Open: Day 2 launch

Day 2 of the 2015 Bass Pro Shops Northern Open #1 presented by Allstate has begun.

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This pro and co-angler share the same positive mental attitude for Day 2 at the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open presented by Allstate.
This pro and co-angler share the same positive mental attitude for Day 2 at the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open presented by Allstate.
The day begins on the low tide, at least at Osborne Landing.
The day begins on the low tide, at least at Osborne Landing.
This youngster is doing his impression of photographer James Overstreet.
This youngster is doing his impression of photographer James Overstreet.
The morning rush begins, at least at Osborne Landing, as the boats gather for takeoff on the James River
The morning rush begins, at least at Osborne Landing, as the boats gather for takeoff on the James River
Before takeoff everyone rises, removes hats and pays homage to the country with the playing of the national anthem.
Before takeoff everyone rises, removes hats and pays homage to the country with the playing of the national anthem.
The flag flies on the pier at Osborne Landing just minutes prior to takeoff.
The flag flies on the pier at Osborne Landing just minutes prior to takeoff.
Osborne Landing has a six-lane boat ramp that makes getting launched easy.
Osborne Landing has a six-lane boat ramp that makes getting launched easy.
The clock reads 6:00 a.m., the official start time for Day 2.
The clock reads 6:00 a.m., the official start time for Day 2.
The first flight of boats moves to the pier for lining up and takeoff.
The first flight of boats moves to the pier for lining up and takeoff.
Bassmaster and B.A.S.S. Times writer Mark Hicks is fishing as a pro this week.
Bassmaster and B.A.S.S. Times writer Mark Hicks is fishing as a pro this week.
The boats speed downriver toward parts unknown.
The boats speed downriver toward parts unknown.
Kendall Newson wears his game face for a day of fishing on the tidal rivers.
Kendall Newson wears his game face for a day of fishing on the tidal rivers.
The Chickahominy and Rappahanock rivers are open to fishing, along with the James.
The Chickahominy and Rappahanock rivers are open to fishing, along with the James.
Piers and pilings are popular casting targets on this tidal fishery, although this boater has a different idea.
Piers and pilings are popular casting targets on this tidal fishery, although this boater has a different idea.
Chad Pipkins hopes to repeat a win this season on the Open tour.
Chad Pipkins hopes to repeat a win this season on the Open tour.
Legendary pro Woo Daves came close to winning a Bassmaster Classic title on the James River in 1988, 1989 and 1990.
Legendary pro Woo Daves came close to winning a Bassmaster Classic title on the James River in 1988, 1989 and 1990.
Trait Crist aims for the takeoff point and a successful day on the James River.
Trait Crist aims for the takeoff point and a successful day on the James River.
Luke Clausen likes the James River for its variety. He says there’s a style to suit everyone’s kind of fishing.
Luke Clausen likes the James River for its variety. He says there’s a style to suit everyone’s kind of fishing.
For Clausen that means making a stop just across the river from the takeoff site.
For Clausen that means making a stop just across the river from the takeoff site.