College launch at Bull Shoals

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Thursday's launch for the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series at Bull Shoals Lake presented by Bass Pro Shops was under a steady light rain.
Thursday’s launch for the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series at Bull Shoals Lake presented by Bass Pro Shops was under a steady light rain.
It didn't stop Lee Mattox of Alabama from sharing a smile.
It didn’t stop Lee Mattox of Alabama from sharing a smile.
Mattox's partner Mitchell Naler backs him in at the Bull Shoals Boat Dock.
Mattox’s partner Mitchell Naler backs him in at the Bull Shoals Boat Dock.
The B.A.S.S. crew gathers their gear from the trailer.
The B.A.S.S. crew gathers their gear from the trailer.
And transport it to the dock.
And transport it to the dock.
Knowing a full day in the rain was ahead, some anglers enjoyed their last moments under the cover of the dock.
Knowing a full day in the rain was ahead, some anglers enjoyed their last moments under the cover of the dock.
College tournament director Hank Weldon carries his load.
College tournament director Hank Weldon carries his load.
The crew sets up in the dark ... in the rain.
The crew sets up in the dark … in the rain.
The forecast was for light rain up until around the 2:30 p.m. weigh-in.
The forecast was for light rain up until around the 2:30 p.m. weigh-in.
Covered docks were at a premium.
Covered docks were at a premium.
Being dry for just a while longer produced smiles.
Being dry for just a while longer produced smiles.
The natonal anthem is played.
The natonal anthem is played.
As the first boats take off, others were getting into position.
As the first boats take off, others were getting into position.
Following are the scenes around the launch of 200 boats.
Following are the scenes around the launch of 200 boats.