College: Backstage on Day 2

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Hunter Louden of Bethel University talks to fans backstage after weighing in his fish.
Hunter Louden of Bethel University talks to fans backstage after weighing in his fish.
UNC Charlotte Kolton Hawks and Zander Monk take the stage.
UNC Charlotte Kolton Hawks and Zander Monk take the stage.
Fans cheer and reach for prizes at the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series National Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops.
Fans cheer and reach for prizes at the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series National Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops.
Anglers young and old show off their casting skills at the Shimano Experience.
Anglers young and old show off their casting skills at the Shimano Experience.
Hannah Wesley, Morgan Miracle and Shellie Miracle are volunteering backstage.
Hannah Wesley, Morgan Miracle and Shellie Miracle are volunteering backstage.
Hannah Wesley, who is on her high school fishing team, says she wants to fish the Elite Series some day.
Hannah Wesley, who is on her high school fishing team, says she wants to fish the Elite Series some day.
Hunter Louden of Bethel University shows off the one fish he caught today. It weighed in at 4 pounds 13 ounces.
Hunter Louden of Bethel University shows off the one fish he caught today. It weighed in at 4 pounds 13 ounces.
A closer look at his catch.
A closer look at his catch.
Jake Houston shows off his t-t-t-tiny bass.
Jake Houston shows off his t-t-t-tiny bass.
Officially the cutest dog at the weigh-in.
Officially the cutest dog at the weigh-in.
Trevor Lo who won the College Classic Bracket last season Periscopes backstage with this year's National Championship contenders.
Trevor Lo who won the College Classic Bracket last season Periscopes backstage with this year’s National Championship contenders.
Trevor Lo takes time for an interview.
Trevor Lo takes time for an interview.
Hauling fish from the stage to the live release boat is an important job.
Hauling fish from the stage to the live release boat is an important job.
The DBU team takes a group photo.
The DBU team takes a group photo.
College anglers waiting for their turn on the weigh-in stage talk backstage.
College anglers waiting for their turn on the weigh-in stage talk backstage.
The next James Overstreet? This young photographer looks for the best angle of KJ Queen and Evan Owrey.
The next James Overstreet? This young photographer looks for the best angle of KJ Queen and Evan Owrey.
Daytona State College anglers Thomas Oltorik III and James Oltorik pose with their grandma for a photo after weighing in.
Daytona State College anglers Thomas Oltorik III and James Oltorik pose with their grandma for a photo after weighing in.
The JSCC cheering section.
The JSCC cheering section.
Jesse Hill and his biggest fan pose for a photo.
Jesse Hill and his biggest fan pose for a photo.
Kyle Alsop shows off his biggest fish.
Kyle Alsop shows off his biggest fish.
Austin Watkins shakes the hands of our backstage volunteers. The high school anglers treated each college angler like a star when they walked off stage.
Austin Watkins shakes the hands of our backstage volunteers. The high school anglers treated each college angler like a star when they walked off stage.
Apparently the weigh-in stage is the perfect place to shed your outer shell and begin the day anew.
Apparently the weigh-in stage is the perfect place to shed your outer shell and begin the day anew.