Strike King Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops

College Classic launch

College anglers launch on Lake Hudson.

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<p>The defending Carhartt Bassmaster College Series champions from Oklahoma State University, Zack Birge and Blake Flurry, wait to launch after dropping their boat in.</p>
The defending Carhartt Bassmaster College Series champions from Oklahoma State University, Zack Birge and Blake Flurry, wait to launch after dropping their boat in.
<p>Oklahoma State anglers talk about the day before launch begins.</p>
Oklahoma State anglers talk about the day before launch begins.
<p>OSU anglers Dustyn Pendergraft and Tyler Dennis talk with fellow OSU anglers.</p>
OSU anglers Dustyn Pendergraft and Tyler Dennis talk with fellow OSU anglers.
<p>Arkansas angler Kenneth Anderson drops his boat into the water.</p>
Arkansas angler Kenneth Anderson drops his boat into the water.
<p>Anderson beaches his rig before take-off.</p>
Anderson beaches his rig before take-off.
<p>Anderson and Drew Proto of Arkansas wait in their boat while the other anglers drop in.</p>
Anderson and Drew Proto of Arkansas wait in their boat while the other anglers drop in.
<p>Oklahoma State University's Caleb Masters helps B.A.S.S. employee Tony Quick check his boat.</p>
Oklahoma State University’s Caleb Masters helps B.A.S.S. employee Tony Quick check his boat.
<p>Oklahoma State University's Caleb Masters helps B.A.S.S. employee Tony Quick check his boat.</p>
Oklahoma State University’s Caleb Masters helps B.A.S.S. employee Tony Quick check his boat.
<p>Arkansas club president Paul LeFluer relaxes before he's set to take off.</p>
Arkansas club president Paul LeFluer relaxes before he’s set to take off.
<p>A local television crew prepares to follow the college teams on the water.</p>
A local television crew prepares to follow the college teams on the water.
<p>Boats line up along the shoreline in preparation for the launch.</p>
Boats line up along the shoreline in preparation for the launch.
<p>Oklahoma State University's Trevor Parks and club president Chase Edminson will fish for the College series trophy.</p>
Oklahoma State University’s Trevor Parks and club president Chase Edminson will fish for the College series trophy.
<p>Dennis and Pendergraft listen to College Series Tournament Director Hank Weldon as he explains the rules for the day.</p>
Dennis and Pendergraft listen to College Series Tournament Director Hank Weldon as he explains the rules for the day.
<p>Parks and Edminson check their boat and rods before setting off.</p>
Parks and Edminson check their boat and rods before setting off.
<p>Oklahoma University anglers John Haines and Alex Edgeman launch their boat.</p>
Oklahoma University anglers John Haines and Alex Edgeman launch their boat.
<p>Birge and Flurry watch as the other anglers line their boats up along the shore.</p>
Birge and Flurry watch as the other anglers line their boats up along the shore.
<p>Teammates Dustyn Pendergraft and Tyler Dennis talk before the launch.</p>
Teammates Dustyn Pendergraft and Tyler Dennis talk before the launch.
<p>The television crew boards Oklahoma State University's boats.</p>
The television crew boards Oklahoma State University’s boats.
<p>Kyle Lowdermilk and Jared Berkshire, of Arkansas, edge out into the water and into position.</p>
Kyle Lowdermilk and Jared Berkshire, of Arkansas, edge out into the water and into position.
<p>Anglers from Oklahoma University Paul Muzljakovich and  Landon Dixon wait to move into position.</p>
Anglers from Oklahoma University Paul Muzljakovich and  Landon Dixon wait to move into position.
<p>The anglers prepare to move off the shoreline.</p>
The anglers prepare to move off the shoreline.
<p>All nine boats move into position for take-off.</p>
All nine boats move into position for take-off.

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