Day 3 begins on Clear Lake

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The launch ramp at Konocti Vista Resort Marina comes alive as boats begin launching at 4:30 a.m. (PST).
The launch ramp at Konocti Vista Resort Marina comes alive as boats begin launching at 4:30 a.m. (PST).
The final day is soon to begin for the Academy Sports + Outdoors B.A.S.S. Nation Western Regional presented by Magellan Outdoors.
The final day is soon to begin for the Academy Sports + Outdoors B.A.S.S. Nation Western Regional presented by Magellan Outdoors.
Also about to begin is the last day of the Carhartt College Western Tour presented by Bass Pro Shops.
Also about to begin is the last day of the Carhartt College Western Tour presented by Bass Pro Shops.
Anglers from both competitions will advance to their respective national championships.
Anglers from both competitions will advance to their respective national championships.
The top co-angler from each state advances to the national championship, location and date this fall to be announced.
The top co-angler from each state advances to the national championship, location and date this fall to be announced.
The playlist chosen this morning by B.A.S.S. Nation Director Jon Stewart spells out the forecast. Rain.
The playlist chosen this morning by B.A.S.S. Nation Director Jon Stewart spells out the forecast. Rain.
Meanwhile, some prepare tackle while others make sandwiches.
Meanwhile, some prepare tackle while others make sandwiches.
Tackle prep is a common activity just prior to the takeoff.
Tackle prep is a common activity just prior to the takeoff.
Austin Anderson of Stephen F. Austin State University in Texas preps his rods.
Austin Anderson of Stephen F. Austin State University in Texas preps his rods.
The skies are overcast across Clear Lake, the largest natural lake in the state.
The skies are overcast across Clear Lake, the largest natural lake in the state.
Boater anglers can bring five bass to the scales; co-anglers are allowed three.
Boater anglers can bring five bass to the scales; co-anglers are allowed three.
Breezy conditions are expected and that is good news for the offshore bite.
Breezy conditions are expected and that is good news for the offshore bite.
Beginning at 2 p.m. the anglers will return to the B.A.S.S. weigh-in site.
Beginning at 2 p.m. the anglers will return to the B.A.S.S. weigh-in site.
Daylon Smith and Ty Falconer of New Mexico State University are 13th in the college competition.
Daylon Smith and Ty Falconer of New Mexico State University are 13th in the college competition.
The bullhorn and clipboard with boat numbers is about to go into use.
The bullhorn and clipboard with boat numbers is about to go into use.
As Mark Torrez of the California B.A.S.S. Nation arrives to rally his team.
As Mark Torrez of the California B.A.S.S. Nation arrives to rally his team.
Torrez wishes his team angler good luck prior to takeoff.
Torrez wishes his team angler good luck prior to takeoff.
As it’s time for Hank Weldon to line up the boats.
As it’s time for Hank Weldon to line up the boats.
As they head out on to Clear Lake.
As they head out on to Clear Lake.
Scattered showers are expected all morning.
Scattered showers are expected all morning.