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The Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Eastern Regional takes place this week on the James River and the meeting festivities took place on the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University.
The Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Eastern Regional takes place this week on the James River and the meeting festivities took place on the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University.
The tournament registration was inside the VCU Larrick Student Center.
The tournament registration was inside the VCU Larrick Student Center.
The Richmond Tourism Center had a booth setup to greet the anglers.
The Richmond Tourism Center had a booth setup to greet the anglers.
Teams funnel through and get their membership and fishing licenses checked.
Teams funnel through and get their membership and fishing licenses checked.
They also can stop by the Berkley table to grab the new jerkbait in their line of hard baits.
They also can stop by the Berkley table to grab the new jerkbait in their line of hard baits.
Costa also had some sunglasses accessories for anglers who love a pair of Costas.
Costa also had some sunglasses accessories for anglers who love a pair of Costas.
Phoenix Boats recently hopped on as a supporting sponsor and they were giving away hats to any angler that wanted one.
Phoenix Boats recently hopped on as a supporting sponsor and they were giving away hats to any angler that wanted one.
Like usual, Carhartt showed up in full force to get anglers some sweet shirts to sport during the hot summer months.
Like usual, Carhartt showed up in full force to get anglers some sweet shirts to sport during the hot summer months.
West Virginia slides by and picks out a hat style they desire. Some like a flat-Bill...others like a round bend.
West Virginia slides by and picks out a hat style they desire. Some like a flat-Bill…others like a round bend.
Matt Lee recently sported the flat-Bill and caught a big bag on Toledo Bend so maybe that's a sign of good luck.
Matt Lee recently sported the flat-Bill and caught a big bag on Toledo Bend so maybe that’s a sign of good luck.
Bill Carson of Johnson Outdoors came out to talk about the Humminbird college program and give some anglers insight about the new units and mapping.
Bill Carson of Johnson Outdoors came out to talk about the Humminbird college program and give some anglers insight about the new units and mapping.
The Shimano Experience team had a casting competition setup for anglers to check out their products and get a feel for them.
The Shimano Experience team had a casting competition setup for anglers to check out their products and get a feel for them.
Virginia Tech looks to send a couple teams to the championship, it helps that this regional is in their state.
Virginia Tech looks to send a couple teams to the championship, it helps that this regional is in their state.
East Carolina comes through the line to snag some goodies.
East Carolina comes through the line to snag some goodies.
Looks like ECU sent numerous teams because they were less than three hours away from this regional.
Looks like ECU sent numerous teams because they were less than three hours away from this regional.
The anglers gather in the meeting room and find a seat as the room fills up.
The anglers gather in the meeting room and find a seat as the room fills up.
The final count looks to be 78 as those teams will battle for 13 qualifying spots.
The final count looks to be 78 as those teams will battle for 13 qualifying spots.
Luke Stoner of Dynamic Sponsorships explains the Toyota Bonus Bucks program that has now extended into the college ranks.
Luke Stoner of Dynamic Sponsorships explains the Toyota Bonus Bucks program that has now extended into the college ranks.
Tournament Director Hank Weldon explains the layout for takeoff this week.
Tournament Director Hank Weldon explains the layout for takeoff this week.
Charlie Sipe and Ethan Howell from Appalachian State focus in.
Charlie Sipe and Ethan Howell from Appalachian State focus in.
Part of the defending regional champs is in the house. Alex Frazier will represent Western Carolina this week.
Part of the defending regional champs is in the house. Alex Frazier will represent Western Carolina this week.
Jordan Wise listens intently to the rules and guidelines Weldon talks about.
Jordan Wise listens intently to the rules and guidelines Weldon talks about.
North Carolina State checks in. They are one of the most longstanding teams in all of college fishing.
North Carolina State checks in. They are one of the most longstanding teams in all of college fishing.
Weldon wraps up the meeting as teams get the text for takeoff order.
Weldon wraps up the meeting as teams get the text for takeoff order.
Day 1 of the 2016 Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Eastern Regional starts bright and early on Thursday morning with takeoff starting at 6 a.m. at Osbourne Landing
Day 1 of the 2016 Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Eastern Regional starts bright and early on Thursday morning with takeoff starting at 6 a.m. at Osbourne Landing