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Aaron Martens did a balancing act on this hookset that led to an upgrade on day 2.
By Todd Ceisner
BassFan Editor
The weights coming out of Cayuga Lake have been impressive through 2 days of the first Elite Series event ever held there. It appears as though a 20-pound per-day average is what it'll take to contend for the win and there are a handful of anglers who appear poised to bring that kind of weight to the scale each day, including tournament leader and Angler of the Year points leader Greg Hackney.
Below is an on-the-water gallery from day 2.
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Crowded House
Matt Reed (left) and Mike Iaconelli cross paths while fishing toward the north end of Cayuga Lake on day 2 of the Elite Series event. (Photo: BassFan)
Lane Change
Russ Lane and Bobby Lane fish past each other on day 2 at Cayuga Lake. (Photo: BassFan)
Lane 'Em Up
Russ Lane watches his electronics waiting for the next bite on day 2 at Cayuga Lake. (Photo: BassFan)
What About Bob?
Bobby Lane waits for a bite on the northern end of Cayuga Lake on Friday. (Photo: BassFan)
Grass Man
Brett Hite works through a grass bed on day 2 of the Cayuga Lake Elite Series. (Photo: BassFan)
Largemouth For Morris
Rick Morris swings a bass on board today. (Photo: BassFan)
Sharing Water
Gary Klein (left) and Josh Bertrand fish the same area on day 2 at Cayuga Lake. (Photo: BassFan)
Justin Time
Justin Lucas joined the fray up north later in the morning. (Photo: BassFan)
Flippin' Out
Jamie Horton was among the throng of pros up north this morning. (Photo: BassFan)
Woods 'N Water
Boo Woods waits for a bite while Rick Clunn runs by. (Photo: BassFan)
Jump Shot
Aaron Martens nearly left his feet on this hookset Friday morning. (Photo: BassFan)
Bringing It Aboard
Martens swings the bass into the boat. (Photo: BassFan)
Gotta Go
Martens was able to upgrade with that catch. (Photo: BassFan)
There's One
Day-1 leader Brandon Palaniuk leans into a fish on day 2 of the Cayuga Lake Elite Series. (Photo: BassFan)
Old Hammer Handles
Turns out it was the wrong species. Pike have been a constant so far this week. (Photo: BassFan)
All Smiles
Palaniuk said that was the first pike he'd caught today and that he hopes it's the last. (Photo: BassFan)
Back on Track
Pretty soon, he hooks another bass and swings it into the boat. (Photo: BassFan)
Too Close To Call
Palaniuk quickly pulled out his culling bar and determined his latest catch was an upgrade. (Photo: BassFan)
Fast and Furious
Moments later, Palaniuk was busy unhooking another bass that helped him upgrade again. (Photo: BassFan)
Show Of Hands
Palaniuk sarcastically raises his arms in triumph after bringing another largemouth in the boat. (Photo: BassFan)
Fish On
Casey Scanlon swings a bass into the boat this morning. (Photo: BassFan)
Doesn't Measure Up
Scanlon quickly determined the fish wouldn't help him and threw it back. (Photo: BassFan)
Can't Miss 'Em
Gerald Swindle looked like he was partially ready for deer season on the water today. (Photo: BassFan)
Go Time
Randall Tharp makes a move in the early afternoon of day 2 at Cayuga Lake. (Photo: BassFan)
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Cayuga Lake Elite Series – Day 2