College: Day 2 weigh-in

Day 2 of the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Eastern Tour presented by Bass Pro Shops brought pleasant weather, rather than Thursday’s afternoon rain storms. Temperatures climbed into the upper 80s, which had fishing fans seeking shade at the TVA Dam Ramp in Jefferson City. This couple, however, enjoyed the sunshine and took a nap in the process.
Day 2 of the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Eastern Tour presented by Bass Pro Shops brought pleasant weather, rather than Thursday’s afternoon rain storms. Temperatures climbed into the upper 80s, which had fishing fans seeking shade at the TVA Dam Ramp in Jefferson City. This couple, however, enjoyed the sunshine and took a nap in the process.
Most fans found cooler spots underneath floppy hats and nearby pine trees.
Most fans found cooler spots underneath floppy hats and nearby pine trees.
They didn’t have to wait long for the college anglers to show up for weigh-in. Though it appears this duo is riding in the Shimano live release boat, it’s just an optical illusion. They’re actually in their own bass boat directly behind the pontoon.
They didn’t have to wait long for the college anglers to show up for weigh-in. Though it appears this duo is riding in the Shimano live release boat, it’s just an optical illusion. They’re actually in their own bass boat directly behind the pontoon.
Here’s something more indicative of the typical arrival.
Here’s something more indicative of the typical arrival.
To the shore.
To the shore.
And to the tanks! These guys’ faces say it all. Excitement, determination, anxiousness. It’s all there for the anglers who give it their all in Bassmaster events.
And to the tanks! These guys’ faces say it all. Excitement, determination, anxiousness. It’s all there for the anglers who give it their all in Bassmaster events.
And now to the stage! There’s Ben Barrus and Tyler VanBrandt of Adrian College who are in 17th place after two days with a 25 pound, 2 ounce total.
And now to the stage! There’s Ben Barrus and Tyler VanBrandt of Adrian College who are in 17th place after two days with a 25 pound, 2 ounce total.
Carter McNeil and Cole Floyd of Bethel University are in ninth place with a two-day total of 26-8.
Carter McNeil and Cole Floyd of Bethel University are in ninth place with a two-day total of 26-8.
Nolan Minor and Casey Lanier of West Virginia just missed the cut to 32. They finished 35th overall with 23-11.
Nolan Minor and Casey Lanier of West Virginia just missed the cut to 32. They finished 35th overall with 23-11.
Jonathan Peck and Griffin Heffington of Bryan College are in 10th place with 26-6.
Jonathan Peck and Griffin Heffington of Bryan College are in 10th place with 26-6.
Hunter Stewart and Luke Slaton of the University of North Georgia are in 16th with 25-9.
Hunter Stewart and Luke Slaton of the University of North Georgia are in 16th with 25-9.
 Lee Mattox and Anderson Aldag of Alabama are in second place overall with a two-day total of 29-1.
Lee Mattox and Anderson Aldag of Alabama are in second place overall with a two-day total of 29-1.
Brian Pahl and John Garrett of Bethel University are in eighth place with 26-8.
Brian Pahl and John Garrett of Bethel University are in eighth place with 26-8.
Bradley Dunagan and Nick Ratliff of Campbellsville University are in 27th place 23-15.
Bradley Dunagan and Nick Ratliff of Campbellsville University are in 27th place 23-15.
Auburn’s Logan Parks and Lucas Lindsay are in sixth place with a two-day total of 26-13.
Auburn’s Logan Parks and Lucas Lindsay are in sixth place with a two-day total of 26-13.
Dakota Cantrell and Austin Moore of Campbellsville University are 20th with 24-12.
Dakota Cantrell and Austin Moore of Campbellsville University are 20th with 24-12.
Blake Johnson of Adrian College caught the first 4-pounder of the tournament. He weighed this bass that went 4-1 on Friday.
Blake Johnson of Adrian College caught the first 4-pounder of the tournament. He weighed this bass that went 4-1 on Friday.
Nathan Bell and Cole Sands of Bryan College won this event last year on Cherokee last year. They are capable of doing it again as their two-day total of 27-14 has them in fifth place overall.
Nathan Bell and Cole Sands of Bryan College won this event last year on Cherokee last year. They are capable of doing it again as their two-day total of 27-14 has them in fifth place overall.
Parker Davis and Ethan Goodwin had one of the best bags on Friday as this 13-7 haul attests.
Parker Davis and Ethan Goodwin had one of the best bags on Friday as this 13-7 haul attests.
And the Day 2 leaders come to stage. Cully Scroggins and Nathon Portch of Bethel University maintained their lead on Friday with a limit that weighed 12-5; giving them 29-12 for the tournament.
And the Day 2 leaders come to stage. Cully Scroggins and Nathon Portch of Bethel University maintained their lead on Friday with a limit that weighed 12-5; giving them 29-12 for the tournament.
Dillon Bryant and Dustin Wagner of Patrick Henry Community College are in 30th place with 23-13.
Dillon Bryant and Dustin Wagner of Patrick Henry Community College are in 30th place with 23-13.
That’s Travis Howard of Tennessee Tech who had a nice 3-6 smallmouth on Friday.
That’s Travis Howard of Tennessee Tech who had a nice 3-6 smallmouth on Friday.
Hunter Louden and Seth Roberts of Bethel University are in 19th place with 25-0.
Hunter Louden and Seth Roberts of Bethel University are in 19th place with 25-0.
Ryan Winchester and Tyler Black of Bethel didn’t make the cut, but Black did produce the big bass so far in the tournament. That’s him on the left, with the 4-7 bass at far left.
Ryan Winchester and Tyler Black of Bethel didn’t make the cut, but Black did produce the big bass so far in the tournament. That’s him on the left, with the 4-7 bass at far left.
Nathan Ragsdale and Jerimiah Freelund of the University of Georgia are 13th with 25-15 overall.
Nathan Ragsdale and Jerimiah Freelund of the University of Georgia are 13th with 25-15 overall.
Lucas Murphy and Nolan Hitt of Grand Valley State University are in third place with 29-1.
Lucas Murphy and Nolan Hitt of Grand Valley State University are in third place with 29-1.
Hunter Sales and Tristan Stalsworth of Carson-Newman University, which is located in the host town of Jefferson City, Tenn., are in 11th place with 26-1.
Hunter Sales and Tristan Stalsworth of Carson-Newman University, which is located in the host town of Jefferson City, Tenn., are in 11th place with 26-1.
The Clemson team of Josh Hart and Ben Domingue snagged this 4-1 bass on Friday.
The Clemson team of Josh Hart and Ben Domingue snagged this 4-1 bass on Friday.
Garrett Enders and Cody Huff of Bethel are in 15th place with 25-10.
Garrett Enders and Cody Huff of Bethel are in 15th place with 25-10.
Brad Ableman and KJ Queen of Bethel are in fourth place with 28-0.
Brad Ableman and KJ Queen of Bethel are in fourth place with 28-0.
Mike Anderson and Zachary Schnepf of the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh are 26th with 24-2 after two days.
Mike Anderson and Zachary Schnepf of the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh are 26th with 24-2 after two days.
David Brashear and Ryan Kent of Georgia Southern University are seventh overall with 26-13.
David Brashear and Ryan Kent of Georgia Southern University are seventh overall with 26-13.
Jonathan Kelley and Rickey Wood Jr. of Coastal Carolina University sneaked into the cut. They are in 32nd place with 23-13.
Jonathan Kelley and Rickey Wood Jr. of Coastal Carolina University sneaked into the cut. They are in 32nd place with 23-13.