2011 Elite Series Evan Williams Bourbon Carolina Clash registration

A group of Elite Series anglers walk down a path to the meeting for the Evan Williams Bourbon Carolina Clash.

Davy Hite, Kevin VanDam and Scott Rook talk on their cell phones as they walk with Dennis Tietje to the meeting.

Steve Kennedy takes time for an interview before the pre-tournament meeting.

Randy Howell and his wife Robin will celebrate their 19^th anniversary this weekend

Anglers parked in a field nearby and walked together to the angler meeting.

Bobby Lane congratulates Steve Kennedy on his win last week in the Pride of Georgia.

Mark Menendez does some last minute tackle preparation in his boat on Wednesday.

Russ Lane shows a fishing lure to Don Barone before the pre-tournament meeting.

Don Barone is rooming with Russ Lane this week during the Evan Williams Bourbon Carolina Clash.

Menendez continues to make adjustments to his tackle on Wednesday.

Davy Hite does an interview for BASSCam explaining how bad he wants to win on his home lake.

While waiting for the meeting to begin, a group of anglers shoot the breeze outside.

Britt Myers and Cliff Crochet show their fishing licenses and get the information sheet for the Evan Williams Bourbon Carolina Clash.

James Niggemeyer and Morizo Shimizu look on the big board for Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year standings and tournament information.

Trip Weldon addresses the Elite Series anglers at the start of the pre-tournament meeting.

The anglers are attentive to Weldon as he explains the take-off and weigh-in procedures for Lake Murray.

Mark Menendez works on his tackle while waiting for the angler briefing to start.

The take off time was changed from 6:20 to 6:45.

Ike waits in line for his license to be verified.

Kelly Jordon forgot his tournament shirt!

Terry Scroggins and Gerald Swindle share a few laughs at the briefing.

Skeet Reese visits with his marshal at the angler briefing.