Day One launch on Norman

College anglers take off on Lake Norman for Day One of the Eastern Regional.

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<p>Anglers arrive dark and early on a soggy Day One.</p>
Anglers arrive dark and early on a soggy Day One.
<p>Boats of all shapes and sizes ready for the day.</p>
Boats of all shapes and sizes ready for the day.
<p>Ready for boat check.</p>
Ready for boat check.
<p>Clemson anglers are ready.</p>
Clemson anglers are ready.
<p>A stiff wind on day one will present problems for anglers planning to sight fish.</p>
A stiff wind on day one will present problems for anglers planning to sight fish.
<p>Still looking a little sleepy this morning.</p>
Still looking a little sleepy this morning.
<p>Last minute adjustments for UNC Charlotte.</p>
Last minute adjustments for UNC Charlotte.
<p>NC State anglers prep for takeoff.</p>
NC State anglers prep for takeoff.
<p>The anthem rings out through a light rain.</p>
The anthem rings out through a light rain.
<p>Proud parents line the dock.</p>
Proud parents line the dock.
<p>Action!</p>
Action!
<p>The Nitro is ready to roll.</p>
The Nitro is ready to roll.
<p>Another team prepares for takeoff.</p>
Another team prepares for takeoff.
<p>Excited about the day ahead.</p>
Excited about the day ahead.
<p>Cameraman Brian Mason getting a few morning shots.</p>
Cameraman Brian Mason getting a few morning shots.
<p>Time to takeoff!</p>
Time to takeoff!
<p>Lined up and ready to go.</p>
Lined up and ready to go.
<p>Anglers are hoping the wind dies down on day one.</p>
Anglers are hoping the wind dies down on day one.
<p>Clemson is on the move.</p>
Clemson is on the move.