Final launch on Clear Lake

B.A.S.S. Nation contenders and Junior Bassmasters ready for the final launch of the 2013 B.A.S.S. Nation Western Divisional on Clear Lake.

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Contenders get ready for the final launch of the 2013 B.A.S.S. Nation Western Divisional on Clear Lake.
Contenders get ready for the final launch of the 2013 B.A.S.S. Nation Western Divisional on Clear Lake.
<p>Kenny Hansel's family waits in front of the dock to see him off.</p>
Kenny Hansel’s family waits in front of the dock to see him off.
<p>This stowaway was walking around on Jeremy Percifield's boat this morning.</p>
This stowaway was walking around on Jeremy Percifield’s boat this morning.
Percifield, the leader in the tournament, said he was stoked again today, ready to go catch some fish.
Percifield, the leader in the tournament, said he was stoked again today, ready to go catch some fish.
Tim Johnston of Montana and Dave Lee of Arizona are sharing a boat today. Johnston is currently in second place.
Tim Johnston of Montana and Dave Lee of Arizona are sharing a boat today. Johnston is currently in second place.
<p>“I’m hoping I do better today than yesterday,” said Terry Belden of New Mexico.</p>
“I’m hoping I do better today than yesterday,” said Terry Belden of New Mexico.
<p>Tyler Rollman of Utah is ready to fish in today's Junior Bassmaster competition.</p>
Tyler Rollman of Utah is ready to fish in today’s Junior Bassmaster competition.
<p>Seth Hausman of Utah is fishing in the Junior Bassmaster competition, and he just fished Clear Lake last weekend in the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series, so he’s been here at Clear Lake for two weeks. We asked him if he was ready to go home, and he said, “Heck, no!”</p>
Seth Hausman of Utah is fishing in the Junior Bassmaster competition, and he just fished Clear Lake last weekend in the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series, so he’s been here at Clear Lake for two weeks. We asked him if he was ready to go home, and he said, “Heck, no!”
<p>Josh Unruh of Wyoming said he hopes he can make up the 3 pounds he’s behind in his state competition so he can go to the championship. “On this lake, that’s nothing,” he said.</p>
Josh Unruh of Wyoming said he hopes he can make up the 3 pounds he’s behind in his state competition so he can go to the championship. “On this lake, that’s nothing,” he said.
<p>Allen McCaw of Colorado starts today in 40th place, but he said he’s excited for his brother, Ed McCaw, who’s currently in third.</p>
Allen McCaw of Colorado starts today in 40th place, but he said he’s excited for his brother, Ed McCaw, who’s currently in third.
<p>The sun begins to peek over the mountains.</p>
The sun begins to peek over the mountains.
<p>This is Tom Erickson’s idea of a fishing jacket.</p>
This is Tom Erickson’s idea of a fishing jacket.
Anglers stand for the singing of the national anthem.
Anglers stand for the singing of the national anthem.
<p>B.A.S.S. staffers Tony Quick and Erin Divelbiss wait for the clock to tick down so they can send off the boats.</p>
B.A.S.S. staffers Tony Quick and Erin Divelbiss wait for the clock to tick down so they can send off the boats.
<p>Launch begins.</p>
Launch begins.
Anglers in the second and third flights hang back while the others take off.
Anglers in the second and third flights hang back while the others take off.
Curtis Spindler of Montana and Denton Crofts of Idaho relax while they wait for their flight.
Curtis Spindler of Montana and Denton Crofts of Idaho relax while they wait for their flight.
Chief Mark Torrez holds the flag representing his state.
Chief Mark Torrez holds the flag representing his state.
<p>The American flag greets each boat as it takes off.</p>
The American flag greets each boat as it takes off.
Kenny Oldham of Wyoming and David Brinkerhoff of Oregon watch from their spot.
Kenny Oldham of Wyoming and David Brinkerhoff of Oregon watch from their spot.
The light fog begins to lift.
The light fog begins to lift.
<p>Jesse Milicevic of Nevada and Lane Coale of Colorado start to pull back to take their spot in line.</p>
Jesse Milicevic of Nevada and Lane Coale of Colorado start to pull back to take their spot in line.
<p>Justin Hettinga will represent New Mexico today in the Junior Bassmaster competition.</p>
Justin Hettinga will represent New Mexico today in the Junior Bassmaster competition.
<p>Kent Brown is the boat captain for Junior Bassmaster anglers Logan Meredith and Chase Heaton of Washington.</p>
Kent Brown is the boat captain for Junior Bassmaster anglers Logan Meredith and Chase Heaton of Washington.
Junior Bassmaster competitors Ryan Wood and Seth Willard will represent Colorado.
Junior Bassmaster competitors Ryan Wood and Seth Willard will represent Colorado.
<p>Taylor Tucker and Kade Thomas of Wyoming will be escorted by Joe Tucker today.</p>
Taylor Tucker and Kade Thomas of Wyoming will be escorted by Joe Tucker today.
The Idaho Junior Bassmaster anglers wave at the camera on their way out.
The Idaho Junior Bassmaster anglers wave at the camera on their way out.
The launch area empties out. The final day of the 2013 B.A.S.S. Nation Western Divisional has begun!
The launch area empties out. The final day of the 2013 B.A.S.S. Nation Western Divisional has begun!