College National Championship: Day 1 weigh-in

The top collegiate anglers bring their bags to the scales on Day 1 of the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series National Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops.

The top collegiate anglers bring their bags to the scales on Day 1 of the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series National Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops.
The top collegiate anglers bring their bags to the scales on Day 1 of the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series National Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops.
Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Tournament Director Hank Weldon and B.A.S.S. Nation Director Jon Stewart are ready to weigh them.
Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Tournament Director Hank Weldon and B.A.S.S. Nation Director Jon Stewart are ready to weigh them.
The University of Alabama steps to the scales first.
The University of Alabama steps to the scales first.
Frankie Appaluccio and Logan Shaddix take the lead with 3 fish (the tournament limit) for 7-8. Due to Wisconsin state law, the tournament limit has been set at three fish for the event.
Frankie Appaluccio and Logan Shaddix take the lead with 3 fish (the tournament limit) for 7-8. Due to Wisconsin state law, the tournament limit has been set at three fish for the event.
Justin Singleton and Zac Bennett of Georgia College & State University sit in 9th after Day 1 with 5-13.
Justin Singleton and Zac Bennett of Georgia College & State University sit in 9th after Day 1 with 5-13.
Proud papa readies the camera.
Proud papa readies the camera.
Cody Spears and Justin Mahon of Florida State University sit in 12th with 5-8 after Day 1.
Cody Spears and Justin Mahon of Florida State University sit in 12th with 5-8 after Day 1.
Tyler Stewart and Nick Joiner of La Monroe sit in 17th with 4-4.
Tyler Stewart and Nick Joiner of La Monroe sit in 17th with 4-4.
Kevin Lucas and Kyle Stafford of  the University of Central Florida sit in 24th with 3-8.
Kevin Lucas and Kyle Stafford of the University of Central Florida sit in 24th with 3-8.
Appalachian State to the scales with a good bag.
Appalachian State to the scales with a good bag.
Hunter Hill and Ethan Howell of Appalachian State University take the lead with 7-14.
Hunter Hill and Ethan Howell of Appalachian State University take the lead with 7-14.
Evan Smith and Aaron Sarna of Arkansas Tech University sit in 25th with 3-1.
Evan Smith and Aaron Sarna of Arkansas Tech University sit in 25th with 3-1.
The University of Minnesota needs 7-15 to take the lead when they step to the scales, they have that to the ounce.
The University of Minnesota needs 7-15 to take the lead when they step to the scales, they have that to the ounce.
Thanks in part to Lo's big smallmouth.
Thanks in part to Lo’s big smallmouth.
Trevor Lo and Chris Burgan of the University of Minnesota take the lead with 7-15.
Trevor Lo and Chris Burgan of the University of Minnesota take the lead with 7-15.
Patrick Walters and Josh Rennebaum of the University of South Carolina sit in 33rd with 2-8.
Patrick Walters and Josh Rennebaum of the University of South Carolina sit in 33rd with 2-8.
Murphy Klumpp and Lucas Brown of the Auburn University sit in 26th with 2-13.
Murphy Klumpp and Lucas Brown of the Auburn University sit in 26th with 2-13.
Next up, Josh Bensema and Matthew Mcardle of Texas A&M University. And they look to have a big bag.
Next up, Josh Bensema and Matthew Mcardle of Texas A&M University. And they look to have a big bag.
Three solid fish for 8-1 gives Josh Bensema and Matthew Mcardle of Texas A&M University the Day 1 lead.
Three solid fish for 8-1 gives Josh Bensema and Matthew Mcardle of Texas A&M University the Day 1 lead.
Bensema and Mcardle talk about the events of Day 1 including how they caught the Bass Pro Nitro Big Bag of the day.
Bensema and Mcardle talk about the events of Day 1 including how they caught the Bass Pro Nitro Big Bag of the day.
Ross Burns and Richard Nesbitt of Clemson University sit in 13th with 5-5.
Ross Burns and Richard Nesbitt of Clemson University sit in 13th with 5-5.
Zack Bodford and Matthew Hinkle of NC State University sit in 10th with 5-11.
Zack Bodford and Matthew Hinkle of NC State University sit in 10th with 5-11.
Grayson Barber and Hiroto Kinoshita of NC State University are proud of their one fish. Considering Hiroto was in Japan 4 days ago and made a special trip to the states to fish the National Championship, they have reason to be proud.
Grayson Barber and Hiroto Kinoshita of NC State University are proud of their one fish. Considering Hiroto was in Japan 4 days ago and made a special trip to the states to fish the National Championship, they have reason to be proud.
Chelsey and Kristopher Queen are the first brother and sister team to compete in the National Championship. After Day 1 the siblings sit in 45th with 1-8.
Chelsey and Kristopher Queen are the first brother and sister team to compete in the National Championship. After Day 1 the siblings sit in 45th with 1-8.
Next up the Oltorik brothers, James and Thomas.
Next up the Oltorik brothers, James and Thomas.
The Oltorik family shows their support of the Southern Regional Champions.
The Oltorik family shows their support of the Southern Regional Champions.
Brock Enmeier and Colten Hutson of the University of Central Oklahoma sit in 10th with 5-11.
Brock Enmeier and Colten Hutson of the University of Central Oklahoma sit in 10th with 5-11.
Cade Laufenberg and Wyatt Stout of Winona State University sit in 6th with 7-6.
Cade Laufenberg and Wyatt Stout of Winona State University sit in 6th with 7-6.
The 2015 National Champions Jake Whitaker and Andrew Helms of the UNC Charlotte steps to the scales.
The 2015 National Champions Jake Whitaker and Andrew Helms of the UNC Charlotte steps to the scales.
Jake Whitaker and Andrew Helms of UNC Charlotte are tied for 6th with 7-6.
Jake Whitaker and Andrew Helms of UNC Charlotte are tied for 6th with 7-6.
Cy Floyd and Travis Opel of Eastern Washington University are in the running for the smallest fish of the day with this 1-2 keeper.
Cy Floyd and Travis Opel of Eastern Washington University are in the running for the smallest fish of the day with this 1-2 keeper.
Seth Brock of Murray State University ties for the smallest fish of the day with this 1-2 lunker.
Seth Brock of Murray State University ties for the smallest fish of the day with this 1-2 lunker.
John Garrett and Brian Pahl of Bethel University only caught one, but it was a good one. Pahl's 3-11 is the Carhartt Big Bass for Day 1.
John Garrett and Brian Pahl of Bethel University only caught one, but it was a good one. Pahl’s 3-11 is the Carhartt Big Bass for Day 1.
LSU comes to the scales with a solid bag.
LSU comes to the scales with a solid bag.
JP Kimbrough and Jared Rascoe of LSU Shreveport tie for 2nd with 7-15.
JP Kimbrough and Jared Rascoe of LSU Shreveport tie for 2nd with 7-15.
Jacob Wall of the University of Oregon sits in 29th with 2-12.
Jacob Wall of the University of Oregon sits in 29th with 2-12.
Tyler Rivet and Allyson Marcel of Nicholls State University sit in 8th with 6-9.
Tyler Rivet and Allyson Marcel of Nicholls State University sit in 8th with 6-9.
Zachary Blalock and Mike Corbishley of East Carolina University sit in 15th with 4-12.
Zachary Blalock and Mike Corbishley of East Carolina University sit in 15th with 4-12.
Minn Kota draws among the names of the college anglers competing for a Talon giveaway.
Minn Kota draws among the names of the college anglers competing for a Talon giveaway.
Devin Wallis is the winner!
Devin Wallis is the winner!
Devin Wallis wins a Minn Kota Talon. He gets to choose the color and size; 8, 10 or 12 feet.
Devin Wallis wins a Minn Kota Talon. He gets to choose the color and size; 8, 10 or 12 feet.