Day Two launch of Mercury College B.A.S.S. West Super Regional

Images from the Day Two launch of the Mercury College B.A.S.S. West Super Regional on Lake Dardanelle out of Russellville, Ark.

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<p> Jordy Veillion of Louisiana-Lafayette gives the thumbs up at the Day Two launch of the Mercury College B.A.S.S. West Super Regional.</p>
Jordy Veillion of Louisiana-Lafayette gives the thumbs up at the Day Two launch of the Mercury College B.A.S.S. West Super Regional.
<p> Iowa’s John Mercer and James Steffen watch for traffic as they apply sunscreen at the Lake Dardanelle State Park launch area.</p>
Iowa’s John Mercer and James Steffen watch for traffic as they apply sunscreen at the Lake Dardanelle State Park launch area.
<p> Tarleton State angler John Tarleton discusses the morning with LSU Shreveport anglers Joe Landry and Jake Wood.</p>
Tarleton State angler John Tarleton discusses the morning with LSU Shreveport anglers Joe Landry and Jake Wood.
<p> Louisiana Monroe’s Brett Preuett works on tackle as he and teammate Jake Ormond hope to improve on their Day One catch of 8-9.</p>
Louisiana Monroe’s Brett Preuett works on tackle as he and teammate Jake Ormond hope to improve on their Day One catch of 8-9.
<p> The Oklahoma State team of Blake Flurry and Zach Birge adjust their gear.</p>
The Oklahoma State team of Blake Flurry and Zach Birge adjust their gear.
<p> Roy Roberts of Arkansas Tech gets busted out for his healthy breakfast – a Snickers bar.</p>
Roy Roberts of Arkansas Tech gets busted out for his healthy breakfast – a Snickers bar.
<p> Colton Carpenter of Louisiana Tech sneaks in an early morning call.</p>
Colton Carpenter of Louisiana Tech sneaks in an early morning call.
<p> Fishing on his home water, Dustin Huggins knew where to get the best apple fritter.</p>
Fishing on his home water, Dustin Huggins knew where to get the best apple fritter.
<p> Arkansas angler Mook Miller gets out his tackle while answering a question.</p>
Arkansas angler Mook Miller gets out his tackle while answering a question.
<p> Kyle Billingsley of Arkansas gets ready to board the team boat as the 6 a.m. launch time approaches.</p>
Kyle Billingsley of Arkansas gets ready to board the team boat as the 6 a.m. launch time approaches.
<p> Oklahoma State anglers Travis Snyder and Chuck Major wait in line for the take-off.</p>
Oklahoma State anglers Travis Snyder and Chuck Major wait in line for the take-off.
<p> Hank Weldon and Max Leatherwood go over final details as they prepare to send out the 36 boats of college anglers.</p>
Hank Weldon and Max Leatherwood go over final details as they prepare to send out the 36 boats of college anglers.
<p> Michael and Stephen Frenette of Southeastern Louisiana prepare to launch.</p>
Michael and Stephen Frenette of Southeastern Louisiana prepare to launch.
<p> The first three boats make their way out onto Lake Dardanelle at 6 a.m. sharp.</p>
The first three boats make their way out onto Lake Dardanelle at 6 a.m. sharp.
<p> Brett Stewart tosses a key fob to the Iowa team.</p>
Brett Stewart tosses a key fob to the Iowa team.
<p> One of the final teams to launch, Cody McCrary and Jordy Veillion perform the kill-switch check.</p>
One of the final teams to launch, Cody McCrary and Jordy Veillion perform the kill-switch check.
<p> Cameraman Jake Kelso records footage for College B.A.S.S. shows to be aired on ESPNU.</p>
Cameraman Jake Kelso records footage for College B.A.S.S. shows to be aired on ESPNU.