Todd Faircloth and Takahiro Omori discuss their approach to Day Two prior to launch.
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Paul Elias strides past Brian Snowden as they wait in line to put in.
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"Big Show" Terry Scroggins readies his spinnerbait before Day Two.
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Chris Lane, Skeet Reese and Terry Scroggins gather on the dock prior to launch.
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Todd Faircloth is watched by a flock of seagulls.
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Mike Iaconelli reverses off of the bank to get in line for launch.
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Jason Williamson bundled up for the cold morning.
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Leader Pat Golden dons his life vest.
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Charlie Hartley checks the functionality of his Revo.
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Stephen Browning prepares to back his Triton down.
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Gerald Swindle talks with Golden prior to launch.
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Dustin Wilks takes a rest before he heads out into the chilly morning air.
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Anglers line the bank and chat.
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Some were nearly swallowed up by the plentiful shoreline grass.
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Scott Rook is interviewed by emcee Dave Mercer.
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Cold-front conditions and bluebird skies may mean a drop in weights across the board for Day Two.
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2011 Bassmaster Classic champ Kevin VanDam ties on his best Florida baits.
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Paul Elias readies his rods on the deck.
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Feel-good Classic contender Brandon Palaniuk is once again proving himself among the top pros; he sits in 12th going into Day Two.
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(L to R) Casey Ashley, Jason Quinn and Marty Robinson all share a laugh before launch.
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Denny Brauer and his Marshal pay respect during the playing of the national anthem.
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Some competitors -- such as Kevin Short -- are without Marshals.
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Skeet Reese idles past inspection with his Marshal.
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Spectators and fans lined up along the dock to cheer on their favorite pros early this morning.
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B.A.S.S. tournament director Chuck Harbin calls out boats numbers as Jared Lintner idles past.
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Scott Rook's wrap is new for this year.
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Midway through the launch.
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Anglers line up and idle by to show that their livewells, kill switches and lights work.
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Kevin VanDam is poised to make a big move today in tough conditions.
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Kevin Wirth is looking to overtake Pat Golden on Day Two.
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A crappie fisherman ignores his spider rig as he watches boats blast off.
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