Nation: Day 3 launch

Day 3 of the 2015 Old Milwaukee B.A.S.S. Nation Central Divisional launches on Ross Barnett.

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It’s 5:15 a.m. and the B.A.S.S. staff and anglers relax prior to the Day 3 takeoff at Pelican Cove.
It’s 5:15 a.m. and the B.A.S.S. staff and anglers relax prior to the Day 3 takeoff at Pelican Cove.
If this photo had sound you’d be hearing Funky Cold Medina by Tone-Loc. You never know what you’ll hear from Jon Stewart’s playlist.
If this photo had sound you’d be hearing Funky Cold Medina by Tone-Loc. You never know what you’ll hear from Jon Stewart’s playlist.
As the 80s hits continue to play the first flight of boats arrive in the basin at Madison Landing on Ross Barnett Reservoir.
As the 80s hits continue to play the first flight of boats arrive in the basin at Madison Landing on Ross Barnett Reservoir.
Nearby is the boat ramp and weigh-in stage. The boats return there beginning at 2 p.m.
Nearby is the boat ramp and weigh-in stage. The boats return there beginning at 2 p.m.
Checking for proper operation of safety gear is a morning ritual prior to takeoff.
Checking for proper operation of safety gear is a morning ritual prior to takeoff.
More boats come around the levee protecting the marina.
More boats come around the levee protecting the marina.
Checking boat insurance is another process of the morning boat check.
Checking boat insurance is another process of the morning boat check.
A boat speeds along the levee from the boat ramp to the marina.
A boat speeds along the levee from the boat ramp to the marina.
The first flight is in place for takeoff.
The first flight is in place for takeoff.
What also is ready for takeoff are the floating boat number fobs and the boat number list.
What also is ready for takeoff are the floating boat number fobs and the boat number list.
Meanwhile, back at the deejay station is the essentials for a takeoff as run by B.A.S.S. Nation Director Jon Stewart. Ask him the color of his hat and he’ll not say blue, but Jayhawks Blue.
Meanwhile, back at the deejay station is the essentials for a takeoff as run by B.A.S.S. Nation Director Jon Stewart. Ask him the color of his hat and he’ll not say blue, but Jayhawks Blue.
High school teams are fishing today and their cumulative weight is added to the score of the state team.
High school teams are fishing today and their cumulative weight is added to the score of the state team.
The takeoff is just moments away with the playing of the national anthem.
The takeoff is just moments away with the playing of the national anthem.
Anglers from 8 states are competing in the final day of the Old Milwaukee B.A.S.S. Nation Central Divisional.
Anglers from 8 states are competing in the final day of the Old Milwaukee B.A.S.S. Nation Central Divisional.
The tournament is underway as Jon Stewart lines up the boats.
The tournament is underway as Jon Stewart lines up the boats.
The boats return beginning at 2 p.m.
The boats return beginning at 2 p.m.
Tournament leader Albert Collins of Texas hopes to keep his spot and win.
Tournament leader Albert Collins of Texas hopes to keep his spot and win.
The boats leave from the same place they arrived earlier this morning.
The boats leave from the same place they arrived earlier this morning.
Matt Hasenfratz and Trevor Owens of the Ponca City Bass Club in Oklahoma.
Matt Hasenfratz and Trevor Owens of the Ponca City Bass Club in Oklahoma.
Texas’ Jack Garner and Pete Bruener of Douglass High School.
Texas’ Jack Garner and Pete Bruener of Douglass High School.
Nebraska’s Cole Luetkenhaus and Nathan Kmiecik with Kathy Blankenbeker.
Nebraska’s Cole Luetkenhaus and Nathan Kmiecik with Kathy Blankenbeker.