College anglers kick off Championship

College anglers attend Pro Night presented by Yamaha at the 2013 Carhartt College Series National Championship.

<p>Young Harris College welcomes the Carhartt College Series National Championship.</p>
Young Harris College welcomes the Carhartt College Series National Championship.
<p>The Toyota Fishing team is in attendance. </p>
The Toyota Fishing team is in attendance. 
<p>Hank Cherry is one of several Elite Series anglers in attendance for Pro Night presented by Yamaha. </p>
Hank Cherry is one of several Elite Series anglers in attendance for Pro Night presented by Yamaha. 
<p>Another look at Hank Cherry’s ride. </p>
Another look at Hank Cherry’s ride. 
<p>The Carhartt College Series is on site at Young Harris College. </p>
The Carhartt College Series is on site at Young Harris College. 
<p>Our host for the week. </p>
Our host for the week. 
<p>The goods. </p>
The goods. 
<p>Every College Series contender starts the year with this in mind. Now the 66 best teams in the country have their shot at the Carhartt College Series National Championship. </p>
Every College Series contender starts the year with this in mind. Now the 66 best teams in the country have their shot at the Carhartt College Series National Championship. 
<p>The other object of every angler’s affection, the College Classic berth, will be awarded later this summer in the Carhartt College Series Classic Bracket. </p>
The other object of every angler’s affection, the College Classic berth, will be awarded later this summer in the Carhartt College Series Classic Bracket. 
<p>Humminbird and Yamaha were onsite to demonstrate the ins and outs of their latest products. </p>
Humminbird and Yamaha were onsite to demonstrate the ins and outs of their latest products. 
<p>Almost time for briefing. </p>
Almost time for briefing. 
<p>The stage is set right in the heart of campus. </p>
The stage is set right in the heart of campus. 
<p>Tournament Manager Hank Weldon starts the briefing. </p>
Tournament Manager Hank Weldon starts the briefing. 
<p>The Georgia DNR answer any and all questions from anglers to ensure a safe and fun week. </p>
The Georgia DNR answer any and all questions from anglers to ensure a safe and fun week. 
<p>A full house in attendance. </p>
A full house in attendance. 
<p>Anglers listen in. </p>
Anglers listen in. 
<p>Everyone is ready for their final day of practice. </p>
Everyone is ready for their final day of practice. 
<p>Fire and Rescue also brief the anglers. </p>
Fire and Rescue also brief the anglers. 
<p>Time for dinner and Pro Night presented by Yamaha. </p>
Time for dinner and Pro Night presented by Yamaha. 
<p>David Ittner, Yamaha’s Manager of Tournaments and Pro Staff, addresses the anglers prior to Pro Night. </p>
David Ittner, Yamaha’s Manager of Tournaments and Pro Staff, addresses the anglers prior to Pro Night. 
<p>The anglers are ready. </p>
The anglers are ready. 
<p>So are the pros. </p>
So are the pros. 
<p>Elite Series pro Marty Robinson digs in. </p>
Elite Series pro Marty Robinson digs in. 
<p>Mark Menendez, Jason Williamson and Brandon Card make their way through the food line. </p>
Mark Menendez, Jason Williamson and Brandon Card make their way through the food line. 
<p>A lot of hungry anglers are ready to chow down. </p>
A lot of hungry anglers are ready to chow down. 
<p>Brandon Card explains what to do and what not to do when long lining. </p>
Brandon Card explains what to do and what not to do when long lining. 
<p>Jason Williamson offers some tips to the anglers on fishing around blue back herring. </p>
Jason Williamson offers some tips to the anglers on fishing around blue back herring. 
<p>Hank Cherry talks to College Series anglers about making the move to the Elite Series. </p>
Hank Cherry talks to College Series anglers about making the move to the Elite Series. 
<p>Marty Robinson talks about the importance of not burning through your fish in practice.</p>
Marty Robinson talks about the importance of not burning through your fish in practice.
<p>Humminbird offers an exclusive program for College Series anglers. </p>
Humminbird offers an exclusive program for College Series anglers. 
<p>Mark Menendez offers tips on how to take your career to the next level. </p>
Mark Menendez offers tips on how to take your career to the next level. 
<p>Anglers listen attentively.</p>
Anglers listen attentively.
<p>Pro Night is over. Last day of practice starts Wednesday morning! </p>
Pro Night is over. Last day of practice starts Wednesday morning!