Behind the Scenes from Day 1 on Lake DuBay

Go backstage on Day 1 at Lake DuBay!

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Anglers funnel in to the weigh-in site after battling it out on Lake DuBay on Day 1 of the Carhartt College National Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops.
Anglers funnel in to the weigh-in site after battling it out on Lake DuBay on Day 1 of the Carhartt College National Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops.
Dawson Lenz and Evan Horne make their way to the tanks.
Dawson Lenz and Evan Horne make their way to the tanks.
The University of Arkansas Tech and the University of Tennessee Martin talk about Day 1.
The University of Arkansas Tech and the University of Tennessee Martin talk about Day 1.
Carson Orellana rolls into the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point where the weigh-ins are being held.
Carson Orellana rolls into the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point where the weigh-ins are being held.
Numerous booths for fans to enjoy.
Numerous booths for fans to enjoy.
The anglers gather at the tanks.
The anglers gather at the tanks.
Yamaha has a booth and service trailer here in support of the college anglers.
Yamaha has a booth and service trailer here in support of the college anglers.
Toyota and Carhartt are well represented too.
Toyota and Carhartt are well represented too.
Nitro boats on display.
Nitro boats on display.
Lowrance has a tent and also provided mapping to their anglers through the Insight Genesis program.
Lowrance has a tent and also provided mapping to their anglers through the Insight Genesis program.
Yamaha has all models available to check out.
Yamaha has all models available to check out.
Minn Kota and Humminbird are here as well. Minn Kota gave away a Talon shallow water anchor and Humminbird provided anglers with a LakeMaster chip so they could navigate Lake DuBay efficiently.
Minn Kota and Humminbird are here as well. Minn Kota gave away a Talon shallow water anchor and Humminbird provided anglers with a LakeMaster chip so they could navigate Lake DuBay efficiently.
Have to hydrate before walking on stage.
Have to hydrate before walking on stage.
The University of Louisiana-Monroe converses.
The University of Louisiana-Monroe converses.
Trevor Lo from Minnesota shows off a nice smallmouth.
Trevor Lo from Minnesota shows off a nice smallmouth.
At fishing tournaments you see a lot of different hats, but this one is awesome as well!
At fishing tournaments you see a lot of different hats, but this one is awesome as well!
National Anthem time.
National Anthem time.
Auburn gathers nearby to talk and bag their fish.
Auburn gathers nearby to talk and bag their fish.
The weigh-in is streaming to bassmaster.com.
The weigh-in is streaming to bassmaster.com.
Frankie Appaluccio and Logan Shaddix started the Day 1 weigh-in off with a bang! 7-8 has them in 5th overall.
Frankie Appaluccio and Logan Shaddix started the Day 1 weigh-in off with a bang! 7-8 has them in 5th overall.
TV interviews ensue.
TV interviews ensue.
Hiroto Kinoshita smiles for the camera.
Hiroto Kinoshita smiles for the camera.
Getting pretty deep at the tanks.
Getting pretty deep at the tanks.
Fans showed up big time on Day 1.
Fans showed up big time on Day 1.
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Cade Laufenberg shows off a nice one. Him and teammate Wyatt Stout are tied for 6th going into Day 2.
Cade Laufenberg shows off a nice one. Him and teammate Wyatt Stout are tied for 6th going into Day 2.
Appalachian State takes its turn doing TV interviews.
Appalachian State takes its turn doing TV interviews.
Bethel rolls in.
Bethel rolls in.
Normally Mississippi State is the school with cowbells, but it looks like others have brought them today.
Normally Mississippi State is the school with cowbells, but it looks like others have brought them today.
Day 1 leaders Josh Bensema and Matthew Mcardle show off their three-fish limit.
Day 1 leaders Josh Bensema and Matthew Mcardle show off their three-fish limit.
Let me take a peek at your fish...
Let me take a peek at your fish…
Long day on the water deserves a little refueling.
Long day on the water deserves a little refueling.
Johnny Ledet bags some fish.
Johnny Ledet bags some fish.
Dude...check this out.
Dude…check this out.
More boats roll into the weigh-in site.
More boats roll into the weigh-in site.
Defending champions Jake Whitaker and Andrew Helms are tied for 6th after Day 1... they say they like tough fishing in these tournaments.
Defending champions Jake Whitaker and Andrew Helms are tied for 6th after Day 1… they say they like tough fishing in these tournaments.
Their families show support.
Their families show support.
Local TV stations grab some footage as well.
Local TV stations grab some footage as well.
Anglers join the large crowd after weigh-in.
Anglers join the large crowd after weigh-in.
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The expo is still rocking too.
The expo is still rocking too.
Quick take a photo...
Quick take a photo…
Minn Kota gave away a Talon of any anglers preference today. Bryan College won it!
Minn Kota gave away a Talon of any anglers preference today. Bryan College won it!