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The time is 4:30 a.m. and the first signs of life appear at Konocti Resort Marina. The takeoff is one hour away for Day 2 of the Academy Sports + Outdoors B.A.S.S. Western Regional presented by Magellan Outdoors.
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The competition includes a non-boater from each of the 11 states.
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It is so early that only a few boaters have arrived at the lake. Takeoff is not until 5:30 a.m.
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One early bird is already bringing out the rods for the day ahead on Clear Lake.
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As more non-boaters begin to arrive.
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Among those is Mark Torrez, team captain of the California B.A.S.S. Nation.
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As more boaters arrive the lights come on.
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In the background is Clear Lake, the largest natural lake in California.
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There is finally enough light for picture taking prior to the upcoming takeoff.
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Meanwhile, on another end of the dock are anglers preparing for another competition.
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Those anglers are fishing the Carhartt College Western Tour presented by Bass Pro Shops.
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Boats for both competitions take off and return to the same marina. B.A.S.S. Nation contestants begin returning at 2 p.m. The college anglers follow at 3 p.m.
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Anglers from both competitions will qualify for their respective national championships from this event.
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Audrey McKinney, president of the Colorado B.A.S.S. Nation, does a Facebook Live from the dock.
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Fans, friends and family back in Colorado get to see the anglers in action.
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As Hank Weldon lines up the boats. Each will leave in order and return in staggered flights.
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Audrey is busy this morning. Besides Facebook Live she takes photos for the team.
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Sunny skies are in the forecast, although an approaching front will bring clouds to the area.
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Daylon Smith and Ty Falconer await their turn to leave the dock. They are 16th with 12 pounds, 9 ounces, after Day 1.
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B.A.S.S. Nation Director Jon Stewart takes in the morning as the final boats leave the dock.
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