Flaming Gorge Day Two Launch

Day Two of the 2012 Cabela's B.A.S.S. Federation Nation Western Divisional is underway.

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<p> Anglers wait in line to put in on the second day of the 2012 Bassmaster Federation Nation Western Divisional on Wyoming’s Flaming Gorge.</p>
Anglers wait in line to put in on the second day of the 2012 Bassmaster Federation Nation Western Divisional on Wyoming’s Flaming Gorge.
<p> It was a clear morning, and the temperature was a cool 45 degrees.</p>
It was a clear morning, and the temperature was a cool 45 degrees.
<p> Contenders pay tribute to their country during the national anthem.</p>
Contenders pay tribute to their country during the national anthem.
<p> Gerald Kimzey gets ready for the second round. He’s currently in second place on the Arizona team.</p>
Gerald Kimzey gets ready for the second round. He’s currently in second place on the Arizona team.
<p> Jaxon, 4, watches as his dad, Bill Golightly, takes off. His mother, Becca, is president of the Wyoming B.A.S.S. Federation Nation.</p>
Jaxon, 4, watches as his dad, Bill Golightly, takes off. His mother, Becca, is president of the Wyoming B.A.S.S. Federation Nation.
<p> Robert Crask of Colorado and Mike Powell of Utah head out. Powell said he hopes the wind holds off today.</p>
Robert Crask of Colorado and Mike Powell of Utah head out. Powell said he hopes the wind holds off today.
<p> Tony Lind of Washington and Larry Holona of Nevada prepare to take off.</p>
Tony Lind of Washington and Larry Holona of Nevada prepare to take off.
<p> Darrell Ocamica of Idaho and Gary Ziegler of Montana are next in line.</p>
Darrell Ocamica of Idaho and Gary Ziegler of Montana are next in line.
<p> Steven Wilson, California, and Shawn Jones, New Mexico, are paired up for the day.</p>
Steven Wilson, California, and Shawn Jones, New Mexico, are paired up for the day.
<p> Kevin Pangle of Oregon and Shawn Arthur Stutzke of Montana look forward to today.</p>
Kevin Pangle of Oregon and Shawn Arthur Stutzke of Montana look forward to today.
<p> David Flemming, Colorado, and Jake Cook, Washington, prepare to take off.</p>
David Flemming, Colorado, and Jake Cook, Washington, prepare to take off.
<p> Boyd Golightly of the host team Wyoming is paired up with Loren Bryant of Arizona today.</p>
Boyd Golightly of the host team Wyoming is paired up with Loren Bryant of Arizona today.
<p> Stephen Siddoway, Wyoming, and Kent Thomson, Utah, wait for their boat number to be called.</p>
Stephen Siddoway, Wyoming, and Kent Thomson, Utah, wait for their boat number to be called.
<p> David Mays, Oregon, and Gabriel Rivera, New Mexico, are all smiles waiting for today’s competition.</p>
David Mays, Oregon, and Gabriel Rivera, New Mexico, are all smiles waiting for today’s competition.
<p> Ed Miller of Arizona and Alan Zamora of Nevada head out.</p>
Ed Miller of Arizona and Alan Zamora of Nevada head out.
<p> Brett Felter, Utah, and Mike Dominick, Montana, prepare to take off.</p>
Brett Felter, Utah, and Mike Dominick, Montana, prepare to take off.
<p> Don Collins, Montana, drives while Lynn Swaney, Wyoming, mentally prepares for the day.</p>
Don Collins, Montana, drives while Lynn Swaney, Wyoming, mentally prepares for the day.
<p> Byron Chaves of Oregon and Riley Hansen of Utah wait in line for take-off.</p>
Byron Chaves of Oregon and Riley Hansen of Utah wait in line for take-off.
<p> Andy Bravence, current leader of the Arizona team, waves to another boater while Frank Villa, Colorado, looks on.</p>
Andy Bravence, current leader of the Arizona team, waves to another boater while Frank Villa, Colorado, looks on.
<p> Seth Garrison, New Mexico, and Nick Barr, Washington, get ready for the second round.</p>
Seth Garrison, New Mexico, and Nick Barr, Washington, get ready for the second round.
<p> Bobby Forster of Washington and Jeremy Kimberling of Idaho bundle up in the cool weather.</p>
Bobby Forster of Washington and Jeremy Kimberling of Idaho bundle up in the cool weather.
<p> Bill Golightly, currently in third place for Wyoming, goes out with Ed McCaw of Colorado.</p>
Bill Golightly, currently in third place for Wyoming, goes out with Ed McCaw of Colorado.
<p> Rob Johnson, Utah, and Dan Skillings, Oregon, wait to hear their boat number called.</p>
Rob Johnson, Utah, and Dan Skillings, Oregon, wait to hear their boat number called.
Brent Shores, current leader for the Idaho team, gives a thumbs up while Robert Christensen, Montana, asks the tournament crew a question.
Brent Shores, current leader for the Idaho team, gives a thumbs up while Robert Christensen, Montana, asks the tournament crew a question.
<p> Larry Wilkins, the current leader for Wyoming, prepares to take off with Michael Zimmerman of Arizona.</p>
Larry Wilkins, the current leader for Wyoming, prepares to take off with Michael Zimmerman of Arizona.
<p> Andrew Sayles, president of the California B.A.S.S. Federation Nation, drives while overall leader Ryan Furno of Oregon rides. Furno said he hopes to hold on to his 5-ounce lead.</p>
Andrew Sayles, president of the California B.A.S.S. Federation Nation, drives while overall leader Ryan Furno of Oregon rides. Furno said he hopes to hold on to his 5-ounce lead.
<p> Jeff Jones of Colorado and Bob Lechel of New Mexico head out.</p>
Jeff Jones of Colorado and Bob Lechel of New Mexico head out.
<p> Franco Vallejos, who is currently third overall and the leader for New Mexico, and Anthony Crivelli of California listen to tournament instructions.</p>
Franco Vallejos, who is currently third overall and the leader for New Mexico, and Anthony Crivelli of California listen to tournament instructions.