Mercury College B.A.S.S. Finals Day One Weigh-in

See images from the weigh-in on Day One of collegiate competition.

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<p>  </p> <p> University of Georgia anglers Chase Simmemon and Randy Tolbert show off some of their 10 pounds, 7 ounces, which put them in fourth place after the first day of the Mercury College B.A.S.S. National Championship.</p>
 

University of Georgia anglers Chase Simmemon and Randy Tolbert show off some of their 10 pounds, 7 ounces, which put them in fourth place after the first day of the Mercury College B.A.S.S. National Championship.

<p>  </p> <p> Kyle Billingsley answers a question about tough conditions on the Arkansas River that put him and Arkansas teammate Mook Miller in 10<sup>th</sup> place.</p>
 

Kyle Billingsley answers a question about tough conditions on the Arkansas River that put him and Arkansas teammate Mook Miller in 10th place.

<p>  </p> <p> Louisiana-Lafayette angler Cody McCrary shows off his team’s one fish that weighed 3-13.</p>
 

Louisiana-Lafayette angler Cody McCrary shows off his team’s one fish that weighed 3-13.

<p>  </p> <p> Henderson State anglers Roger Kellar and Matt Harper stand in 11<sup>th</sup> with three fish for 6-0.</p>
 

Henderson State anglers Roger Kellar and Matt Harper stand in 11th with three fish for 6-0.

<p>  </p> <p> Montevallo anglers Jonathan Suchey and Preston Broadhead caught a limit weighing 9-3, good for seventh place.</p>
 

Montevallo anglers Jonathan Suchey and Preston Broadhead caught a limit weighing 9-3, good for seventh place.

<p>  </p> <p> LSU angler Travis Laurent holds his team’s two fish weighing 5-13 while Douglas McClung talks about their day.</p>
 

LSU angler Travis Laurent holds his team’s two fish weighing 5-13 while Douglas McClung talks about their day.

<p>  </p> <p> Virginia Tech anglers Carson Rejzer and Wyatt Blevins anxiously await their weight as emcee Kyle Carter prepares to announce their lead.</p>
 

Virginia Tech anglers Carson Rejzer and Wyatt Blevins anxiously await their weight as emcee Kyle Carter prepares to announce their lead.

<p>  </p> <p> With a tournament leading 15-7 announced, Rejzer and Blevins reach into their bag.</p>
 

With a tournament leading 15-7 announced, Rejzer and Blevins reach into their bag.

<p>  </p> <p> No giants in their bag, but they lead by almost four pounds.</p>
 

No giants in their bag, but they lead by almost four pounds.

<p>  </p> <p> John Anderson and Brandon Foard of Tarleton State were sixth with three fish weighing 9-5.</p>
 

John Anderson and Brandon Foard of Tarleton State were sixth with three fish weighing 9-5.

<p> Bruce Lee, the father of Auburn angler Jordan Lee, and Nessie enjoy the weigh-in.</p>
Bruce Lee, the father of Auburn angler Jordan Lee, and Nessie enjoy the weigh-in.
<p>  </p> <p> Auburn anglers Jordan Lee and Shane Powell ended Day One in eighth with 9-2.</p>
 

Auburn anglers Jordan Lee and Shane Powell ended Day One in eighth with 9-2.

<p>  </p> <p> Emcee Kyle “Break-a-mike” Carter interviews veteran College B.A.S.S. angler Bryan Partak of Southern Illinois.</p>
 

Emcee Kyle “Break-a-mike” Carter interviews veteran College B.A.S.S. angler Bryan Partak of Southern Illinois.

<p>  </p> <p> Reigning champs Tyler Moberly and Jonas Ertel show their disappointment with their 18<sup>th</sup>-place standing after catching only two fish.</p>
 

Reigning champs Tyler Moberly and Jonas Ertel show their disappointment with their 18th-place standing after catching only two fish.