College: Day 2 takeoff

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Day 2 of the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Southern Regional presented by Bass Pro Shops at Winyah Bay started with near freezing temperatures as a cold front blew through Georgetown, South Carolina overnight.
Day 2 of the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Southern Regional presented by Bass Pro Shops at Winyah Bay started with near freezing temperatures as a cold front blew through Georgetown, South Carolina overnight.
Teams launched early as they got prepared for Day 2.
Teams launched early as they got prepared for Day 2.
The line backed up through the parking lot as a lot teams arrived early.
The line backed up through the parking lot as a lot teams arrived early.
The paper mill lit up the background as teams launched.
The paper mill lit up the background as teams launched.
Clemson pulls up to the dock as they get checked and lined up.
Clemson pulls up to the dock as they get checked and lined up.
Noah Pescitelli and Sean Hall of the Savannah College of Art and Design launch. They sit in 7th after Day 1.
Noah Pescitelli and Sean Hall of the Savannah College of Art and Design launch. They sit in 7th after Day 1.
Hunter McKamey and Kyle Oliver of Central Florida sit in 9th and are looking to stay in the Top 20 cut to make the final day.
Hunter McKamey and Kyle Oliver of Central Florida sit in 9th and are looking to stay in the Top 20 cut to make the final day.
2nd place Patrick Walters and Tyler All of South Carolina are ready to go. They are some of the local favorites this week and are right where they want to be after Thursday's action.
2nd place Patrick Walters and Tyler All of South Carolina are ready to go. They are some of the local favorites this week and are right where they want to be after Thursday’s action.
The sun begins to rise and it signifies takeoff isn't far away.
The sun begins to rise and it signifies takeoff isn’t far away.
Teams begin to jockey for position as they line up in their blast off order.
Teams begin to jockey for position as they line up in their blast off order.
Thomas Oltorik of Stetson University stands for the National Anthem.
Thomas Oltorik of Stetson University stands for the National Anthem.
Boat 1 heads out and the rest follow them out onto Winyah Bay.
Boat 1 heads out and the rest follow them out onto Winyah Bay.
Oltorik and John Byrd head out in 22nd and look to jump a few spots into the cut.
Oltorik and John Byrd head out in 22nd and look to jump a few spots into the cut.
Patrick Walters gives a wink as he heads out. Walters and All are in the nearest pursuers of the leaders.
Patrick Walters gives a wink as he heads out. Walters and All are in the nearest pursuers of the leaders.
Pescitelli and Hall roll through.
Pescitelli and Hall roll through.
B.A.S.S. staffer Robert checks live wells as the teams idle by.
B.A.S.S. staffer Robert checks live wells as the teams idle by.
Tyler Brown of Clemson is in the cut despite fishing alone this week.
Tyler Brown of Clemson is in the cut despite fishing alone this week.
The full field of 77 teams heads out, but the Top 20 after Friday's weigh-in will advance to Saturday.
The full field of 77 teams heads out, but the Top 20 after Friday’s weigh-in will advance to Saturday.
Baylor Ronemus and Cole Tinsley are in 4th place after a very solid Day 1.
Baylor Ronemus and Cole Tinsley are in 4th place after a very solid Day 1.
Max Gresham and Zack Blake roll out in 3rd place, just over 2 pounds from the lead.
Max Gresham and Zack Blake roll out in 3rd place, just over 2 pounds from the lead.