College: Final takeoff at the Ozarks

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Teams arrive to launch in anticipation for the final takeoff of the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Midwest Regional presented by Bass Pro Shops at Lake of the Ozarks.
Teams arrive to launch in anticipation for the final takeoff of the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Midwest Regional presented by Bass Pro Shops at Lake of the Ozarks.
I blinded Paul Davis of Missouri State with my flash early on the final day.
I blinded Paul Davis of Missouri State with my flash early on the final day.
Bassing Bob's brought food for the anglers like they have everyday.
Bassing Bob’s brought food for the anglers like they have everyday.
Hunter Mills and Hunter McKinley of Murray State launch.
Hunter Mills and Hunter McKinley of Murray State launch.
Headlights shine bright at the ramp.
Headlights shine bright at the ramp.
Lance Freeman of Murray State gets prepared for the final day.
Lance Freeman of Murray State gets prepared for the final day.
Thor and Mitch Swanson of Bemidji State talk with McKendree's coach Jon Rinderer.
Thor and Mitch Swanson of Bemidji State talk with McKendree’s coach Jon Rinderer.
The first place team of Nic Rand and Keegan Russell hope they can stay consistent for one more day.
The first place team of Nic Rand and Keegan Russell hope they can stay consistent for one more day.
Meanwhile 2nd place Louie Dazzo and Collin Cropp of Wisconsin-Whitewater look to move up one spot.
Meanwhile 2nd place Louie Dazzo and Collin Cropp of Wisconsin-Whitewater look to move up one spot.
McKendree has multiple teams fishing on this final day and they hang out at one of their boats.
McKendree has multiple teams fishing on this final day and they hang out at one of their boats.
Hunter Mills does some last minute tackle.
Hunter Mills does some last minute tackle.
Former Bethel University college angler Jacob Hardy is now a state trooper in Missouri. He came to takeoff to watch the anglers leave the dock.
Former Bethel University college angler Jacob Hardy is now a state trooper in Missouri. He came to takeoff to watch the anglers leave the dock.
Tournament Director Hank Weldon gets the teams ready for the final day of competition.
Tournament Director Hank Weldon gets the teams ready for the final day of competition.
The National Anthem plays...
The National Anthem plays…
And anglers stand at attention.
And anglers stand at attention.
Teams 10 through 20 were staged in nearby dock slips.
Teams 10 through 20 were staged in nearby dock slips.
Boat 1 from Lake Superior State leads the field out.
Boat 1 from Lake Superior State leads the field out.
The 3rd place team of Jacob Louis and JT Russell are hoping they can jump back into the lead.
The 3rd place team of Jacob Louis and JT Russell are hoping they can jump back into the lead.
The Top 20 teams leave the dock in hopes of qualifying for the National Championship. The Top 19 will get it done today.
The Top 20 teams leave the dock in hopes of qualifying for the National Championship. The Top 19 will get it done today.
Tanner Ward of Kent State made the final day and is fishing solo this week.
Tanner Ward of Kent State made the final day and is fishing solo this week.
Sheldon Rogge and Travis Blenn leave the dock in 14th.
Sheldon Rogge and Travis Blenn leave the dock in 14th.