College Regional Day 2 launches

Day 2 of the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Central Regional presented by Bass Pro Shops on Sam Rayburn Reservoir kicks off under the glow of boat lights as anglers launched early on Friday.
Day 2 of the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Central Regional presented by Bass Pro Shops on Sam Rayburn Reservoir kicks off under the glow of boat lights as anglers launched early on Friday.
Most anglers lined the shoreline as they waited for takeoff to start at 7 a.m.
Most anglers lined the shoreline as they waited for takeoff to start at 7 a.m.
While some, like Texas A&M, gathered on land and chatted about fishing.
While some, like Texas A&M, gathered on land and chatted about fishing.
More boats funneled through Cassell Boykin Park where the college festivities are this week.
More boats funneled through Cassell Boykin Park where the college festivities are this week.
The first few boats in Friday’s takeoff order were staged at the dock. Justin Cooper, John Ledet, Brandon Simoneaux and Colby Ogden talked about their gameplan’s for Day 2.
The first few boats in Friday’s takeoff order were staged at the dock. Justin Cooper, John Ledet, Brandon Simoneaux and Colby Ogden talked about their gameplan’s for Day 2.
Ryan and Nathan Wood of Dallas Baptist stood at attention during the national anthem.
Ryan and Nathan Wood of Dallas Baptist stood at attention during the national anthem.
Tyler Craig and Spencer Lambert shared the Day 1 lead and were excited to get back out on Sam Rayburn.
Tyler Craig and Spencer Lambert shared the Day 1 lead and were excited to get back out on Sam Rayburn.
The teams in later flights staged out in the cove so there was plenty of room to move around.
The teams in later flights staged out in the cove so there was plenty of room to move around.
Tournament Director Hank Weldon gives announcements and starts the official takeoff.
Tournament Director Hank Weldon gives announcements and starts the official takeoff.
Cooper and Ledet lead the field out on Day 2.
Cooper and Ledet lead the field out on Day 2.
Jared Rascoe and JP Kimbrough soon follow as they are boat five.
Jared Rascoe and JP Kimbrough soon follow as they are boat five.
115 is the key number as it is the largest field in Central Regional history.
115 is the key number as it is the largest field in Central Regional history.
Anglers leave at 7 a.m. and are flighted for different return times. The first group of boats will return at 3 p.m. to weigh their fish.
Anglers leave at 7 a.m. and are flighted for different return times. The first group of boats will return at 3 p.m. to weigh their fish.
One of the East Texas Baptist University teams idles by.
One of the East Texas Baptist University teams idles by.
The 2015 National Champion Josh Bensema idles by with new teammate Bradley Fleming.
The 2015 National Champion Josh Bensema idles by with new teammate Bradley Fleming.
With nine teams weighing over 20 pounds on Day 1, anglers were chomping at the bit for the opportunity at another big bag today.
With nine teams weighing over 20 pounds on Day 1, anglers were chomping at the bit for the opportunity at another big bag today.