College: Takeoff on St. Lawrence

The first few boats hit the water at Day 1 of the 2019 Carhartt Bassmaster College Series at St. Lawrence River presented by Bass Pro Shops.
The first few boats hit the water at Day 1 of the 2019 Carhartt Bassmaster College Series at St. Lawrence River presented by Bass Pro Shops.
With take off scheduled for 5:30 am, boats began launching in the dark.
With take off scheduled for 5:30 am, boats began launching in the dark.
 Anglers took an opportunity to get some stuff on social media on this beautiful morning.
Anglers took an opportunity to get some stuff on social media on this beautiful morning.
With 4 lanes, the launch process did not take long.
With 4 lanes, the launch process did not take long.
 McKendree University was represented this morning as friends and family made the trip to watch take off.
McKendree University was represented this morning as friends and family made the trip to watch take off.
Parents used the opportunity to take some photos.
Parents used the opportunity to take some photos.
The first boats line up for takeoff.
The first boats line up for takeoff.
Prayer and the national anthem prior to takeoff.
Prayer and the national anthem prior to takeoff.
“Candaian Rob” as the Auburn team calls him told me he has a solid practice and was the teams pick to make a run at the win this week. Rob lives in Canada, has a camp on Lake Champlain, and is a proud member of the Auburn team
Clarkson's Ben Seaman and Dante Piraino ready to go.
Clarkson’s Ben Seaman and Dante Piraino ready to go.