Open: Day 2 begins

See the pros and cos battle the rain as they takeoff onto the Alabama River Day 2 of the 2015 Bass Pro Shops Southern Open #2.

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Raindrops captured in the flash from the camera of James Overstreet show what’s ahead for Day 2. A lot of rain.
Raindrops captured in the flash from the camera of James Overstreet show what’s ahead for Day 2. A lot of rain.
Inside Cooter’s Pond on the Alabama River is the boat ramp where all 200 boats are launching for the second day of competition at the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Southern Opens presented by Allstate.
Inside Cooter’s Pond on the Alabama River is the boat ramp where all 200 boats are launching for the second day of competition at the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Southern Opens presented by Allstate.
The takeoff is delayed 10 minutes for added safety in the low-light conditions.
The takeoff is delayed 10 minutes for added safety in the low-light conditions.
Chad Morgenthaler prepares for the day ahead. Morgenthaler won the first Opens event of the season in January at the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes.
Chad Morgenthaler prepares for the day ahead. Morgenthaler won the first Opens event of the season in January at the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes.
Miyu Fukae takes pictures of husband Shin as he passes through the check-out line. The Fukaes travel across the country for tournament season. Home is a rare sight this time of the year.
Miyu Fukae takes pictures of husband Shin as he passes through the check-out line. The Fukaes travel across the country for tournament season. Home is a rare sight this time of the year.
The floating key fobs with boat numbers begin disappearing from the box.
The floating key fobs with boat numbers begin disappearing from the box.
Josh Cook’s co-angler catches the boat fob that will be used later today to record the angler’s check in and time of arrival.
Josh Cook’s co-angler catches the boat fob that will be used later today to record the angler’s check in and time of arrival.
It’s a rare day when it’s too rainy for the sound system. B.A.S.S. Senior Tournament Manager Chris Bowes must go old school and use a bullhorn to call out the boats. That’s not easy to do in the rain.
It’s a rare day when it’s too rainy for the sound system. B.A.S.S. Senior Tournament Manager Chris Bowes must go old school and use a bullhorn to call out the boats. That’s not easy to do in the rain.
The boat of Gerald Swindle is illuminated by a snazzy set of LED lighting from Rigid Industries.
The boat of Gerald Swindle is illuminated by a snazzy set of LED lighting from Rigid Industries.
The lights on Swindle’s deck are impressive and practical. He can see his rods and tackle on the deck in low-light conditions.
The lights on Swindle’s deck are impressive and practical. He can see his rods and tackle on the deck in low-light conditions.
A line of boats idles from Cooter’s Pond into the Alabama River.
A line of boats idles from Cooter’s Pond into the Alabama River.
Another boat is illuminated with an LED package from Rigid Industries.
Another boat is illuminated with an LED package from Rigid Industries.
Bassmaster Classic champion Casey Ashley gets launched into Cooter’s Pond for a later flight in the tournament.
Bassmaster Classic champion Casey Ashley gets launched into Cooter’s Pond for a later flight in the tournament.
Fans of Bassmaster Elite Series pro Cliff Prince brave the rain to cheer on their favorite.
Fans of Bassmaster Elite Series pro Cliff Prince brave the rain to cheer on their favorite.
Swindle’s number is called and it's time to go fishing. He’s in 21st place going into the second day of competition.
Swindle’s number is called and it’s time to go fishing. He’s in 21st place going into the second day of competition.
The rain continues falling and there’s no sign of it letting up. Even so, the boats are checked for functioning livewell pumps and running lights.
The rain continues falling and there’s no sign of it letting up. Even so, the boats are checked for functioning livewell pumps and running lights.
Britt Myers is ready for a long run down river to his fishing spots.
Britt Myers is ready for a long run down river to his fishing spots.
Jamey Caldwell is a two-sport tournament angler. This week he’s fishing for bass. Next week he switches up to saltwater species for a competition in Florida.
Jamey Caldwell is a two-sport tournament angler. This week he’s fishing for bass. Next week he switches up to saltwater species for a competition in Florida.
Arizona pro Vu Au is set for a rainy day of fishing. The forecast calls for an 80 percent chance of rain in the area.
Arizona pro Vu Au is set for a rainy day of fishing. The forecast calls for an 80 percent chance of rain in the area.
Cliff Crochet passes through the line with a smile. He’s accustomed to the rain and also the tricky fishing in the backwaters of the Alabama River.
Cliff Crochet passes through the line with a smile. He’s accustomed to the rain and also the tricky fishing in the backwaters of the Alabama River.
Shaw Grigsby hopes to improve on his day yesterday with another solid limit of largemouth.
Shaw Grigsby hopes to improve on his day yesterday with another solid limit of largemouth.
Like the name on his boat implies, Gerald Sensabaugh is in the hunt for lunkers from a fishery known to produce them.
Like the name on his boat implies, Gerald Sensabaugh is in the hunt for lunkers from a fishery known to produce them.
Flight No. 10 is the last to be called up for the takeoff.
Flight No. 10 is the last to be called up for the takeoff.
Veteran pro Guy Eaker is one of the final boats to leave the dock. The North Carolinian is in his 40th year of competing with B.A.S.S.
Veteran pro Guy Eaker is one of the final boats to leave the dock. The North Carolinian is in his 40th year of competing with B.A.S.S.
It’s nearly a wrap for the takeoff of Day 2 on a rain-soaked morning in Prattville, Ala.
It’s nearly a wrap for the takeoff of Day 2 on a rain-soaked morning in Prattville, Ala.