Day 2 on ‘The Rock’

See the Elites fight the elements on the second day of the A.R.E. Truck Caps Bassmaster Elite at Table Rock Lake.

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Timmy Horton loads his rod for a long cast. After Day 1, Horton is in 58th with 11 pounds, 7 ounces at the A.R.E. Truck Caps Bassmaster Elite at Table Rock Lake.
Timmy Horton loads his rod for a long cast. After Day 1, Horton is in 58th with 11 pounds, 7 ounces at the A.R.E. Truck Caps Bassmaster Elite at Table Rock Lake.
Local anglers are on the water this morning battling the strong wind and cold temperatures.
Local anglers are on the water this morning battling the strong wind and cold temperatures.
This covered boat dock was right side up as we passed it heading to shelter prior to Thursday’s storm.
This covered boat dock was right side up as we passed it heading to shelter prior to Thursday’s storm.
Cliff Crochet hooks up with some small fish early on Day 2.
Cliff Crochet hooks up with some small fish early on Day 2.
Yes, that is a short fish!
Yes, that is a short fish!
We always try to tell a story with our photo galleries. Well today’s story is about the strong wind and cold air temperatures; the anglers are making moves with a great deal of warm clothing on hand. At the Elite level, someone always catches them no matter the conditions.
We always try to tell a story with our photo galleries. Well today’s story is about the strong wind and cold air temperatures; the anglers are making moves with a great deal of warm clothing on hand. At the Elite level, someone always catches them no matter the conditions.
Crochet appears focused.
Crochet appears focused.
Brett Hite sets the hook on a fish as we arrive.
Brett Hite sets the hook on a fish as we arrive.
It’s a good fish, and Hite looks over in anguish as it comes off.
It’s a good fish, and Hite looks over in anguish as it comes off.
We noticed many anglers taking the time to retrieve hung lures. They are getting hung up frequently.
We noticed many anglers taking the time to retrieve hung lures. They are getting hung up frequently.
Gary Klein is working tight against the bank as the wind blows.
Gary Klein is working tight against the bank as the wind blows.
Brandon Palaniuk is on the move, albeit a short move.
Brandon Palaniuk is on the move, albeit a short move.
Table Rock Lake and its surroundings offers some great views.
Table Rock Lake and its surroundings offers some great views.
At the bottom left of this photo is a couple of local anglers trying their luck on Table Rock early this morning.
At the bottom left of this photo is a couple of local anglers trying their luck on Table Rock early this morning.
Brandon Palaniuk arrives as we go in search of the Elites. After a few casts, he hooks up.
Brandon Palaniuk arrives as we go in search of the Elites. After a few casts, he hooks up.
Palaniuk changes up his presentation frequently. Here he loads up to make a long cast directly into the wind.
Palaniuk changes up his presentation frequently. Here he loads up to make a long cast directly into the wind.
Brandon Palaniuk
Brandon Palaniuk
The action is getting fast for Palaniuk.
The action is getting fast for Palaniuk.
Brandon Palaniuk
Brandon Palaniuk
Get in the boat!
Get in the boat!
Palaniuk looks to add to his bag and upgrade; he’s still short a limit at this time.
Palaniuk looks to add to his bag and upgrade; he’s still short a limit at this time.
Within a few casts, he hooks up with another fish.
Within a few casts, he hooks up with another fish.
This appears to be a keeper.
This appears to be a keeper.
The wind and the ever- present rock wall have Palaniuk on his toes.
The wind and the ever- present rock wall have Palaniuk on his toes.
Get in the landing zone!
Get in the landing zone!
Yes, this fish will help him.
Yes, this fish will help him.
With fish like this around, he is looking to make a move up the leaderboard on Day 2.
With fish like this around, he is looking to make a move up the leaderboard on Day 2.
Happy happy! Under all that gear, it truly is Palaniuk.
Happy happy! Under all that gear, it truly is Palaniuk.
The fish is in the well, and the boat is not on the rocks. All good now!
The fish is in the well, and the boat is not on the rocks. All good now!
They just keep coming.
They just keep coming.
Brandon Palaniuk
Brandon Palaniuk
Short!
Short!
And again!
And again!
This all happened in a span of about 20 minutes this morning.
This all happened in a span of about 20 minutes this morning.
Brandon Palaniuk
Brandon Palaniuk
Brandon Palaniuk
Brandon Palaniuk
Brandon Palaniuk
Brandon Palaniuk
Brandon Palaniuk
Brandon Palaniuk
Brandon Palaniuk checks his rewards on Day 2.
Brandon Palaniuk checks his rewards on Day 2.
Back to work!
Back to work!
Brandon Palaniuk
Brandon Palaniuk
Timmy Horton has another fish on the line.
Timmy Horton has another fish on the line.
Horton swings this one over the rail.
Horton swings this one over the rail.
Horton has a great start to Day 2.
Horton has a great start to Day 2.
Timmy Horton
Timmy Horton
With all the action, Horton has taken off his storm gear and is firing away.
With all the action, Horton has taken off his storm gear and is firing away.
It’s very early on Day 2, and things are already looking good for Horton.
It’s very early on Day 2, and things are already looking good for Horton.