College: Atchafalaya registration

Anglers file in to the registration meeting for the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Central Regional. This week anglers will fish the Atchafalaya Basin near Houma, LA which is the host town for this event.
Anglers file in to the registration meeting for the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Central Regional. This week anglers will fish the Atchafalaya Basin near Houma, LA which is the host town for this event.
A welcomed sight at every Bassmaster event is the Carhartt t-shirts provided to all anglers competing.
A welcomed sight at every Bassmaster event is the Carhartt t-shirts provided to all anglers competing.
Not to mention a variety of hat sizes. With the recent high winds that have hit this region, more than a handful of anglers probably lost their hats throughout practice. Fortunately there are baseball caps as well as floppy hats to keep the sun off the anglers this week.
Not to mention a variety of hat sizes. With the recent high winds that have hit this region, more than a handful of anglers probably lost their hats throughout practice. Fortunately there are baseball caps as well as floppy hats to keep the sun off the anglers this week.
Humminbird had a display showing the clarity of their new Helix units and there were also hats and buffs available for the taking.
Humminbird had a display showing the clarity of their new Helix units and there were also hats and buffs available for the taking.
Berkley’s new hard baits have been the talk of the industry lately and anglers get to sample their lipless crankbait that they named the Warpig.
Berkley’s new hard baits have been the talk of the industry lately and anglers get to sample their lipless crankbait that they named the Warpig.
The fishermen can also sign up for the Lowrance College Cup, which rewards anglers for graphing and mapping acres and uploading them to Lowrance’s website. The winners receive a new HDS 12 Gen 3 touch graph from Lowrance.
The fishermen can also sign up for the Lowrance College Cup, which rewards anglers for graphing and mapping acres and uploading them to Lowrance’s website. The winners receive a new HDS 12 Gen 3 touch graph from Lowrance.
One of the numerous Nicholls State teams arrives to registration. After a successful run at the National Championship last year, Nicholls State was fortunate to host a regional in their backyard and the community is certainly backing the event.
One of the numerous Nicholls State teams arrives to registration. After a successful run at the National Championship last year, Nicholls State was fortunate to host a regional in their backyard and the community is certainly backing the event.
As usual, hardware is up for grabs between the 79 teams competing this week. Not only do the Top 13 anglers receive bragging rights, but they also clinch a berth into the National Championship.
As usual, hardware is up for grabs between the 79 teams competing this week. Not only do the Top 13 anglers receive bragging rights, but they also clinch a berth into the National Championship.
More anglers funnel in and get their goodie bags to store their Carhartt apparel in.
More anglers funnel in and get their goodie bags to store their Carhartt apparel in.
Some teams grab a table and claim their spot in the room. Others took their free gifts and put them in their respective hotels.
Some teams grab a table and claim their spot in the room. Others took their free gifts and put them in their respective hotels.
Tarleton State shows up with some pretty cool jerseys as they check out the Carhartt lineup.
Tarleton State shows up with some pretty cool jerseys as they check out the Carhartt lineup.
One of the local teams this week, LSU shows up and Darrell Henson flashes a smile for the cameras.
One of the local teams this week, LSU shows up and Darrell Henson flashes a smile for the cameras.
Defending National Champion Josh Bensema (6th Sense shirt) arrives and has a new teammate this year as Matthew McArdle graduated. Bensema’s new teammate is Tyler Anderson.
Defending National Champion Josh Bensema (6th Sense shirt) arrives and has a new teammate this year as Matthew McArdle graduated. Bensema’s new teammate is Tyler Anderson.
The line grows as anglers funnel in at the same time. Roughly 160 college anglers will be competing this week and all are fighting for the opportunity to compete in the National Championship. Is it too early for anglers to have a possible Classic spot on their minds? Probably not.
The line grows as anglers funnel in at the same time. Roughly 160 college anglers will be competing this week and all are fighting for the opportunity to compete in the National Championship. Is it too early for anglers to have a possible Classic spot on their minds? Probably not.
B.A.S.S. tournament official Max Leatherwood checks fishing licenses and gets anglers’ info.
B.A.S.S. tournament official Max Leatherwood checks fishing licenses and gets anglers’ info.
Allyson Marcel and Tyler Rivet arrive. This duo made history last year as the couple made it to the bracket last season. Marcel was the first female to do so. They are not fishing together this week, but after tasting fourth place last year, both want to get back.
Allyson Marcel and Tyler Rivet arrive. This duo made history last year as the couple made it to the bracket last season. Marcel was the first female to do so. They are not fishing together this week, but after tasting fourth place last year, both want to get back.
Teams find a seat as they wait for Tournament Director Hank Weldon to lead the meeting.
Teams find a seat as they wait for Tournament Director Hank Weldon to lead the meeting.
But first, Weldon surprises anglers with a dinner that Nicholls State provided for everyone in attendance.
But first, Weldon surprises anglers with a dinner that Nicholls State provided for everyone in attendance.
Teams left their seats and grabbed some fine Louisiana cooking.
Teams left their seats and grabbed some fine Louisiana cooking.
Louisiana Tech has multiple teams in the tournament this week. As expected, the state of Louisiana is represented well this week.
Louisiana Tech has multiple teams in the tournament this week. As expected, the state of Louisiana is represented well this week.
Hank Weldon starts the pre-tournament meeting by thanking both the national and local sponsors this week. He also briefs teams on the rules and clarifies any questions competitors may have.
Hank Weldon starts the pre-tournament meeting by thanking both the national and local sponsors this week. He also briefs teams on the rules and clarifies any questions competitors may have.
Tyler Rivet is focused as he listens in.
Tyler Rivet is focused as he listens in.
Dr. Murphy from Nicholls State says a few words. He tells a quick story about how excited he was that the fishing team finished so high last year and that they were able to get involved and host a tournament.
Dr. Murphy from Nicholls State says a few words. He tells a quick story about how excited he was that the fishing team finished so high last year and that they were able to get involved and host a tournament.
JP Kimbrough from LSU-Shreveport has a determined look in his eye. Kimbrough was in contention after Day 1 of last years National Championship and certainly wants another shot at the title.
JP Kimbrough from LSU-Shreveport has a determined look in his eye. Kimbrough was in contention after Day 1 of last years National Championship and certainly wants another shot at the title.
Justin Cooper and Johnny Ledet from Northwestern State are the defending champions from this regional after they took the title on the Red River last year. They hope lightning strikes twice this week.
Justin Cooper and Johnny Ledet from Northwestern State are the defending champions from this regional after they took the title on the Red River last year. They hope lightning strikes twice this week.
Former college angler Luke Stoner gives a break down on the brand new Toyota Bonus Bucks program that is now hitting the college circuit. We all know about the program in the Elite Series, but now there are contingencies available to the college anglers too.
Former college angler Luke Stoner gives a break down on the brand new Toyota Bonus Bucks program that is now hitting the college circuit. We all know about the program in the Elite Series, but now there are contingencies available to the college anglers too.