Day 2 begins

See the pros and cos head out onto the water for the second day of the 2015 Bass Pro Shops Southern Open #1 on Lake Tohopekaliga.

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Lakeshore Drive in Kissimmee is the busiest street in town as the trucks towing boats line up outside Big Toho Marina.
Lakeshore Drive in Kissimmee is the busiest street in town as the trucks towing boats line up outside Big Toho Marina.
The grill at Big Toho Marina is the place to go for coffee, breakfast and bait.
The grill at Big Toho Marina is the place to go for coffee, breakfast and bait.
Randall Tharp awaits his turn in line as the flights begin organizing for the day ahead.
Randall Tharp awaits his turn in line as the flights begin organizing for the day ahead.
The boat of Chad Morgenthaler is all lit up inside as he prepares tackle for what he hopes is another day of success on the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes.
The boat of Chad Morgenthaler is all lit up inside as he prepares tackle for what he hopes is another day of success on the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes.
Britt Myers is lit up by his Rigid Industries light system as Day 2 begins at the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Southern #1.
Britt Myers is lit up by his Rigid Industries light system as Day 2 begins at the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Southern #1.
The flags signal another breezy day across the Kissimmee Chain in Central Florida.
The flags signal another breezy day across the Kissimmee Chain in Central Florida.
The first flight of boats line up in the boat basin at Big Toho Marina.
The first flight of boats line up in the boat basin at Big Toho Marina.
An appreciative fan leaves behind a gift of donuts for the B.A.S.S. staff.
An appreciative fan leaves behind a gift of donuts for the B.A.S.S. staff.
David Walker idles through the safety checkpoint on the levee at Big Toho Marina.
David Walker idles through the safety checkpoint on the levee at Big Toho Marina.
These fans are bundled up to take pictures of their favorite pros, and perhaps Dad, as Day 2 begins.
These fans are bundled up to take pictures of their favorite pros, and perhaps Dad, as Day 2 begins.
The first flight of boats idles into place for final safety checks at Big Toho Marina.
The first flight of boats idles into place for final safety checks at Big Toho Marina.
Names are called to line up for an early flight of boats on Day 2.
Names are called to line up for an early flight of boats on Day 2.
Kendall Newson gives the signal that today will be a better day for him on the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes.
Kendall Newson gives the signal that today will be a better day for him on the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes.
This co-angler’s dress is more fitting of weather north of Florida, yet it’s a chilly morning on Lake Toho.
This co-angler’s dress is more fitting of weather north of Florida, yet it’s a chilly morning on Lake Toho.
The takeoff is well underway by 7:30 a.m. on Day 2.
The takeoff is well underway by 7:30 a.m. on Day 2.
Rich Howes won this tournament in 2013 and he’s hoping for a strong comeback on Day 2 to make the Top 12 cut.
Rich Howes won this tournament in 2013 and he’s hoping for a strong comeback on Day 2 to make the Top 12 cut.
Guy Eaker returns after a four-year retirement with all his sponsors on board from the Bassmaster Elite Series.
Guy Eaker returns after a four-year retirement with all his sponsors on board from the Bassmaster Elite Series.
It takes 10 pages to cover the list of 400 anglers competing in the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Southern Open #1.
It takes 10 pages to cover the list of 400 anglers competing in the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Southern Open #1.
Chris Lane raises a toast of coffee as he prepares for the day ahead.
Chris Lane raises a toast of coffee as he prepares for the day ahead.
Former Dallas Cowboys player Gerald Sensabaugh idles in place for a day of fishing on the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes.
Former Dallas Cowboys player Gerald Sensabaugh idles in place for a day of fishing on the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes.
This is possibly the most important backpack of all. It’s owned by Chris Bowes and contains the playbook and other important gear needed to run the event.
This is possibly the most important backpack of all. It’s owned by Chris Bowes and contains the playbook and other important gear needed to run the event.
Roland Martin makes his way into the flotilla of boats forming into flights.
Roland Martin makes his way into the flotilla of boats forming into flights.
Traffic in the basin thins out as the final boats prepare to leave for the day.
Traffic in the basin thins out as the final boats prepare to leave for the day.
Bringing up the rear is Alton Jones Jr.
Bringing up the rear is Alton Jones Jr.
As Miyu Fukae takes pictures of the anglers, including husband Shin.
As Miyu Fukae takes pictures of the anglers, including husband Shin.
Lisa Talmadge of the B.A.S.S. staff flips the boards to signal the coming of the final flights.
Lisa Talmadge of the B.A.S.S. staff flips the boards to signal the coming of the final flights.