College: Wild Card registration

The collegiate anglers resister and prepare for the 2015 Carhartt College Wild Card presented by Bass Pro Shops.

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The University of North Alabama checks in for the 2015 Carhartt College Wild Card presented by Bass Pro Shops.
The University of North Alabama checks in for the 2015 Carhartt College Wild Card presented by Bass Pro Shops.
The Henry County Fairgrounds is the site of the registration. The pros shared the same venue on the eve of Zippo BASSfest at Kentucky Lake presented by A.R.E. Truck Caps.
The Henry County Fairgrounds is the site of the registration. The pros shared the same venue on the eve of Zippo BASSfest at Kentucky Lake presented by A.R.E. Truck Caps.
Chris Brown of Rigid Industries is on hand to greet the teams.
Chris Brown of Rigid Industries is on hand to greet the teams.
Tom Branch of Lowrance Electronics greets the team from Clemson.
Tom Branch of Lowrance Electronics greets the team from Clemson.
Each angler is required by tournament rules and state law to possess a valid fishing license. Those are checked as the anglers go through registration.
Each angler is required by tournament rules and state law to possess a valid fishing license. Those are checked as the anglers go through registration.
Another step in the registration process is completing and signing official documents.
Another step in the registration process is completing and signing official documents.
Allyson Marcel and Tyler Rivet represent Nichols State University in Thibodaux, La.
Allyson Marcel and Tyler Rivet represent Nichols State University in Thibodaux, La.
LSU is another team from Louisiana fishing in the tournament. The objective is qualifying for the 2015 Carhartt Bassmaster College Series National Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops.
LSU is another team from Louisiana fishing in the tournament. The objective is qualifying for the 2015 Carhartt Bassmaster College Series National Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops.
Ronnie Moore, left, joins his teammates from East Carolina University. Moore will fish the tournament and then join the Bassmaster.com staff for BASSfest.
Ronnie Moore, left, joins his teammates from East Carolina University. Moore will fish the tournament and then join the Bassmaster.com staff for BASSfest.
Southeastern Louisiana State University joins other teams from the state of Louisiana for the tournament on Lake Barkley.
Southeastern Louisiana State University joins other teams from the state of Louisiana for the tournament on Lake Barkley.
The teams will soon convene for an official to review the rules of the tournament.
The teams will soon convene for an official to review the rules of the tournament.
Competing in the tournament are 95 teams representing colleges and universities that are part of the B.A.S.S. College Nation.
Competing in the tournament are 95 teams representing colleges and universities that are part of the B.A.S.S. College Nation.
Between the official time clock are the two trophies most sought by the anglers.
Between the official time clock are the two trophies most sought by the anglers.
With registration complete it’s time to eat and talk strategy. There’s much of that going on between members of the team from East Carolina University.
With registration complete it’s time to eat and talk strategy. There’s much of that going on between members of the team from East Carolina University.
Campbellsville University is located in south central Kentucky. The team discusses strategy prior to the official meeting.
Campbellsville University is located in south central Kentucky. The team discusses strategy prior to the official meeting.
Georgia College members share dinner while talking about catching limits from Lake Barkley, situated on the border of Tennessee and Kentucky.
Georgia College members share dinner while talking about catching limits from Lake Barkley, situated on the border of Tennessee and Kentucky.
As always, Bethel University in Jackson, Tenn., has a strong showing at collegiate events. This tournament is no exception.
As always, Bethel University in Jackson, Tenn., has a strong showing at collegiate events. This tournament is no exception.
The tournament meeting is soon. Then it will be time for rest. The tournament begins at 5:30 a.m.
The tournament meeting is soon. Then it will be time for rest. The tournament begins at 5:30 a.m.
All the teams wear team colors. That includes the members from Georgia Southern University.
All the teams wear team colors. That includes the members from Georgia Southern University.