Day Two launch on the Sabine

One hundred Elite Series anglers filed through launch on Day Two of the Sabine River Challenge.

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The Orange (Texas) Public Boat ramp is a top-notch facility for hosting a major bass tournament. Four boats can be launched at once. Spectators ringed the ramp, watching the 100 competitors make the process go like clockwork.
The Orange (Texas) Public Boat ramp is a top-notch facility for hosting a major bass tournament. Four boats can be launched at once. Spectators ringed the ramp, watching the 100 competitors make the process go like clockwork.
Seven-time Toyota Angler of the Year Kevin VanDam always draws a crowd, even at the launch ramp.
Seven-time Toyota Angler of the Year Kevin VanDam always draws a crowd, even at the launch ramp.
Elite Series rookie Kelley Jaye prepares for Day Two.
Elite Series rookie Kelley Jaye prepares for Day Two.
Kelly Jordon makes a wide swing with his rig in the ample Orange Riverfront Park facilities.
Kelly Jordon makes a wide swing with his rig in the ample Orange Riverfront Park facilities.
<p> </p> <p>David Walker greets his Marshal before launch.</p>
 
David Walker greets his Marshal before launch.
Brandon Palaniuk lines up for the next available boat ramp.
Brandon Palaniuk lines up for the next available boat ramp.
Dean Rojas took the Day One bag of 15 pounds, 10 ounces.
Dean Rojas took the Day One bag of 15 pounds, 10 ounces.
Shaw Grigsby has never bought into the legendary curse of the banana, and he's always got one in his boat.
Shaw Grigsby has never bought into the legendary curse of the banana, and he’s always got one in his boat.
Fletcher Shryock admitted on stage Thursday that his custom-made orange shoes even frightened him a bit on first sight.
Fletcher Shryock admitted on stage Thursday that his custom-made orange shoes even frightened him a bit on first sight.
<p>Another large crowd of spectators gathered before Friday's 7 a.m. CT launch.</p>
Another large crowd of spectators gathered before Friday’s 7 a.m. CT launch.
Bill Lowen (left) and Ott DeFoe do some last-minute work on their tackle.
Bill Lowen (left) and Ott DeFoe do some last-minute work on their tackle.
Bassmaster emcee Dave Mercer interviews Cliff Crochet, who is in third place with 13-0 after Day One.
Bassmaster emcee Dave Mercer interviews Cliff Crochet, who is in third place with 13-0 after Day One.
Dave Mercer gets a story from Dean Rojas about Thursday's big bass, a 5-11 that was key in Rojas' first-place weight.
Dave Mercer gets a story from Dean Rojas about Thursday’s big bass, a 5-11 that was key in Rojas’ first-place weight.
James Niggemeyer is in the foreground of the Elite Series flotilla waiting for the Day Two start.
James Niggemeyer is in the foreground of the Elite Series flotilla waiting for the Day Two start.
As always, hats were removed and the flag unfurled for the playing of the national anthem just before the first boat left the marina.
As always, hats were removed and the flag unfurled for the playing of the national anthem just before the first boat left the marina.
Jared Lintner waits his turn as the first boats leave the launch site.
Jared Lintner waits his turn as the first boats leave the launch site.
A huge welcome sign for the Elite Series has been hung from a bridge in the Port of Orange.
A huge welcome sign for the Elite Series has been hung from a bridge in the Port of Orange.