Northern Open Day Two launch

See pictures from the launch of Day Two on the Detroit River.

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<p> With clearing skies, anglers were ready for Day Two of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open #2 in Detroit to begin.</p>
With clearing skies, anglers were ready for Day Two of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open #2 in Detroit to begin.
<p> Kevin Short dunks his rig into the Detroit River.</p>
Kevin Short dunks his rig into the Detroit River.
<p> Woo Daves dons his life jacket while Clifford Pirch launches in his trademark UHaul truck.</p>
Woo Daves dons his life jacket while Clifford Pirch launches in his trademark UHaul truck.
<p> Michael Murphy examines his new trolling motor. His was damaged yesterday and needed repair.</p>
Michael Murphy examines his new trolling motor. His was damaged yesterday and needed repair.
<p> John Murray boards his Ranger for Day Two.</p>
John Murray boards his Ranger for Day Two.
<p> Kevin Hawk is all business on Day Two.</p>
Kevin Hawk is all business on Day Two.
<p> Fred Roumbanis is all set for Day Two.</p>
Fred Roumbanis is all set for Day Two.
<p> Mark Hicks may be the only angler in this Open who is fishing a Gene Larew Biffle Bug. But, he caught so many fish with it on Day One that he bought $70 worth for today.</p>
Mark Hicks may be the only angler in this Open who is fishing a Gene Larew Biffle Bug. But, he caught so many fish with it on Day One that he bought $70 worth for today.
<p> Larry Draughn readies himself for Day Two</p>
Larry Draughn readies himself for Day Two
<p> Boaters line up at the check station in preparation for launch.</p>
Boaters line up at the check station in preparation for launch.
<p> Once again, a Tow BoatUS rig prepares to lead the launch out of the cove.</p>
Once again, a Tow BoatUS rig prepares to lead the launch out of the cove.
<p> Guilty as charged.</p>
Guilty as charged.
<p> The F1SHMAN cometh – to the Northern Open!</p>
The F1SHMAN cometh – to the Northern Open!
<p> Unfortunately, there’s no known treatment for this all-too-common condition.</p>
Unfortunately, there’s no known treatment for this all-too-common condition.
<p> Though he’s likely not using one today, it’s easy to tell how this pro likes to fish.</p>
Though he’s likely not using one today, it’s easy to tell how this pro likes to fish.