Collegians on Guntersville

A look at the morning on Day Two of the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series South Super Regional on Lake Guntersville.

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<p> The full moon shines light on the anglers as they prepare for Day two launch of the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series South Super Regional.</p>
The full moon shines light on the anglers as they prepare for Day two launch of the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series South Super Regional.
<p> Boats line the shore in anticipation for the early morning on Lake Guntersville.</p>
Boats line the shore in anticipation for the early morning on Lake Guntersville.
<p> With a full field for Day Two, the boats stack up to launch.</p>
With a full field for Day Two, the boats stack up to launch.
<p> Blake Yater, fishing for the Univeristy of Georgia, shows off his “Georgia Rig” that proved to be successful for a Day One weight of 17 pounds, 4 ounces.</p>
Blake Yater, fishing for the Univeristy of Georgia, shows off his “Georgia Rig” that proved to be successful for a Day One weight of 17 pounds, 4 ounces.
<p> Anglers idle through the boat check and await their turn to blast off on Lake Guntersville.</p>
Anglers idle through the boat check and await their turn to blast off on Lake Guntersville.
<p> Following livewell inspection and boat check, the anglers are excited to start the day.</p>
Following livewell inspection and boat check, the anglers are excited to start the day.
<p> Justin Graben and Vincent Campisano (front), currently in sixth place, and Carson Rejzer and Michael Freas, sitting in 65th, heads toward boat check.</p>
Justin Graben and Vincent Campisano (front), currently in sixth place, and Carson Rejzer and Michael Freas, sitting in 65th, heads toward boat check.
<p> Day One leaders Tyler Strock and Dalton Darnell of Auburn University Montgomery start the day targeting bridges with hollow belly swimbaits.</p>
Day One leaders Tyler Strock and Dalton Darnell of Auburn University Montgomery start the day targeting bridges with hollow belly swimbaits.
<p> Strock and Darnell decide to make an early move into Goose Pond.</p>
Strock and Darnell decide to make an early move into Goose Pond.
<p> They stand close to maximize their ability to target bridge pillars effectively and efficiently.</p>
They stand close to maximize their ability to target bridge pillars effectively and efficiently.
<p> After breaking off on an underwater obstruction, Strock rigs up another swimbait.</p>
After breaking off on an underwater obstruction, Strock rigs up another swimbait.
<p> Strock looks at an incoming boat as another team fishes the outer edge of the bridge.</p>
Strock looks at an incoming boat as another team fishes the outer edge of the bridge.
<p> The area was loaded with fish and local anglers were tied off to all the bridge pilings.</p>
The area was loaded with fish and local anglers were tied off to all the bridge pilings.
<p> Crappie, bass and baitfish were plentiful around the bridge where Auburn Montgomery was fishing.</p>
Crappie, bass and baitfish were plentiful around the bridge where Auburn Montgomery was fishing.
<p> Unlike much of the field who were throwing Alabama rigs, Auburn Montgomery was throwing their swimbaits solo.</p>
Unlike much of the field who were throwing Alabama rigs, Auburn Montgomery was throwing their swimbaits solo.
<p> Dalton Darnell hooks up with a fish as Tyler Strock readies the net.</p>
Dalton Darnell hooks up with a fish as Tyler Strock readies the net.
<p> This 4-pounder was AUM’s first keeper of the day.</p>
This 4-pounder was AUM’s first keeper of the day.
<p> Strock shows off the nice largemouth to the cameras.</p>
Strock shows off the nice largemouth to the cameras.
<p> The excitement level was rising and Strock knocked his partner’s hat into the water on the next cast.</p>
The excitement level was rising and Strock knocked his partner’s hat into the water on the next cast.
<p> “Georgia rig” veteran Blake Yater was nearby making a cast to the same bridge.</p>
“Georgia rig” veteran Blake Yater was nearby making a cast to the same bridge.
<p> Tyler Strock and Dalton Darnell left a huge crowd at the bridge after deciding to make a move to another location on Lake Guntersville.</p>
Tyler Strock and Dalton Darnell left a huge crowd at the bridge after deciding to make a move to another location on Lake Guntersville.