Day Two launch on Toledo Bend

Clear skies and calm winds greeted Elite Series anglers on Day Two of the Toledo Bend Battle.

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<p> Ott DeFoe autographs a magazine cover for a Bassmaster Marshal prior to launch on Day Two of the Toledo Bend Battle.</p>
Ott DeFoe autographs a magazine cover for a Bassmaster Marshal prior to launch on Day Two of the Toledo Bend Battle.
<p> Kevin Short shows off his athleticism while boarding his boat.</p>
Kevin Short shows off his athleticism while boarding his boat.
<p> Brandon Palaniuk starts off Day Two in third place with 21-2.</p>
Brandon Palaniuk starts off Day Two in third place with 21-2.
<p> Cliff Pace totaled 23 pounds, 2 ounces on Day One and will try to maintain his lead on Day Two.</p>
Cliff Pace totaled 23 pounds, 2 ounces on Day One and will try to maintain his lead on Day Two.
<p> Cliff Pace idles out toward the open water of Toledo Bend on Day Two.</p>
Cliff Pace idles out toward the open water of Toledo Bend on Day Two.
<p> B.A.S.S. emcee Dave Mercer interviews Brandon Palaniuk for a Bassmaster.com video.</p>
B.A.S.S. emcee Dave Mercer interviews Brandon Palaniuk for a Bassmaster.com video.
<p> John Crews wipes the moisture from his electronics.</p>
John Crews wipes the moisture from his electronics.
<p> Mike McClelland does an interview prior to take-off on Day Two.</p>
Mike McClelland does an interview prior to take-off on Day Two.
<p> Boats begin to surround the pavilion for the start of the morning.</p>
Boats begin to surround the pavilion for the start of the morning.
<p> Former Elite Series angler Dennis Tietje gives insight on Toledo Bend Reservoir.</p>
Former Elite Series angler Dennis Tietje gives insight on Toledo Bend Reservoir.
<p> Casey Ashley idles by the boat check; he sits in fourth place with 20-13 going into the Day Two.</p>
Casey Ashley idles by the boat check; he sits in fourth place with 20-13 going into the Day Two.
<p> Mike Iaconelli passes by the dock and confirms his weigh-in time with B.A.S.S. officials.</p>
Mike Iaconelli passes by the dock and confirms his weigh-in time with B.A.S.S. officials.
<p> Clear skies and calm winds are the early morning forecast on Day Two of the Toledo Bend Battle.</p>
Clear skies and calm winds are the early morning forecast on Day Two of the Toledo Bend Battle.
<p> Crowds of spectators line the pavilion to cheer on the anglers.</p>
Crowds of spectators line the pavilion to cheer on the anglers.
<p> Elite Series anglers line the shore and wait for take-off.</p>
Elite Series anglers line the shore and wait for take-off.
<p> Anglers prepare their equipment for Day Two on Toledo Bend.</p>
Anglers prepare their equipment for Day Two on Toledo Bend.
<p> The cove begins to fill up with boats as Day Two gets underway.</p>
The cove begins to fill up with boats as Day Two gets underway.
<p> The boat check dock fills with family and friends as the competitors idle out on Day Two.</p>
The boat check dock fills with family and friends as the competitors idle out on Day Two.
<p> Brandon Palaniuk and John Crews tie up next to one another and wait for the national anthem to start.</p>
Brandon Palaniuk and John Crews tie up next to one another and wait for the national anthem to start.
<p> Mike McClleland rigs up his baits of choice for Day Two.</p>
Mike McClleland rigs up his baits of choice for Day Two.