College Midwest: Day 2 blastoff

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Day 2 of the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Midwest Regional presented by Bass Pro Shops on Lake of the Ozarks started early as teams arrived to the ramp well into the dark.
Day 2 of the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Midwest Regional presented by Bass Pro Shops on Lake of the Ozarks started early as teams arrived to the ramp well into the dark.
As teams packed their equipment into the boat I peeked in to see if their truck was as disorganized as mine. Yep.
As teams packed their equipment into the boat I peeked in to see if their truck was as disorganized as mine. Yep.
Teams used a spotlight to rig their tackle in the dark.
Teams used a spotlight to rig their tackle in the dark.
The glow of headlights from competitors pull into the marina.
The glow of headlights from competitors pull into the marina.
This way towards the ramp.
This way towards the ramp.
I found Greenville College backing down the ramp.
I found Greenville College backing down the ramp.
And also some tasty looking breakfast from the locals.
And also some tasty looking breakfast from the locals.
The water got dirty last night after strong rains and hail hit the area.
The water got dirty last night after strong rains and hail hit the area.
Anglers gather around and talk prior to takeoff.
Anglers gather around and talk prior to takeoff.
The Swanson brothers from Bemidji State look to duplicate their Day 1 that had them in 12th.
The Swanson brothers from Bemidji State look to duplicate their Day 1 that had them in 12th.
Everything is ready to go at takeoff.
Everything is ready to go at takeoff.
There are 138 teams participating this week. The full field fishes today and then just the Top 20 on Friday.
There are 138 teams participating this week. The full field fishes today and then just the Top 20 on Friday.
Louie Dazzo holds back the nerves as he and his teammate Collin Cropp are in 2nd overall.
Louie Dazzo holds back the nerves as he and his teammate Collin Cropp are in 2nd overall.
Teams stage back in the creek as they wait for their numbers to be called.
Teams stage back in the creek as they wait for their numbers to be called.
Boat 1 heads out on Lake of the Ozarks.
Boat 1 heads out on Lake of the Ozarks.
Thor and Mitch Swanson head out in 5th.
Thor and Mitch Swanson head out in 5th.
Lance Freeman and Cameron Brooks of Murray State aren't far behind.
Lance Freeman and Cameron Brooks of Murray State aren’t far behind.
Boats idled out to the buoy before taking off.
Boats idled out to the buoy before taking off.
Parents and coaches gathered on the dock to root for their favorite teams.
Parents and coaches gathered on the dock to root for their favorite teams.
Anglers jockey for position as they get in the correct takeoff order.
Anglers jockey for position as they get in the correct takeoff order.