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GALLERY: Perfect start to Day 1 of the National Championship

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February 12, 2026 • Jody White • Columbia PFG College Fishing

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The sun rose on a perfect winter morning at the Columbia PFG College Fishing Presented by Abu Garcia National Championship on Lake Murray. With not much wind and warming temperatures, the field of college anglers should have plenty of opportunity as the day develops.

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You can check out takeoff and weigh-in at Dreher Island State Park every day at 7:30 a.m. ET and 3:45 p.m. ET. The final day will be streamed live on MLFNOW!, with the broadcast running from 8 a.m. ET to 3:15 p.m. ET. Stay tuned to MajorLeagueFishing.com every day for stories, photo galleries and more.