College Eastern Regional registration

Collegiate anglers check in for regional tourney held in conjunction with Elite/Open event.

A sign like this is rare at Bryan College, site of the official registration for the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Eastern Regional.
A sign like this is rare at Bryan College, site of the official registration for the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Eastern Regional.
The rigs line up on the front row of the building where registration is set to begin.
The rigs line up on the front row of the building where registration is set to begin.
If you could add audio to this picture you’d hear the voice of Bassmaster Elite Series emcee Dave Mercer. The building is that close to the weigh-in site for BASSfest.
If you could add audio to this picture you’d hear the voice of Bassmaster Elite Series emcee Dave Mercer. The building is that close to the weigh-in site for BASSfest.
Teams talk strategy after the practice period begins and registration is about to get underway.
Teams talk strategy after the practice period begins and registration is about to get underway.
When not serving as a registration site this building is the cafeteria for Bryan College.
When not serving as a registration site this building is the cafeteria for Bryan College.
Carhartt hats and shirts are popular items. This table will be clear by the end of registration.
Carhartt hats and shirts are popular items. This table will be clear by the end of registration.
This coveted lineup is what everyone is after. The Eastern Regional winning team takes home the smaller trophies. They’ll hope to then upside to the National Championship trophies.
This coveted lineup is what everyone is after. The Eastern Regional winning team takes home the smaller trophies. They’ll hope to then upside to the National Championship trophies.
This week the focus is on fishing for these two trophies. One apiece will go to members of the winning team.
This week the focus is on fishing for these two trophies. One apiece will go to members of the winning team.
These towels will see lots of hands-on use this week.
These towels will see lots of hands-on use this week.
Teams sign in with the B.A.S.S. staff to begin the registration process at Latimer Hall on the campus of Bryan College.
Teams sign in with the B.A.S.S. staff to begin the registration process at Latimer Hall on the campus of Bryan College.
Team members from the University of Northern Alabama check in. The school is located on the Tennessee River, giving the school a leg up on the competition.
Team members from the University of Northern Alabama check in. The school is located on the Tennessee River, giving the school a leg up on the competition.
A gift card from Bass Pro Shops is part of the swag received by the anglers.
A gift card from Bass Pro Shops is part of the swag received by the anglers.
The team from Appalachian State wears the school’s gold color while anglers follow from East Carolina University. In the middle of the line are two anglers from the University of Tennessee-Martin.
The team from Appalachian State wears the school’s gold color while anglers follow from East Carolina University. In the middle of the line are two anglers from the University of Tennessee-Martin.
The Volunteers from the University of Tennessee wear the “checkerboard” motif painted in the football field end zones of Neyland Stadium.
The Volunteers from the University of Tennessee wear the “checkerboard” motif painted in the football field end zones of Neyland Stadium.
Bethel University brings a strong showing from the school located across the state in Jackson, Tenn.
Bethel University brings a strong showing from the school located across the state in Jackson, Tenn.
What’s otherwise the school dining hall at Bryan College is now filled with collegiate anglers from across the Southeast.
What’s otherwise the school dining hall at Bryan College is now filled with collegiate anglers from across the Southeast.
The Vols talk game time strategy prior to the registration.
The Vols talk game time strategy prior to the registration.
At the collegiate level phones are always nearby. You never know who might send a text message with an important fishing tip.
At the collegiate level phones are always nearby. You never know who might send a text message with an important fishing tip.
Meanwhile at the Appalachian State table the mood is a more philosophical state of mind.
Meanwhile at the Appalachian State table the mood is a more philosophical state of mind.
Tournament Manager Hank Weldon kicks of the meeting.
Tournament Manager Hank Weldon kicks of the meeting.
Weldon reviews the rules of play and readies the group for the competition.
Weldon reviews the rules of play and readies the group for the competition.