Junior Championship launches

Though she was on the 46th of 51 boats that launched Tuesday morning at Carroll County 1,000 Acre Recreational Lake in Huntingdon, Tenn., for the start of the Costa Bassmaster Junior Championship sponsored by DICK's Sporting Goods, Laindree Richardson was among the first anglers in the parking lot waiting for the 6 a.m. start. She's paired with Illinois' Trey McKinney in the national title event that features two-person teams from 28 states and Canada.
Though she was on the 46th of 51 boats that launched Tuesday morning at Carroll County 1,000 Acre Recreational Lake in Huntingdon, Tenn., for the start of the Costa Bassmaster Junior Championship sponsored by DICK’s Sporting Goods, Laindree Richardson was among the first anglers in the parking lot waiting for the 6 a.m. start. She’s paired with Illinois’ Trey McKinney in the national title event that features two-person teams from 28 states and Canada.
Julian Dent and James Bressler of Ohio proudly show off their
Julian Dent and James Bressler of Ohio proudly show off their “Hartley’s Hawgs” jerseys. Elite pro Charlie Hartley posted a Facebook shout out to the boys earlier this morning!
Gunner West and Brandon Hammontree of Oklahoma are with Capt. James West before takeoff.
Gunner West and Brandon Hammontree of Oklahoma are with Capt. James West before takeoff.
Andrew Gaynor and Beau McQuade of Maryland are ready to go.
Andrew Gaynor and Beau McQuade of Maryland are ready to go.
Zach Taylor of Tennessee stands aboard Boat 27 on Tuesday morning.
Zach Taylor of Tennessee stands aboard Boat 27 on Tuesday morning.
But he's got to put on his life jacket before hitting the water.
But he’s got to put on his life jacket before hitting the water.
Mike Abbott of Ohio is ready for action.
Mike Abbott of Ohio is ready for action.
Bailey Harden and Grainger Pollert of Indiana about to hit the back-down.
Bailey Harden and Grainger Pollert of Indiana about to hit the back-down.
Walker McElroy of Texas gets in a stretch. He'll need to be limber on the water later today. The lake is filled with nice bass, and the boys are sure to catch some fish.
Walker McElroy of Texas gets in a stretch. He’ll need to be limber on the water later today. The lake is filled with nice bass, and the boys are sure to catch some fish.
Brent Randall and Giancarlo Russo of Florida.
Brent Randall and Giancarlo Russo of Florida.
Bladen and Ashton Rasberry came over from North Carolina to fish in the junior championship.
Bladen and Ashton Rasberry came over from North Carolina to fish in the junior championship.
Dominic Fiorelle and Curtis Russler give Maryland hope this week.
Dominic Fiorelle and Curtis Russler give Maryland hope this week.
Mason Fulmer and Marshal Robinson are fishing for South Carolina here on Carroll County 1,000 Acre Recreational Lake. 
Mason Fulmer and Marshal Robinson are fishing for South Carolina here on Carroll County 1,000 Acre Recreational Lake. 
Mississippi's Calup Williams and Phillip Herring snack on some breakfast biscuits before taking the water.
Mississippi’s Calup Williams and Phillip Herring snack on some breakfast biscuits before taking the water.
Team Wisconsin is ready to fish. That's Dylan Haney in the middle and Austin Haney at right in the pre-dawn sunglasses.
Team Wisconsin is ready to fish. That’s Dylan Haney in the middle and Austin Haney at right in the pre-dawn sunglasses.
Louisiana representin'. Capt. Jimmy Sylvester is with anglers Jordan Sylvester and Jacob Tullier.
Louisiana representin’. Capt. Jimmy Sylvester is with anglers Jordan Sylvester and Jacob Tullier.
Jacob Neff of Virginia thinks about the day ahead.
Jacob Neff of Virginia thinks about the day ahead.
These fans of Team Wisconsin couldn't help but snap a selfie. It was a picture perfect morning in Carroll County -- 65 degrees at launch, in late June.
These fans of Team Wisconsin couldn’t help but snap a selfie. It was a picture perfect morning in Carroll County — 65 degrees at launch, in late June.
Carroll County 1,000 Acre Recreational Lake really is a pretty place. It opened only four years ago, after being in various stages of planning since 1984. 
Carroll County 1,000 Acre Recreational Lake really is a pretty place. It opened only four years ago, after being in various stages of planning since 1984. 
The lake has seen frequent usage since its opening, and junior fishing fans turned out in good numbers Tuesday morning to cheer on the youth anglers.
The lake has seen frequent usage since its opening, and junior fishing fans turned out in good numbers Tuesday morning to cheer on the youth anglers.
Elijah Benson, foreground, and teammate CJ Hudson of Georgia motor up to the dock for Tuesday's takeoff.
Elijah Benson, foreground, and teammate CJ Hudson of Georgia motor up to the dock for Tuesday’s takeoff.
Cole Moulton, foreground, and Ryder Whitworth of New Hampshire hurry down the dock to hop aboard their boat.
Cole Moulton, foreground, and Ryder Whitworth of New Hampshire hurry down the dock to hop aboard their boat.
You can tell by the number of boats at the shoreline that takeoff is near.
You can tell by the number of boats at the shoreline that takeoff is near.
This young fan decided to take off her shoes and stick her feet in the lake. 
This young fan decided to take off her shoes and stick her feet in the lake. 
Boat No.1 is Georgia's Caleb Reynolds and Lex Thompson. They're at the dock and ready to go.
Boat No.1 is Georgia’s Caleb Reynolds and Lex Thompson. They’re at the dock and ready to go.
And there's Boat No. 2 with Logan Powell and Cameron Irizarry of West Virginia idling up to the dock.
And there’s Boat No. 2 with Logan Powell and Cameron Irizarry of West Virginia idling up to the dock.
Before we start though, everyone takes time to honor our country during the playing of the Star Spangled Banner.
Before we start though, everyone takes time to honor our country during the playing of the Star Spangled Banner.
Before the busy day on the water, this is time for a moment of peace and reflection. It reminds us of our freedoms and those who have given all to preserve our liberties. 
Before the busy day on the water, this is time for a moment of peace and reflection. It reminds us of our freedoms and those who have given all to preserve our liberties. 
There's a big day ahead for the young anglers, and there are surely some nerves to be overcome. A few minutes on the water though, and all the anglers are loose and ready to fish.
There’s a big day ahead for the young anglers, and there are surely some nerves to be overcome. A few minutes on the water though, and all the anglers are loose and ready to fish.
The fans are anxiously waiting too.
The fans are anxiously waiting too.
It's 6 a.m. Central Standard Time. You know what that means...
It’s 6 a.m. Central Standard Time. You know what that means…
It's time for blast-off. llinois' Carter Wijacgco and Caden Petrille are all smiles as they head out of the marina.
It’s time for blast-off. llinois’ Carter Wijacgco and Caden Petrille are all smiles as they head out of the marina.
Ryan Kovatch and Mike Abbott of Ohio float through check-in.
Ryan Kovatch and Mike Abbott of Ohio float through check-in.
Rein Golubjatnikov gives the thumbs up as does his dad Ken as they float to the start.
Rein Golubjatnikov gives the thumbs up as does his dad Ken as they float to the start.
Rein catches his boat number and they're off.
Rein catches his boat number and they’re off.
The captain appears to be asleep at the wheel, but Virginia's Hayden Hedrick has his eyes on the prize.
The captain appears to be asleep at the wheel, but Virginia’s Hayden Hedrick has his eyes on the prize.
Jack Hennies, foreground, is going to grab his number. Teammate Ethan Johnson is at rear. They are fishing for Minnesota in this national championship.
Jack Hennies, foreground, is going to grab his number. Teammate Ethan Johnson is at rear. They are fishing for Minnesota in this national championship.
Connecticut's Jon Anderson and Aannin Kalwara float through the start.
Connecticut’s Jon Anderson and Aannin Kalwara float through the start.
Team Tennessee is Zachary Taylor and Noah Burnette.
Team Tennessee is Zachary Taylor and Noah Burnette.
Jacob Long and Caleb Roblin are up from Louisiana this week. They're hoping for big bass in the live well.
Jacob Long and Caleb Roblin are up from Louisiana this week. They’re hoping for big bass in the live well.
Nicholas and Kyle Herrman of Kansas ride though to get their number.
Nicholas and Kyle Herrman of Kansas ride though to get their number.
Throw it over, says the North Carolina team of Nathan Canaday and Kyle Davis. 
Throw it over, says the North Carolina team of Nathan Canaday and Kyle Davis. 
The final boats approach the dock ready to blast-off for eight hours of bass fishing.
The final boats approach the dock ready to blast-off for eight hours of bass fishing.
And the final boats depart the dock. Each of the 51 teams entered in the juniors championship will weigh in later today at 1:45 p.m. in downtown Huntingdon. Check www.Basssmaster.com often to follow the live blog, see photo galleries from launch and weigh-in, read about tournament action and much more.
And the final boats depart the dock. Each of the 51 teams entered in the juniors championship will weigh in later today at 1:45 p.m. in downtown Huntingdon. Check www.Basssmaster.com often to follow the live blog, see photo galleries from launch and weigh-in, read about tournament action and much more.