![<p>Shaye Baker and Dave Mercer get the GoPros going early on Day Two of the Evan Williams Bourbon Showdown on the St. Lawrence River. </p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/1_112.jpg)
![<p>Day One leader Brandon Palaniuk prepares to launch his boat, as he'll try to match his Thursday total of 23 pounds, 9 ounces. </p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/1_palaniuk.jpg)
![<p>Classic champ Chris Lane takes time to sign a few autographs. </p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/2_100.jpg)
![<p>Takahiro Omori pauses to add his autograph on a fan's hat. Omori had 18-7 Thursday to tie for 25<sup>th</sup> place with Edwin Evers and Bernie Schultz. </p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/2_takahiro_autograph.jpg)
![<p>G-Man Gerald Swindle having fun as always.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/3_103.jpg)
![<p>Cliff Pace, left, and Gary Klein talk strategy prior to Friday's 6:30 a.m. takeoff. Pace is in 52<sup>nd</sup> place with 17-0 and Klein is in 76<sup>th</sup> with 14-10. </p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/3_pace_klein.jpg)
![<p>Boyd Duckett backs his rig down the ramp. </p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/4_101.jpg)
![<p>As usual, Kelly Jordon has a story to tell, and his audience this morning is Kevin VanDam and Dennis Tietje, who seems to be particularly enjoying the tale. Tietje (21-9) and VanDam (21-1) hold third and fourth place in the Day One standings.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/4_kj_kvd_tj.jpg)
![<p>Charlie Hartley starts the day in 5<sup>th</sup> with 20-15.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/5_105.jpg)
![<p>Rick Clunn visits with his Marshal before Friday's takeoff.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/5_clunn_talks.jpg)
![<p>The early birds pole down as day breaks. </p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/6_102.jpg)
![<p>Gerald Swindle waits to get started on Day Two. </p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/6_swindle_in_boat.jpg)
![<p>All anglers start Day Two in pursuit of this man, Brandon Palaniuk. </p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/7_98.jpg)
![<p>Morizo Shimizu, as usual, is all smiles as he begins Day 2, when he will try to stay in the Top 50 cut. He's currently in 46<sup>th</sup> place with 17-5. </p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/7_morizo.jpg)
![<p>A good crowd begins to gather early.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/8_97.jpg)
![<p>Mark Davis and Gary Klein share thoughts before takeoff. Between them, Davis and Klein have 45 Bassmaster Classic qualifications. </p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/8_davis_klein.jpg)
![<p>Anglers make their way through boat check. </p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/9_100.jpg)
![<p>Dave Mercer interviews the day one leader, Brandon Palaniuk, as Steve Wright capture the action in a BassCam. </p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/10_92.jpg)
![<p>These two Bassmaster fans frequently follow the Elite Series tour from their home in Japan.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/10_japanese_fans.jpg)
![<p>A busy cove of Elite Series anglers on the St. Lawrence River at Waddington grows silent for the National Anthem. </p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/anthem.jpg)
![<p>The crowd grows as we near launch time. </p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/11_86.jpg)
![<p>Gary Tramontina zeros in on Kevin Shortâs baits. </p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/12_79.jpg)
![<p>One of the favorites, Aaron Martens had a solid day one of 20-10.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/13_72.jpg)
![<p>Stephen Browning readies the deck. </p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/14_69.jpg)
![<p>Kevin Van Dam is right in the mix of things, starting day two in 4<sup>th</sup> place.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/15_68.jpg)
![<p>Go time.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/16_64.jpg)
![<p>A few shutters working overtime. </p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/17_65.jpg)
![<p>Kevin Short leads a line of boats through the takeoff line. </p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/18_55.jpg)
![<p>Cameraman Rick Mason captures the excitement onshore as he heads out with KVD.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/19_52.jpg)
![<p>Jeremy Starks makes his way through takeoff. </p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/20_50.jpg)
![<p>The second flight waits patiently for their turn. </p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/21_35.jpg)
![<p>A young Bassmaster fan shows off a big smile under his autographed cap.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/9_young_fan.jpg)
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Anglers are back on the river chasing Brandon Palaniuk for Day Two.