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