Indiana angler Larry Paul gets his tackle ready before takeoff.
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Corey Peterson of South Dakota and Brian Skluzacek of Minnesota synchronize the time on their phones to make sure they are on time for today’s weigh-in.
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Iowa’s Thad Takes and Illinois’ Greg Heindselman wait for takeoff.
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Ohio’s Bryan McNeal makes some early morning adjustments to his electronics.
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J.J. Patton of Iowa acknowledges that he and his boater partner Kevin Fassbind of Wisconsin are Boat 41 in the third flight.
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The first flight contenders look for open spaces on the dock to tie up their boats.
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Minnesota’s Jonathan Patrick waits for his turn to have his fish measured.
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South Dakota’s Timothy Peterson shows the crowd a 3-pound largemouth.
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Iowa’s Harry Heins had a 12-4 limit.
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Blair Gordon of Iowa weighed in an 11-5 limit.
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Jamie Sochocki leads the Michigan team with 12-2.
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Steven Houdek is second on the Iowa team with 13-2.
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Wisconsin’s Kevin Fassbind leads his state team with 14-2.
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Leading the Ohio team with 11-6 is Michael Nesbitt.
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