Nation: Day 3 launch on the Connecticut River

Competitors went out for their final day on the Connecticut River.

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Competitors put their boats in for the final day of the 2015 Old Milwaukee B.A.S.S. Nation Eastern Divisional ...
Competitors put their boats in for the final day of the 2015 Old Milwaukee B.A.S.S. Nation Eastern Divisional …
... on the Connecticut River.
… on the Connecticut River.
Scott Dupuis of Vermont is taking his coffee seriously this morning.
Scott Dupuis of Vermont is taking his coffee seriously this morning.
Sylvia Morris, president of the Connecticut B.A.S.S. Nation, poses with one of her team members, Robert Pepe.
Sylvia Morris, president of the Connecticut B.A.S.S. Nation, poses with one of her team members, Robert Pepe.
The city of Hartford is a nice backdrop for the launch.
The city of Hartford is a nice backdrop for the launch.
Jeff Kenney of Massachusetts hasn't weighed in a fish yet, but he's got one more day to do it!
Jeff Kenney of Massachusetts hasn’t weighed in a fish yet, but he’s got one more day to do it!
Kal Vaisanen of Ontario gets his boat ready.
Kal Vaisanen of Ontario gets his boat ready.
George Barnes of Massachusetts is all smiles.
George Barnes of Massachusetts is all smiles.
That might be because he has a new friend in Spain's Rafael Diaz Gonzalez.
That might be because he has a new friend in Spain’s Rafael Diaz Gonzalez.
Make that two new friends. On the left is Daniel Gonzalez Garcia, who had to drop out of the tournament today to go to New York City and get his lost Spanish passport replaced so he can fly home tomorrow.
Make that two new friends. On the left is Daniel Gonzalez Garcia, who had to drop out of the tournament today to go to New York City and get his lost Spanish passport replaced so he can fly home tomorrow.
Most of the boats are now in the water ...
Most of the boats are now in the water …
... and the first boats in the lineup are at the dock.
… and the first boats in the lineup are at the dock.
Daryl Biron of Connecticut and Mark Porco of Ontario are boat No. 1 today.
Daryl Biron of Connecticut and Mark Porco of Ontario are boat No. 1 today.
Porco starts the day in the middle of the pack for Ontario ...
Porco starts the day in the middle of the pack for Ontario …
... and Biron is holding down the next-to-last spot for Connecticut. Both anglers are hoping to upgrade today.
… and Biron is holding down the next-to-last spot for Connecticut. Both anglers are hoping to upgrade today.
Dock chatter as the anglers get set ...
Dock chatter as the anglers get set …
... and a little more ...
… and a little more …
... then the anglers stand for the singing of the national anthem.
… then the anglers stand for the singing of the national anthem.
Jeremy Douglas of New York is in boat No. 5 with ...
Jeremy Douglas of New York is in boat No. 5 with …
... Michael Caudle of Massachusetts.
… Michael Caudle of Massachusetts.
Reed Johnson of Connecticut and Lewis Mendall of Rhode Island start to move forward as takeoff is announced.
Reed Johnson of Connecticut and Lewis Mendall of Rhode Island start to move forward as takeoff is announced.
Johnson has his game face on.
Johnson has his game face on.
And here they go!
And here they go!
One boat continues north, while the majority U-turn for the south.
One boat continues north, while the majority U-turn for the south.
Rob Williamson of Maine is only 3 pounds away from another shot at the Old Milwaukee B.A.S.S. Nation Championship.
Rob Williamson of Maine is only 3 pounds away from another shot at the Old Milwaukee B.A.S.S. Nation Championship.
Dave Andrews leads New Hampshire, but Bill Wright has about 6 pounds to make up in Vermont.
Dave Andrews leads New Hampshire, but Bill Wright has about 6 pounds to make up in Vermont.
Jamie Hartman is the overall tournament leader. He starts the day with 16 pounds, 15 ounces.
Jamie Hartman is the overall tournament leader. He starts the day with 16 pounds, 15 ounces.
Keith Poulin of Maine shares the boat with the leader.
Keith Poulin of Maine shares the boat with the leader.
Ronald Larivee of Rhode Island seems to always be in good spirits.
Ronald Larivee of Rhode Island seems to always be in good spirits.
John Knowles of Connecticut drives, and Roy Costa, the Rhode Island B.A.S.S. Nation president, goes out for his first day on the water as an alternate.
John Knowles of Connecticut drives, and Roy Costa, the Rhode Island B.A.S.S. Nation president, goes out for his first day on the water as an alternate.
Chris Mann of Vermont high-fives his long-time friend Frank Giner.
Chris Mann of Vermont high-fives his long-time friend Frank Giner.
Cesar Ventura Pecellin leads Spain by 3 pounds, and he's capturing every moment on camera.
Cesar Ventura Pecellin leads Spain by 3 pounds, and he’s capturing every moment on camera.
Miguel Munoz Martinez gets double high-fives from the dock.
Miguel Munoz Martinez gets double high-fives from the dock.
Eric Corbella Salvia of Spain is riding with Ontario's Frank Ramsay today.
Eric Corbella Salvia of Spain is riding with Ontario’s Frank Ramsay today.
Shane Fernandez is competing for team Ontario.
Shane Fernandez is competing for team Ontario.
Shane Hatch of Maine doesn't have any fish to his credit yet, but he'll be working on fixing that today.
Shane Hatch of Maine doesn’t have any fish to his credit yet, but he’ll be working on fixing that today.
Pete DeMoya of Massachusetts is in the runner-up spot for his state going into today.
Pete DeMoya of Massachusetts is in the runner-up spot for his state going into today.
Brian Chadwick of Maine hams it up.
Brian Chadwick of Maine hams it up.
Steve Goozey of Rhode Island is sharing his boat today with Carlos Perez Zamorano of Spain.
Steve Goozey of Rhode Island is sharing his boat today with Carlos Perez Zamorano of Spain.
David Dziob surprised everyone with a 13-pound, 3-ounce bag on Day 2. Today, he's going out with Jim Jeffries of Vermont to try and find another one.
David Dziob surprised everyone with a 13-pound, 3-ounce bag on Day 2. Today, he’s going out with Jim Jeffries of Vermont to try and find another one.
John Lamour of Ontario and Kevin Miller of New Hampshire are looking for what Lamour calls
John Lamour of Ontario and Kevin Miller of New Hampshire are looking for what Lamour calls “Connecticut toads” again today.
Chris O'Brien of New York eases through the check-in line while Juan Carlos Moreno gives a thumbs-up.
Chris O’Brien of New York eases through the check-in line while Juan Carlos Moreno gives a thumbs-up.
High school teams competing today include New York's Michael Arndt and Ryan Hujar ...
High school teams competing today include New York’s Michael Arndt and Ryan Hujar …
... and New Hampshire's Alexander Conti and Andrew Cagliano.
… and New Hampshire’s Alexander Conti and Andrew Cagliano.
Danny McGarry and Cooper Gallant are representing Ontario's high school division.
Danny McGarry and Cooper Gallant are representing Ontario’s high school division.
Team Connecticut is made up of Terry Baksay, Noah Winslow and Doug Marino.
Team Connecticut is made up of Terry Baksay, Noah Winslow and Doug Marino.
Massachusetts' Even Bramhill and Teddy Peznola are going for their second and final day representing the youth of their state.
Massachusetts’ Even Bramhill and Teddy Peznola are going for their second and final day representing the youth of their state.
Craig Rexford of Vermont is the coach for Rudd Rexford and Max Bellinghiri.
Craig Rexford of Vermont is the coach for Rudd Rexford and Max Bellinghiri.
Ben Wiitala and Damon Coleman are Rhode Island's high school anglers ...
Ben Wiitala and Damon Coleman are Rhode Island’s high school anglers …
... and Jed Harris, Alex Williamson and Daniel Rodgers make up the final high school team.
… and Jed Harris, Alex Williamson and Daniel Rodgers make up the final high school team.
Now, the final day is officially underway.
Now, the final day is officially underway.