Day Two launch on the Mighty Mississippi

Elite Series anglers take to Wisconsin's Mississippi River on Day Two with fans, friend and family on hand to cheer them on.

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<p> Early on Day Two, the crowds begin to show up for the Mississippi River Rumble launch.</p>
Early on Day Two, the crowds begin to show up for the Mississippi River Rumble launch.
<p> Brent Chapman starts Day Two in 19th place and is currently leading the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year race.</p>
Brent Chapman starts Day Two in 19th place and is currently leading the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year race.
<p> Todd Faircloth floats in the river as he waits to to launch on Day Two.</p>
Todd Faircloth floats in the river as he waits to to launch on Day Two.
<p> Yusuke Miyazaki ties on his baits of choice under the cover of boat lids.</p>
Yusuke Miyazaki ties on his baits of choice under the cover of boat lids.
<p> Kevin Short prepares to launch his boat.</p>
Kevin Short prepares to launch his boat.
<p> Grant Goldbeck starts Day Two in a respectable third place with 16-0; he is looking to improve on his solid Day One performance.</p>
Grant Goldbeck starts Day Two in a respectable third place with 16-0; he is looking to improve on his solid Day One performance.
<p> Dean Rojas weighed in 14-12 on Day One and currently sits in 12th place.</p>
Dean Rojas weighed in 14-12 on Day One and currently sits in 12th place.
<p> Aaron Martens, in second place with 16-5, is the first boat to take off on Day Two.</p>
Aaron Martens, in second place with 16-5, is the first boat to take off on Day Two.
<p> B.A.S.S. emcee Dave Mercer interviews Aaron Martens while spectators watch and listen.</p>
B.A.S.S. emcee Dave Mercer interviews Aaron Martens while spectators watch and listen.
<p> Charlie Hartley drops his Power-Poles to stay anchored in front of the dock.</p>
Charlie Hartley drops his Power-Poles to stay anchored in front of the dock.
<p> The La Crosse bridge is filled with avid fans, friends and family ready to send off the Elite Series anglers on Day Two.</p>
The La Crosse bridge is filled with avid fans, friends and family ready to send off the Elite Series anglers on Day Two.
<p> Billy McCaghren, in fourth place with 15-11, passes the check-in dock and smiles for the crowd.</p>
Billy McCaghren, in fourth place with 15-11, passes the check-in dock and smiles for the crowd.
<p> Keith Poche speaks with his Marshal as they idle toward the main river channel.</p>
Keith Poche speaks with his Marshal as they idle toward the main river channel.
<p> Elite pros file past the no wake buoys.</p>
Elite pros file past the no wake buoys.
<p> Day Two of the Mississippi River Rumble is officially underway.</p>
Day Two of the Mississippi River Rumble is officially underway.
<p> Family and friends snap photos and cheer on the anglers as they pass the floating dock.</p>
Family and friends snap photos and cheer on the anglers as they pass the floating dock.
<p> Pros continue to back their boats down the ramp and pair up with their Day Two Marshals.</p>
Pros continue to back their boats down the ramp and pair up with their Day Two Marshals.
<p> Terry Butcher, in sixth with 15-5, goes to the back of the boat to put in his anchor light.</p>
Terry Butcher, in sixth with 15-5, goes to the back of the boat to put in his anchor light.