College: Day 3 launch

It's the final day of the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Western Regional presented by Bass Pro Shops on California's Folsom Reservoir.

John Zeolla of Cal Poly prepares for the last day of the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Western Regional presented by Bass Pro Shops.
John Zeolla of Cal Poly prepares for the last day of the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Western Regional presented by Bass Pro Shops.
Travis Opel of Eastern Washington is in good spirits after his 8-pound bag yesterday.
Travis Opel of Eastern Washington is in good spirits after his 8-pound bag yesterday.
Zach Martinez of Oregon State readies his tackle ...
Zach Martinez of Oregon State readies his tackle …
... as does Cy Floyd of Eastern Washington.
… as does Cy Floyd of Eastern Washington.
Ryan Habenitch is getting pulled into the water ...
Ryan Habenitch is getting pulled into the water …
... as his and the other 18 teams' boats head in for takeoff.
… as his and the other 18 teams’ boats head in for takeoff.
Laj Tripp, right, coordinates with the camera boat driver and camera man. Because Tripp and his partner are in second place, a film crew from ESPNU will be following them today.
Laj Tripp, right, coordinates with the camera boat driver and camera man. Because Tripp and his partner are in second place, a film crew from ESPNU will be following them today.
Michael Woods' parents left home at 4 a.m. to come watch the Chico State team launch.
Michael Woods’ parents left home at 4 a.m. to come watch the Chico State team launch.
It was 65 degrees this morning, but the wind was up so much that it felt much cooler.
It was 65 degrees this morning, but the wind was up so much that it felt much cooler.
All 19 teams will compete today, and when they come off the water, they'll caravan in to Sacramento to weigh in on the Elite Series stage.
All 19 teams will compete today, and when they come off the water, they’ll caravan in to Sacramento to weigh in on the Elite Series stage.
Kevin Chen and Koulton Westbrook of Chico State begin the day in the lead.
Kevin Chen and Koulton Westbrook of Chico State begin the day in the lead.
The teams are vying for a Top 10 spot, which equals a berth in the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series National Championship in Wisconsin in July.
The teams are vying for a Top 10 spot, which equals a berth in the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series National Championship in Wisconsin in July.
The last of the boats drops in.
The last of the boats drops in.
Ethan Clark of Sacramento State pulls up to the dock ...
Ethan Clark of Sacramento State pulls up to the dock …
... and his teammate Tanner Austin jumps in.
… and his teammate Tanner Austin jumps in.
Kyle Sittman is half of the Day 1 leading team, and he and his partner, Laj Tripp, sit in the runner-up spot right now.
Kyle Sittman is half of the Day 1 leading team, and he and his partner, Laj Tripp, sit in the runner-up spot right now.
The competitors and staff get set for the playing of the national anthem.
The competitors and staff get set for the playing of the national anthem.
Chen and Westbrook get in the check-in line ...
Chen and Westbrook get in the check-in line …
... and get set as the first boat out.
… and get set as the first boat out.
A thumbs up from the leaders.
A thumbs up from the leaders.
Austin and Clark aren't far behind in the check-in line ...
Austin and Clark aren’t far behind in the check-in line …
... and Clark catches the key fob.
… and Clark catches the key fob.
Ryan Habenitch poses while teammate Jacob Wall talks to officials.
Ryan Habenitch poses while teammate Jacob Wall talks to officials.
Travis Bounds and Andrew Loberg of Chico State are right on the bubble for the Top 10 cut.
Travis Bounds and Andrew Loberg of Chico State are right on the bubble for the Top 10 cut.
Zach MacDonald and Zach Martinez of Oregon State had a great first day but a lackluster second day. They'll have to make up ground today if they want to qualify for the championship.
Zach MacDonald and Zach Martinez of Oregon State had a great first day but a lackluster second day. They’ll have to make up ground today if they want to qualify for the championship.
Katie Tanner and Daniel Marshal of Oregon didn't manage a limit yesterday. They know they need one today. Every ounce will count on Day 3.
Katie Tanner and Daniel Marshal of Oregon didn’t manage a limit yesterday. They know they need one today. Every ounce will count on Day 3.
Jakob Conlan and Frank Tomasello of Chico State added 9 pounds yesterday to their 2 pounds from Day 1. They're hoping for two big bags in a row.
Jakob Conlan and Frank Tomasello of Chico State added 9 pounds yesterday to their 2 pounds from Day 1. They’re hoping for two big bags in a row.
Eric Lee and Dalton Taylor of Oregon had a limit yesterday after weighing in only one bass on Day 1.
Eric Lee and Dalton Taylor of Oregon had a limit yesterday after weighing in only one bass on Day 1.
Johan Eide and Colton Farquer of Cal Poly begin the day in 18th place.
Johan Eide and Colton Farquer of Cal Poly begin the day in 18th place.
Max Kitzmiller and Eric Landmark of Oregon State bring up the rear.
Max Kitzmiller and Eric Landmark of Oregon State bring up the rear.
Landmark catches the key fob ...
Landmark catches the key fob …
... and the two head out.
… and the two head out.
And Day 3 is now underway.
And Day 3 is now underway.