina as the anglers prepare for the start of Day 2 at the B.A.S.S. Nation Western Divisional.
A full box of boat fobs indicates the day of fishing is about to begin on Clear Lake.
A full box of boat fobs indicates the day of fishing is about to begin on Clear Lake.
A first order of the day is checking safety gear such as running lights. Livewells get checked too since it’s going to be a good day of fishing on Clear Lake.
A first order of the day is checking safety gear such as running lights. Livewells get checked too since it’s going to be a good day of fishing on Clear Lake.
In the background is Konocti Vista Hotel, where many of the anglers can literally step out of their rooms and board the boats.
In the background is Konocti Vista Hotel, where many of the anglers can literally step out of their rooms and board the boats.
The fog rolls into the basin from the main lake. It’s foggy but not enough to cause a delay like the anglers experienced on Day 1.
The fog rolls into the basin from the main lake. It’s foggy but not enough to cause a delay like the anglers experienced on Day 1.
There is only one official clock and this is it. The time is 6:30 a.m. and that means the boats can leave the dock.
There is only one official clock and this is it. The time is 6:30 a.m. and that means the boats can leave the dock.
The sun appears over the horizon as another day of competition begins on Clear Lake.
The sun appears over the horizon as another day of competition begins on Clear Lake.
Anglers from 11 western states are competing in this tournament to determine bragging rights and the chance to advance to the B.A.S.S. Nation Championship.
Anglers from 11 western states are competing in this tournament to determine bragging rights and the chance to advance to the B.A.S.S. Nation Championship.
B.A.S.S. Nation Director Jon Stewart oversees the lining up and order of takeoff for the boats.
B.A.S.S. Nation Director Jon Stewart oversees the lining up and order of takeoff for the boats.
The fog rolls in as the boats idle safely out into the lake.
The fog rolls in as the boats idle safely out into the lake.
Here’s the final safety check point for the boats before the anglers are allowed to go fishing.
Here’s the final safety check point for the boats before the anglers are allowed to go fishing.
Mark “Chief” Torrez is the current leader and a patriotic man too. He’s ready to be proud for America and catch another hefty limit of bass from Clear Lake.
Mark “Chief” Torrez is the current leader and a patriotic man too. He’s ready to be proud for America and catch another hefty limit of bass from Clear Lake.
While the club anglers are competing there’s another competition brewing. It’s the high school anglers vying for the prize of who is best in their league.
While the club anglers are competing there’s another competition brewing. It’s the high school anglers vying for the prize of who is best in their league.
The high school anglers fish with an adult team captain.
The high school anglers fish with an adult team captain.
The Chief waves the flag as he departs the dock.
The Chief waves the flag as he departs the dock.
While a traffic jam develops at the dock.
While a traffic jam develops at the dock.
And the high school anglers bundle up.
And the high school anglers bundle up.
As the eager parents take pictures of memories to come.
As the eager parents take pictures of memories to come.