Team Championship: Day 2 launch

Overcast skies and chilly temperatures greet anglers on the second day of the Toyota Bonus Bucks Bassmaster Team Championship.

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B.A.S.S. workers Tony Quick and Lisa Talmadge warm up with a cup of coffee before working the Day 2 launch of the Toyota Bonus Bucks Bassmaster Team Championship.
B.A.S.S. workers Tony Quick and Lisa Talmadge warm up with a cup of coffee before working the Day 2 launch of the Toyota Bonus Bucks Bassmaster Team Championship.
Leaders Brandon Gray and Todd Massey of North Carolina sit in a boat slip at the DeGray Lake State Park Marina preparing for Day 2.
Leaders Brandon Gray and Todd Massey of North Carolina sit in a boat slip at the DeGray Lake State Park Marina preparing for Day 2.
Robert Whitehurst and Anthony Withers of Virginia sit at the ready to blastoff from the No. 1 boat position.
Robert Whitehurst and Anthony Withers of Virginia sit at the ready to blastoff from the No. 1 boat position.
California’s Kent Simmons and teammate Mark Pullen get in some last-minute tackle prep.
California’s Kent Simmons and teammate Mark Pullen get in some last-minute tackle prep.
Sidney Reeves of Utah carts his rods down to the boat.
Sidney Reeves of Utah carts his rods down to the boat.
Reeves has quite an array of rods and reels.
Reeves has quite an array of rods and reels.
Brandon Gray and Todd Massey do a quick video for B.A.S.S.
Brandon Gray and Todd Massey do a quick video for B.A.S.S.
A hot cup of coffee is all it takes to produce a big smile from Kevin Brumfield of Mississippi.
A hot cup of coffee is all it takes to produce a big smile from Kevin Brumfield of Mississippi.
North Carolina’s Chris Richey and George Bost wait for their launch time.
North Carolina’s Chris Richey and George Bost wait for their launch time.
Kenny Turpin and Travis Swift of Kansas chill out waiting for the start of Day 2.
Kenny Turpin and Travis Swift of Kansas chill out waiting for the start of Day 2.
Edward Baker and Casey Baker of Tennessee seem rather relaxed.
Edward Baker and Casey Baker of Tennessee seem rather relaxed.
TJ Goins gives a little demonstration of his lure. Goins, of Louisiana, is fishing with his father, Tom.
TJ Goins gives a little demonstration of his lure. Goins, of Louisiana, is fishing with his father, Tom.
Virginia’s Jeffrey Power tries to stay warm. He and teammate Wilson Burton Jr. had a long wait at dock, going out as boat No. 130.
Virginia’s Jeffrey Power tries to stay warm. He and teammate Wilson Burton Jr. had a long wait at dock, going out as boat No. 130.
Bassmaster Team Trail manager Jon Stewart sings the national anthem.
Bassmaster Team Trail manager Jon Stewart sings the national anthem.
The numbered fobs thrown to each team are all in order.
The numbered fobs thrown to each team are all in order.
The first three boats head out for Day 2.
The first three boats head out for Day 2.
It’s livewell lids up and lights on for the check.
It’s livewell lids up and lights on for the check.
With overcast skies, the sun has issues with daybreak.
With overcast skies, the sun has issues with daybreak.
The procession line idles along in earnest.
The procession line idles along in earnest.
It only takes about 45 minutes for the 155 boats to idle through the checkpoint.
It only takes about 45 minutes for the 155 boats to idle through the checkpoint.
Kent Simmons gives a thumbs up as he and teammate Mark Pullen roll past.
Kent Simmons gives a thumbs up as he and teammate Mark Pullen roll past.
These anglers have their net ready for action.
These anglers have their net ready for action.
Mike Wilson, the superintendent of DeGray Lake State Park, takes some shots.
Mike Wilson, the superintendent of DeGray Lake State Park, takes some shots.
Dave Davis and Scott Owen of Arizona run in Rigid Industries wrapped boat.
Dave Davis and Scott Owen of Arizona run in Rigid Industries wrapped boat.
The launch drew a few folks taking photographs.
The launch drew a few folks taking photographs.
There’s a bevy of activity, rare at DeGray’s marina in December. It’s usually closed Wednesdays and Thursdays.
There’s a bevy of activity, rare at DeGray’s marina in December. It’s usually closed Wednesdays and Thursdays.
A team gets ready to blastoff.
A team gets ready to blastoff.
All is good. We’re fishing.
All is good. We’re fishing.
And away they go.
And away they go.