College: Day 2 launch

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The parking area gets busy as more than 100 boats arrive for Day 2 of the Carhartt College Eastern Regional.
The parking area gets busy as more than 100 boats arrive for Day 2 of the Carhartt College Eastern Regional.
A change in the weather bringing colder temperatures means warmer gear is needed.
A change in the weather bringing colder temperatures means warmer gear is needed.
The wind has picked up since Day 1 as well.
The wind has picked up since Day 1 as well.
Boats of all types head are set for takeoff.
Boats of all types head are set for takeoff.
The teams line up and wait for the official start time.
The teams line up and wait for the official start time.
Rods are at the ready for another day of college competition.
Rods are at the ready for another day of college competition.
The group of boats grows on Lake Norman.
The group of boats grows on Lake Norman.
Though some people say pointing isn't polite, the excitement here is commendable.
Though some people say pointing isn’t polite, the excitement here is commendable.
Lights and electronics glimmer on the water.
Lights and electronics glimmer on the water.
The Day 1 leaders, Cole Blythe and John Auten from UNCC, have a slim 4-ounce advantage.
The Day 1 leaders, Cole Blythe and John Auten from UNCC, have a slim 4-ounce advantage.
More boats arrive and get ready for a chilly, wet day of fishing.
More boats arrive and get ready for a chilly, wet day of fishing.
Back it up slowly...
Back it up slowly…
Edward Rude III and Matthew Combs from West Virginia University are in second place after Day 1.
Edward Rude III and Matthew Combs from West Virginia University are in second place after Day 1.
The day starts with the national anthem...
The day starts with the national anthem…
...then a few final adjustments.
…then a few final adjustments.
This team is ready to get moving.
This team is ready to get moving.
Almost set to start...
Almost set to start…
Bundle up guys and gals, it's going to be cold out there.
Bundle up guys and gals, it’s going to be cold out there.
Head here for a livewell check.
Head here for a livewell check.
There are some nice houses in the distance.
There are some nice houses in the distance.
Are we there yet?
Are we there yet?
Coats and gloves seem to be the uniform for today.
Coats and gloves seem to be the uniform for today.
Another photographer takes pictures of the takeoff.
Another photographer takes pictures of the takeoff.
Let's get those bins set before heading out for Day 2.
Let’s get those bins set before heading out for Day 2.
It's never too early for a jelly sandwich.
It’s never too early for a jelly sandwich.
Another angler ready to catch some bass.
Another angler ready to catch some bass.
Day 2 started with a rainstorm, and temperatures will remain in the high 40s for most of the day.
Day 2 started with a rainstorm, and temperatures will remain in the high 40s for most of the day.
Thankfully the rain chances may diminish as the day goes on.
Thankfully the rain chances may diminish as the day goes on.