Eastern Regional: Day 2 launch

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Day 2 is about to begin at the Academy Sports + Outdoors B.A.S.S. Nation Eastern Regional presented by Magellan Outdoors.
Day 2 is about to begin at the Academy Sports + Outdoors B.A.S.S. Nation Eastern Regional presented by Magellan Outdoors.
The boats line up at the docks at The Point Resort on Douglas Lake.
The boats line up at the docks at The Point Resort on Douglas Lake.
Today is moving day. The top 3 boaters and non-boaters from each state get to fish on Day 3.
Today is moving day. The top 3 boaters and non-boaters from each state get to fish on Day 3.
The bridge spanning the lake connects to Dandridge, the host city in Jefferson Co., Tenn.
The bridge spanning the lake connects to Dandridge, the host city in Jefferson Co., Tenn.
A new sight this year is co-angler tackle. Also known as non-boaters the anglers are paired with a boater, giving more chances to potentially compete in the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by GoPro.
A new sight this year is co-angler tackle. Also known as non-boaters the anglers are paired with a boater, giving more chances to potentially compete in the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by GoPro.
Each state brings about 20 anglers divided equally between boaters and non-boaters.
Each state brings about 20 anglers divided equally between boaters and non-boaters.
The national anthem, sung by B.A.S.S. Nation director Jon Stewart, who hit all the high notes for a perfect start to the day.
The national anthem, sung by B.A.S.S. Nation director Jon Stewart, who hit all the high notes for a perfect start to the day.
Traveling with the teams are board members from many of the B.A.S.S. Nation states.
Traveling with the teams are board members from many of the B.A.S.S. Nation states.
Douglas Lake is in transition with the bass mostly located offshore. That makes electronics an important asset for this tournament.
Douglas Lake is in transition with the bass mostly located offshore. That makes electronics an important asset for this tournament.
The tournament gets underway at 6:35 a.m. EDT with boats returning in staggered times beginning at 2:15 p.m.
The tournament gets underway at 6:35 a.m. EDT with boats returning in staggered times beginning at 2:15 p.m.
Fabian Rodriguez fishes for the Delaware team. He hopes to make a return to the national championship.
Fabian Rodriguez fishes for the Delaware team. He hopes to make a return to the national championship.
Fishing in the tournament are B.A.S.S. Nation teams from 17 states and Ontario.
Fishing in the tournament are B.A.S.S. Nation teams from 17 states and Ontario.
The anglers from Canada like Douglas Lake for its smallmouth fishing. It’s not like home but close.
The anglers from Canada like Douglas Lake for its smallmouth fishing. It’s not like home but close.
Bundling up for the ride is a good idea. The launch time temperature is about 42 degrees.
Bundling up for the ride is a good idea. The launch time temperature is about 42 degrees.
A non-boater catches the floating key fob with a boat number. Each boat is assigned a number to match the check-in time.
A non-boater catches the floating key fob with a boat number. Each boat is assigned a number to match the check-in time.
The Point is a popular destination for tournaments. The resort is conveniently located in Dandridge, near plenty of great lodging, dining and fishing.
The Point is a popular destination for tournaments. The resort is conveniently located in Dandridge, near plenty of great lodging, dining and fishing.
Lining up the boats is a job well done by Hank Weldon, senior manager of youth, high school and college programs for B.A.S.S.
Lining up the boats is a job well done by Hank Weldon, senior manager of youth, high school and college programs for B.A.S.S.
If the last name seems familiar it is. Arnie is the brother of Bassmaster Elite Series pros Chris and Bobby. Arnie is fishing this week for the Florida B.A.S.S. Nation.
If the last name seems familiar it is. Arnie is the brother of Bassmaster Elite Series pros Chris and Bobby. Arnie is fishing this week for the Florida B.A.S.S. Nation.
The forecast calls for temperatures to warm to the mid-50s with a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms.
The forecast calls for temperatures to warm to the mid-50s with a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms.
Fog appears but not enough to cause safety concerns. The tournament check-out process continues at about 7 a.m.
Fog appears but not enough to cause safety concerns. The tournament check-out process continues at about 7 a.m.
The sun comes up and the headgear comes on for another chilly run across the lake.
The sun comes up and the headgear comes on for another chilly run across the lake.