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With two events to go, Edwin Evers is right in the thick of the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year race.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/1_20.jpg)
With two events to go, Edwin Evers is right in the thick of the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year race.
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Evers makes a cast on the second day of practice for the Diamond Drive.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/2_19.jpg)
Evers makes a cast on the second day of practice for the Diamond Drive.
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Conditions had improved from the flooding of a month ago on the Arkansas River.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/3_22.jpg)
Conditions had improved from the flooding of a month ago on the Arkansas River.
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Evers kicks up a big spray of water while trying to move across a shallow flat.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/4_21.jpg)
Evers kicks up a big spray of water while trying to move across a shallow flat.
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Evers has to adjust the trolling motor to navigate the shallows.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/5_21.jpg)
Evers has to adjust the trolling motor to navigate the shallows.
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Evers jumps to the back deck of his boat to find another lure on Tuesday.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/6_21.jpg)
Evers jumps to the back deck of his boat to find another lure on Tuesday.
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Clear, hot skies greeted contestants as they prepare for the Diamond Drive.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/7_18.jpg)
Clear, hot skies greeted contestants as they prepare for the Diamond Drive.
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The front deck of Eversâ boat bears the evidence of a run-in with a tree.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/8_17.jpg)
The front deck of Eversâ boat bears the evidence of a run-in with a tree.
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A dragonfly takes refuge on the cork of one of Edwin Eversâ rods.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/9_20.jpg)
A dragonfly takes refuge on the cork of one of Edwin Eversâ rods.
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Evers shows off his cooling system that runs cool water through coils to the livewell after placing ice in this container, a real advantage in the heat of the summer.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/10_16.jpg)
Evers shows off his cooling system that runs cool water through coils to the livewell after placing ice in this container, a real advantage in the heat of the summer.
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Lunch for Evers on Tuesday consisted of two turkey sandwiches and a banana.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/11_15.jpg)
Lunch for Evers on Tuesday consisted of two turkey sandwiches and a banana.
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Evers roars away to visit more areas on the Arkansas River on the second day of practice.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/12_14.jpg)
Evers roars away to visit more areas on the Arkansas River on the second day of practice.