College Championship practice

College anglers from all over America descend on Chatuge Reservoir for a final day of practice before the Championship begins.

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<p>Zach Blalock of ECU launches on the final official practice day of the 2013 Carhartt College Series National Championship. </p>
Zach Blalock of ECU launches on the final official practice day of the 2013 Carhartt College Series National Championship. 
<p>Everyone is raring to go on this final day of practice on Chatuge Reservoir. </p>
Everyone is raring to go on this final day of practice on Chatuge Reservoir. 
<p>Cody Ross of Bethel is ready to hit the water. </p>
Cody Ross of Bethel is ready to hit the water. 
<p>Neal Combs of Seminole State drops his partner in the water. </p>
Neal Combs of Seminole State drops his partner in the water. 
<p>Kyle Raymer of EKU drops into the water. </p>
Kyle Raymer of EKU drops into the water. 
<p>Hometown favorite Brad Rutherford of Young Harris is not planning to hit his better stuff today. </p>
Hometown favorite Brad Rutherford of Young Harris is not planning to hit his better stuff today. 
<p>Indiana University unloads. </p>
Indiana University unloads. 
<p>Oreos and a Mountain Dew KickStart, breakfast of champions. </p>
Oreos and a Mountain Dew KickStart, breakfast of champions. 
<p>Harris Chain winners Zach Park and Matt Roberts launch. </p>
Harris Chain winners Zach Park and Matt Roberts launch. 
<p>Jordan Lee of Auburn asked if he could show off his sweet ‘stache. </p>
Jordan Lee of Auburn asked if he could show off his sweet ‘stache. 
<p>Auburn University’s Matt Lee hops out of the ride he won at last year’s Carhartt College Series Classic Bracket. </p>
Auburn University’s Matt Lee hops out of the ride he won at last year’s Carhartt College Series Classic Bracket. 
<p>Tanner Parker of Georgia State suits up. </p>
Tanner Parker of Georgia State suits up. 
<p>Texas Tech is ready to back the boat in. </p>
Texas Tech is ready to back the boat in. 
<p>Daytona State College readies the boat for launch. </p>
Daytona State College readies the boat for launch. 
<p>Murray State is looking for another Top 5 this year. </p>
Murray State is looking for another Top 5 this year. 
<p>Will New Mexico State’s Scarafiotti brothers catch another 11-11 like they did on Amistad? There are some giants in Chatuge. </p>
Will New Mexico State’s Scarafiotti brothers catch another 11-11 like they did on Amistad? There are some giants in Chatuge. 
<p>Virginia Tech’s Rejzer and Carwile are back at the National Championship yet again. </p>
Virginia Tech’s Rejzer and Carwile are back at the National Championship yet again. 
<p>Naptime prior to take-off. </p>
Naptime prior to take-off. 
<p>Today’s mock take-off is a complete dress rehearsal, all the way down to the staff. </p>
Today’s mock take-off is a complete dress rehearsal, all the way down to the staff. 
<p>The NC State Basspack is onboard. </p>
The NC State Basspack is onboard. 
<p>Bethel’s Palmer and Wilson are ready to get this last day of practice out of the way. </p>
Bethel’s Palmer and Wilson are ready to get this last day of practice out of the way. 
<p>As a photographer, you always have to keep an eye out for obstacles. </p>
As a photographer, you always have to keep an eye out for obstacles. 
<p>EKU gets into position. Anglers take off in the order that they will on Day One. </p>
EKU gets into position. Anglers take off in the order that they will on Day One. 
<p>A few more z’s before the sun comes up. </p>
A few more z’s before the sun comes up. 
<p>Farris and Randolph of Tarleton State ready their rods. </p>
Farris and Randolph of Tarleton State ready their rods. 
<p>It’s game time. </p>
It’s game time. 
<p>Jordan Lee of Auburn checks his Lowrance.</p>
Jordan Lee of Auburn checks his Lowrance.
<p>Honorary flag holder and Elite Series pro Brandon Card does a fantastic job. </p>
Honorary flag holder and Elite Series pro Brandon Card does a fantastic job. 
<p>Anglers remove their hats for the anthem. </p>
Anglers remove their hats for the anthem. 
<p>Powell and Lee of Auburn pay their respects. </p>
Powell and Lee of Auburn pay their respects. 
<p>Mississippi State is ready to push off. </p>
Mississippi State is ready to push off. 
<p>The first few boats head out onto an ominous Chatuge. Rain chance for today, 100 percent. </p>
The first few boats head out onto an ominous Chatuge. Rain chance for today, 100 percent. 
<p>Boats continue to file through just like they will on Day One for boat check .</p>
Boats continue to file through just like they will on Day One for boat check .
<p>Hardy and Lawrence of Bethel ease through take-off. </p>
Hardy and Lawrence of Bethel ease through take-off. 
<p>Kansas State makes their way out. </p>
Kansas State makes their way out. 
<p>Kansas State flies the skull and crossbones. </p>
Kansas State flies the skull and crossbones. 
<p>Murray State heads out. </p>
Murray State heads out. 
<p>Peeler and Rutherford of Young Harris hope to make their hometown proud. </p>
Peeler and Rutherford of Young Harris hope to make their hometown proud. 
<p>Shane Lehew and Eric Self of UNCC ease through take-off. </p>
Shane Lehew and Eric Self of UNCC ease through take-off. 
<p>Everyone lines up and makes their way toward the take-off dock. </p>
Everyone lines up and makes their way toward the take-off dock. 
<p>Anglers are held in the “Penalty Box” for various amounts of time due to their tardiness at registration. </p>
Anglers are held in the “Penalty Box” for various amounts of time due to their tardiness at registration. 
<p>Anglers reach their first spots of the morning. </p>
Anglers reach their first spots of the morning. 
<p>The majority of the anglers used their final practice day to graph new water. </p>
The majority of the anglers used their final practice day to graph new water. 
<p>The final day of practice offered anglers an opportunity to rule out a lot of water. </p>
The final day of practice offered anglers an opportunity to rule out a lot of water. 
<p>UNA’s Nutt and Wiggers look to win after a 2nd place finish at the Wild Card. </p>
UNA’s Nutt and Wiggers look to win after a 2nd place finish at the Wild Card. 
<p>Storms roll over the Appalachian Mountains and fall onto Chatuge. </p>
Storms roll over the Appalachian Mountains and fall onto Chatuge. 
<p>Parker and Roberts of Bethel work offshore. </p>
Parker and Roberts of Bethel work offshore. 
<p>More storms in the distance. </p>
More storms in the distance. 
<p>Eastern Carolina’s Moore and Chafatelli spend a little time close to shore. </p>
Eastern Carolina’s Moore and Chafatelli spend a little time close to shore. 
<p>Virginia Tech is on the move. </p>
Virginia Tech is on the move. 
<p>Offshore seemed to be the predominant focus during practice.</p>
Offshore seemed to be the predominant focus during practice.
<p>Another team fires away in hopes of finding the mother lode. </p>
Another team fires away in hopes of finding the mother lode. 
<p>Murray State also works offshore. </p>
Murray State also works offshore. 
<p>A flock of geese takes off as we scoot by. </p>
A flock of geese takes off as we scoot by. 
<p>Making the most of the last little bit of practice before the start of the National Championship. </p>
Making the most of the last little bit of practice before the start of the National Championship.