College: Day 1 on James

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Head out on the James River for Day 1 of the 2016 Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Eastern Regional.
Head out on the James River for Day 1 of the 2016 Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Eastern Regional.
After trailering down to another boat ramp we found anglers shortly after heading out.
After trailering down to another boat ramp we found anglers shortly after heading out.
The team of Chris Phinney and Jordan Wise of East Carolina were the first anglers we found in this area.
The team of Chris Phinney and Jordan Wise of East Carolina were the first anglers we found in this area.
Phinney hooked up and landed their fifth keeper as we arrived.
Phinney hooked up and landed their fifth keeper as we arrived.
Jordan Wise put another keeper in the boat moments later. This was a cull for the duo.
Jordan Wise put another keeper in the boat moments later. This was a cull for the duo.
They continued fishing in there area looking to upgrade from the early 8 to 9 pounds they had in the livewell.
They continued fishing in there area looking to upgrade from the early 8 to 9 pounds they had in the livewell.
Wise hooks up with another fish...
Wise hooks up with another fish…
This is a good one as Phinney mans the net for this one.
This is a good one as Phinney mans the net for this one.
It jumps near the boat...
It jumps near the boat…
Wise keeps it hooked up as they landed it on the other side of the boat. You can see the excitement as they begin to celebrate.
Wise keeps it hooked up as they landed it on the other side of the boat. You can see the excitement as they begin to celebrate.
That will help the cause for sure.
That will help the cause for sure.
That one is pushing four pounds.
That one is pushing four pounds.
How about that cull for the team?
How about that cull for the team?
They keep fishing around that area for a few minutes.
They keep fishing around that area for a few minutes.
Then they head out so they don't pressure this spot too much. They change spots as they continue to build their bag up.
Then they head out so they don’t pressure this spot too much. They change spots as they continue to build their bag up.
Carson Orellana of Strayer University runs by.
Carson Orellana of Strayer University runs by.
He is one of the anglers fishing solo this week.
He is one of the anglers fishing solo this week.
In fact, Orellana has fished every college tournament of his career alone.
In fact, Orellana has fished every college tournament of his career alone.
In the vicinity of Orellana is an osprey building its nest.
In the vicinity of Orellana is an osprey building its nest.
Orellana hooks up and battles his third keeper to the boat.
Orellana hooks up and battles his third keeper to the boat.
Keeper number three in the boat for Orellana.
Keeper number three in the boat for Orellana.
He was searching for a couple more big bites to elevate his weight.
He was searching for a couple more big bites to elevate his weight.
An osprey flies above with a fish of its own in its talons.
An osprey flies above with a fish of its own in its talons.