College: Classic Bracket morning launch

The top eight collegiate anglers launch their boats on Beaverfork Lake.

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<p> Eight anglers arrive at Beaverfork Lake for the 2012 Carhartt College Series Bassmaster Classic Bracket.</p>
Eight anglers arrive at Beaverfork Lake for the 2012 Carhartt College Series Bassmaster Classic Bracket.
<p> Having tackle organized and neatly stowed allows anglers to spend more time fishing.</p>
Having tackle organized and neatly stowed allows anglers to spend more time fishing.
<p> The college anglers know how to get the morning started.</p>
The college anglers know how to get the morning started.
<p> Zack Birge from Oklahoma State will be competing against Logan Johnson from the University of Alabama for a chance at competing in the Bassmaster Classic.</p>
Zack Birge from Oklahoma State will be competing against Logan Johnson from the University of Alabama for a chance at competing in the Bassmaster Classic.
<p> Jordan Lee from Auburn University looks over his spread of rods and tackle.</p>
Jordan Lee from Auburn University looks over his spread of rods and tackle.
<p> Calm waters await these college anglers as the 2012 Carhartt College Series Bassmaster Classic Bracket gets underway.</p>
Calm waters await these college anglers as the 2012 Carhartt College Series Bassmaster Classic Bracket gets underway.
<p> Vincent Campisano from Murray State shows off the bait he plans to start competition with.</p>
Vincent Campisano from Murray State shows off the bait he plans to start competition with.
<p> Matt Lee from Auburn University inspects his tackle before the start of competition.</p>
Matt Lee from Auburn University inspects his tackle before the start of competition.
<p> Dustin Connell from University of Alabama carefully stows his rods.</p>
Dustin Connell from University of Alabama carefully stows his rods.
<p> With midday temperatures forecasted at 100 degrees, Logan Johnson from the University of Alabama does his best to keep things cool.</p>
With midday temperatures forecasted at 100 degrees, Logan Johnson from the University of Alabama does his best to keep things cool.
<p> Anglers launch their boats, awaiting the start of the competition.</p>
Anglers launch their boats, awaiting the start of the competition.
<p> Cameraman Justin Darling sets up to capture today's event on Beaverfork Lake.</p>
Cameraman Justin Darling sets up to capture today’s event on Beaverfork Lake.
<p> Zack Birge begins competition as cameraman Wes Miller captures the sun rising.</p>
Zack Birge begins competition as cameraman Wes Miller captures the sun rising.
<p> College anglers make their move on Beaverfork Lake.</p>
College anglers make their move on Beaverfork Lake.
<p> Anglers gather around the launch area and make final preparations.</p>
Anglers gather around the launch area and make final preparations.
<p> Hats are removed as the national anthem booms across Beaverfork Lake.</p>
Hats are removed as the national anthem booms across Beaverfork Lake.