Day 2 on Guntersville II

See Shimizu, Rojas, Howell, and Palaniuk take on Guntersville Day 2 of the 2014 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by Diet Mountain Dew and GoPro.

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Japanese pro Morizo Shimizu hooks up with a fish Saturday.
Japanese pro Morizo Shimizu hooks up with a fish Saturday.
Shimizu runs to the back of the boat to get a better angle on the fish.
Shimizu runs to the back of the boat to get a better angle on the fish.
Now we’re headed back to the front of the boat, and a lucky spectator in the background gets a front-row seat to the action.
Now we’re headed back to the front of the boat, and a lucky spectator in the background gets a front-row seat to the action.
It might not be
It might not be “Big Mama,” but this 5-pounder will help Shimizu’s cause.
Shimizu usually has a big group of Japanese fans and media around him, and they were treated to quite a show with this one.
Shimizu usually has a big group of Japanese fans and media around him, and they were treated to quite a show with this one.
Shimizu was getting dialed in and showing his focus.
Shimizu was getting dialed in and showing his focus.
Shimizu hooks up again just a few minutes after landing the 5-pounder.
Shimizu hooks up again just a few minutes after landing the 5-pounder.
This bass takes Shimizu to the back of the boat.
This bass takes Shimizu to the back of the boat.
Shimizu reaches for it and ...
Shimizu reaches for it and …
He lands it, moving a little farther up the leaderboard.
He lands it, moving a little farther up the leaderboard.
Shimizu gave this fish its walking papers after catching that last one.
Shimizu gave this fish its walking papers after catching that last one.
Dean Rojas works over an area just beyond the narrow culvert that leads into his primary spot.
Dean Rojas works over an area just beyond the narrow culvert that leads into his primary spot.
ESPN photographer Rick Mason uses an interesting technique to give the GoPro footage a slightly different look.
ESPN photographer Rick Mason uses an interesting technique to give the GoPro footage a slightly different look.
It might be February, but it just wouldn't be a bass tournament without Dean Rojas bringing out Kermit.
It might be February, but it just wouldn’t be a bass tournament without Dean Rojas bringing out Kermit.
Rojas doesn't skip a beat as photographer Rick Mason throws his camera disc Frisbee-style to a waiting runner, who will carry the footage back to the production team.
Rojas doesn’t skip a beat as photographer Rick Mason throws his camera disc Frisbee-style to a waiting runner, who will carry the footage back to the production team.
Breaking out the cull beam is usually a good sign, and Randy Howell was able to trade up in Mill Creek.
Breaking out the cull beam is usually a good sign, and Randy Howell was able to trade up in Mill Creek.
Randy Howell said he tried to leave this particular spot for two hours, but he kept catching fish and ended up staying a lot longer than he anticipated.
Randy Howell said he tried to leave this particular spot for two hours, but he kept catching fish and ended up staying a lot longer than he anticipated.
No, Randy Howell wasn't using a float-and-fly. He just snagged this bobber during one of his retrieves.
No, Randy Howell wasn’t using a float-and-fly. He just snagged this bobber during one of his retrieves.
Brandon Palaniuk went to the bank on Saturday afternoon, and it paid off in a big way when he hooked up with this fish.
Brandon Palaniuk went to the bank on Saturday afternoon, and it paid off in a big way when he hooked up with this fish.
It’s not every day that you see an angler boat-flip a 5-pounder.
It’s not every day that you see an angler boat-flip a 5-pounder.
It wasn't hard for Palaniuk to muster a smile when he showed off this one for his marshal.
It wasn’t hard for Palaniuk to muster a smile when he showed off this one for his marshal.
Palaniuk hooks up with another one just a few casts after his previous fish.
Palaniuk hooks up with another one just a few casts after his previous fish.
Palaniuk said he watched this fish eat his bait.
Palaniuk said he watched this fish eat his bait.
Let's see. Which one is bigger?
Let’s see. Which one is bigger?