Nation: Day 3 launch

The Nation anglers launch for the third and final day of the 2015 Old Milwaukee B.A.S.S. Nation Northern Divisional.

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Trailers are backed up at the launch ramp for the start of Day 3 of the Old Milwaukee B.A.S.S. Nation Northern Divisional.
Trailers are backed up at the launch ramp for the start of Day 3 of the Old Milwaukee B.A.S.S. Nation Northern Divisional.
Mason Raveling ties on a lure in preparation of Day 3 of the Costa B.A.S.S. Nation High School Northern Divisional. Raveling and partner Ben Provost lead the tournament.
Mason Raveling ties on a lure in preparation of Day 3 of the Costa B.A.S.S. Nation High School Northern Divisional. Raveling and partner Ben Provost lead the tournament.
Complimentary donuts and coffee courtesy of Fortune Bay Marina are big hits.
Complimentary donuts and coffee courtesy of Fortune Bay Marina are big hits.
Booting up electronics is the new normal, as the devices require the time to upload maps and features.
Booting up electronics is the new normal, as the devices require the time to upload maps and features.
At 5:45 a.m. the light is dim on Lake Vermilion and the forecast calls for overcast skies and rainy conditions.
At 5:45 a.m. the light is dim on Lake Vermilion and the forecast calls for overcast skies and rainy conditions.
The first two boats are docked at the check station for livewells and safety gear.
The first two boats are docked at the check station for livewells and safety gear.
At 6 a.m. the national anthem plays and everyone honors the American flag.
At 6 a.m. the national anthem plays and everyone honors the American flag.
A Day 3 tradition continues as B.A.S.S. Nation Director Jon Stewart sings the Star Spangled Banner.
A Day 3 tradition continues as B.A.S.S. Nation Director Jon Stewart sings the Star Spangled Banner.
Wes Thomas, a veteran B.A.S.S. Nation angler, is fishing for Indiana.
Wes Thomas, a veteran B.A.S.S. Nation angler, is fishing for Indiana.
Stewart calls out the second flight as the day begins.
Stewart calls out the second flight as the day begins.
Stewart is ready for anything, including a dreaded fog delay that didn’t come on Day 3. The playlist has 61 songs that will play more than 4 hours.
Stewart is ready for anything, including a dreaded fog delay that didn’t come on Day 3. The playlist has 61 songs that will play more than 4 hours.
The latter flights idle past the final check point where return times are verified and boat number key fobs are tossed to co-anglers.
The latter flights idle past the final check point where return times are verified and boat number key fobs are tossed to co-anglers.
The anglers are from eight Midwestern states.
The anglers are from eight Midwestern states.
Co-angler and tournament leader Corey Brant is all smiles as he passes through the line.
Co-angler and tournament leader Corey Brant is all smiles as he passes through the line.
The front deck of this boat features a stylish pad for cushioning feet for long days on the water.
The front deck of this boat features a stylish pad for cushioning feet for long days on the water.
An angler acknowledges Stewart’s call to line up in order for takeoff.
An angler acknowledges Stewart’s call to line up in order for takeoff.
Boat captain John Kovatch with son Joe and partner Wade Pritsel. The Ohio anglers are from the Hartley Hawgs, a team sponsored by Bassmaster Elite Series pro Charlie Hartley.
Boat captain John Kovatch with son Joe and partner Wade Pritsel. The Ohio anglers are from the Hartley Hawgs, a team sponsored by Bassmaster Elite Series pro Charlie Hartley.
Wisconsin’s Colton Hanley and Noah Lindus are from Baldwin/Woodville High School.
Wisconsin’s Colton Hanley and Noah Lindus are from Baldwin/Woodville High School.
Boat captain Tony Cook joins son Sean and partner Tommy Zobel. The Illinois anglers are from Joliet Central High School.
Boat captain Tony Cook joins son Sean and partner Tommy Zobel. The Illinois anglers are from Joliet Central High School.
Boat captain Scott Stafford joins son Adrian and partner Matt Miller. The Indiana anglers represent the Southside Anglers.
Boat captain Scott Stafford joins son Adrian and partner Matt Miller. The Indiana anglers represent the Southside Anglers.
Dawson Hamdorf and Isaiah Minton are fishing for the Eastern Iowa High School Club. They are joined by boat captain Dan Hamdorf.
Dawson Hamdorf and Isaiah Minton are fishing for the Eastern Iowa High School Club. They are joined by boat captain Dan Hamdorf.
South Dakota’s Adam Hutmacher and Brennan Swanson represent Chamberlain High School.
South Dakota’s Adam Hutmacher and Brennan Swanson represent Chamberlain High School.
Clayton Hatton and John Dombroski of Michigan are next to weigh in. The anglers represent South Lyon High School.
Clayton Hatton and John Dombroski of Michigan are next to weigh in. The anglers represent South Lyon High School.
Boat captain Shane Raveling with tournament leaders Mason Raveling and Ben Provost of Prior Lake High School.
Boat captain Shane Raveling with tournament leaders Mason Raveling and Ben Provost of Prior Lake High School.