Final Day Practice Launch from Lake DuBay

The 2015 Carhartt College National Championship competitors go through a mock blastoff to start the final practice day in preparation for Day 1, which starts on Thursday.

The sun rises over Lake DuBay on the final day of practice for the 2015 Carhartt College National Championship.
The sun rises over Lake DuBay on the final day of practice for the 2015 Carhartt College National Championship.
Anglers wait in line to launch their boats into Lake DuBay.
Anglers wait in line to launch their boats into Lake DuBay.
Boats of all sorts will compete this week for the top prize in college fishing.
Boats of all sorts will compete this week for the top prize in college fishing.
Teams will go through a mock launch as a simulated dress rehearsal for Day 1 launch, which takes place on Thursday.
Teams will go through a mock launch as a simulated dress rehearsal for Day 1 launch, which takes place on Thursday.
Anglers meet up and talk before launch takes place.
Anglers meet up and talk before launch takes place.
The backdrop is picturesque on Lake DuBay.
The backdrop is picturesque on Lake DuBay.
Tournament director Hank Weldon backs in a competitor that is fishing solo this week.
Tournament director Hank Weldon backs in a competitor that is fishing solo this week.
The sun begins to burn the fog off of the water.
The sun begins to burn the fog off of the water.
Temperatures in the mid-40's greeted anglers on this July morning in Wisconsin.
Temperatures in the mid-40’s greeted anglers on this July morning in Wisconsin.
Cole Blythe and John Auten from UNC-Charlotte get prepared prior to takeoff.
Cole Blythe and John Auten from UNC-Charlotte get prepared prior to takeoff.
A couple last second adjustments for this angler.
A couple last second adjustments for this angler.
Partners arrive at the dock to pickup their teammates.
Partners arrive at the dock to pickup their teammates.
2014 National Champion Jake Whitaker waits for his partner.
2014 National Champion Jake Whitaker waits for his partner.
Andrew Helms picks up Whitaker. These two anglers are the first full team to re-qualify to defend their title from last year.
Andrew Helms picks up Whitaker. These two anglers are the first full team to re-qualify to defend their title from last year.
Joe Marty may fish for Mississippi State, but he hails from Wisconsin originally.
Joe Marty may fish for Mississippi State, but he hails from Wisconsin originally.
LSU angler Darrell Henson gets ready. He qualified via the Wildcard on Barkley and is competing in his first championship.
LSU angler Darrell Henson gets ready. He qualified via the Wildcard on Barkley and is competing in his first championship.
JP Kimbrough and Jared Rascoe get ready.
JP Kimbrough and Jared Rascoe get ready.
UCF shows BASS tournament officials the proper insurance during the mandatory check.
UCF shows BASS tournament officials the proper insurance during the mandatory check.
Almost go time.
Almost go time.
Lisa Talmadge gets ready to call out the boat order.
Lisa Talmadge gets ready to call out the boat order.
Florida State angler Cody Spears waits to pick up his teammate.
Florida State angler Cody Spears waits to pick up his teammate.
Parents and fans take photos.
Parents and fans take photos.
Something looks to have startled Winona State angler Cade Laufenberg.
Something looks to have startled Winona State angler Cade Laufenberg.
The last few anglers back down the ramp.
The last few anglers back down the ramp.
Carson Orellana is one of four anglers fishing solo this week. He qualified at Lake Norman by himself.
Carson Orellana is one of four anglers fishing solo this week. He qualified at Lake Norman by himself.
East Carolina anglers Zach Blalock and Mike Corbishley chat with Orellana.
East Carolina anglers Zach Blalock and Mike Corbishley chat with Orellana.
National Anthem time!
National Anthem time!
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Allyson Marcel of Nicholls State is one of two ladies fishing this week. The other is Chelsey Queen of Bethel University.
Allyson Marcel of Nicholls State is one of two ladies fishing this week. The other is Chelsey Queen of Bethel University.
Dawson Lenz makes some clothing adjustments with the mid-40's takeoff temperatures.
Dawson Lenz makes some clothing adjustments with the mid-40’s takeoff temperatures.
Rick Orellana takes photos of his son going through the launch line.
Rick Orellana takes photos of his son going through the launch line.
Anglers take a moment to snag a photo.
Anglers take a moment to snag a photo.
Chilly morning here in Wisconsin.
Chilly morning here in Wisconsin.
Go time.
Go time.