Day Two launch on Green Bay

Elite anglers launch their boats into Green Bay on Day Two of competition in the Green Bay Challenge.

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<p> Elite Series wives like LeAnn Swindle (wife of Gerald Swindle) are some of the most experienced women when it comes to hauling boats cross country and backing their husbands down the ramps at launch.</p>
Elite Series wives like LeAnn Swindle (wife of Gerald Swindle) are some of the most experienced women when it comes to hauling boats cross country and backing their husbands down the ramps at launch.
<p> Elite Series pro Brent Chapman suits up with a lifejacket before firing up the big engine on Day Two of the Green Bay Challenge.</p>
Elite Series pro Brent Chapman suits up with a lifejacket before firing up the big engine on Day Two of the Green Bay Challenge.
<p> Becky Iaconelli (wife of Mike Iaconelli) is another pro when it comes to backing a boat down the ramp in a crowd of other Elite anglers.</p>
Becky Iaconelli (wife of Mike Iaconelli) is another pro when it comes to backing a boat down the ramp in a crowd of other Elite anglers.
<p> Mike Iaconelli pulls out a driving helmet just in case the wind picks up and gets rough on Lake Michigan.</p>
Mike Iaconelli pulls out a driving helmet just in case the wind picks up and gets rough on Lake Michigan.
<p> Russ Lane is geared up and preparing to launch his rig into the water.</p>
Russ Lane is geared up and preparing to launch his rig into the water.
<p> Jared Lintner has his Marshal bring his boat to the dock as he steps aboard.</p>
Jared Lintner has his Marshal bring his boat to the dock as he steps aboard.
<p> Dean Rojas gives some early morning autographs for fans at the Day Two launch.</p>
Dean Rojas gives some early morning autographs for fans at the Day Two launch.
<p> Keith Poche unhooks the winch before dropping his boat into the lake.</p>
Keith Poche unhooks the winch before dropping his boat into the lake.
<p> Mike McClelland installs the mandatory lights on the front deck of the boat.</p>
Mike McClelland installs the mandatory lights on the front deck of the boat.
<p> Legendary B.A.S.S. angler Rick Clunn waits beside the dock and talks with fans.</p>
Legendary B.A.S.S. angler Rick Clunn waits beside the dock and talks with fans.
<p> Aaron Martens leads the Green Bay Challenge at the start of Day Two with 20 pounds even.</p>
Aaron Martens leads the Green Bay Challenge at the start of Day Two with 20 pounds even.
<p> A relaxed and confident Skeet Reese floats in the open water as he awaits take-off.</p>
A relaxed and confident Skeet Reese floats in the open water as he awaits take-off.
<p> The national anthem plays while anglers and spectators show respect.</p>
The national anthem plays while anglers and spectators show respect.
Scott Ashmore leads Elite anglers through boat check and toward open water.
Scott Ashmore leads Elite anglers through boat check and toward open water.
<p> A parade of boats idles past the no wake buoy to begin their 35-mile trip to the north end of the lake.</p>
A parade of boats idles past the no wake buoy to begin their 35-mile trip to the north end of the lake.
<p> A crowd of family and friends line the shore as Day Two of the Green Bay Challenge gets underway.</p>
A crowd of family and friends line the shore as Day Two of the Green Bay Challenge gets underway.
<p> Alton Jones waves to the fans while they cheer him on.</p>
Alton Jones waves to the fans while they cheer him on.
<p> The “Cajun Baby” Cliff Crochet is all smiles as he begins Day Two.</p>
The “Cajun Baby” Cliff Crochet is all smiles as he begins Day Two.
<p> Brent Broderick gets a hug from a well-wisher as he walks down the pier to take-off.</p>
Brent Broderick gets a hug from a well-wisher as he walks down the pier to take-off.
<p> The official B.A.S.S. clock counts down the minutes until take-off.</p>
The official B.A.S.S. clock counts down the minutes until take-off.
<p> Wes Miller and Tommy Sanders set up equipment for an early morning video shoot.</p>
Wes Miller and Tommy Sanders set up equipment for an early morning video shoot.
<p> While their fathers prepare for Day Two, the Lintner sons and Jackson Roumbanis cheer from the banks of Lake Michigan.</p>
While their fathers prepare for Day Two, the Lintner sons and Jackson Roumbanis cheer from the banks of Lake Michigan.
<p> Brent Chapman lines up the selection of rods that he intends to use for the day.</p>
Brent Chapman lines up the selection of rods that he intends to use for the day.
<p> Dave Mercer, the man behind the microphone, checks his list of anglers.</p>
Dave Mercer, the man behind the microphone, checks his list of anglers.
<p> Fred Roumbanis makes some last minute adjustments to his tackle.</p>
Fred Roumbanis makes some last minute adjustments to his tackle.
<p> B.A.S.S. officials line up the anglers according to boat numbers.</p>
B.A.S.S. officials line up the anglers according to boat numbers.
<p> Dave Mercer interviews Dean Rojas about his 2nd place standing after Day One of the Green Bay Challenge.</p>
Dave Mercer interviews Dean Rojas about his 2nd place standing after Day One of the Green Bay Challenge.
<p> With an 18-pound sack of smallmouth on the first day, Brandon Palaniuk sits in fourth place and looks to continue his success.</p>
With an 18-pound sack of smallmouth on the first day, Brandon Palaniuk sits in fourth place and looks to continue his success.
<p> Day One leader Aaron Martens happily signs an autograph for a father and son at the boat ramp.</p>
Day One leader Aaron Martens happily signs an autograph for a father and son at the boat ramp.
<p> The ramp is left empty after all of the Elite boats have launched on this calm Wisconsin morning.</p>
The ramp is left empty after all of the Elite boats have launched on this calm Wisconsin morning.