College: Day 2 launch on the Red River

The Central Regional anglers make their way through launch and take-off procedures to start Day 2 on schedule.

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The Central Regional anglers make their way through launch and take-off procedures to start Day 2 on schedule after a 3 hour weather delay on Day 1.
The Central Regional anglers make their way through launch and take-off procedures to start Day 2 on schedule after a 3 hour weather delay on Day 1.
The weigh tubs are setup but not exactly ready for anglers.
The weigh tubs are setup but not exactly ready for anglers.
They're going to need the full day of fishing to thaw out before anglers bring their fish in starting at 2:45 to weigh.
They’re going to need the full day of fishing to thaw out before anglers bring their fish in starting at 2:45 to weigh.
Tournament Manager Hank Weldon and others assist one team in putting their boat back on the trailer. Apparently the anglers unhooked their boat a little early and it slid off the icy trailer shy of the water.
Tournament Manager Hank Weldon and others assist one team in putting their boat back on the trailer. Apparently the anglers unhooked their boat a little early and it slid off the icy trailer shy of the water.
A full moon has these fish wanting to spawn, but the recent cold front put a halt on those activities for the time being.
A full moon has these fish wanting to spawn, but the recent cold front put a halt on those activities for the time being.
Not nearly as much ice on the decks today.
Not nearly as much ice on the decks today.
Lauch rolls on.
Lauch rolls on.
New Mexico State's Kyle Price and Memo Nunez started the day in 23rd.
New Mexico State’s Kyle Price and Memo Nunez started the day in 23rd.
Got to get those navigation lights in before heading out.
Got to get those navigation lights in before heading out.
Power-Poles up. Almost go time.
Power-Poles up. Almost go time.
A coat of arms?
A coat of arms?
Day 1 leaders Brandon Koon and Kyle Winstead of UT Martin are ready to head out and try to hold the lead.
Day 1 leaders Brandon Koon and Kyle Winstead of UT Martin are ready to head out and try to hold the lead.
Synchronized launching.
Synchronized launching.
Brandon Koon knows they have their work cut out for them on Day 2 but feels good knowing that their's was the only limit of Day 1.
Brandon Koon knows they have their work cut out for them on Day 2 but feels good knowing that their’s was the only limit of Day 1.
Several anglers envious of Kyle Winstead's beard. That's going to come in handy on the long cold run.
Several anglers envious of Kyle Winstead’s beard. That’s going to come in handy on the long cold run.
Cameraman Ben Oliver miss up the leaders.
Cameraman Ben Oliver miss up the leaders.
Friends and family hang out during launch.
Friends and family hang out during launch.
Smoke on the water this morning.
Smoke on the water this morning.
Keeping your face warm is a huge part of keeping your head in the game.
Keeping your face warm is a huge part of keeping your head in the game.
The first flight gets into position.
The first flight gets into position.
Evan Smith looks a little concerned. The rest of the field should be more concerned since he brought in the Day 1 Carhartt Big Bass weighing 6-3.
Evan Smith looks a little concerned. The rest of the field should be more concerned since he brought in the Day 1 Carhartt Big Bass weighing 6-3.
Allegiance time as the anthem plays.
Allegiance time as the anthem plays.
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A little more patriotism.
A little more patriotism.
Got to get that GoPro rolling.
Got to get that GoPro rolling.
Several anglers running their own GoPro this morning.
Several anglers running their own GoPro this morning.
Frustration for some anglers as the cold takes it's toll on equipment.
Frustration for some anglers as the cold takes it’s toll on equipment.
Cameramen load up.
Cameramen load up.
Colby Sydow and Blake Crabb of Texas A&M Corpus Christi head out on Day 2.
Colby Sydow and Blake Crabb of Texas A&M Corpus Christi head out on Day 2.
Daylight is starting to break.
Daylight is starting to break.
Good looking mat...
Good looking mat…
... nothing turns a flipping bite on like a little frost on the mat.
… nothing turns a flipping bite on like a little frost on the mat.
Not a good day to be a dandelion either.
Not a good day to be a dandelion either.
Take-off continues.
Take-off continues.
Away they go.
Away they go.
Anglers speed off.
Anglers speed off.
These guys are ready.
These guys are ready.
The aluminum rig always a factor on a river fishery.
The aluminum rig always a factor on a river fishery.
More pumped up anglers.
More pumped up anglers.
Looks like the water's risen a little on the off-limits sign.
Looks like the water’s risen a little on the off-limits sign.
There's the sun. Supposed to be sunnier and warmer today.
There’s the sun. Supposed to be sunnier and warmer today.