College: Folsom Reservoir registration

Competitors registered today for the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Western Regional on Folsom Reservoir.

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Competitors in the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Western Regional met at the Sleep Train Arena for registration for this week's tournament on Folsom Reservoir.
Competitors in the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Western Regional met at the Sleep Train Arena for registration for this week’s tournament on Folsom Reservoir.
They got Carhartt shirts ...
They got Carhartt shirts …
... in the color of their choice, ...
… in the color of their choice, …
Yamaha towels, and ...
Yamaha towels, and …
... the opportunity to sign up for the new Lowrance contingency program.
… the opportunity to sign up for the new Lowrance contingency program.
Then, the briefing was held at Crawdads, a restaurant on the river. The dinner was hosted by Costa Sunglasses.
Then, the briefing was held at Crawdads, a restaurant on the river. The dinner was hosted by Costa Sunglasses.
The competitors enjoyed their time ...
The competitors enjoyed their time …
... hanging out after long travels to Sacramento, ...
… hanging out after long travels to Sacramento, …
... many from more than 15 hours away.
… many from more than 15 hours away.
They were rewarded with half-off discount cards from Costa.
They were rewarded with half-off discount cards from Costa.
They also got hats and other swag.
They also got hats and other swag.
It looks like they were on a boat, but they were just hanging on the patio that overlooked the river.
It looks like they were on a boat, but they were just hanging on the patio that overlooked the river.
Competitors who only see each other a couple of times a year caught up with each other.
Competitors who only see each other a couple of times a year caught up with each other.
They showed off their coozies ...
They showed off their coozies …
... and stickers, too.
… and stickers, too.
Some of the anglers who had the ability to have been visiting Folsom every weekend ...
Some of the anglers who had the ability to have been visiting Folsom every weekend …
... for the last couple of months to get ready.
… for the last couple of months to get ready.
Todd Barker, the college community leader for Costa, showed off some of his wares.
Todd Barker, the college community leader for Costa, showed off some of his wares.
The last bit of chatter ...
The last bit of chatter …
... before the briefing began. Barker kicked it off, ...
… before the briefing began. Barker kicked it off, …
... followed by Ken Suaret of Lowrance, who was introducing the new contingency program.
… followed by Ken Suaret of Lowrance, who was introducing the new contingency program.
Hank Weldon, college tournament director, began delving into the rules.
Hank Weldon, college tournament director, began delving into the rules.
It may look like the anglers are texting ...
It may look like the anglers are texting …
... but they're actually following along with the rules on their phones as Weldon talks.
… but they’re actually following along with the rules on their phones as Weldon talks.
Anglers will take off for Day 1 on Folsom on Thursday, April 30, at the early call of 5:50 a.m.
Anglers will take off for Day 1 on Folsom on Thursday, April 30, at the early call of 5:50 a.m.