Nation: Day 3 begins

The final day of the 2015 Old Milwaukee B.A.S.S. Nation Mid-Atlantic Divisional has begun.

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The view from the bridge leading into downtown of Fairmont.
The view from the bridge leading into downtown of Fairmont.
West Virginia B.A.S.S. Nation President Tim Mitchem at the ramp assisting anglers launch the boats. Presidents and officers volunteer during the tournament to help the event run smoothly.
West Virginia B.A.S.S. Nation President Tim Mitchem at the ramp assisting anglers launch the boats. Presidents and officers volunteer during the tournament to help the event run smoothly.
Rain suits are worn according to the 90% rain chance due to what once was Tropical Depression Bill.
Rain suits are worn according to the 90% rain chance due to what once was Tropical Depression Bill.
Launching is a smooth process thanks to the volunteers representing the six states.
Launching is a smooth process thanks to the volunteers representing the six states.
Jeff Lugar is a two-time B.A.S.S. Nation angler in the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by GoPro.
Jeff Lugar is a two-time B.A.S.S. Nation angler in the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by GoPro.
Downtown Fairmont is quiet at 5:15 a.m. but the scene below is busier. Boats begin arriving at Palatine Park for Day 3.
Downtown Fairmont is quiet at 5:15 a.m. but the scene below is busier. Boats begin arriving at Palatine Park for Day 3.
The checking for valid boat insurance is a pre-takeoff routine.
The checking for valid boat insurance is a pre-takeoff routine.
Competing in the tournament are anglers from six states.
Competing in the tournament are anglers from six states.
The water is calm before the impending rain for Day 3 of the Old Milwaukee B.A.S.S. Nation Mid-Atlantic Divisional.
The water is calm before the impending rain for Day 3 of the Old Milwaukee B.A.S.S. Nation Mid-Atlantic Divisional.
A peek at the official clock.
A peek at the official clock.
The national anthem begins.
The national anthem begins.
These numbers mean something unique. Each represents a number that will correspond with a boat for coordinating the check-in time.
These numbers mean something unique. Each represents a number that will correspond with a boat for coordinating the check-in time.
Those numbered key fobs are tossed aboard the boats.
Those numbered key fobs are tossed aboard the boats.
The tournament is underway with check-in time beginning at 2 p.m.
The tournament is underway with check-in time beginning at 2 p.m.
A boat speeds down the Monongahela River.
A boat speeds down the Monongahela River.
The takeoff process takes less than 15 minutes.
The takeoff process takes less than 15 minutes.
Tournament leader Brad Weese.
Tournament leader Brad Weese.
Nick Fulks and John Eckels of West Virginia.
Nick Fulks and John Eckels of West Virginia.
Austin Gaab and Jacob Jones of Pennsylvania.
Austin Gaab and Jacob Jones of Pennsylvania.
Tyler Lowry and Gabe Smyk of Delaware.
Tyler Lowry and Gabe Smyk of Delaware.
Morgan Winegardner and Joseph McCloskey of Maryland.
Morgan Winegardner and Joseph McCloskey of Maryland.
Kadin Thens and James Graves of Virginia.
Kadin Thens and James Graves of Virginia.
John Stevenson and Joe Buthusiem of New Jersey.
John Stevenson and Joe Buthusiem of New Jersey.