College: Day 1 takeoff at Watts Bar

Carhartt College Series anglers take on Watts Bar Reservoir on Day 1 of competition.

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“The Star-Spangled Banner” plays as the College anglers prepare for a day of fishing on Watts Bar Lake.
“The Star-Spangled Banner” plays as the College anglers prepare for a day of fishing on Watts Bar Lake.
B.A.S.S. officials organize the boats for the takeoff in a cove on Watts Bar Lake.
B.A.S.S. officials organize the boats for the takeoff in a cove on Watts Bar Lake.
Takeoff time is 6 a.m. ET with the weigh-in scheduled for 2 p.m. ET.
Takeoff time is 6 a.m. ET with the weigh-in scheduled for 2 p.m. ET.
Parents of the collegiate anglers are up early to send best wishes to their children and teammates.
Parents of the collegiate anglers are up early to send best wishes to their children and teammates.
The final flight organizes as the fishing gets underway.
The final flight organizes as the fishing gets underway.
Tournament Manager Hank Weldon calls out the final boats on the shoreline at the weigh-in site at Rhea Springs Recreation Area.
Tournament Manager Hank Weldon calls out the final boats on the shoreline at the weigh-in site at Rhea Springs Recreation Area.