College: Day 2 launch

Competitors launched on Folsom Reservoir for Day 2 of the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Western Regional presented by Bass Pro Shops.

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Day 2 on Folsom Reservoir began with Katie Tanner of University of Oregon showing off her new jersey to her teammates.
Day 2 on Folsom Reservoir began with Katie Tanner of University of Oregon showing off her new jersey to her teammates.
The jersey is one of Skeet Reese's demo jerseys. Tanner is a fan, and Andrew Sayles, past president of the California B.A.S.S. Nation, had received one from Reese, which he donated to Tanner this morning. She's taking it with her today as a good luck charm.
The jersey is one of Skeet Reese’s demo jerseys. Tanner is a fan, and Andrew Sayles, past president of the California B.A.S.S. Nation, had received one from Reese, which he donated to Tanner this morning. She’s taking it with her today as a good luck charm.
The anglers hang out in the water while waiting for Day 2 of the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Western Regional presented by Bass Pro Shops to begin.
The anglers hang out in the water while waiting for Day 2 of the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Western Regional presented by Bass Pro Shops to begin.
The temperature was around 65 degrees at launch time, 10 degrees warmer than this time yesterday. But the wind was up significantly.
The temperature was around 65 degrees at launch time, 10 degrees warmer than this time yesterday. But the wind was up significantly.
John Zeolla of Cal Poly went fishing by himself yesterday, but today he has his teammate Clayton Lauchland with him.
John Zeolla of Cal Poly went fishing by himself yesterday, but today he has his teammate Clayton Lauchland with him.
Zeolla checks his electronics before heading out.
Zeolla checks his electronics before heading out.
Load-in is easy. The ramps are so wide, you could drop dozens of boats in at once.
Load-in is easy. The ramps are so wide, you could drop dozens of boats in at once.
Ziggy, a member of the San Jose State team, tried to make a getaway.
Ziggy, a member of the San Jose State team, tried to make a getaway.
But Joey Fortina saved the day, carrying Ziggy by the handle on his doggy life jacket.
But Joey Fortina saved the day, carrying Ziggy by the handle on his doggy life jacket.
Back safely to the boat.
Back safely to the boat.
Now that the team has gotten all back in the boat, Adam McAndrews, Fortina and Ziggy are ready to find their place in the launch lineup.
Now that the team has gotten all back in the boat, Adam McAndrews, Fortina and Ziggy are ready to find their place in the launch lineup.
Stay, Ziggy, stay.
Stay, Ziggy, stay.
The sun peeks over the hillside.
The sun peeks over the hillside.
The competitors' boats are in the water. The boats that remain are the camera boats, which will go out to film today's competition for ESPNU.
The competitors’ boats are in the water. The boats that remain are the camera boats, which will go out to film today’s competition for ESPNU.
One of the last trailers pulls out.
One of the last trailers pulls out.
One last pickup from the dock ...
One last pickup from the dock …
... and now it's time to salute our freedom with the singing of the national anthem.
… and now it’s time to salute our freedom with the singing of the national anthem.
Katie Tanner and Daniel Marshal are the first anglers in line to head out.
Katie Tanner and Daniel Marshal are the first anglers in line to head out.
Ryan Habenitch and Jacob Wall talk to the officials in the check-in line.
Ryan Habenitch and Jacob Wall talk to the officials in the check-in line.
San Jose State makes its way.
San Jose State makes its way.
Jarid Gabbert and Taylor Throop of Eastern Washington start the day in 13th place. They'll need to be 10th or better at the end of Day 3 to advance to the national championship.
Jarid Gabbert and Taylor Throop of Eastern Washington start the day in 13th place. They’ll need to be 10th or better at the end of Day 3 to advance to the national championship.
Zoella and Lauchland depart as a team today ...
Zoella and Lauchland depart as a team today …
... while Alex Klein of Chico State is going it solo.
… while Alex Klein of Chico State is going it solo.
Team Zach (that is, Zach MacDonald and Zach Martinez) of Oregon State start the day in second place.
Team Zach (that is, Zach MacDonald and Zach Martinez) of Oregon State start the day in second place.
Only a few left to go.
Only a few left to go.
Jeff Taluban and Matt Pagluica of Sacramento State are on the bubble in 10th place.
Jeff Taluban and Matt Pagluica of Sacramento State are on the bubble in 10th place.
Jakob Conlan and Frank Tomasello know they have some catching up to do. Yesterday, they only managed 1 pound, 11 ounces. They're hoping for a better day today.
Jakob Conlan and Frank Tomasello know they have some catching up to do. Yesterday, they only managed 1 pound, 11 ounces. They’re hoping for a better day today.
Eric Lee and Dalton Taylor of Oregon start the day with 2-14.
Eric Lee and Dalton Taylor of Oregon start the day with 2-14.
Alex Robbins and Rudy Directo of Humboldt State started launch off yesterday as the first boat, and they bring up the rear today.
Alex Robbins and Rudy Directo of Humboldt State started launch off yesterday as the first boat, and they bring up the rear today.
Now the anglers are out looking for the big ones they saw yesterday but didn't catch.
Now the anglers are out looking for the big ones they saw yesterday but didn’t catch.
Parents come out early to Granite Bay to support their kids.
Parents come out early to Granite Bay to support their kids.
Eddison Hicks and Jereme Thaxton are one of the ESPNU camera boats today. Hicks lives around here and will drive the boat, and Thaxton will hold the fancy camera.
Eddison Hicks and Jereme Thaxton are one of the ESPNU camera boats today. Hicks lives around here and will drive the boat, and Thaxton will hold the fancy camera.