College: Day 2 launch

Competitors take off on Clear Lake on the second and final day of the Western Regional.

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Competitors are ready to take off on the second and final day of the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Western Regional on Clear Lake.
Competitors are ready to take off on the second and final day of the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Western Regional on Clear Lake.
Andrew Sjostrom and Matt Diaz of CSU Monterey Bay organize their tackle before they head out.
Andrew Sjostrom and Matt Diaz of CSU Monterey Bay organize their tackle before they head out.
The air temp is at 45 degrees, so it’s cool enough to don sweaters and hoodies, at least until the anglers make the run to their spots.
The air temp is at 45 degrees, so it’s cool enough to don sweaters and hoodies, at least until the anglers make the run to their spots.
Kaley Vincent is here to support Alex Robbins of Humboldt State University.
Kaley Vincent is here to support Alex Robbins of Humboldt State University.
The moon hangs high over the launch area as the sun begins to rise over the lake.
The moon hangs high over the launch area as the sun begins to rise over the lake.
Nick Nikchevich of University of Southern California is about to eat his breakfast quickly because he surely isn’t taking a banana into the boat.
Nick Nikchevich of University of Southern California is about to eat his breakfast quickly because he surely isn’t taking a banana into the boat.
Teams from different schools have become friends out on the water. From left are Andrew Sumi, Cody Wilson and Roberto Munoz, all of San Jose State; and Elliott Beckstrom and Nick Nikchevich of University of Southern California.
Teams from different schools have become friends out on the water. From left are Andrew Sumi, Cody Wilson and Roberto Munoz, all of San Jose State; and Elliott Beckstrom and Nick Nikchevich of University of Southern California.
Jesse Scarafiotti and Timothy Bailey of New Mexico State University are in second place to begin Day 2.
Jesse Scarafiotti and Timothy Bailey of New Mexico State University are in second place to begin Day 2.
Kyle Price and Savanah Wride of New Mexico State are in good spirits leading into the final day.
Kyle Price and Savanah Wride of New Mexico State are in good spirits leading into the final day.
Scarafiotti doesn’t want to reveal his secrets, even though the tournament is practically over. But he gave us a half-peek of a lure he may or may not use today.
Scarafiotti doesn’t want to reveal his secrets, even though the tournament is practically over. But he gave us a half-peek of a lure he may or may not use today.
Alex Cox and Justin Gangel of Cal State Long Beach begin putting their tackle away so they can make their run.
Alex Cox and Justin Gangel of Cal State Long Beach begin putting their tackle away so they can make their run.
Michael Woods and Chas Brannon of Chico State have their own spectators …
Michael Woods and Chas Brannon of Chico State have their own spectators …
… Chas’ parents, Chuck and Tammy Brannon.
… Chas’ parents, Chuck and Tammy Brannon.
Erik Strickler of Oregon State says he and his partner, Brandon Hua, are planning to do the same thing today that they did yesterday. If they’re successful, they’ll qualify for the 2014 Carhartt College Bassmaster Series National Championship. They begin the day in ninth place, and the Top 10 earn the championship berth.
Erik Strickler of Oregon State says he and his partner, Brandon Hua, are planning to do the same thing today that they did yesterday. If they’re successful, they’ll qualify for the 2014 Carhartt College Bassmaster Series National Championship. They begin the day in ninth place, and the Top 10 earn the championship berth.
Nick Barr and Jarred Walker of Eastern Washington University have a lot of climbing to do today in order to qualify for the championship. The pair are mired in 28th place.
Nick Barr and Jarred Walker of Eastern Washington University have a lot of climbing to do today in order to qualify for the championship. The pair are mired in 28th place.
Maegan Birdsey and Tyler Dabling of Utah Valley University are among the first boats out this morning. They get ready to stage for launch.
Maegan Birdsey and Tyler Dabling of Utah Valley University are among the first boats out this morning. They get ready to stage for launch.
Boats begin to set up for takeoff.
Boats begin to set up for takeoff.
And Day 2 has begun! Tune in at 2 p.m. PT for the weigh-in on Bassmaster.com.
And Day 2 has begun! Tune in at 2 p.m. PT for the weigh-in on Bassmaster.com.