College registration and pro night

After six regional events throughout the 2016 season the Top 89 teams qualified for the big dance, the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series National Championship at Green River Lake. They started registration and the pro night festivities on Tuesday evening.
After six regional events throughout the 2016 season the Top 89 teams qualified for the big dance, the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series National Championship at Green River Lake. They started registration and the pro night festivities on Tuesday evening.
Pro night, which was sponsored by Yamaha, is a great time for the college anglers as they prepare for their biggest event of their life because they get a little bit of wisdom from Elite Series pros that have either been in their shoes or know what it takes to be great.
Pro night, which was sponsored by Yamaha, is a great time for the college anglers as they prepare for their biggest event of their life because they get a little bit of wisdom from Elite Series pros that have either been in their shoes or know what it takes to be great.
Campbellsville University in Campbellsville, KY is the host school this week for weigh-ins and every festivity the National Championship has.
Campbellsville University in Campbellsville, KY is the host school this week for weigh-ins and every festivity the National Championship has.
The line of anglers flows out of the registration building where teams are confirming their information and will get briefed on every rule.
The line of anglers flows out of the registration building where teams are confirming their information and will get briefed on every rule.
Like most years, Bethel University is sporting numerous teams that qualified for the Championship.
Like most years, Bethel University is sporting numerous teams that qualified for the Championship.
They confirm their fishing licenses and their contact information.
They confirm their fishing licenses and their contact information.
The theater begins to fill up as the first wave of teams checks in.
The theater begins to fill up as the first wave of teams checks in.
Dakota Ebare of Tarleton State talks with B.A.S.S. official Emily Hand.
Dakota Ebare of Tarleton State talks with B.A.S.S. official Emily Hand.
Tarleton State also boasts numerous teams this week.
Tarleton State also boasts numerous teams this week.
The prize this week is a National Championship trophy as well as a 1 out of 8 opportunity to go to the 2017 Bassmaster Classic.
The prize this week is a National Championship trophy as well as a 1 out of 8 opportunity to go to the 2017 Bassmaster Classic.
The last two National Championship schools have teams in attendance this week that would love to take the trophy once again.
The last two National Championship schools have teams in attendance this week that would love to take the trophy once again.
Josh Bensema was half of the Texas A&M team that took the title last year and he hopes to do it once again, but this time with teammate Tyler Anderson.
Josh Bensema was half of the Texas A&M team that took the title last year and he hopes to do it once again, but this time with teammate Tyler Anderson.
Auburn rolls through the check. They were some of the first teams to qualify way back in February at the Southern Regional.
Auburn rolls through the check. They were some of the first teams to qualify way back in February at the Southern Regional.
The packed house now listens to Tournament Director Hank Weldon as he begins the briefing.
The packed house now listens to Tournament Director Hank Weldon as he begins the briefing.
Weldon breaks down all the rules and regulations they will need to know.
Weldon breaks down all the rules and regulations they will need to know.
Then he shows the anglers where the off-limits will be this week.
Then he shows the anglers where the off-limits will be this week.
Carson Orellana of Strayer University is fishing in his second consecutive solo and hopes to rise to the top this week.
Carson Orellana of Strayer University is fishing in his second consecutive solo and hopes to rise to the top this week.
This is the official time clock, which will be important this week as there are areas on Green River Lake that switch to Central Time, but the tournament will be conducted according to Eastern Time.
This is the official time clock, which will be important this week as there are areas on Green River Lake that switch to Central Time, but the tournament will be conducted according to Eastern Time.
Tyler Woolcott started a college team this year at Embry Riddle Aeronautical and qualified for the championship their first try. He has his eyes on the prize after some setbacks they faced in practice so far.
Tyler Woolcott started a college team this year at Embry Riddle Aeronautical and qualified for the championship their first try. He has his eyes on the prize after some setbacks they faced in practice so far.
The National Championship trophy has a new look this year.
The National Championship trophy has a new look this year.
East Carolina had two teams qualify for the championship this year and they are looking to make the Top 4 bracket this year after notching back-to-back Top 12's in the last two National Championships. They lost on a tiebreaker last year and missed out on the final day in 2015.
East Carolina had two teams qualify for the championship this year and they are looking to make the Top 4 bracket this year after notching back-to-back Top 12’s in the last two National Championships. They lost on a tiebreaker last year and missed out on the final day in 2015.
The teams head from the briefing to the pro night festivities.
The teams head from the briefing to the pro night festivities.
They will have a few stations to stop at where they will speak with Elite Series pros and industry leaders.
They will have a few stations to stop at where they will speak with Elite Series pros and industry leaders.
Yamaha pro Mark Menendez has attended the last couple National Championships and has spoken about life, fishing and how to conduct yourself like a professional on and off the water.
Yamaha pro Mark Menendez has attended the last couple National Championships and has spoken about life, fishing and how to conduct yourself like a professional on and off the water.
The Yamaha support team talks about sponsors and the importance of maintenance on your equipment.
The Yamaha support team talks about sponsors and the importance of maintenance on your equipment.
Bradley Roy doesn't live far from Green River Lake and stopped by to talk about social media and how to conduct yourself on stage in the good and bad moments.
Bradley Roy doesn’t live far from Green River Lake and stopped by to talk about social media and how to conduct yourself on stage in the good and bad moments.
At the young age of 19 Roy qualified for the Elite Series and has certainly learned a lot over the course of his career.
At the young age of 19 Roy qualified for the Elite Series and has certainly learned a lot over the course of his career.
John Hunter was weighing in on the College stage just three years ago and is now one of the rookies that qualified for the Elite Series shortly after graduating.
John Hunter was weighing in on the College stage just three years ago and is now one of the rookies that qualified for the Elite Series shortly after graduating.
Patrick Walters listens intently as one of his former competitors talks about how he made the jump this quickly.
Patrick Walters listens intently as one of his former competitors talks about how he made the jump this quickly.
Carhartt pro Matt Lee has been one of the poster examples of the result of the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series.
Carhartt pro Matt Lee has been one of the poster examples of the result of the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series.
He explained how cool it is to fish against the best in the world, but also how emotional it can be when you have high and low moments.
He explained how cool it is to fish against the best in the world, but also how emotional it can be when you have high and low moments.
David Ittner, Tournament and Pro Staff Manager for Yamaha, spoke on corporate sponsorships and the three keys to being a success in any career.
David Ittner, Tournament and Pro Staff Manager for Yamaha, spoke on corporate sponsorships and the three keys to being a success in any career.
Ittner has been a staple at the National Championship the last few years.
Ittner has been a staple at the National Championship the last few years.
Andrew Marks of Pure Fishing talked with anglers too.
Andrew Marks of Pure Fishing talked with anglers too.
There was plenty of Carhartt in the crowd as past tournament goodies made their appearance once again. Wednesday is when the National Championship teams get their new garb for making it to the big dance.
There was plenty of Carhartt in the crowd as past tournament goodies made their appearance once again. Wednesday is when the National Championship teams get their new garb for making it to the big dance.
Carhartt had some Matt Lee autograph cards on hand.
Carhartt had some Matt Lee autograph cards on hand.
Greg Vinson delivers his message to the young anglers.
Greg Vinson delivers his message to the young anglers.
(Left to right): Gunnar Stanton of Northern Arizona, Travis Bounds of Chico State, Rudy Directo of Humboldt State and Andrew Loberg of Chico State wear their
(Left to right): Gunnar Stanton of Northern Arizona, Travis Bounds of Chico State, Rudy Directo of Humboldt State and Andrew Loberg of Chico State wear their “Pigs Only” gear, which is a company their friend Alex Robbins created a few years ago. Robbins died in a boating accident a few months after he and Directo qualified for the Championship.
After a dinner provided by Yamaha, all 89 teams will be ready to hit Green River Lake for one final day of practice on Wednesday.
After a dinner provided by Yamaha, all 89 teams will be ready to hit Green River Lake for one final day of practice on Wednesday.
Ryan Kirkpatrick of Murray State won the Shimano casting contest tonight and got a new rod and reel combo for his effort.
Ryan Kirkpatrick of Murray State won the Shimano casting contest tonight and got a new rod and reel combo for his effort.