Practice launch for College National Championship

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The final day of practice dawns as the 89 National Championship teams get one final shot to dial in their pattern for the tournament.
The final day of practice dawns as the 89 National Championship teams get one final shot to dial in their pattern for the tournament.
The teams are not only fighting for the championship hardware, but also the Top 4 spots this week as those teams head to Kentucky Lake for the Carhartt College Series Classic Bracket presented by Bass Pro Shops next week.
The teams are not only fighting for the championship hardware, but also the Top 4 spots this week as those teams head to Kentucky Lake for the Carhartt College Series Classic Bracket presented by Bass Pro Shops next week.
Although Campbellsville University doesn’t have any teams in the National Championship they are still the host school and were at takeoff to help with anything anglers and officials may need.
Although Campbellsville University doesn’t have any teams in the National Championship they are still the host school and were at takeoff to help with anything anglers and officials may need.
Teams make some last minute preparation before takeoff begins.
Teams make some last minute preparation before takeoff begins.
The mock blastoff even has the playing of the national anthem just like the tournament days will.
The mock blastoff even has the playing of the national anthem just like the tournament days will.
JP Kimbrough and Jared Rascoe of LSU-Shreveport get lined up before takeoff.
JP Kimbrough and Jared Rascoe of LSU-Shreveport get lined up before takeoff.
Sean Cummins and Maurice Hudson of Penn State are ready to go.
Sean Cummins and Maurice Hudson of Penn State are ready to go.
Texas A&M hopes to defend their 2015 title and go back-to-back.
Texas A&M hopes to defend their 2015 title and go back-to-back.
We are just moments from the 6:30 a.m. takeoff time.
We are just moments from the 6:30 a.m. takeoff time.
Boats begin jockeying for position during takeoff.
Boats begin jockeying for position during takeoff.
Lance Freeman and Chandler Christian of Murray State are one of the favorites this week as they are one of the Kentucky schools fishing this week, and Freeman grew up in this area.
Lance Freeman and Chandler Christian of Murray State are one of the favorites this week as they are one of the Kentucky schools fishing this week, and Freeman grew up in this area.
Tyler Stewart and Nick Joiner of Louisiana-Monroe look to win two B.A.S.S. events this year with a win this week.
Tyler Stewart and Nick Joiner of Louisiana-Monroe look to win two B.A.S.S. events this year with a win this week.
Jacob Wall of Oregon won the Western Regional solo and hopes to have some good mojo this week.
Jacob Wall of Oregon won the Western Regional solo and hopes to have some good mojo this week.
Bethel’s Brian Pahl and John Garrett head out
Bethel’s Brian Pahl and John Garrett head out
Probably the best hat we will see this week.
Probably the best hat we will see this week.
The Swanson brothers from Bemidji State roll through the line.
The Swanson brothers from Bemidji State roll through the line.
Teams file through just like they will on tournament day. The mock blastoff helps get any kinks out so teams know exactly how everything will happen on the tournament days.
Teams file through just like they will on tournament day. The mock blastoff helps get any kinks out so teams know exactly how everything will happen on the tournament days.
Green River Marina is the host boat ramp this week.
Green River Marina is the host boat ramp this week.
John Davis of Alabama says ‘hey!’
John Davis of Alabama says ‘hey!’
B.A.S.S. tournament official Max Leatherwood keeps everyone in order.
B.A.S.S. tournament official Max Leatherwood keeps everyone in order.
Sam Glenn and Cameron Baker of UNC Charlotte head out. UNCC is one of the many schools with three representatives this week.
Sam Glenn and Cameron Baker of UNC Charlotte head out. UNCC is one of the many schools with three representatives this week.
Chase Johnson and Eric Leifeit of East Carolina slide by the takeoff dock.
Chase Johnson and Eric Leifeit of East Carolina slide by the takeoff dock.
Meanwhile Carson Orellana tucks in behind them.
Meanwhile Carson Orellana tucks in behind them.
Zeke Gossett and Hayden Bartee of Faulkner University head out. They were active participants in the Bassmaster High School program before moving on to college this year.
Zeke Gossett and Hayden Bartee of Faulkner University head out. They were active participants in the Bassmaster High School program before moving on to college this year.
Some pretty famous fish characters grace the Green River Marina boat house. All 89 teams have to be off the water at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday and will head to their pre-tournament banquet Wednesday evening.
Some pretty famous fish characters grace the Green River Marina boat house. All 89 teams have to be off the water at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday and will head to their pre-tournament banquet Wednesday evening.