College: Day 3 begins

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Spencer Lambert of the University of Louisiana-Monroe gets backed into Bull Shoals Lake by teammate Wesley Banks for Day 3 of the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops.
Spencer Lambert of the University of Louisiana-Monroe gets backed into Bull Shoals Lake by teammate Wesley Banks for Day 3 of the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops.
Joshua Boone of Eastern Kentucky has a confident air as teammate Blake Riley backs him down the ramp. The team goes into Championship Saturday with a 1-pound, 3-ounce lead over their nearest competitor.
Joshua Boone of Eastern Kentucky has a confident air as teammate Blake Riley backs him down the ramp. The team goes into Championship Saturday with a 1-pound, 3-ounce lead over their nearest competitor.
A few of the competitors, some with product in their hands, do some last-minute shopping in the Bull Shoals Boat Dock store.
A few of the competitors, some with product in their hands, do some last-minute shopping in the Bull Shoals Boat Dock store.
A B.A.S.S. sticker can adorn almost anything, as one of the competitor’s mothers shows.
A B.A.S.S. sticker can adorn almost anything, as one of the competitor’s mothers shows.
The Lander University team of Tanner Maness and Britt Myers (Yes, he’s the son of former Elite by the same name) have a positive outlook even though they begin the day in 12th place, but they are only 3-2 back of the leaders.
The Lander University team of Tanner Maness and Britt Myers (Yes, he’s the son of former Elite by the same name) have a positive outlook even though they begin the day in 12th place, but they are only 3-2 back of the leaders.
Will Andrie and Gaige Blanton of Kansas State University are 10th, but said their 3-pound deficit could certainly be overcome with another bag like their Day 1 18-0.
Will Andrie and Gaige Blanton of Kansas State University are 10th, but said their 3-pound deficit could certainly be overcome with another bag like their Day 1 18-0.
Here’s the arsenal of baits on one angler’s boat.
Here’s the arsenal of baits on one angler’s boat.
That’s Noah Boyett, who hails from not far away at the University of Arkansas, where he teams with Hunter Hanby.
That’s Noah Boyett, who hails from not far away at the University of Arkansas, where he teams with Hunter Hanby.
Hayden Bartee and Zeke Gossett of Jacksonville State are ready to roll.
Hayden Bartee and Zeke Gossett of Jacksonville State are ready to roll.
The second-place team of Isaac Duncan and Fisher Young from Blue Mountain College get some last-minute weather intel.
The second-place team of Isaac Duncan and Fisher Young from Blue Mountain College get some last-minute weather intel.
Tyler Christy and Trey Schroeder of McKendree College relax before blast-off.
Tyler Christy and Trey Schroeder of McKendree College relax before blast-off.
Wesley Banks and Spencer Lambert of ULM certainly don't seem stressed out to be fishing on championship day.
Wesley Banks and Spencer Lambert of ULM certainly don’t seem stressed out to be fishing on championship day.
Dalton Smith and Wil Rigdon of Campbellsville University (home of the reigning Classic Bracket champ Nick Ratliff) are ready to go.
Dalton Smith and Wil Rigdon of Campbellsville University (home of the reigning Classic Bracket champ Nick Ratliff) are ready to go.
Blake Riley sits in the No.1 boat position and waits for partner Josh Boone to return from some morning business.
Blake Riley sits in the No.1 boat position and waits for partner Josh Boone to return from some morning business.
Jon Stewart and Hank Weldon are having a good time running the tournament. It’s certainly a less stressful morning with 12 boats instead of 199.
Jon Stewart and Hank Weldon are having a good time running the tournament. It’s certainly a less stressful morning with 12 boats instead of 199.
Stewart holds the flag for the playing of the national anthem.
Stewart holds the flag for the playing of the national anthem.
Boone and Riley begin the procession out onto Bull Shoals.
Boone and Riley begin the procession out onto Bull Shoals.
Blue Mountain’s Duncan and Young follow.
Blue Mountain’s Duncan and Young follow.
After rain on Day 1 and a sunny Friday, the anglers fish Day 3 under changing conditions, starting with clouds and the potential of a moving front bringing rain and colder temps.
After rain on Day 1 and a sunny Friday, the anglers fish Day 3 under changing conditions, starting with clouds and the potential of a moving front bringing rain and colder temps.
With the anglers off, Kara and Scott Christy of Chicago look over their photos. Scott served as his son’s high school coach and now volunteers to help B.A.S.S. at events in which his son competes.
With the anglers off, Kara and Scott Christy of Chicago look over their photos. Scott served as his son’s high school coach and now volunteers to help B.A.S.S. at events in which his son competes.
The parents and friends mingle at the dock as the final boats idle out of sight.
The parents and friends mingle at the dock as the final boats idle out of sight.