High School Invitational Launch

B.A.S.S. Nation High School anglers launch their boats on Wheeler Lake for the B.A.S.S. High School Invitational.

<p>A humid morning greeted anglers for the first ever B.A.S.S. High School Invitational on Lake Wheeler.</p>
A humid morning greeted anglers for the first ever B.A.S.S. High School Invitational on Lake Wheeler.
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Working out a few last minute kinks. 
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The Cullman High anglers have their game faces on. 
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Anglers launch their boats and prepare for the day ahead. 
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A couple fans all the way from Texas. 
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Boats of all shapes and sizes were seen on Wheeler this morning. 
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Anglers and their families enjoyed a beautiful sunrise. 
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It’s getting crowded as the 64 boat field launches. 
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The anglers are getting restless. 
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The Clinton High School Fishing Team is ready to get out on the water. 
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Jon Stewart lines the boats up for takeoff. 
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The last few boats launch. 
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 The B.A.S.S. staff works through the takeoff procedures. 
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Each boat has to come by the dock for a livewell check on their way out. 
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The Pickwick Belle was docked in Ingalls Harbor this morning. 
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The Top 20 boats line the dock. 
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Almost go time. 
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The left side of the harbor is a little less organized. 
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The sun is about to peek over the horizon as the National Anthem begins. 
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Jon Stewart does the honors. 
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Anglers pay their respects.
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Day finally breaks and anglers ease out. 
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Boat number 1 makes it’s way out onto Lake Wheeler. 
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The boats file out in order. 
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Some head up river, others head down.
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A couple family members make their way out onto a nearby point to snap a few pics. 
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 Let the tournament begin. 
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The last boat eases out.