High School: Takeoff on Clear Lake

It is time for the third Bassmaster tournament of the week to happen today on Clear Lake, California.
It is time for the third Bassmaster tournament of the week to happen today on Clear Lake, California.
Today is the Mossy Oak Fishing Bassmaster High School Western Open presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods.
Today is the Mossy Oak Fishing Bassmaster High School Western Open presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods.
Before the anglers cross the weigh-in stage there is a full day of fishing ahead.
Before the anglers cross the weigh-in stage there is a full day of fishing ahead.
Teams from California, Arizona and even Alabama are in the tournament.
Teams from California, Arizona and even Alabama are in the tournament.
Teams received a number and will leave the dock at 5:30 a.m.
Teams received a number and will leave the dock at 5:30 a.m.
There are 21 teams competing.
There are 21 teams competing.
Prior to the launch the boats are inspected for properly functioning livewells, navigation lights, kill switches.
Prior to the launch the boats are inspected for properly functioning livewells, navigation lights, kill switches.
The top two teams advance to the Mossy Oak Fishing Bassmaster High School Series Championship presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods
The top two teams advance to the Mossy Oak Fishing Bassmaster High School Series Championship presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods
Parents are on hand to record the moment, including Keri Lintner, mother of high school angler JC and wife of Bassmaster Elite Series pro Jared.
Parents are on hand to record the moment, including Keri Lintner, mother of high school angler JC and wife of Bassmaster Elite Series pro Jared.
Lintner is in the middle of the Elite Series season. He made a special trip back home to California to coach his son and partner Austin Bricker.
Lintner is in the middle of the Elite Series season. He made a special trip back home to California to coach his son and partner Austin Bricker.
The anglers are to return to Konocti Vista Resort Marina at 1:45 p.m.
The anglers are to return to Konocti Vista Resort Marina at 1:45 p.m.
Teams can weigh 5 bass .
Teams can weigh 5 bass .
A morning tradition continues at this and all B.A.S.S. tournaments with the playing of the national anthem.
A morning tradition continues at this and all B.A.S.S. tournaments with the playing of the national anthem.
Keri Lintner records the moment for the future.
Keri Lintner records the moment for the future.
Takeoff time temperatures are in the 50s, making headgear a must for the chilly run across the lake.
Takeoff time temperatures are in the 50s, making headgear a must for the chilly run across the lake.
A coach and two anglers make up a team.
A coach and two anglers make up a team.
Jared, Austin and JC prepare to head out for the action on Clear Lake.
Jared, Austin and JC prepare to head out for the action on Clear Lake.
The anglers must take a half-time break at 9:45 a.m.
The anglers must take a half-time break at 9:45 a.m.
Hank Weldon lines up the boats and sends them off for the day.
Hank Weldon lines up the boats and sends them off for the day.
As parents watch and wait for the weigh-in to begin this afternoon.
As parents watch and wait for the weigh-in to begin this afternoon.