Delayed Day 1 takeoff at Toledo Bend

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Day 1 of the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Central Tour presented by Bass Pro Shops at Toledo Bend started Thursday morning early at Cypress Bend Park.
Day 1 of the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Central Tour presented by Bass Pro Shops at Toledo Bend started Thursday morning early at Cypress Bend Park.
With 248 teams competing, boats gathered at the ramp early.
With 248 teams competing, boats gathered at the ramp early.
After launching, most teams beached their boat to hang out until it was closer to takeoff time.
After launching, most teams beached their boat to hang out until it was closer to takeoff time.
Cole Burdeshaw of Auburn University launches.
Cole Burdeshaw of Auburn University launches.
Cypress Bend has been the host for Elite Series events at Toledo Bend and is the host of the College Series this week. Sunday's high school event will launch here as well.
Cypress Bend has been the host for Elite Series events at Toledo Bend and is the host of the College Series this week. Sunday’s high school event will launch here as well.
Blake Albertson of Murray State is competing in his freshman year at Murray State. He was a mainstay in the Mossy Oak Bassmaster High School Series.
Blake Albertson of Murray State is competing in his freshman year at Murray State. He was a mainstay in the Mossy Oak Bassmaster High School Series.
Tyler Craig and Spencer Lambert of Louisiana-Monroe finished 3rd in this regional last year and are looking to do well once again.
Tyler Craig and Spencer Lambert of Louisiana-Monroe finished 3rd in this regional last year and are looking to do well once again.
2017 College Classic Bracket Champion Jacob Foutz and teammate Jake Lee arrive.
2017 College Classic Bracket Champion Jacob Foutz and teammate Jake Lee arrive.
He is using his wrapped Nitro Z-20 and Toyota truck for the first time after getting it for the 2018 season.
He is using his wrapped Nitro Z-20 and Toyota truck for the first time after getting it for the 2018 season.
The sun begins to peek over the trees and takeoff is ready to go.
The sun begins to peek over the trees and takeoff is ready to go.
Some anglers did some last second rigging, but they eventually had enough time.
Some anglers did some last second rigging, but they eventually had enough time.
Because the takeoff was delayed due to fog north of takeoff. The north end of Toledo Bend was socked in pretty thick.
Because the takeoff was delayed due to fog north of takeoff. The north end of Toledo Bend was socked in pretty thick.
Teams were able to work on their equipment with no time constraints.
Teams were able to work on their equipment with no time constraints.
After 30 minutes of delay the field realized it would probably be significantly longer until the fog cleared.
After 30 minutes of delay the field realized it would probably be significantly longer until the fog cleared.
Nicholls State had some work to do if they wanted their crankbaits out of this rope.
Nicholls State had some work to do if they wanted their crankbaits out of this rope.
The fog began to clear and it was just a slight haze now.
The fog began to clear and it was just a slight haze now.
Boat 1 was ready to go and they led the field out.
Boat 1 was ready to go and they led the field out.
Officially, the takeoff was delayed 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Officially, the takeoff was delayed 1 hour and 45 minutes.
The first flight heads out and will return at 3 p.m. CT.
The first flight heads out and will return at 3 p.m. CT.
The Swanson brothers from Bemidji State come through takeoff.
The Swanson brothers from Bemidji State come through takeoff.
The Carr twins do the same.
The Carr twins do the same.
JT Russell of the University of Montevallo heads through the line.
JT Russell of the University of Montevallo heads through the line.
Tyler Anderson and Garrison Thomas of Texas A&M hope to have a good day.
Tyler Anderson and Garrison Thomas of Texas A&M hope to have a good day.
This team was prepared for a long run.
This team was prepared for a long run.
2017 National Champions Jacob Foutz and Jake Lee roll through the line.
2017 National Champions Jacob Foutz and Jake Lee roll through the line.
Foutz will participate in the College Series, Opens and the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK'S Sporting Goods.
Foutz will participate in the College Series, Opens and the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods.
The University of Missouri comes through sporting a cool hat.
The University of Missouri comes through sporting a cool hat.
Missouri State follows them out.
Missouri State follows them out.
The 2017 Eastern Regional Champions, Nathan Bell and Cole Sands head through takeoff.
The 2017 Eastern Regional Champions, Nathan Bell and Cole Sands head through takeoff.
Tyler Rivet is fishing his last year on the College Series.
Tyler Rivet is fishing his last year on the College Series.
Nolan Minor and Casey Lanier of West Virginia head out with their GoPro rolling.
Nolan Minor and Casey Lanier of West Virginia head out with their GoPro rolling.
Everyone gathered in the pocket and slowly funneled out one by one.
Everyone gathered in the pocket and slowly funneled out one by one.
248 teams is officially the largest Carhartt Bassmaster College Series in its history.
248 teams is officially the largest Carhartt Bassmaster College Series in its history.
Sloan Pennington and Hunter McCarty of North Alabama get their livewell and kill switch checked.
Sloan Pennington and Hunter McCarty of North Alabama get their livewell and kill switch checked.