College Day 2 takeoff

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Boats begin to file in well before sunrise.
Boats begin to file in well before sunrise.
Overcast morning compared to Day 1.
Overcast morning compared to Day 1.
Planning out the day.
Planning out the day.
Youngstown State University.
Youngstown State University.
More boats roll in to launch.
More boats roll in to launch.
Anglers gather awaiting the 5:30 launch.
Anglers gather awaiting the 5:30 launch.
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An angler prepping gear.
An angler prepping gear.
Enjoying some laughs before launch.
Enjoying some laughs before launch.
And then the national anthem.
And then the national anthem.
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The first boats leave...
The first boats leave…
...and others keep chatting.
…and others keep chatting.
Nick Vandam and Peter Lombado idle through...
Nick Vandam and Peter Lombado idle through…
...and off they go.
…and off they go.
The sun popped over the trees and it got bright.
The sun popped over the trees and it got bright.
LSU prepping some final gear.
LSU prepping some final gear.
Making their way past the check in out and off to their spots.
Making their way past the check in out and off to their spots.
Friends and family watch from the bank.
Friends and family watch from the bank.
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Two different ramps with two lanes each makes for a easy launch for the anglers.
Two different ramps with two lanes each makes for a easy launch for the anglers.
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College Bass Tournament Director Hank Weldon throws the boys their bouy with their boat number and confirms check in time with each team.
College Bass Tournament Director Hank Weldon throws the boys their bouy with their boat number and confirms check in time with each team.
The Hokies ready for action.
The Hokies ready for action.