Day 2 at the tanks

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Day 2 saw an increase in wind speed, but the skies were still sunny and the crowd in Leesburg was ready to see some bass.
Day 2 saw an increase in wind speed, but the skies were still sunny and the crowd in Leesburg was ready to see some bass.
It was hard to tell, but the Day 2 crowd certainly rivaled Thursday's crowd.
It was hard to tell, but the Day 2 crowd certainly rivaled Thursday’s crowd.
Michael Neal and Wesley Strader chatted prior to the start of the weigh-in.
Michael Neal and Wesley Strader chatted prior to the start of the weigh-in.
Ken Iyobe caught a big bag on Day 1, but was plagued with smaller fish on Day 2 and slid down the leaderboard.
Ken Iyobe caught a big bag on Day 1, but was plagued with smaller fish on Day 2 and slid down the leaderboard.
Florida angler Garrett Rocamora had a comeback day and it was anchored with this one.
Florida angler Garrett Rocamora had a comeback day and it was anchored with this one.
Derek Hudnall shows off one of his better fish from Day 2. He punched another Top 12 event after finishing off the 2016 Central Opens with a Top 12 on the Atchafalaya Basin.
Derek Hudnall shows off one of his better fish from Day 2. He punched another Top 12 event after finishing off the 2016 Central Opens with a Top 12 on the Atchafalaya Basin.
The bag line started to back up as more boats funneled in to the weigh-in site.
The bag line started to back up as more boats funneled in to the weigh-in site.
A fan wanted to know how Terry Scroggins modifies his Devils Horse when he throws the subtle topwater bait so the Elite Series veteran went to work on it while he waited for a bag to load his fish.
A fan wanted to know how Terry Scroggins modifies his Devils Horse when he throws the subtle topwater bait so the Elite Series veteran went to work on it while he waited for a bag to load his fish.
Prop adjustment and angle is key for Scroggins.
Prop adjustment and angle is key for Scroggins.
Brandon Card managed to make the final day at the Harris Chain and after weighing his fish a fan wanted to shoot a video with him.
Brandon Card managed to make the final day at the Harris Chain and after weighing his fish a fan wanted to shoot a video with him.
After losing a couple giant fish on Day 1, Eric Panzironi rebounded and busted close to 20 pounds on Friday.
After losing a couple giant fish on Day 1, Eric Panzironi rebounded and busted close to 20 pounds on Friday.
Scott Ashmore shows off a good one.
Scott Ashmore shows off a good one.
Marty Robinson caught another good bag, but he slipped to 2nd place going into the final day.
Marty Robinson caught another good bag, but he slipped to 2nd place going into the final day.
A group of fans gathered around Scott Martin as he hopped off of his boat.
A group of fans gathered around Scott Martin as he hopped off of his boat.
Three Minnesota anglers (Chad Smith, Andy Young, Josh Douglas) all hang out and talk about their week in Florida.
Three Minnesota anglers (Chad Smith, Andy Young, Josh Douglas) all hang out and talk about their week in Florida.
Steve Mui shows off his best fish of the day. One that landed him in 47th place.
Steve Mui shows off his best fish of the day. One that landed him in 47th place.
Chad Morgenthaler, Gary Clouse and Paul Elias take a minute to hang out and think about their tournament this week.
Chad Morgenthaler, Gary Clouse and Paul Elias take a minute to hang out and think about their tournament this week.
Michael Murphy and John Hunter chat about their days on the water. They shared a spot early in the day and today Murphy caught two big ones from the area.
Michael Murphy and John Hunter chat about their days on the water. They shared a spot early in the day and today Murphy caught two big ones from the area.
The Florida Teen Sportfishing Association has helped shuttle fish from the scales to the Shimano Live Release boat.
The Florida Teen Sportfishing Association has helped shuttle fish from the scales to the Shimano Live Release boat.
Elite Series rookie Jesse Wiggins brings a big bag to the scales. He jumped up to 4th place going into the final day.
Elite Series rookie Jesse Wiggins brings a big bag to the scales. He jumped up to 4th place going into the final day.
Luke Estel talked to his wife on the phone as he went to bag his fish.
Luke Estel talked to his wife on the phone as he went to bag his fish.
The final flights pull in and park for the weigh-in. The 200-boat field will get cut to the Top 12 for Saturday's action.
The final flights pull in and park for the weigh-in. The 200-boat field will get cut to the Top 12 for Saturday’s action.
The Shimano Live Release boat has been busy this week as they've released thousands of bass safely back into the Harris Chain.
The Shimano Live Release boat has been busy this week as they’ve released thousands of bass safely back into the Harris Chain.